yes i know - its centrecom
but let's say I buy it from their shop with the extended manufacturer's warranty
with these spec is there anything better out there for this money?
This was actually posted as a quiet tag on to the last centrecom deal which did not get much attention
here http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/47958
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?product…
Samsung RC520-A07AU i5-2410M 2.3GHz, 4GB, 640GB, 15.6" WVGA, IntelHD, BT3, Win 7 Home Prem
Processor: Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz
Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM
Storage: 640GB 5400rpm
Optical: SuperMulti DVD-RW
Display: 15.6" WXGA (1366x768 Resolution)
Graphics: nVida GT520 1GB Grapghics
Webcam: 1.3 MP
Comms: 802.11 b/g/n & Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: 6 Cell
Dimensions & Weight: 38.1 x 256.5 x 29.2~35.1mm, from 2.56 Kg (w/ 6 cell)
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
- $69 To go to 8 meg ram..
let me know your thoughts… (700 is the absolute upper limit of my price range)
Inspiron 15R - $688 (free shipping)
CPU - i3-2310M (slower CPU)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M - 1GB (faster GPU)
500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (faster hard drive, but slightly smaller)
Bluetooth 3.0 and Wireless N (same)
Remove the essential help option (No thanks) to reduce the price from $699 to $688.
I can't say if this is better bang for buck, since the CPU is slower but to make up for it, it has a 7200RPM drive as well as a middle end Geforce 525m. If the laptop was purely for gaming only then I'd say the dell would be a better pick.
Here's a comparison of the 2 GPU's
520m
525m