Two laptop Comparison, help please?

seongjun · April 23rd, 2009, 09:31 PM

So I am trying to Compare between the two laptops im thinking the digital storm one since its cheaper, but tell me what you guys think based on specs:

Digital Storm:
Chassis: Power and Value (Model: A15) (Weight: 7.3LBS)
Display: 15.4 inch WUXGA+ with Gloss Color-Shine (Resolution: 1680 x 1050)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 2.66GHz (1066MHz FSB) (6MB Cache)
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 at 800MHz
Inputs: 4 USB 2.0 Ports / Gigabit Ethernet LAN / 1394 FireWire / 8-in-1 Card Reader / eSATA
Main Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (8MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (8MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Raid Options: - Not Applicable
Optical Drive: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer)
Wireless Access: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN 802.11 A/B/G/N
Features: Centrino 2 Montevina Platform / Integrated 2.0MP Video Camera / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI 1080P / VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS 512MB GDDR3
External TV Tuner: - Not Applicable
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Full Warranty: 2 Year Global/1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Dead Pixel/FREE Overnight Shipping Warranty Service
Alienware:
Design & Display: Silver Ripley Design
Display: 15.4" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p) with Clearview Technology
AlienFX®: Alienware® AlienFX® System Lighting - Aqua
Video/Graphics Card: 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GT
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme X9000 2.8GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1
Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
Memory: 4GB« Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 2048MB
System Drive: 500GB 7,200RPM (16MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection -
Smart Bay: 500GB 5,400RPM (8MB Cache) Smart Bay
Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Wireless: Internal Intel® Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with surround sound
Keyboard Options: Non-Illuminated Keyboard – Exclusive Design
Mobile Essentials: XBrand Lap Lounge with USB cooling fan - notebook stand
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Onsite Service and 24/7 Toll-Free Phone Support
Power: Additional Battery – 6-cell Smart Bay Battery
Mobile Bags: Alienware® Odyssey Messenger Bag

cksboy15 · April 23rd, 2009, 10:29 PM

the alienware is the overall better laptop except battery life (which the digital storm probably wins).

seongjun · April 24th, 2009, 09:08 AM

hrmmm do u think that the Digital storm could play Fallout 3 or red alrert 3 in high res?

thephilosophizer · April 24th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Well fallout 3 and RA 3 don't really fall in the same category. I have a hard time thinking any except the most expensive laptops could run fallout on high, might be able to get medium. RA 3 wouldn't be a problem though.

_Switch_ · April 24th, 2009, 01:33 PM

The AW has a lower resolution and with the 9800gt you should be able to play most/if not all games on high settings.

The Storm whatever has a higher rez and only a 9800gs do will have a little trouble.

Oh and if the storm is the same price as the AW then get the AW xD

seongjun · April 24th, 2009, 10:19 PM

hrmm well the digital storm one is 1299$ or pretty close to that
the Alienware one costs 3600$ im quite sure that's the right amount.

_Switch_ · April 24th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Umm...why are you comparing a 1300$ laptop to a 3600$ laptop? That makes no sense.

seongjun · April 26th, 2009, 08:33 PM

The thing is im trying to see if I can get a cheaper laptop that has the similar capabilities as the $3600, so pretty much being able to run Fallout 3, Deadspace, and Oblivion on med to high would be what I am looking to use as a measure.