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    Inspiron 1520 alternative? Toshiba A200-ST2043

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DTM, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. DTM

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    I've been looking around for an alternative to the 1520 due to the delay and will not consider HP or Acer. Has anyone considered the Toshiba A200-ST2043 with the configuration below for $1,307?

    CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7300 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
    Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-Bit
    Office Software: Microsoft® Office 2007 Suite Ready
    Memory: 2048MB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM (1024MBx2)
    LCD: 15.4" Diagonal Widescreen XGA TruBrite® display with High Brightness (1280x800)
    Graphics Controller: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 2600 with 256MB GDDR2 discrete memory
    + up to 255MB allocated shared graphics memory using ATI HyperMemory™ technology
    HDD: 80GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial-ATA)
    Optical Media: DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive
    Mini-PCI/WiFi: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
    Speaker: harman/kardon® stereo speakers
     
    DTM, Aug 19, 2007
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  2. Kierkes

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    Honestly, I would take that, and upgrade the HD if needed. Only downside is there's no option for N, but there are always other ways to get N on your computer. :)
     
    Kierkes, Aug 19, 2007
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  3. JellyGeo

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    DTM - I didn't find the A200-ST2043 on NewEgg or Amazon - where did you find it? TIA...
     
    JellyGeo, Aug 19, 2007
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  4. Ultimate1

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    frankly after seeing the poor heat dissipation of a recent toshiba i bought(touchpad got way too hot), I dont know if i trust their products.
     
    Ultimate1, Aug 19, 2007
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  5. Kierkes

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    Hmmm. I've never heard of critical heat problems with the Toshiba. Thing is, I have an ASUS G2S, and I'm pretty spoilt in the heat factor. :D
     
    Kierkes, Aug 19, 2007
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  6. DTM

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  7. xScorp1on

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    It's nice... but a lack of graphic cards upgrade.
     
    xScorp1on, Aug 19, 2007
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  8. MXandSXracer21

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    Unless you cancelled your order I would just stick with the Dell. From what I have seen they appear to be one of the superior laptops in the "budget/mainstream" class.
     
    MXandSXracer21, Aug 19, 2007
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  9. xScorp1on

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    The best workaround with the delays would probably be a vostro. It's the same as an inspiron but doesn't suffer from the delays. 24 hours from ordering it was in boxing stage for me.
     
    xScorp1on, Aug 19, 2007
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  10. qwazzy

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    How would the 256 MB card compare to the 8600m GT?
     
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  11. thevjm

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    Just order a black 1520 and hope you get a good screen.
     
    thevjm, Aug 19, 2007
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  12. qwazzy

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    I am tired of Dell. My mom is on the phone cancelling the order....ORDER CANCELLED!
     
    qwazzy, Aug 19, 2007
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  13. Kierkes

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    Geez lol. Lucky for me I went with ASUS, avoided the rush, but then again, I paid $2000 for it.
     
    Kierkes, Aug 19, 2007
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    I was thinking of going down the path of the ASUS G-series, but after hearing about these quick Vostro shipments... it saves me $500.
     
    xScorp1on, Aug 19, 2007
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  16. Dookiepants

    Dookiepants Notebook Guru

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    if i were u just wait for your inspiron same to everybody else, unless ur desparate for one RIGHT NOW! go buy something at ur tech store =/ once again cancelling order is stupid u waited a week why not wait another =/
     
    Dookiepants, Aug 19, 2007
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  17. JCMS

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    The 3500pt for the 8600 is the GDDR3 version (MBP& GxS )a DDR2 8600GT scores about 2500.
     
    JCMS, Aug 26, 2007
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  18. Paznos

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    My 8600m GT GDDR2 scores 3205 in 3dmarks 06 not overclocked.
     
    Paznos, Aug 26, 2007
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  19. knightingmagic

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    This Toshiba comes with a free* backpack, printer, and thumbdrive.

    *After rebates lol
     
    knightingmagic, Aug 26, 2007
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  20. coriolis

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    At what resolution? That one little thing has much to do with it. I could also say the 8600GT GDDR3 has hit 5400 in 3DMark06(which is pretty darn amazing) by a user in the ASUS forum, under what conditions ;)
     
    coriolis, Aug 26, 2007
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    Screen resolution is 1440x900, the benchmarks run at 1280x854 which is the default settings for me.
     
    Paznos, Aug 26, 2007
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