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Hp or Dell for a Predmed student?

Hello I am a freshman in college on a premed track. I will be using this laptop for college related material,music, and chatting. Please help decide ASAP. I need to buy this VERY SOON. Which is the better option: Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Cherry Red Model: I1470-3282CRD | SKU: 9539243 Product Features ◦Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor SU7300 Features 2 processing cores, an 800MHz system bus, a 3MB cache and 1.3GHz processor speed per core. ◦2 high-performance processing cores To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation. ◦4GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB. ◦Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Watch DVD movies and create custom DVDs and CDs. ◦14" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With 1366 x 768 resolution delivers intense detail and clarity. ◦320GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. ◦Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD For crystal-clear images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV or HD monitor. ◦Built-in 1.3MP webcam Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. ◦7-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Hi Density Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO formats for transferring digital content. ◦3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. ◦Built-in Dell 1397 wireless card (802.11b/g) Lets you connect to the Internet without wires. ◦Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN For quick and easy wired Web connection. ◦Weighs 4.6 lbs. and measures just 1.2" thin For easy portability. ◦Extended battery life Of up to 8 hours and 35 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet. ◦Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. ◦Software package included With Microsoft Works and more. ◦ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. _OR_ HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Mobile Processor - Moonlight White Model: dv4-2045dx | SKU: 9554671 Product Features ◦VISION Technology Premium by AMD For every detail to jump right off the screen when you're viewing high-definition movies and videos, playing games, converting MP3 tracks or video chatting online. ◦AMD Turion™ II dual-core mobile processor M500* Features up to 3600MHz system bus. ◦4GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB. ◦SuperMulti DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media. ◦14.1" WXGA high-definition widescreen display With BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. ◦320GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm) Offers plenty of storage capacity. ◦ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics Features up to 128MB video memory for lush images. ◦Built-in webcam with digital microphone Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. ◦5-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. ◦2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port. ◦Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g) Connect to the Internet without wires. ◦Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem For flexible wired Web connectivity options. ◦Weighs 5.4 lbs. and measures just 1.3" thin For easy portability. ◦Long battery life Of up to 3 hours and 30 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet. ◦HP Moonlight Imprint finish Provides a stylish appearance. ◦Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. ◦Software package included With Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Works, Cyberlink DVD Suite, HP MediaSmart and more. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 also included. ◦ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. ◦AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. If you've had a problem with any hp or dell laptop please let me know. I honestly think that a dell is better and that its "life" will last longer. Any info is helpful. Thank you!

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1. has to be the dell man, i used to have an hp and it lasted 2 years. I got a dell 4 years ago and it hasnt failed me once. dells are reliable
2. Both of these laptops will do what you want. These are both consumer-grade laptops, so they will both have about the same lifespan. About the only difference that might matter is that the battery on the Dell looks like it might last longer, but these ratings aren't really apples-to-apples type comparisons (companies do their own testing and may do different tasks to determine average battery life).
3. Well, I've got the first color Mac portable and 2 Toshiba Satellites, one with Win98 and the other has WinNT shoehorned on it. All sitting on a shelf in my closet. I don't use any of them. I did get Win95 running one day to make sure some software would be compatiable. Longevity don't count on a laptop, let me tell you. The problem is: I don't want to spend the money on batteries for any of them. I hate how fast the laptops build up resistance to charging the battery with amps -- we leave them plugged into the wall al the time. When I worked at Dell, over half the workers in the Round Rock plant were temps with 4 days training. Nobody wanted to be in laptop production because laptops was being moved to China. Later, I hated Dell because on their desktops they use their own ROM chip flash which complicates drivers as the OS of the machine gets upgraded. HP also relies on temps. If you want quality, you will have to pay for it from another company besides these two. The Dell is touting how great you can game. The HP has optimized the AMD 64 chip. THAT's the choice, the real choice. I like the AMD64. I am comfortable with 64-bit software. I have no need to play games. I was impressed at BestBuy's lineup of HP with the AMD64 installed with various sizes of RAM. However BestBuy wouldn't let me try Linux from a CD I brought with me. =========== I say, HP, 4GIG, AMD 64-Bit, you can get OpenOffice later instead of MS Office. The HP you have to take Windows, which adds to the price. If Dell will cut you a deal with AMD64 and Linux installed, then contact me back about all their add-ons. If you can wait after Christmas, Dell and HP let all their Temps go....
4. I personally have had a HP for over 3 years so far and I have had no problems, BUT my customers that have had DELL have had problems on the newer DELL laptops, one who had one for less than 6 months and it crashed and they would not cover it. another customer has had 2 of that brand of laptop in LESS than the 3 years I have had my HP. I also have had Dell go "Phishing" on my computer before.