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I'm going to need a new laptop for my new business venture, and have narrowed the list down to two. My decision has been based on real-world recommendations from friends and colleagues, plus of course, spec.
In the red corner we have the [url= http://h20386.www2.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=ECC_BUNDLE_3573185&opt=&sel=PCNB&lay=uk ]HP G6 2103sa[/url] (full specs can be seen here ([url= http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uk&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03397553 ]linky[/url]).
In the blue corner is the [url= http://www.tesco.com/direct/acer-5750-laptop-intel-core-i5-3gb-640gb-156-display-black/212-4175.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=212-4175 ]Acer 5750[/url].
I should point out that with a generous work-related discount, the HP can be had for 20% off the list price, bringing it in to direct competition with the Acer.
It'll prodominantly be used for; basic Office-y type stuff, email, browing the t'internet, Skype and video streaming. I'd like something that has a decent battery life, though this isn't a deal breaker as it'll be plugged in for the majority of the time.
I like the idea of the 2 year warranty on the HP, but don't really know how either of these stack up regarding dependability. As mentioned, this will be a business laptop and as such, needs to be as trouble-free as possible (it'll be the only one I have). I don't know much about AMD processors either, so if anyone can shed light on how this one stacks up against the i5, I'd be all ears.
Cheers,
Andy
I should add, the dedicated graphics card on the HP appeals as well.
Id buy the HP based purely on the fact that we have had 4 HP computers in our house since 1998 and 1 acer.
the HPs last years , the acer struggled with A year ..... back on an HP now
Cheers trail_rat...Mrs Geordie's had an HP for the last 2 years or so, and it hasn't missed a beat.
I've never had much of an issue with Acer stuff. Though when, after 4 years, my netbook did die it did it in quite a fashion.
From the specs listed there the HP wins hands down IMO
I've had an acer for over 2 years without any issue, so I've just got another (5349 - £300 from Sainsburys). Basic office tasks and remote working over the net and it's been faultless.
Never had a HP so can't comment on those.
Thanks guys - and thanks for the review of the respective specs pipnet1.
A 1080P screen would be nicer for business use...
Business HP stuff is normally good, consumer HP isn't so hot I believe.
I had an Acer once, broke within 3 months, repaired under warranty I hear you ask. Ha ha no way cost me £70 can't recall the details but it was some BS they came up with and wouldn't return it till I paid.
So service is crap.
Go for the HP or I would say any brand but Acer!
HP purchased - thanks for all your inputs.