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09-07-2005, 03:15 PM | #1 |
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OT: Please help me chose a new notebook computer...
I've seen these threads here before so I figured it might be a good idea. As an engineering student I used to be very much into computers and knowing all the new advancements and what to get, but its been 4 years since I last bought one and I could use some help figuring out what to get.
My current notebook is a Toshiba Satellite 2805-S503. Its close to 4 years old. The 20GB hard drive is always full, the CD/DVD player doesn't work, but back when it did I couldn't watch any movies (too slow) and the keyboard is starting to fail me. Battery life is around 1 - 2 minutes on a full charge, and has been this way for over 2 years. I need a new notebook on a student budget. For me, a notebook has to be a mobile desktop; I am looking for: DVD / CD R/RW Large HD (80GB, 100 preferably) Fast (At least a 1.7GHZ, would like 1GB RAM) 15.4" screen. $1900 tops, $1500 preferably. Right now I am looking at the Sony VAIO FS675P/H. It has everything I want, but the 100GB hard drive is slow (4200RPM), the 1GB RAM is DDR, not DDR-2, and the graphics card uses shared memory, meaning it won't be very good for games (I haven't played video games in 4 years because my computer is not up to it, but it would be nice to be capable to run some once in a while). On the other hand, it is a Sony, so I would be getting something a lot better quality and lighter than my Toshiba... I guess the main question is: For this price, could I get something better? Thanks
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09-07-2005, 03:19 PM | #3 |
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I need a new notebook on a student budget. On the other hand, it is a Sony, so I would be getting something a lot better quality and lighter than my Toshiba... QUOTE] based on that statement i cannot muster the strength to provide any directio for u - as it appears you are completely lost |
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Ugh, don't get a Vaio for God's sake. The build quality of those is total crap!!
Get this Toshiba: http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...885&pfp=BROWSE |
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unfortunately - the original post is useless
or rather impossible let me list the contradiction: desktop replacement gaming laptop lightwieght sony = better quality just for starters |
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Sony = better quality than my Toshiba. The battery on my current notebook has a life span of two minutes top. This after maybe 2 years of use. That is unacceptable. The screen sucks, the DVD drive doesn't work and the keyboard is horrible to type on. The VAIO I posted is lightweight, would do a great job of replacing a desktop (large HD, big screen, good performance). It wouldn't be great for games, but, as I stated, that is not what I am after. So, once again, does anyone have any suggestions other than the vaio? I looked at that Toshiba; nice, but I don't want another Toshiba. |
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