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So i’m going to be buying a laptop soon and I was wondering if this woudl be a good laptop for not only schoolwork and surfing the web but playing games like left 4 dead and that im also on a budget so I can’t go crazy something between $500 and $700 but no more
heres the specs:
HP – Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor
AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72* dual-core mobile processor
4GB DDR2 memory
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
14.1″ WXGA high-definition widescreen display
250GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
ATI RADEON HD 3200 graphics RS780M
With up to 1918MB total graphics memory
Quick Launch button
Built-in HP Pavilion webcam and integrated microphone
5-in-1 digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card for easy digital photo transfer.
Expansion port 3
2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port.
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system with Service Pack 1
so would this do the trick? or is there a better one out there for a better or same price?

is this a good laptop for someone who will only be using it for web surfing, MS office, and storing music (itunes)…is there something i could change that would reduce the price but still do what i want it to do? I’m a computer noob so any help would be appreciated!
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
CD writer / DVD player (Combo Drive)
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
High Definition Audio 2.0

I am looking for a laptop that will fulfill basic purposes, such as surfing the internet, typing documents, listening to music, burning some songs sometimes and watching movies. I am really looking for a simple laptop but i want it to last me a good 4-6 years.
I have narrowed it down t the Sony VAIO and the DELL Inspiron
Here are the specs for the DELL:
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
Microsoft Works
Glossy, widescreen 15.6 inch display (1366×768)
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Dell Wireless 1515 802.11 Wireless-N Mini-card
6-cell battery
High Definition Audio 2.0
3 Months Bell Internet Performance (ON & QC)
Wild Tangent Games
The price of this laptop is 659$
Here are the specs for the Sony: http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet…
Go to that website and click specifications, right under the picture of the laptop… The price is 899$
Which is better? Why?
Which brand has better customer service?
Thank-you

Is this laptop good for multitasking: (hardcore gaming and basic stuff like word processing eand internet surfing etc.)? Dell XPS M1330
Colour Option: XPS Tuxedo Black
CPU: T7250 Intel Core2 Duo 2.0GHz (2MB Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Memory: 3GB (3072MB) DDR2 667MHz
Hard Drive: 120GB Serial (SATA)
Display: 13.3″ Widescreen WXGA (1280×800) Display with TrueLife
Optical Drive: DVD-ReWriter Drive
Video: nVidia GeForce 8400M GS Graphics with 128MB Dedicated RAM
Soundcard: Sigma Tel Audio HD
Wireless: YES
BlueTooth: YES
Additional Features: – Integrated Biometric Fingerprint reader
- Integrated Webcam
- 8-in-1 Multimedia Memory Card Reader
- HDMI Output for High Definition (HD) Output
- FireWire (For Video Editing etc)
- Broadband Ready Network Card
- Touchpad
- Built-in speakers
Ports: – 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x IEEE 1394a
- 1 x ExpressCard 54 mm slot
- 1 x RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100)
- 1 x HDMI Out
- Microphone

I am really focusing on DELL but i might also be considering an HP.
I am looking for a laptop:
Great Speakers For Music (About 250 songs, Hard Drive isn’t so Important)
Burning Music
Watching Online videos
Playing Games on the internet
Surfing the internet (Speed)
Word Documents
PowerPoint Presentations
Technical Support
Battery Life
These are the most important things in an approximate order.
I am looking at 3 DELL computers and 1 HP.
Here they are:
HP:http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddet…
PRICE: 799$
DELL Inspiron 15:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Glossy, widescreen 15.6 inch display (1366×768)
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
9-cell battery
Dell Wireless 1515 802.11 Wireless-N Mini-card
Sound-blaster X-Fi Hi Def Audio
PRICE: 859$
DELL Studio 15
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with True-Life™
2.0 MP Webcam
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
8X Slot Load Super Multi (DL DVD+/-R Drive + RAM support)
Dell 1510 Wireless-N Card
56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB
PRICE: 869$
DELL Studio 17
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440×900)
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
Dell Wireless 1510 802.11 n half mini-card
56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
Sound-blaster X-Fi Hi Def Audio
PRICE: 859$
Sorry For the length and I DON’T want a MAC
Thank-You