COMPAQ CQ40-115AU

AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 (2.0 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
1024MB 667MHz / max to 2GB DDR2 Memory (1024 x 1 pcs) 14.1" TFT WXGA high definition widescreen LCD panel with brightview technology
160GB HDD
DVD +/- RW Double Layer Drive
802.11b/g wifi
High speed 56K; Integrated 10Mbps, 100Mbps; Ports include USB 2.0 (3), VGA,
Compaq Webcam with integrated microphone
5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot;
HDMI
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics




VS



ACER 4530
AMD Turion X2 RM-70,
memory 1 gb DDR2,
160GB HDD, DVD±RW,
56K Modem, GbE NIC,
WiFi,
Camera 14.1? WXGA,
Bluetooth,
NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G



both is quite the same spec just
Acer got bluetooth Compaq got HDMI no bluetooth
Acer use NVIDIA 9100 M G graphic card Compaq use ATI RADEON HD3200

3dmark06
nVidia 9100M G score = 1415 source http://expertester.wordpress.com/2008/07/2...ark-comparison/

vs

3dmark06
ATI RADEON HD3200 score = 1651 source http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphi...List.844.0.html ( NO 89)



some say 9 series is better cos got CUDA applications and is NVIDIA PhysX-ready
bluetooth i rarely use....
acer 4530now got complaints..... duckies,bluetech20
both around the same price....
help me...

which 1 is better

i'll recommend the CQ40. Testing it atm ...Far much better if compare with the Acer + if u're using the bluetooth, u can always go buy the adapter

I suggest COMPAQ CQ40

Compaq Presario CQ45-108AU Notebook PC
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium; AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 (2.0 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache); 2048MB 800MHz / max to 4GB DDR2 Memory (2048 x 1 pcs); 14.1" TFT WXGA high definition widescreen LCD panel with brightview technology; 320GB HDD; DVD +/- RW Double Layer Drive with LightScribe; Bluetooth; 802.11a/g/n; High speed 56K; Integrated 10Mbps, 100Mbps; Ports include 3 USB 2.0, HDMI, eSATA Combo, VGA, RJ-11, RJ-45, Expansion Port 3, 1 Headphone, 1 Microphone, Consumer IR, Integrated Fingerprint reader, Compaq Webcam with Integrated Digital Microhphones (VGA low-light); 5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot; ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics; Free Nylon Carrying Case; One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)

RM2,809.00 Only

got wireless-N, 14 inch screen. Sure good masterpiece.

This post has been edited by vexus: Sep 1 2008, 03:34 PM

My problem actually very minor..juz sometimes get memory dump..lappie restart..and high temperature when gaming..if u'r using it for working like powerpoint,web browsing and etc...it's kinda good ^^

By the way if u'r not using the bluetooth,go for CQ40 since it has a better graphic card..i personally think that Nvidia Geforce 9100 isnt that good..and ATI Radeon HD3200 ranked 2 place above Nvidia Geforce 9100..so i guess 3200 is better ^^...furthermore HP is a better brand than Acer ^^

choose compaq la interms of quality
and it can safe ur time from going to service center tat often

thx for the advice...

well, currently just finish installing vista on it..Man, it's kinda fast..imo ..

how much u buy???
free dos
can play crysis??
or cod4

not mine =.=...later testing... my friend bought it for 2199..then after we bought, monday the price drop ...1899 (the 1 we bought comes with 2gb )

CQ-40 good with HD3200 & HDMI but max 2GB RAM size.

Is Compaq Presario CQ40-115AU using ACHI which advantage for faster OS/Application?

How about the heat on palm rest/bottom ?

heat on the left side is quite mild... ACHI? not sure... how do i check..+if not mistaken, this laptop can use until 4gb =_= oops, checked already.. if it's using ACHI 1.0 Serial ATA controller means it's usinv ACHI? + wow, not bad, this notebooks comes with seagate momentus hdd

This post has been edited by Lacus: Sep 1 2008, 05:08 PM

hmm...i should try on CQ40

ah..mean the HP web infor mistake about the max RAM size.

can check it from the BIOS.

not sure what chipset & the ACHI controller by CQ40, for 4530 its all by NVidia, must use their own drivers

Full fledge Puma all the time (HD3200)

how much are they?

Hmmm I might be buying the Compaq tomorrow... Best bang for the buck IMO

yeah ! before this aspire 4530, nao CQ40

go for it then..if need help on drivers (not sure for XP :S...i install vista on the notebook), feel free to pm me

can play
but lag like mad only

My fren said he can play COD 4 with low settings and resolutions using Acer 4530..i never tested it myself..