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    14 in. Laptop with A8 (no dGPU; Toshiba P740D)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Gearsguy, Mar 27, 2012.

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    I figured I should post this somewhere, but wasnt sure where. I remember there were alot of threads where people were looking for an A8 in a 14 inch laptop, and some had modded their A6 notebooks to an A8, but I recently found this customization page with the options all ready for configuring.

    Satellite P740D-BT4N22 Laptop

    An A8 + Backlit keyboard is only $640. This is a pretty sweet option if anyone wants a decently portable and powerful notebook. CPU won't be amazing but good for moderate gaming (My friends A8-3510MX plays Skyrim on High). There are tons of threads on it on here (thanks to HTWingNut), so I'm sure everyone's already informed.
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Just curious, but any idea what to expect for battery life?
     
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    Some reviews with the A6 said 4.5-5 hours on the standard battery.. For the A8, not really sure. Both have a TDP of 35 watts, so I would assume theyre about the same. There are three battery options available (two 6-cells, a 48 and 61 watt-hour, and one 12-cell 98wh). My guess is 5 on the 48wh, 6-6.5 on the 61wh, and maybe 9-9.5 on the 98wh? The 12-cell is most likely like a slice or jutts-out.
     
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    Nice specs but a little expensive if you add anything to it. Add A8 + extended 6 cell battery and it's like $670. Couldn't find any coupons either. But nice that has a backlit keyboard.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 27, 2012
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    I remember some mentioned k43ta in k53ta thread, a 14" with a6 and 6650m. Just did a quick search, seems like non-existence in the western hemisphere.......

    I find them in china taobao though huh.

    a4 is 3000-3500 rmb around 475-550 USD
    a6 is 3500-400 rmb 550-640 usd

    Vect from dv6z thread got one in Europe? North america definitely non-existent though.?

    I find 1 reliable ship global from Taiwan for 712 + shipping and maybe custom? May give m14x a run if import from china lol~~

    Asia also have hp dv4 with 6750m
     
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    Wow, there are so many people that would just eat up both those notebooks.


    I dont get it sometimes.
     
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    Yeah for whatever reason N.A. gets shafted, US mainly with some pretty good laptop releases. The Acer 3820TG and LG P330 are just a couple that come to mind. Everything is either 15" or 13" no middle ground 14".
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 28, 2012
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