Which is better

The first one has a faster processor and a slightly better graphics card, along with a bigger screen.
The second has a slightly slower processor and a slightly worse graphics card (even though it has double the memory for it, i doubt you'll use any of it at WXGA), and a smaller screen.

Comes down to size..would you like a smaller notebook or a larger one? They will both perform in the same ballpark of one another. The smaller notebook has a 6-cell battery, whereas the bigger one has a 9-cell, but the bigger one also has a larger screen eating more power, along with beefier hardware. I'd say their battery life is within 30mins of each other.

So, basically, will it be 14" or 16"?

Thanks for your help guys