Gateway Asus

Gateway Asus

Gateway FX laptop or Asus Laptop?

I'm having trouble choosing so i need some extra opinions, dont say anything of the price I am aware of that.

Gateway FX: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5270805&CatId=4938

Asus: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5648469&CatId=4938

The ASUS has a i7 processor (much faster than the Gateway), a slightly better graphics card, it's also lighter and smaller, but it's screen despite being 15 inches, has a much higher resolution (1080p high definition).
The ASUS also comes with several free goodies, like a bag and a high end gaming mouse, (Razer Salmosa)
The mouse itself is probably worth around $60, bag is worth $40 at most, so you get around $100 worth of extra stuff.

Compare this to the Gateway which has a older generation Core 2 Duo (which by no means is no slouch, it's still quite fast), a slightly inferior GPU, quite heavy with 17 inches screen size but only a mediocre screen resolution of 1440*900.
However the price tag is much lower, so there is a $500 difference between the 2.

Going with the Core i7 means it'll keep you happier for longer since the i7 has better longevity and performance than the Core 2. The ASUS is also lighter and smaller, so it's also more portable.

The Gateway at 17 inches would probably be better off as a desktop replacement. It's not something you would carry everyday to university or school.
Going with the Core 2 means you'll save $400, (don't forget the bag and mouse is not included with the gateway)