Laptop dilemma

[prinsd]

I am considering buy an HP and need to decide between one of the 2.
Here are the specs for the 2.
Please help me decide.

http://www.hpshop.co.za/p-5166-hp-probook-4510s-notebook-pc-vq483ea-24hr-delivery.aspx?utm_source=12dealsforchristmas.4510s.09.12.09&utm_medium=12dealsforchristmas.4510s.09.12.09&utm_term=12dealsforchristmas.4510s.09.12.09&utm_content=12dealsforchristmas.4510s.09.12.09&utm_campaign=12dealsforchristmas.4510s.09.12.09&

or

http://www.hpshop.co.za/p-4993-hp-p...mpaign=12dealsforchristmas.dv6-1225.09.12.09&

 

[Conradl]

Depends on what you want to do with the notebook. If you do not need to add the machine to a domain and are content with Vista then I would go for the Pavilion. Just check the warranty, the Probook may have a 3 year.... Also the Pavilion does not have a docking station option.

 

[3G-Spot]

Sacrifice the extra cash and go for this instead: http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?products_id=39533

 

[prinsd]

Depends on what you want to do with the notebook. If you do not need to add the machine to a domain and are content with Vista then I would go for the Pavilion. Just check the warranty, the Probook may have a 3 year.... Also the Pavilion does not have a docking station option.

No docking station needed or connection to domains as it will only be used at home.

How critical is it if it does not have a modem? Here I am thinking about an ADSL connection for the future as I currently use a data card.

Also if I get the one with Vista, how easy/difficult will an upgrade to Windows 7 ?

 

[Conradl]

If you use a data card then you do not need the modem. With ADSL you need a router and will therefore not use the modem. Upgrading to Win 7 is easy, you should be able to get an upgrade for a few hundred bucks.

 

[prinsd]

Thanx for your help!

 

[Conradl]

You're welcome