Alienware vs Asus vs Acer

[OliverE]

Ive got all the specs for each laptop and would like you to decide which is the best, or the one you would have.

Alienware M14x
Processor: Intel® CoreTM i7 2630QM (2GHz/6MB cache)
Cores: Quad Core
Graphics: 1.5GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT555M
Memory: 4096MB (2x2GB) 1600MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
HD 500GB (7,200rpm) SATA Hard Drive
LC 14.1in Widescreen High Definition WLED with TrueLife
Resolution: 1366x768
Drive: 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Wireless: European Dell Wireless 1000
Battery: Primary 8-cell 63W/HR LI-ION (6 hours)
Camera: Integrated 3.0 Mega Pixel HD Camera
Weight: 2.92kg
RRP: £1099

ASUS B53F
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-460M (2.53GHz)
Cores: Dual Core
Graphics: Intel GMA HD
Memory: 4096MB (2048x2) DDRII 800 RAM
HD 500GB (5400rpm)
LC 15.6” HD TFT
Resolution: 1366x768
Drive: DVD Super Multi Dual Layer
Battery: 8 cells
Camera: Webcam
Weight: 2.69 kg
RRP: £599

Acer Aspire AS5750G-2414G50Mnkk
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2410M (2.53GHz)
Cores: Dual Core
Graphics: 1GB GeForce GT 540M
Memory: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
HD 500 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM)
LC 15.6” Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Drive: DVD-Writer
Battery: 6-cell (4.5 hours)
Camera: Webcam
Weight: 2.60 kg
RRP: £549


Yes I know the Alienware is expensive, but you do get much better specs, and tbh I only put the Alienware in the top 3 because its the only gaming laptop I would seriously consider buying. Because of that ive just put Half Decent business laptops as the other two.

If you would recommend a differnet laptop as the one you would go for then please let me know what it is.

Thanks

 

[Factor8™]

It might have good specs, but the parts are cheap, the motherboard is made by FOXCONN, and frankly, people buy them because of their looks.

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And I'd rather have an AMD processor, but that's just my opinion.

Both the Acer and the ASUS have a higher frequency processor than the Alienware by the way.

 

[OliverE]

I good get a the quicker Processor bit i dont really need it.

I would also go for the AMD Processor but only because its cheaper. But I cant so I'm stuck with Intel

 

[SGT.Code]

I would go with the alienware becaus it look great and it performes great (well depending on how much you want to spend on a custom build)

 

[OliverE]

Im gonna make my mind up soon, but they just raised the price of the Alienware since I last saw it so im kinda on edge.

 

[SGT.Code]

yer well if you dont want it for gaming then get a buisnes 1 or get an old gaming laptop that looks nice and upgrade it

 

[Factor8™]

Deadly, do you have an Alienware machine? Because the specs look good, but in my experience they don't perform well at all.

 

[SGT.Code]

No, i have an advent but if i did go out and buy a laptop i would get an anlienware

 

[OliverE]

Just found out I can get the old cheaper price and the Value Added Tax off which is 20% in the UK, so £720

Although, ive really started doubted playing games in anymore, so there wouldnt be much point in even haing a gaming laptop.

Im going to wait nearer the time to decide.

Thanks for the Advice.

 

[swain]

Alienware M14x is the best listed. If i had a choice i would just build a desktop with the money

 

[Charles]

Alienware. The best brand listed up there. :3

 

[SGT.Code]

Swain he wants a laptop so that he has a PC at Uni :/

 

[SGT.Code]

Hey bleeps read this its an email i got from PC world saying that i could save 100£ on a laptop so if your intrested PM me

HP 15.6" Laptop - Black
If you're looking for a reliable laptop for everyday computing, the HP G62-451SA is a great choice. Communication is easy with this 15.6" laptop, thanks to both wired and wireless connectivity and an integrated
1.3-megapixel webcam - ideal for video chats and conferences. The LED backlit widescreen, with a 1366x768 resolution and LED Brightview technology from HP, is also superb for watching your favourite movies and videos.

Other features:
• Intel® Core™ i3-350M Processor (2.26 GHz)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit pack
• 3GB memory
• 320GB SATA hard drive
Was £449.99 - Save a total of £100.99
Only £349.00


HP Pavilion 14" Laptop
- Brushed Aluminium
Ultra-mobile at less than 2kg, but still boasting an impressive 14" High-Definition LED backlit HP BrightView widescreen display and an integrated SuperMulti DVD player/burner with Dual Layer support, the sleek, brushed-Aluminium HP Pavilion dm4-1050ea is built to travel while delivering an above-average graphics performance.

Other features:
• Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor (2.4 GHz)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• 3GB memory
• 320GB SATA hard drive
Was £699.99 - Save a total of £120.02
Only £579.97

 

[OliverE]

Second one sounds good but it looks like you can get it for around £520 if you search google for a bit.
Id also prefer the 4GB Ram

Thanks for sharing anyways.

 

[Factor8™]

Alienware M14x is the best listed. If i had a choice i would just build a desktop with the money

Your choice is b*******s. Why don't you do some research?

Your second sentence is a better idea.

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Funny how everyone likes Alienware because they look good and the keyboard lights up.

BIG DEAL.

Bleepy, I'm telling you, with my experience in repairing computers, stay away from these brands:

HP, Dell, Sony, and the like.

If you want a budget laptop with good performance, go with Acer, ASUS, or even Lenovo. I haven't had a problem with Toshibas, but there are some mixed feelings about them.

 

[SGT.Code]

i wonder if factor 8 gets funnyer as he gets mader?

 

[OliverE]

Language Factor.
Im only having a discussion on what laptop people thought were the best. A friendly discussion.
If it was a life or death situation then yes Id say get pissed off, but its not.

I understand what you said about the budget components being made etc. And like I said ill be doing some research and looking at reviews.

You also have to understand with my choice of a more popular brand, Dell, that if someone were to go wrong then he chances are that they wouldnt hesistate in sending me out a replacement due to the fact that the make million of wonga. Where as other brands dont have as great income as other brands in which they will want to put more of a "fight" up when you say something is broken, and you need it replacing. Also , yes these big name brands have been around for years but how did they get popular if they were so unreliable.

I dont necessarily want a budget laptop, I have cash in my hand ready to buy it.

Also when I went to buy my monitor I opted for the much cheaper ASUS 23" but when I went to the shop my friend dad is the own of, he actually refused to let me order the monitor because they had 3 of the same monitor returned back to them the month before.

Toshiba probably werent making great laptops a few years ago due to the huge, we have no money any more, your fired, period.

Like I said, im gonna spend some time to think about the laptops, thanks for your input

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[Factor8™]

But do you want to have the downtime of waiting for Dell to send a replacement, or do you want a working machine?

I didn't say their monitors were good, their computers are great in my opinion.


My bad, I forgot bollocks is bad in England.