Advice on choosing a Mobile Workstation
I was considering 2 HP laptops for 3d work, specifically for maya use. It seems that out of the name brands, HP has the best prices. I use a HP xw8400 at work and like it well enough. I have listed all the specs and price points below. The main thing I am trying to wrap my head around is why Hp's workstation and their 18inch entertainment computer have such wildly different price points, when the specs are pretty much the same. Other than the graphics card, are there any other major differences I am missing? Is the workstation really worth an extra $1800
Also I was recommended a company called Sager which i had never heard of. I have listed my choice specs for this below. The price point falls between the two HPs but It has a 2nd HD and a better graphics card than both. Also the chipset is different but I dont know if it is better or worse. Is this the way to go?
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Thanks to anyone for taking the time to review this. It's much appreciated as a laptop is a necessary buy for me right now.
HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation - 4,808.00
Genuine Windows Vista