Hello! I am planning on making a purchase within the next couple days and after several days of research I have rested upon a Dell "New" Inspiron 15R with a 2nd gen core i3-2310 processor at 2.1Ghz, 3GB/320GB w/o any b s "add-ons" for $538 pre tax and pre shipping.
http/configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fncov01&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-15r-n5110
Question #1: Is it worth the extra $88 to upgrade over the "old" inspiron 15R with a 1st gen core i3-380 and all other similar specs? I know battery life will be better on the new one.
Question #2: Are there any comparable ASUS or Toshiba laptops with similar specs in this price range (sub $600)? I don't know where to look for a decent ASUS, but I like their quality reputation.... I couldn't find anything remarkable at bestbuy(thedevil) or newegg.
Question # 3: The basic model has integrated "ATI 3000" graphics, do I pay the extra $75 for the discrete graphics AMD6470M? Potentially less battery but that means I don't have any video restrictions. What can't I do with the integrated 3000?
I have a 2 year old custom built desktop that suites all my needs and I just need a portable solution to check mail, surf, and maybe watch a movie on the go.
Thanks in advance
http/configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fncov01&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-15r-n5110
Question #1: Is it worth the extra $88 to upgrade over the "old" inspiron 15R with a 1st gen core i3-380 and all other similar specs? I know battery life will be better on the new one.
Question #2: Are there any comparable ASUS or Toshiba laptops with similar specs in this price range (sub $600)? I don't know where to look for a decent ASUS, but I like their quality reputation.... I couldn't find anything remarkable at bestbuy(thedevil) or newegg.
Question # 3: The basic model has integrated "ATI 3000" graphics, do I pay the extra $75 for the discrete graphics AMD6470M? Potentially less battery but that means I don't have any video restrictions. What can't I do with the integrated 3000?
I have a 2 year old custom built desktop that suites all my needs and I just need a portable solution to check mail, surf, and maybe watch a movie on the go.
Thanks in advance