Should i get HP dv6500t or Sony VAIO VGN-FZ190?

mallavu · 08-19-2007, 03:42 PM

HP has:

Operating system: FREE Upgrade from Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)!

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

Display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

Memory: 75% OFF upgrade to 2GB DDR2 (2 Dimm)!!

Graphics Card: 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Personalization: HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone

Networking: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
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Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
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Primary CD/DVD Drive: FREE Upgrade to LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support

TV & Entertainment Experience: No TV Tuner w/remote control

Primary Battery: 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

OS and Recovery Media: System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

Productivity Software: Microsoft(R) Works 8.0

Sony Vaio has:

* Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* 14.1" WXGA with Camera
* SuperMulti (DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive)
* 160GB Hard Disk Drive
* 2GB PC2-5300 (1GB x 2)
* Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz)
* Cosmopolitan
* Norton Internet Security 2007 (Trial)
* QB Basic
* Video Plus
* Photo Plus
* Music Plus
* Microsoft Office 2007 Home/Student
* No Engraving
* Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (BPL9)

*NOTE* HP is about $250 cheaper

**TheMatt** · 08-19-2007, 04:14 PM

Definitely go with the HP there. Not only is it cheaper, it has better graphics. IMO Sony's are overpriced and from experience they are a hassle to repair/service.

mallavu · 08-19-2007, 05:39 PM

k thanx

**TheMatt** · 08-19-2007, 07:00 PM

You're welcome.

08-19-2007, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
mallavu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Should i get HP dv6500t or Sony VAIO VGN-FZ190? HP has: Operating system: FREE Upgrade from Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)! Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) Display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) Memory: 75% OFF upgrade to 2GB DDR2 (2 Dimm)!! Graphics Card: 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Personalization: HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone Networking: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM) edit Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive edit Primary CD/DVD Drive: FREE Upgrade to LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support TV & Entertainment Experience: No TV Tuner w/remote control Primary Battery: 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery OS and Recovery Media: System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) Productivity Software: Microsoft(R) Works 8.0 Sony Vaio has: * Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n) * Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium * Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 * 14.1" WXGA with Camera * SuperMulti (DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive) * 160GB Hard Disk Drive * 2GB PC2-5300 (1GB x 2) * Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz) * Cosmopolitan * Norton Internet Security 2007 (Trial) * QB Basic * Video Plus * Photo Plus * Music Plus * Microsoft Office 2007 Home/Student * No Engraving * Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (BPL9) NOTE HP is about $250 cheaper Last edited by mallavu; 08-19-2007 at 03:44 PM.

08-19-2007, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Should i get HP dv6500t or Sony VAIO VGN-FZ190? Definitely go with the HP there. Not only is it cheaper, it has better graphics. IMO Sony's are overpriced and from experience they are a hassle to repair/service. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

08-19-2007, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
mallavu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: Should i get HP dv6500t or Sony VAIO VGN-FZ190? k thanx Last edited by mallavu; 08-19-2007 at 05:44 PM.

08-19-2007, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Should i get HP dv6500t or Sony VAIO VGN-FZ190? You're welcome. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides