Good for the price?

[Berserker]

I've been wanting to get a new computer for awhile now, and I'm wondering if this is decent for the price.
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/...32&coid=-33936

Thanks!

[Dark_King]

That is a sweet computer. Huge screen for a laptop, good graphics, good memory. Processor could be a little faster. It seems expensive to me though. Probably because I build and use desktops for gaming. Laptops are only for gaming if you MUST have a laptop and only a laptop. You could get a much better desktop for $1500 then just get a $500 laptop for internet and work on the go.

If you must have a laptop to replace your desktop, then this one seems good. But if you can do without gaming away from home, then build a desktop and get a slower, smaller laptop.

[Corbs]

I agree with Dark_King's post. It is definitely a sweet laptop, although portability-wise, it's not that great.

Granted, the specifications are awesome for a gaming laptop. Dual SLI 8600GTs, new Core 2 Duo 45nm processor, 2 GBs of memory, 320 GB of space, wifi draft n, bluetooth 2.0, 5.1 surround sound (if I'm not mistaken), 9 cells battery, etc. Only downfall in the specifications would be the HD DVD-ROM...

As you probably read last week (more info here), HD DVD is dead. I personally don't recommend buying dead technologies... Try emailing them about it if you do intend to buy it.

On the other hand, I doubt, with all that's included, that the battery is able to run on its own very long. My friend had a 7900 GO (single 512MB video card) in his laptop and he couldn't run (he could, but it kept lagging) new games (ex: Rainbow Six : Vegas) without being directly connected to an electricity source. This laptop has 2 video cards, 2 hard drives, etc. I'm seriously wondering how long the battery can last on its own...

In the end, it depends what you are looking for.

Perhaps cnet.com has a few reviews on it?

[Murvel]

Seems like a nice machine although you should listen to the others in this thread since they have pretty good input about it.

Oh, I'm moving this thread into a more suitable section btw.

*Thread moved*

[Berserker]

A laptop would be better right now... Could anyone suggest a better option around the same price? Preferably one with a Blu-ray player rather than HD DVD. Thanks!

EDIT: Actually, a desktop would be fine. What are the better desktops for $500 less that you were talking about Dark King?

[Corbs]

To be honest, that model is great. I would just email them about the HD-DVD drive (rebate, blu-ray, etc.).

[D0gSoldi3r]

Bajjjebus i could build two pc's for that price,if your not always on the move i don't see the point in paying $1000 extra just for mobility reasons.

[Berserker]

Originally Posted by D0gSoldi3r

Bajjjebus i could build two pc's for that price,if your not always on the move i don't see the point in paying $1000 extra just for mobility reasons.

Two PCs that are around as good? Really?

EDIT: I did make a quick build on newegg that's cheaper:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA-300 Hard Drive

EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCPReady SLI Supported Video Card Creative

Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card Rosewill RX950-D-B ATX12V v2.2 & EPS12V v2.91 950W Power Supply

Team Xtreem DARK 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TXDD2048M800HC4DC

Open Box: Intel BLKDG33TLM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model HH80562PH0568M

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD

Total: $1,319.92

[D0gSoldi3r]

Yeah desktops are always the best way to go because you don't have to upgrade everything straight away like you would with a laptop, You could gradually build everything in the space of two years and save a tone of cash. Plus when the parts get old or out dated just upgrade a small portion instead of a total recall.