Acer vs MSI vs Gateway vs Lenovo

[thekiefs]

So bearing in mind Intel doesn't come out with those latest processors by next week, this has become a tricky time for buying a laptop. Well, I put together some of the most intriguing setups to me, and was wondering what you guys think. I really like the MSI, and although I can't feel it up for myself, that ATI 4330 looks like it will kick ass in such a slim form factor, I'm just a little disappointed in the processor and price. I'm looking for some gaming capability, probably up to source level games, but it needs to run smooth.

What are some thoughts, or recommendations you might have that I've missed?

MSI X-Slim X600 $799
4 hours of battery life
15.6", 1366x768, 16:9
ATI HD 4330 graphics
1.4GHz Core 2 Solo
4GB DDR2
320GB SATA
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11n
1 HDMI port

Acer Aspire 1410 $450
6 hours of battery life
11.6", 1366 x 768, 16:9
1.4GHz Intel Core2 Solo SU3500
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
2GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
250GB SATA
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N
1 HDMI port

Gateway LT3103u $400
5 hours of battery life
11.6" HD, 1366 x 768, 16:9
1.2GHz AMD L110, Single Core
ATI Radeon® X1270
2048MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM
250GB SATA
802.11b/g Wi-Fi

Lenovo IdeaPad U450p $799
6 hours of battery life
14", 1366x768
1.4GHz Intel Core2 Solo SU3500
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz
250GB SATA
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100

 

[MnR]

Hi,

I have read the specs for the laptops. I think the Lenovo would be the best. It has a good upgradiblity that others seem to be lacking.

Here is the spec sheet for the Lenovo: http://shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/WW/AG/merchandising/US/PDFs/useries_u450p_techspecs_080409.pdf

MnR

 

[thekiefs]

Hi,

I have read the specs for the laptops. I think the Lenovo would be the best. It has a good upgradiblity that others seem to be lacking.

Here is the spec sheet for the Lenovo: http://shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/WW/AG/merchandising/US/PDFs/useries_u450p_techspecs_080409.pdf

MnR

The only caveat however is that the xslim has ATI HD 4330 graphics which is more suited to the casual gaming that might occur AND its for the same price

 

[chrispycrunch]

Boxing week sale.

Lenovo IdeaPad U450p $799 --> Now $639 Cdn.

14", 1366x768
1.4GHz Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 -->Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SU7300 Processor ( 1.30GHz 800MHz 3MB )
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz
250GB SATA
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100

Good buy?

 

[XTREMETUNING]

I just picked up the Acer from Newegg and have found it to be a great little computer. I decided to leave it at 2gb of ram, but bought an SSD that I will be installing very soon. No complaints so far!

-JRW