Comparison Table
| Specifications | Dell Inspiron 1501 n-Series | Acer Aspire 5572ZNWXMi | HCL AX008002 |
| OS | DOS | Linux | Linux |
| Processor | AMD Turion 64 X2, 1.6 GHz, TL-50 | Intel Core Duo T2050, 1.6 GHz | Intel Core Duo T2050, 1.6 GHz |
| Chipset/Graphics | ATI Xpress 1100/ ATI Xpress 1150 | Intel 945GM/Intel GMA950 | Intel 945GM/Intel GMA950 |
| Screen Size/Resolution | 15.4 " Wide Screen (1280 x 800) | 14.1" Wide Screen (1280 x 800) | 14.0" Wide Screen (1280 x 768) |
| HDD Size/Type | 80GB/ SATA | 120GB/ SATA | 60GB/ SATA |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 533 MHz | 512 MB DDR2 667 MHz | 512 MB DDR2 533 MHz |
| Battery | 6 cell | 6 cell | 6 cell |
| Optical Drive | 8X DVD-Dual Layer DVD Writer | 8X DVD-Dual Layer DVD Writer | 8X DVD-Dual Layer DVD Writer |
| Internet Connectivity | 56k Modem, 10/100 & Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN | 56k Modem, 10/100 & Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN | 56k Modem, Gigabit LAN & Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN |
| Card Slot | Express Card | PCMCIA Card | Express Card |
| Weight | 2.7 Kg | 2.38 Kg | 2.5 Kg |
| Additional Features | None | 0.3 MP Webcam, 5 in 1 Card Reader | 5 in 1 Card Reader |
| Carry Case | Nylon | Rexene-Leather | Rexene-Leather |
| Warranty | 1 year On-Site | 1 year Carry-In | 1 year Carry-In |
| Price (All Inclusive) | Rs. 39,157 | Rs. 39,490 | Rs. 39,490 |
Conclusion
The competition is mainly between the Dell and the Acer but HCL has one feature in Gigabit LAN that are missing in the other two. Acer, has a faster processor in the 1.6 GHz T2050 Intel Core Duo as compared to AMD’s 1.6 GHz X2 TL-50. Acer also has a larger capacity hard drive—120GB SATA as compared to the 80GB SATA. Besides it has other additional features like an integrated 0.3 MP webcam and a card reader.
On the other hand, the Dell has a powerful onboard graphic solution in the Xpress 1150 that is Vista Premium capable and can comfortably run Aero. Besides, Dell has the advantage of their brilliant support and service.
A Word of Advice: It’s a known fact, that laptops that come with no operating system installed, end up getting a pirated copy of Windows, though we strongly recommend against it. If you are planning on installing Vista, go for the Dell and up your RAM to 1GB. Also, if you are a first time user, Dell is what you should be looking at.
If you are decently aware of how a computer system works, the feature-packed Acer would be a better option.
Hi! this is Ankit. I am planning to buy a laptop of around 40,000.
