What laptop would be the better deal?

[Krylock]

help me decide if this is a good deal or not [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220951]

Looking for a portable laptop for personal use and casual gaming. Stuff like battle.net on SC2 and what not. From the looks of it, this should handle starcraft 2 with no problems.

The only thing I DONT like is the 14" screen and the dark brown color.

Thoughts?


I also found something that might be a better deal. It's $50 less, and it has some pretty good power for the price.

What would be the better purchase, escapists? [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215037]

I know my basic specs, but I'm not good when comparing. I might go with the acer because its $50 less and it has a larger screen. Nearly just as much power too.

I'm also weary on the second one because of Acer. You never really hear anything about acer...

 

[viranimus]

Honestly... ASUS

It seems like it has better specs overall, and I personally am not a fan of Acer at all.

One thing that would seemingly be major is the difference between a 5400rpm acer drive vs a 7200 asus drive.

As for the color, i do get that, but that is what they make things like laptop skins for.

Only advantages im seeing with Acer is 50$ less, which for a laptop is not really that good of a value for the discount, and the 14 inch screen vs 15 inch. 1 inch isnt really going to be a huge difference visually, but it can be a pretty hefty difference weight wise. The Acer is almost a half pound more. For a laptop mobility is key, and larger can be heavier and more cumbersome.

ASUS, 1000 times over. I think in the long run its a better choice overall.


EDIT: In retrospect... the only thing I can see that would cause me to consider the ACER, and this is a serious consideration, Is the ASUS very odd seemingly lacking an HDMI port. Nowadays HDMI ports can be very important on laptops and netbooks.

 

[Krylock]

Honestly... ASUS

It seems like it has better specs overall, and I personally am not a fan of Acer at all.

One thing that would seemingly be major is the difference between a 5400rpm acer drive vs a 7200 asus drive.

As for the color, i do get that, but that is what they make things like laptop skins for.

Only advantages im seeing with Acer is 50$ less, which for a laptop is not really that good of a value for the discount, and the 14 inch screen vs 15 inch. 1 inch isnt really going to be a huge difference visually, but it can be a pretty hefty difference weight wise. The Acer is almost a half pound more. For a laptop mobility is key, and larger can be heavier and more cumbersome.

ASUS, 1000 times over. I think in the long run its a better choice overall.


EDIT: In retrospect... the only thing I can see that would cause me to consider the ACER, and this is a serious consideration, Is the ASUS very odd seemingly lacking an HDMI port. Nowadays HDMI ports can be very important on laptops and netbooks.

That just about convinced me. I already had my mind set on Asus, I just wanted more opinions.

 

[Layz92]

I would agree with regard to the ASUS. In general it is just better. Also ASUS generally speaking make quality gear. That laptop will most likely have a longer life than other brands.

 

[Wintermoot]

I have good experiences with Acer,s repair/customer service so I would go for the Acer one.

 

[fix-the-spade]

I'm also weary on the second one because of Acer. You never really hear anything good about acer...

Get ASUS, it'll be reliable, if it turns out to be a dud they'll replace it without much fuss.
Acer stuff is plasticky, very hard to place down a single thing 'wrong' with them, they just tend to be made of average or poor quality parts.