What's better than this?
#1
What's better than this?
I'm looking to buy a laptop in a few months and after a lot of research it seems like this is the top dog for >$1100. But there might be better, so what out there is better than this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114437
The only real weak point I can see is the hard drive's RPM @ 4200.
Also, would I be able to remove the processor at any given point and simply replace it with this 3.2?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103228
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114437
The only real weak point I can see is the hard drive's RPM @ 4200.
Also, would I be able to remove the processor at any given point and simply replace it with this 3.2?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103228
#2
RE: What's better than this?
ORIGINAL: ViperGTS
I'm looking to buy a laptop in a few months and after a lot of research it seems like this is the top dog for >$1100. But there might be better, so what out there is better than this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114437
The only real weak point I can see is the hard drive's RPM @ 4200.
Also, would I be able to remove the processor at any given point and simply replace it with this 3.2?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103228
I'm looking to buy a laptop in a few months and after a lot of research it seems like this is the top dog for >$1100. But there might be better, so what out there is better than this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114437
The only real weak point I can see is the hard drive's RPM @ 4200.
Also, would I be able to remove the processor at any given point and simply replace it with this 3.2?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103228
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RE: What's better than this?
Looks pretty good, Toshiba makes good laptops and they're hard to beat for value. I'm on my second Toshiba laptop now, gave my old one to my dad. You may want to see if you can find one with a Core 2 Duo though. I like AMD but their stuff is not stacking up well against Intel's Core 2s right now.
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RE: What's better than this?
Pros:
Large Hard Drive
3GB of Memory
DVD Burner - supports all formats
Cons:
Video card is on the low end
Hard Drive RPM is crap
Processor is low end
Warranty is for only 1 year and is limited from day one
Overall, it's not a bad system. Toshiba produces some quality equipment, and they tend to be very reliable as well. Again, the biggest hang up for me is the warranty. I've seen entirely too many problems with systems that were brand new and having a 1 year limited warranty would really bother me...
To me, I'd rather sacrifice a little bit for a better warranty & processor....It just really depends on what you intend to use it for...... as having a Core 2 Duo processor would be a huge step over that AMD chip...
Dell Vostro 1500 - $1246 - would ship 2/20/2008
This has a 2yr full warranty PLUS the complete care portion so if you drop it or break it for just about any reason it will be under warranty. That's why it's the extra $150 more then what you posted....and it can be financed.....granted it has a little less memory and hard drive space, but the warranty is better, the video card is better, and it has a better battery life....and the processor is better.
My System Details
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Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
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Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
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15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLifeâ„¢
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MEMORY
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
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HARD DRIVE
250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
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OPTICAL DRIVE
8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
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VIDEO CARD
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
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MEDIA DIRECT
Dell Exclusive MediaDirectâ„¢ Instant Play Software Application
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WI-FI WIRELESS CARD
Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card
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WEBCAM
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera
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BATTERIES
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
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No Pre-installed Productivity Software
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
2 Year ProSupport for End Users and 2 Year NBD On-site Service
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ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE SERVICE
2 Year CompleteCare Accidental Damage Protection
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DELL DATASAFEâ„¢ ONLINE BACKUP
No Online Data Back Up Installed
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No Dell Automated PC Tune Up Installed
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No Onsite System Setup
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STANDARD VOSTRO SERVICES TOOLS
Dell Network Assistant
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Purchase is not intended for resale.
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SOUND OPTION
High Definition Audio 2.0
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Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
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Processor Branding
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Large Hard Drive
3GB of Memory
DVD Burner - supports all formats
Cons:
Video card is on the low end
Hard Drive RPM is crap
Processor is low end
Warranty is for only 1 year and is limited from day one
Overall, it's not a bad system. Toshiba produces some quality equipment, and they tend to be very reliable as well. Again, the biggest hang up for me is the warranty. I've seen entirely too many problems with systems that were brand new and having a 1 year limited warranty would really bother me...
To me, I'd rather sacrifice a little bit for a better warranty & processor....It just really depends on what you intend to use it for...... as having a Core 2 Duo processor would be a huge step over that AMD chip...
Dell Vostro 1500 - $1246 - would ship 2/20/2008
This has a 2yr full warranty PLUS the complete care portion so if you drop it or break it for just about any reason it will be under warranty. That's why it's the extra $150 more then what you posted....and it can be financed.....granted it has a little less memory and hard drive space, but the warranty is better, the video card is better, and it has a better battery life....and the processor is better.
My System Details
PROCESSOR
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
edit
OPERATING SYSTEM
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
edit
LCD PANEL
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLifeâ„¢
edit
MEMORY
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
edit
HARD DRIVE
250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
edit
OPTICAL DRIVE
8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
edit
VIDEO CARD
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
edit
MEDIA DIRECT
Dell Exclusive MediaDirectâ„¢ Instant Play Software Application
edit
WI-FI WIRELESS CARD
Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card
edit
WEBCAM
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera
edit
My Accessories
BATTERIES
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
edit
My Software
PRODUCTIVITY
No Pre-installed Productivity Software
edit
SECURITY
No Pre-installed Anti-Virus/Security Software
edit
My Services & Warranties
WARRANTY & SERVICE
2 Year ProSupport for End Users and 2 Year NBD On-site Service
edit
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE SERVICE
2 Year CompleteCare Accidental Damage Protection
edit
DELL DATASAFEâ„¢ ONLINE BACKUP
No Online Data Back Up Installed
edit
AUTOMATED PC TUNEUP
No Dell Automated PC Tune Up Installed
edit
ON-SITE SYSTEM SETUP
No Onsite System Setup
edit
STANDARD VOSTRO SERVICES TOOLS
Dell Network Assistant
edit
PURCHASE INTENT
Purchase is not intended for resale.
edit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
SOUND OPTION
High Definition Audio 2.0
Integrated NIC and Modem
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Labels
Windows XPâ„¢
Processor Branding
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
#5
RE: What's better than this?
having a 1 year limited warranty would really bother me
#6
RE: What's better than this?
ORIGINAL: ViperGTS
I could buy it online at walmart.com, get the extended 2 year warranty for ~$80 and return it to a store for any reason for a full refundwithin those 2 years. Mostly I plan just to do school work with it and some gaming plusvideo streaming. How is the Intel Core Duomore powerful than the AMD's 64 bit?
having a 1 year limited warranty would really bother me
More to the point, here's a comparison...
2.0ghz Core 2 Duo - 2MB cache or 1mb per core
2.2ghz AMD 64 X2 - 1mb cache or 512kb per core
Simply because the Core 2 Duo has morebuilt in memoryper core, it can perform faster then the AMD.....
The other thing about the warranty is that with the stuff you buy additional, its still extra.....and having a complete care warranty is well, well worth it to me.... i've seen enough laptops be abused at schools...
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RE: What's better than this?
ORIGINAL: ViperGTS
How much of a cache does a computer generally need? The Intel T9300 2.5ghzhas one a cache of 6mb. Is that over the top?
How much of a cache does a computer generally need? The Intel T9300 2.5ghzhas one a cache of 6mb. Is that over the top?
And no, that's not over the top......
I use my machine to play video games, photoshop, dvd burning, DJ'ing, etc...
#10
RE: What's better than this?
It looks like right now I'll probably get what's posted below unless there's something better that comes up by may. Is it difficult to add ram to a laptop and is all new laptop ram the same? I know wheh I tried to add some to a newer desktop from an older one that the notches didn't allign so it wouldn't work.
Vostro 1500
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
LCD Panel
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLifeâ„¢
Memory
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
Hard Drive
160GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive, 7200RPM, for Dell Vostro 1500 Notebook
Establish Hard Drive Partition
None
Optical Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
Video Cards
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
MediaDirect
Dell Exclusive MediaDirectâ„¢ Instant Play Software Application
Wireless Cards
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
Vostro 1500
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
LCD Panel
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLifeâ„¢
Memory
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
Hard Drive
160GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive, 7200RPM, for Dell Vostro 1500 Notebook
Establish Hard Drive Partition
None
Optical Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
Video Cards
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
MediaDirect
Dell Exclusive MediaDirectâ„¢ Instant Play Software Application
Wireless Cards
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card