HP Pavilion g6z customizable Notebook PC
A2B39AV
* sweet purple
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* AMD Dual-Core A4-3305M Accelerated Processor (2.5GHz/1.9GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
* AMD Radeon(TM) HD 6000 Series Discrete-Class Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
* FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* FREE UPGRADE to 500GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
* Microsoft(R) Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word/Excel(R) only, No PowerPoint(R)/Outlook(R)
* No additional security software
* 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.5 hours of battery life +++
* 15.6" High Definition HP LED Brightview (1366x768)
* SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* HP Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
* 802.11b/g/n WLAN
* Standard Keyboard
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
or
Dell - 14" Inspiron Laptop - 6GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Diamond Black
* 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ i3-2350M processor
Features a 3MB cache and 2.3GHz processor speed.
* Intel® Core™ i3 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
* 6GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
* 14" LED high-definition display
With TrueLife technology and 720p resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
* Intel® Wireless Display
Wirelessly transmits streamed or downloaded movies, TV shows, music, photos and more from your laptop, network or the Internet to your TV (NETGEAR Push2TV adapter required, not included).
* 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
* Intel® HD Graphics 3000
For lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
* Built-in 1.0MP high-definition webcam
With 1280 x 720 resolution makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
* 8-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, microSD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
* 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
* Built-in Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 networking
Connect to the Internet without wires.
* Bluetooth interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
* Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
* Weighs 5 lbs. and measures just 1.2" thin
For easy portability.
* Long battery life
Of up to 5 hours and 32 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.
* Switchable lid design
Provides a personalized look (interchangeable lids not included).
* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
* Software package included
With Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (product key card required for activation; sold separately).
* ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
* Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
I really just want a good performing laptop that will last me awhile. I will mainly need it for school stuff and possibly gaming in the long run but I have a budget. The HP for me is actually cheaper but which one do you guys think will last longer and is better? The dell is like 45 dollars more.

