Asus UL50VT or Gateway NV59c06u?

[Melkorbane]

I am in need or a decent laptop for uni, and I've narrowed my choices down to these 2:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?EdpNo=6089226

or

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?EdpNo=6587458


They are EXACTLY the same price and I'm having trouble deciding. I don't need a heavy gaming laptop, just something functional and lightweight (most heavy application ill run on there is probably word 2010, photoshop and some movie watching).

I heard Asus is the better brand, but the CPU on it is not nearly as good as the i3 on the Gateway. On the other hand i was hoping the 512 graphics on the Asus can balance that out... I don't really care about the webcam lol. Another thing is the Asus has an extremely long battery life and is lighter.

Any suggestions?

[A Guy]

ASUS has much better reliability ratings if that sways you. http://www.pcworld.com/article/211402/reliability_and_service_laptops.html http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/17/laptop-reliability-survey-asus-and-toshiba-win-hp-fails/ A Guy

[hellnoire]

Since my recent "hassles" and constant policy changes with Gateway, I'd recommend ASUS right now.