Update: while i5 4200M and 3230M processors scores almost the same,
http/cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4200M-vs-Intel-Core-i5-3230M
Geekbench result for HP Pavillion G6 is very impressive,
http/browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=HP+g6+3230m
So, as a overall package I think HP Pavillion G6 would be a good choice if I'm not underestimating 4th gen Haswell CPUs. But I'm really thinking about the battery life, for which I can stretch my budget a bit more!
Hello Gurus,
I need your advice on my laptop buying decision.
Requirement:
1) My everyday usage (running in parallel) - Eclipse, JBoss server, MySql server, VirtualBox with Linux OS, MS word, winamp, chrome for net surfing
2) Occasional movie or mid level gaming.
3) Good battery backup (portable) as I require to travel a lot.
4) Budget: Max £550
I've shortlisted the followings, need your advise as I'm feeling completely lost
1) Lenovo G510, i5 4200M, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1
http/www.debenhamsplus.com/DE_Lenovo_Notebook_10089063/version.asp
2) Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1N1, i5 4200M, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1
http/www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/toshiba-satellite-c55-a-1n1-15-6-laptop-21731464-pdt.html
3) HP Pavilion G6-2380EA, i5 3230M, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1
http/h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c03643978
Looking for your advises. You can refer any other models that is not in my list as well
Thanks,
Kalyan
http/cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4200M-vs-Intel-Core-i5-3230M
Geekbench result for HP Pavillion G6 is very impressive,
http/browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=HP+g6+3230m
So, as a overall package I think HP Pavillion G6 would be a good choice if I'm not underestimating 4th gen Haswell CPUs. But I'm really thinking about the battery life, for which I can stretch my budget a bit more!
Hello Gurus,
I need your advice on my laptop buying decision.
Requirement:
1) My everyday usage (running in parallel) - Eclipse, JBoss server, MySql server, VirtualBox with Linux OS, MS word, winamp, chrome for net surfing
2) Occasional movie or mid level gaming.
3) Good battery backup (portable) as I require to travel a lot.
4) Budget: Max £550
I've shortlisted the followings, need your advise as I'm feeling completely lost
1) Lenovo G510, i5 4200M, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1
http/www.debenhamsplus.com/DE_Lenovo_Notebook_10089063/version.asp
2) Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1N1, i5 4200M, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1
http/www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/toshiba-satellite-c55-a-1n1-15-6-laptop-21731464-pdt.html
3) HP Pavilion G6-2380EA, i5 3230M, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1
http/h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c03643978
Looking for your advises. You can refer any other models that is not in my list as well
Thanks,
Kalyan