I would believe that the first option may be better only because of the warranty, but the other factors depend on what else is being done. If this will be strictly used for application development then I would believe that the second option would truly be the best as long as you don't mind the...
Okay, so as my friends computer tech repairman I have been trusted with their laptops, devices, and gadgets multiple times. Usually when there is a hardware issue with some of the tech or the price to repair it is too high they will just go buy something else and leave me with their discarded...
Well my issue right now is that a close friend destroyed an ACER Aspire 5733z-4633;
-Screen plastic cover is split at the webcam
-Left Screen hinge is broken on the frame/case/chassis/etc?
-Keyboard is a mess and missing multiple keys.
-Power Jack port was torn out
I already found a replacement...