Miscellaneous laptop discussions : Down to 2 Laptops: Please help me Choose: Dell vs. Toshiba
Down to 2 Laptops: Please help me Choose: Dell vs. Toshiba
by lhnyrs - 2/2/09 6:10 PMHi-
Please help choose between the two laptops below.
Intended use: regular Internet activity, MS office (excel/word), picture editing, light home video editing (beginner),NO gaming
1. DELL Vostro 1510 ($490 via Dell Direct, includes s+h)
> CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T5670 (1.8 GHz/2 MB cache/800MHz)
> Ram: 3 GB / Harddrive: 320 GB
> GFX: Intel GMA X3100 - shared memory
> Vista 32 Bit
> Firewire port
> No web cam
> Added 2nd year warranty for extra $40
2. Toshiba Satellite L305-S5939 ($550 via Fry's in-store)
> CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 (2.0 GHz/2 MB cache/800MHz)
> Ram: 4 GB / Harddrive: 320 GB
> GFX: ATI Radeon 3100 - with 256MB Dedicated memory
> Vista 64 Bit
> No Firewire (can add via expresscard)
> Webcam
> Fry's 2 year warranty for extra $130
Assuming the addition of the 2nd year of warranty, price becomes $530 for Dell & $680 for Toshiba, but the price difference with just the base 1 year warranty is only $60.
Any feedback would be helpful and appreciated.
Thanks,
Larry
second one
by nud12 - 2/3/09 12:09 AM In reply to: Down to 2 Laptops: Please help me Choose: Dell vs. Toshiba by lhnyrsPersonally I prefer the second one.
Dollar for dollar I
by orlbuckeye - 2/3/09 6:16 AM In reply to: second one by nud12would pick the Toshiba hands down. Ypu get more bang for the money. I wouldn't worry about a warranty on a 500 dollar notebook but it may be important for you.
question/concern
by Edster21 - 2/5/09 11:02 AM In reply to: Dollar for dollar I by orlbuckeyeI was interested in getting a SonyVaio but saw the comparison to the Toshiba Satellite A305-S6916.It was awesome but I was curious on how they had a comparison posted but they don't have a review for the Toshiba.. ??
Laptop choice
by Phil Crase - 2/3/09 6:21 AM In reply to: Down to 2 Laptops: Please help me Choose: Dell vs. Toshiba by lhnyrsToshiba would be my pick, good stuff.
32 bit vs 64 bit ?
by lhnyrs - 2/3/09 8:50 AM In reply to: Laptop choice by Phil CraseIs there anything to be aware of as it relates to 32 bit vs 64 bit processors. I read something about compatibility issues with 64, but that info may be dated.
Thanks again,
Larry
32 bit vs 64 bit?
by 1shado1 - 2/3/09 4:22 PM In reply to: 32 bit vs 64 bit ? by lhnyrs"Is there anything to be aware of as it relates to 32 bit vs 64 bit processors. I read something about compatibility issues with 64, but that info may be dated."
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I believe you're thinking of operating systems, not processors.
There were some minor driver incompatibility issues with vista 64, but they've been mostly ironed out.
P.S.
by 1shado1 - 2/3/09 4:23 PM In reply to: 32 bit vs 64 bit? by 1shado1Get the Tosh.
Many new laptops are sold with Win Vista 64-Bit
by Zeppo - 2/14/09 1:03 PM In reply to: 32 bit vs 64 bit ? by lhnyrsWin Vista 64-bit should work very well in a laptop. The manufacturer has made sure all necessary drivers can run the built in hardware.
The only thing one would need to be aware of is the need for 64-bit drivers for a printer, scanner, or camera one might want to use with such a laptop. Most manufacturers have both 32-bit and 64-bit drivers. Still, should you be considering a Win Vista 64-bit laptop, you should check to see if 64-bit drivers are available for any external devices you plan to use with it.
If I had a need for a laptop, I would definitely go 64-bit.
what about Dell Studio vs the Toshiba
by drgtro - 2/3/09 10:54 PM In reply to: Down to 2 Laptops: Please help me Choose: Dell vs. Toshiba by lhnyrsI'm also in a quandary, but over the Toshiba vs a Dell Studio 15 selling at Best Buy for $700
Intel Core Duo T5800, 4GB RAM, 320 GBHard drive, Vista home prem 64bit and webcam
correction to Dell specs
by drgtro - 2/3/09 11:23 PM In reply to: what about Dell Studio vs the Toshiba by drgtroThe Dell is also a Core 2 Duo (T5800)
dell v toshiba
by lhnyrs - 2/4/09 6:27 AM In reply to: correction to Dell specs by drgtroIf you are looking at the same Toshiba at $550, the $150 savings over the comperable Dell at $700 would point me to the Toshiba.
DELL/TOSHIBA
by Phil Crase - 2/4/09 7:16 AM In reply to: dell v toshiba by lhnyrsStill take the Toshiba over the Dell, maybe twice on Sunday.
I Say,
by 1shado1 - 2/4/09 10:46 AM In reply to: correction to Dell specs by drgtroGet the Tosh.
Toshiba.
by Renegade Knight - 2/4/09 11:42 AM In reply to: what about Dell Studio vs the Toshiba by drgtroDell support is crap. You will likely need to use it.
Toshiba support is rumored to be crap, but you are less likely to need it.
Toshiba wins.
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