<p>lookin to get a laptop for college... im set on HP but im having trouble deciding between these 2 models. im going to be using it for college work [obviously], music, internet, and maybe the occasional game... both have their pros and cons</p>
<p>14.1" HP Pavilion Entertainment dv4t customizable Notebook PC:
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
- Intel(R) Pentium(R) Processor T4200 (2.0 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- FREE UPGRADE 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- FREE UPGRADE 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
- Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- 14.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)</p>
<p>16" HP Pavilion Entertainment dv6z customizable Notebook PC
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
- AMD Athlon(TM) X2 Dual-Core Processor for Notebook PCs QL-65 (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
- FREE UPGRADE 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- FREE UPGRADE 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
- ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics
- 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366x768)</p>
<p>both laptops will come out to around $850 [including warranty and a free printer]. i guess spec-wise, the dv4t is the obvious choice, but at the same time i would probably prefer a bigger screen... but then again a 14.1 inch would probably be easier to carry around [better portability]... but im not sure lol any opinions would be appreciated !!!!</p>
<p>go with the 14". 16 is a lot of computer to carry around, and you get used to the screen sized regardless of what it is.</p>
<p>the only advantage the 16" has is a true 16:9 screen. not sure why this is though, because i have a dv3 with 1366x768. it might be that video card is better, which it is, but that doesn’t sound like a major concern.</p>
<p>Looks like the 16" has much better graphics, better processor but lower RAM. If your only drawback to the dv4t is the screen size, get a 17-20" monitor.</p>
<p>Office Max is selling it at 629 with a better processor and wireless n connectivity.
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<p>yeah i want the moonlit 1 lol, and i already configured it with the wireless N… came out to 850 with the warranty also so i think ill just go with the one on HP… thanks a lot though</p>
<p>^Hey actually you can upgrade those graphic cards. I know it costs a premium ($150 for the dv4t to nVidia GeForce 105M and $200 for the dv6z to the ATI), but I found some stackable coupons, which add on to the currently offered sale discounts: </p>
<p>Also remember that HP CTO offers a 7% discount for college students. You can also take advantage of that, but coupons don’t work with the discount, and usually coupons give you a better deal. </p>
<p>As for battery life, dv4t will trump the dv6z. Also Intel processors tend to be more powerful and efficient than AMD processors, and plus they’re offering a free battery upgrade for the dv4t. I would go for the dv4t b/c of the protability.</p>