Notebook guidance

[LeroyJoe]

Hi

I am in the process of buying a laptop but dont have much experience in recognising a good deal. I want to use the laptop for engineering work, so there will be simulations, which means performance is a definate must. I definately want at least an Intel core 2 due 1.8Ghz processor and 2Gb RAM.

I have about R10 000 to spend. I have the following two options available. Are they good deals, or is there a place where I can find a better deal? These deals I found at Computer Mania. Please help.

Dell
R 10 999

15.4" WXGA Truelife LCD
Intel Core 2 duo T5750 2.0GHz
160GB Hard Drive
2GB DDR Ram
DVD Multi Writer
Lan & Wireless Lan
Built in Bluetooth
Built in 2 megapixel webcam
GEnuine Windows Vista Ultimate
MS Works 9.0
Includes Notebook Bag
3 year Onsite Hardware warranty
Norton Internet security 2008 - 3 Year license

Acer Travelmate 5720-5B2G25MI
R 9 999

15.4" WXGA Wide Crystalbrite LCD
Intel Core 2 duo T5670 1.8GHz
250GB Hard Drive
2GB DDR2 Ram
DVD Super Multi Writer
Lan & Wireless Lan
Built in Bluetooth
MS Windows Vista Business
MS Windows XP Pro downgradeable cd included
1 year warranty + guaranty.

Toshiba
R 9 999

15.5" Truebright WXGA LCD
ATI Radeo HD3470
Intel Core 2 duo T5550 1.8Ghz
2GB DDR667
200GB 5400rpm HDD
DVD Super Multi (-+ R Double Layer)
256MB Graphics card
Built in webcam
802.11 b/g/n Integrated Wi-Fi
Windows vista Home Premium
1 year international Warranty

 

[Chevron]

I'd take the dell. Just try get a larger HDD.

 

[mr.B]

I'd take the dell. Just try get a larger HDD.

I would also go for the dell - make sure that the HDD is also a 7200 rpm. I find it makes a huge difference on notebooks.

 

[LeroyJoe]

Thanx guys, I think i'll go for that one then.

 

[SecretCode]

Glad to see they all have 2GB RAM. Don't go lower!