Asus F6Ve vs. F81Se

[Guntherman]

I am having a hard time deciding between these two notebooks, any help? I want to be able to play games OK, use for school, and watch movies.

Asus F6Ve
Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz
4GB DDR2 800
320GB 5400rpm HDD
ATI HD 4570 GPU
13.3" 1280x800 Display
PM45 + ICH9M Chipset


Asus F81Se
Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz
4GB DDR2 800
320GB 5400rpm HDD
ATI HD 4570 GPU
14.1" 1366 x 768 Display
SiS M671DX + 968 Chipset

 

[IlllI]

doesn't seem to make much sense to spend $200 for teeny tiny little bit faster processor, which you would never see any discernible difference in real world activities
weight difference is only 1lb too, doesnt seem like that would make much a difference

 

[Guntherman]

Originally posted by: IlllI
doesn't seem to make much sense to spend $200 for teeny tiny little bit faster processor, which you would never see any discernible difference in real world activities
weight difference is only 1lb too, doesnt seem like that would make much a difference

You don't think the SiS chipset will be a problem? That was one of my biggest concerns.

 

[Mermaidman]

I travel a lot and dimensional size is important to me, so I chose the F6Ve-B1 over the 14" models. One advantage of larger laptops is their ability to accommodate a faster GPU, but since both models you selected have the same GPU, it would be another reason to choose the more portable 13" model.

IMO, the drawback of the 13 incher is the lower screen res.

Best Buy has 14" Asus notebooks. You should check them out in person and be surprised by how much bulk that extra inch of display creates.