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2006-12-18 05:29:58 · 16 answers · asked by Determinate 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It is a real link, so thanks to nobody for accusing me of that...
Yes I only need it for things like surfing the internet, aim, listening to music, and typing... I have another "hardcore" computer for typing.
I think I'm going to buy this one today or tomorrow. Thanks for the help everybody, somebody will get the points when I'm allowed to give them.
2006-12-18 06:42:41 · update #1
whoops i mean gaming
2006-12-18 06:42:53 · update #2
It depends on what you want it for.
I am a Toshiba fan since 1997, and so is my brother. I like Pentium and Intel core duo, while he sticks to the Celeron. I believe that Celeron is more durable than most processors out there, and so are Toshiba notebooks (in our experience they have fallen into the ground, wide open into muddy water, and they still work). Anyway, those are just isolated experiences.
If I can give you some advice please think what you want it for:
If it is just for writing papers and doing e mail, you can have this or some older ones (may be IBM thinkpads) that can help you or you can buy a new $400 notebook, any known brand with warranty and that fits your needs.
If you want to listen to music and store pictures you should look at notebooks with 60GB or more (or buy an external hard drive, I recommend the small ones maxtor, La Cie so they are also portable).
If you want to play games, or run many "heavy" different programs at the same time, may be the Celeron won't be so good and you have to look for AMD, or Core Duo.
If you want your notebook to last forever, Celeron seems to me a very good choice.
There are some other features to look out for\:
Windows XP> home edition is good if you are using your PC for writing and e mail, but if you want to do something more complex, consider the XP professional or ask for a free upgrade to Windows Vista. (you can also download other operating systems for you r PC, like Knopixxx but I find this are not friendly enough yet). Windows media comes between the home edition and professional edition.
Video conferencing, audio: well, usually this can be connected to your notebook and you don't need them integrated into your system, the camera in your notebook might be easier to transport, and so the microphone. If you are into chatting (daily use of chats or almost) and the like you might want them integrated.
Weight> Toshiba notebooks have been heavy compared to others (except Dell, Dell ones are heavier), this one seems to be "ligth", keep in mind that you have to add the adapter weight, and may be the battery weight.
DVD writer> i don't know much about this but if you want to do movies, store lots of data, you might ask for a multidrive from Toshiba. I don't know if there is still a difference between DVD writers from Toshiba and from Sony. They used to be different.
Wireless> well, if there is something that makes life easy and comfortable is a wireless Internet connection. so check for all the wireless settings. probably you will get a standard IEEE wireless thing, that is just fine. some people like to have bluetooth, which is a smaller range wireless network, for you to have a wireless mouse, run your TV from the computer and some other stuff.
Portability> take the notebook in your hands, handle it like you would do, and decide if you would like a small notebook 12 or 13 inches, or you want a 14, 15 inches. And last see if you like the big 16 inches screens. If you like the small ones look at the letter size and see if you feel comfortable with it. (If you like small ones I recommend you keep visiting the Dell website for XPS ¿1210? which is a small computer under $1500, when in sale it can cost you $1000 to 1200 with camera and microphone included.
Just as a note, you might also want a keyboard protector> some Toshiba models offer covers for their keyboard, so dust and liquids don't get in. I will probably buy a membrane from protector T to take care of that. And don{t take the plastic lid cover out, unless you have a nicer one... It sure protects your notebook.
2006-12-18 07:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by mini_floppy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Dell DOESN'T offer a better laptop for this price. on the contrary, a Dell with these specifications is more expensive.
2. To all saying Celeron M processors are bad, they simply have no clue. fyi Celeron M processors of the 4x0 series have the same core (Yonah) as the Core Solo and the Core Duo. the only difference is the smaller L2 cache of 1MB compared with the 2MB of the Core processors.
3. from a laptop at this price nobody expect to get a gaming machine. for all regular jobs like Internet, word processing and even watching DVDs, this laptop will do all of them pretty well.
4. my advice: go for it, and buy two of them - i need one too ;)
2006-12-18 06:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by shockwave 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i own a laptop and this is quite a good model. as you know toshiba is a good make and aslong as the computer does what you need it to do then its great. and the price is great too. well dont forget its on sale so you have saved a massive chunk of change. deffo worth it. as you can see the computer is good and has all basic needs of a computer and more
2006-12-18 05:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For that price, definitely. Pretty decent specs; the only two things not so great about it are the processor and the video card. But for $400, you really can't beat that.
2006-12-18 05:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Danderson P. Maxwell 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The processor is the worst thing on here. If you're doing basic stuff it will be okay, but if this will be your primary computer and/or if you want to play real games on it or do a lot of multi-tasking it will run slow.
2006-12-18 05:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by Lowa 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not bad for the price, but its going to be slow with that Celeron processor in it. Don't expect to play any games and upgrading it will be very limited in terms of memory.
2006-12-18 05:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmm. I would reconsider that regarding the price. I would highly recommend a Dell Laptop though. =)
2006-12-18 05:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The graphics card is sadly lacking, the memory is low. Check dell out for some cheap buys.
2006-12-18 05:32:17 · answer #8 · answered by aronlove 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure! It's a great system... if you are planning on buying another one in a year. That system is completely obsolete.
Go to www.stupidcheapcomputers.net and check out their stuff. It's all professional grade and, more importantly, it's all CURRENT technology.
2006-12-18 14:13:01 · answer #9 · answered by toringeek 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Seems to be a good deal for a basic low-end laptop.
2006-12-18 05:41:52 · answer #10 · answered by hcl404 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋