Be honest...

Tell me why I shouldn't cancel my Dell order and get the following (which I can pick up in the store the NEXT DAY and it's only $999 Canadian. A LOT cheaper than the Dell):

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Not Provided By Manufacturer
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 200GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±RW W/ DL
Processor Speed 1.9GHz
Processor Type AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-58
RAM 2048MB DDR2 (Exp. To 4096MB)
Screen Size 17"
Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory Up To 559MB
Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M (UMA)
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory 559MB
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated For Notebook
Audio Output Stereo
Digital Input No
Digital Output No
Hardware Volume Control Yes
Integrated Amplifier Yes
Integrated Microphone Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Speaker Wattage Not Listed
Speakers Yes
Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD
Composite Output 1
ExpressCard/34 Input Yes - via EC/54
ExpressCard/54 Input Yes
HDCP Compliant No
HDMI Input No
HDMI Output No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output 1
IR Receiver Yes
Number of Touchpad Buttons 2
PC Card Input No
S-Video Output 1
Type of Keyboard 101-Key Compatible
Type of Modem 56K
Type of Pointing Device Touchpad
USB 2.0 4
VGA Output 1
Webcam Yes
Networking
Ethernet Port 10/100
Integrated Bluetooth Yes
Integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n
Power
Battery - Capacity Not Provided By Manufacturer
Battery - Number of Cells 8
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Computing Features
Processor Cache 512KB+512KB L2
Removable Storage No
System Bus Up To 1600MHz
Software
English/French Software Bilingual
Loaded Software 1 HP Total Care Help & Support Center
Loaded Software 2 PC Recovery
Loaded Software 3 HP PhotoSmart Premier
Loaded Software 4 Muvee AutoProducer DVD Edition
Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Accessories
A/C Adapter No
Headphones Yes
Remote Yes
Product Features
Notebook Depth 38.5 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed) 4.2 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery) 3.5 kg
Notebook Width 28.5 cm
Warranty Labour 1 Year Limited
Warranty Parts 1 Year Limited

 

Or even this...

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Not Provided By Manufacturer
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 250GB 5400RPM SATA
Optical Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±RW W/ DL
Processor Speed 1.50GHz
Processor Type Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T5250
RAM 2GB DDR2 (Expandable to 4GB)
Screen Size 15.4"
Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory Up To 384MB
Graphics Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1280 x 800
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory 384MB
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Audio Output Stereo
Digital Input No
Digital Output No
Hardware Volume Control Yes
Integrated Amplifier Yes
Integrated Microphone Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Speaker Wattage Not Listed
Speakers Yes
Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD
Composite Output Yes
ExpressCard/34 Input Yes
ExpressCard/54 Input Yes
HDCP Compliant No
HDMI Input No
HDMI Output No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output Yes
IR Receiver Yes
Number of Touchpad Buttons 2
PC Card Input ExpressCard/35 Slot Also ExpressCard/34
S-Video Output Yes
Type of Keyboard Standard
Type of Modem 56K V.92
Type of Pointing Device Scrolling Touchpad
USB 2.0 3 Ports
VGA Output Yes
Webcam Yes
Networking
Ethernet Port Integrated 10/100BASE-T LAN (RJ-45)
Integrated Bluetooth No
Integrated WiFi Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
Power
Battery - Capacity Not Provided By Manufacturer
Battery - Number of Cells 12
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Computing Features
Processor Cache 2MB L2
Removable Storage No
System Bus 667MHz
Software
English/French Software English
Loaded Software 1 HP Total Care Help & Support Center
Loaded Software 2 PC Recovery
Loaded Software 3 HP PhotoSmart Premier
Loaded Software 4 Muvee AutoProducer DVD Edition
Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Accessories
A/C Adapter No
Headphones Yes
Remote Yes
Product Features
Notebook Depth 35.7 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed) 2.54 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery) 2.8 kg
Notebook Width 25.7 cm
Warranty Labour 1 Year Limited
Warranty Parts 1 Year Limited

 

Cancel it if you want to, either way its your money n_n.
If you feel the hunch to cancel, cancel.
If not, wait for the Dell.
The PC you describe there is pretty nice, what will you use it for?

 

I know in th eend it's up to me but I just want people's opinion on the best choice. I work making websites but am a code writer, not a designer. I mainly want speed and multi-tasking ability but with nice enough graphics and such.

The only game I play is Second Life. Other than that, I'm not so into them.

 

if you want graphics, the dell is significantly better..........

 

But would it be cheaper to just get a new video card for the HP?

 

You cannot perform after-market video card upgrades on laptops -- Period.

Otherwise, it's your money, and your choice. They'll all perform the tasks you described.

 

Ok, this is the last one, I swear. This one is almost the same as the Dell except: 1280 x 800 screen res, no bluetooth (can I add this later? Is this a big deal?) and I *think* that's all. It's about $500 cheaper too. Sorr for all the questions, I don't know much about computers haha. I really do appriciate the help.

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Not Provided By Manufacturer
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 240GB SATA 5400RPM
Optical Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW
Processor Speed 1.50GHz
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5250
RAM 2048MB DDR2 (Exp. To 4GB)
Screen Size 15.4 in
Graphics
Discrete Video Memory Yes
Expandable Video Memory No
Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1280 x 800
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory Up To 895MB Total, 128MB Dedicated
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated For Notebook
Audio Output Headphone Out
Digital Input Yes
Digital Output Yes
Hardware Volume Control Yes
Integrated Amplifier Yes
Integrated Microphone Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Speaker Wattage Internal Not Marked In Wattage
Speakers Yes
Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader No
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types 5-In-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader
Composite Output TV Out
ExpressCard/34 Input Yes
ExpressCard/54 Input Yes
HDCP Compliant Not Provided By Manufacturer
HDMI Input No
HDMI Output No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
IR Receiver Yes
Number of Touchpad Buttons
PC Card Input 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (ExpressCard/34)
S-Video Output 1 TV-Out (S-video)
Type of Keyboard Touch Pad With On/Off Button
Type of Modem 56K
Type of Pointing Device Dedicated Vertical Scroll Up/Down Pad
USB 2.0 3 USB 2.0
VGA Output 1 VGA (15-pin)
Webcam Yes
Networking
Ethernet Port Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN
Integrated Bluetooth No
Integrated WiFi Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Power
Battery - Capacity Not Provided By Manufacturer
Battery - Number of Cells 12-Cell
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Computing Features
Processor Cache 2MB L2
Removable Storage No
System Bus 667MHz
Software
English/French Software Bilingual
Loaded Software 1 HP PhotoSmart Premier
Loaded Software 2 HP Quickplay
Loaded Software 3 Muvee AutoProducer DVD Edition w/Burning
Loaded Software 4 Roxio Digital Media Plus
Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Accessories
A/C Adapter No
Headphones Yes
Remote Yes
Product Features
Notebook Depth 25.7 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed) 2.54 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery) 2.8 kg
Notebook Width 35.7 cm
Warranty Labour 1 Year Limited
Warranty Parts 1 Year Limited