Im planning to get a laptop soon but i dont kno which one. Is a Toshiba good? I seen a Toshiba on sale with pretty good qualities but i am wondering is the brand name is worth it?
2006-12-20 16:11:45 · 7 answers · asked by HeavensAbove 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I want one with home office..stuff like microsoft word and all that but i can also play games..download games install games..one that works well with games and works at an acceptable speed
2006-12-20 16:22:55 · update #1
Im still in high school ready to go to college. so i want alittle of bot play and study. kno what i mean?
2006-12-20 16:24:22 · update #2
i was starting to look into this one?
do u think it would go with what i would like?
games, schoolwork, movies and all.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8034192&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050031&id=1157067818475
2006-12-20 16:26:25 · update #3
It's all a personal mix of value (cost), features, and quality. Toshiba is reported to make a nice laptop -- but you need to go to a big store like Circuit City, Best Buy, or Office Depot and try out their "feel".
Do you want a bigger screen? 15.4" -- nice for viewing DVD movies, but it drains the battery quicker and it makes the laptop heavier and more bulky.
At a minimum, you should get dual core processors (whether Intel's or AMD's.) At least 1 GB of RAM (PC4200 speed, or higher). A hard drive at least 80GB; a DVD-CD combo burner. Make sure the laptop has adequate USB ports, and an S-video output.
Bonus: If you can get a laptop in your price range without integrated video, that's a big plus -- but almost all reasonably priced laptops have the video "built in" to the system RAM. An especially good model has "dedicated" video -- that is, its own video card.
Good luck!
P.S. The reason why most laptop hard drives do NOT run at 7200 rpm is because they drain the battery quicker. Most users prefer a 5400 rpm, and sometimes even a slower 4200 rpm. Remember, the faster it spins -- the quicker it drains!
2006-12-20 16:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by pilgrimchd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much are you willing to spend???
What are you going to do on your laptop?
If you are going to use it just to browse the Internet these are the system specifications you want.
15" display
XP Home
512 MB Ram
60 Gig Hard drive (make sure it's 7200 rpms)
2 Ghz processor
128 mb graphics card
This will give you good performance for movies and the such. If you want a burner then get that as well.
If you are gaming then get one with these specifications:
15" or 17" display
1 gigabyte of ram
XP Home
80 gigabyte Hard drive (7200 rpm)
2-3 Ghz processor
256 megabytes video card
Always make sure that the hard drive runs at 7200 rpms otherwise it's like putting jet fuel in a moped. It's a total waste of money and time.
I helped a couple purchase a laptop through dell. Dell also just bought out Alienware. So they have the capability of offering you a good price for a high performance system. Also do a search for Dell coupons on yahoo or google to save a couple hundred dollars.
If you still are looking within a month email me and I'll look around.
2006-12-21 00:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by demiltja 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you are after.
If you are after a beefy desktop replacement laptop which will allow you run high-end video-editing, programming, sound-editing and gaming software, then a 17-inch heavy format will do well. I recommend ASUS series.
If you are after a mobile laptop with long battery-life (200 minutes and more), which will be light and be easily kept in a small over-the-shoulder briefcase, go for a mobile Sony Vaio type of the laptop.
Consider screen quality, battery life, weight, build-quality, and warranty packages when choosing.
The most important aspect of a laptop, in my personal opinion, is the quality of the screen (value your eyes!). Sony Vaio laptops tend to have hight contrast and great brightness, that is why I think that a Vaio would be a good choice.
If you want quality be prepared to spend at least $1000
2006-12-21 00:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by automaticStabilizer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know where you are at, but i found a guy that restores and builds pc's and laptops for a fraction of the cost... i've never had a single problem with mine, and i love it!!!! it's a compaq evo, and it has an amd athlon processor, 512 mb ram, 40 gig hd, perfect sound and picture, and it only cost me 290 bucks.... and he'll build it for you if you have requirements.. the website is www.keycomp.biz... his name is terry, and he's really honest and very nice.
2006-12-21 00:17:21 · answer #4 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Not Toshiba!!! Go in for Sony, Dell, Lenovo or Hp, amongst these u can choose. They offer value for your money.
2006-12-21 00:17:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd personally stay with a desktop, but go for hp or apple.
2006-12-21 00:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by Kyle B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those you can afford!
2006-12-21 00:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by Giostanni P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋