T5270 with 128mb Graphics VS T7250 Help!

[miguel77777]

Hi everyone,I am currently comparing 2 laptops which are on sale (rock bottom price).The price is about the same but I am not sure which to get because of the specs. Help needed! Please advise!

Intel Core 2 Duo 1.40 GHz 800 MHz (code-named Merom) second generation processor with 800 MT/s FSB, T5270
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD display with TrueLife
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM 128MB
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
120G 5400RPM SATA
Hard Drive Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic

or

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz, 2mb cache,800mhz FSB Sta RosaHard Drive: 80GB SATA with shock and vibration protectionScreen
14.1" WXGA Widescreen (1280 x 800)Graphics
Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphicsRAM
2Gb DDR2
Finger print login
Linux OS installed

 

[mdtajghori]

The precessor in the second laptop is better but the integrated graphics on the second one sucks. It all depends on whether or not u want to do any gaming. If u want this laptop for basic use(i.e no gaming) then go for the second one. Linux in second one confuses me but if u have no probs with linux then it shld be fine.

 

[miguel77777]

Grateful for your quick reply.

I read that the efficiency of T7250 is at least 30% better than the T5270. But the T5270 has dedicated graphics and this really makes me confused on which to get.

I will be using this for graphics rendering and for some games. Will the integrated X3100 be sufficient?

 

[an0nym0us1]

first one...
processor can be replaced EASILY... if you wanna upgrade the graphics card you have to buy a new computer.

 

[canucks63]

processor can be replaced EASILY... if you wanna upgrade the graphics card you have to buy a new computer.

Is it easy to replace a processor in a laptop? Opening the laptop would void any warranty wouldn't it?

@OP
I doubt you will be getting any decent gaming performance out of either system. In MY OPINION, I think that the linux operating system on the second choice would be too troublesome for me on an everyday basis. Also, you only need a dedicated graphics card if you're gaming; and even so, the dedicated graphics of 8400M GS wouldn't get you passed most of the games in today's market.

 

[ilovepcs25]

the 8400m GS can perfectly run current games on low settings the first system is close to the laptop i got and its played most of what ive tried.

 

[canucks63]

the 8400m GS can perfectly run current games on low settings the first system is close to the laptop i got and its played most of what ive tried.

How well is "perfectly"?

 

[an0nym0us1]

Is it easy to replace a processor in a laptop? Opening the laptop would void any warranty wouldn't it?

@OP
I doubt you will be getting any decent gaming performance out of either system. In MY OPINION, I think that the linux operating system on the second choice would be too troublesome for me on an everyday basis. Also, you only need a dedicated graphics card if you're gaming; and even so, the dedicated graphics of 8400M GS wouldn't get you passed most of the games in today's market.

LOL, canucks... *sigh* i've played crysis, COD4 & all the source games with my XPS (8400GS-M 128mb)

as far as the processor goes it's very easy to change it out. this is a computer forum, not a "you can get in trouble for doing that" forum.