P-6831 FX versus P-171S FX

[bloodandsoil]

Check out the P-6831 FX versus the P-171S FX.

The P-6831 FX is $1,349.99, and the P-171S FX is $1,599.99. As far as I can tell, the other other difference between these two machines is that the P-171S comes with the T7250 (2.00GHz, 800MHz FSB).

Are there any other differences? Is it worth it to buy the P-171S FX for the extra $250?

I was thinking, I could buy a T9300 for around $300 and upgrade it myself instead...What do you all think?

 

[Maziar]

I say go for the P-6831 and upgrade to a T9300

 

[bloodandsoil]

Well are there any other differences between the two models? I did a line-by-line comparison of the specs, and I noticed some differences in the wording. Here are the differences with the 171:

Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 2 T7250 (2.00GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer Slot Load DVD-RW w/ DVD-RAM
Fingerprint Reader Fingerprint Reader
Application Software Microsoft® Works® 9.0 & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial)
Media Card Reader 5-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick®, MemoryStick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, xD-Picture Card)
Network Integrated RealTek 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
Software Documentation End User License Agreement for Non-Microsoft Software
Standard Software Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0
Warranty 1 Year Basic (Tech Support - Parts - Factory Labor)
Weight Starting at 9.2 pounds

And here are the differences with the 6831:

Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 1 T5450 (1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM featuring Labelflash™ Technology
Application Software Microsoft® Works 8.5, Microsoft® Money Essentials & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)
Digital Media Manager 5-in-1 Digital Media Manager (Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick™ Pro, Multi Media Card™ (MMC), Secure Digital™ (SD), xD-Picture Card)
Dimensions (Box) 19" (H) x 6.5" (W) x 15.5" (D) or 483mm (H) x 165mm (W) x 394mm (D)
Finished Goods Cyberlink Label Printer for Windows Vista
Integrated Network 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty
Weights 8.34 lbs. (3.78 kg) system unit only / 12.41 lbs. (5.63 kg.) box

 

[Maziar]

The only difference in hardware is that the 171S FX has a better CPU

 

[bloodandsoil]

I've heard on another forum that the 171 has a matte screen, whereas the 6831 has a glossy screen. Is this true?

 

[Maziar]

Sorry mate dont know about that

 

[Maziar]

lol
i think u have found your answer in notebookreview:
http/forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=235148&page=3