laptop advice required

[Zef]

I looking to buy this laptop...It's a Toshiba...Please ...I need some imputs on its features before to go fwd.....Thanks a lot...Syl

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WebID: 10089650
Mfr. Part Number: PSAE0C-AH708C
Processor Type Intel Core Duo T2450
Screen Size 15.4 in
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 2 x 1GB DDR2 (Exp. To 4GB)
Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM
Optical Drives Super-Multi Double Layer DVD
Graphics Mobile Intel 945GM 256MB
Average Battery Life Not Provided By Manufacturer
Product Weight 2.72 kg
Audio Type Realtek ALC861
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Cache 32KB/32KB L1 / 2MB L2
Fax/Modem 56K V.92
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included In Box AC Adaptor, Power Cord, User Manual
Network Card See The Features Section
Other Software See The Features Section
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard
Pointing Device Touchpad
Preloaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Product Dimensions 26.78(W) x 3.93(H) x 36.20(D) cm
Removable Storage None
Screen Type WXGA TFT
Speakers Built-In Stereo Speakers
System Bus 533MHz
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour Limited

[slodave]

Looks fine, except that the HDD is 5,400 RPM, not 7,200. What do you need the laptop to do?

I will say again, that I have done a lot of Toshiba warranty work and their newer laptops have issues. Make sure two use the 1 yr. wnty if something isn't right. Also, it is possible to get exception codes after the warranty has expired, but starts to get difficult after about 2 months.

Dave

[Zef]

Thanks Dave...The laptop will be used mainly as secondary platform from the main computer...data storage at most...some office work...Is the Dell with the same attributes is better on the long run...Also I heard that the HP is not the prefered one...Thanks for advice...Syl

[slodave]

I never worked on HP or Dell under warranty. Of the three choices you gave, I'd go with the Toshiba. If nothing else, Toshiba is pretty good at giving in to the customer after the warranty has expired. Especially if you have more than one issue, but I have only seen one person get a new laptop from Toshiba. The worst Toshiba laptops were the 6100 series - they have a life time warranty now and the first gen Quosimo - we shipped those directly to Toshiba for repair.

Consider Toshiba's extended warranty. You can drive your car over the laptop and it'll be repaired or even spill the beverage of your choice on the keyboard and it'll be fixed. The basic warranty in no way covers vehicle damage or spillage.

Other than that, I like Fujitsu these days. I have had mine for almost a year and it runs 24/7 without problem.

Dave

[Zef]

Thanks for advice Dave...will go by Toshiba...!

[azasadny]

I've had excellent (and significant) experience with Dell laptops. I bought my latest, a Dell Inspiron 9200 in March for $1000 and it's loaded and runs great. Dell is good at taking care of the customer, just my .02 worth...