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    Difference between M640 and M645?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Ichinenjuu, Oct 22, 2010.

  1. Ichinenjuu

    Ichinenjuu Notebook Deity

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    What are the differences between the Toshiba M640 and the M645? I've noticed that on Toshibadirect, the only available for customization is the M640. But I hear more about the M645 on other sites. Is there really any significant difference?
     
    Ichinenjuu, Oct 22, 2010
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  2. Andanzas

    Andanzas Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think there is any technical difference. The M645 indicates a closed configuration sold at retail stores. The M640 indicates models that are configurable or at least sold directly from Toshiba Direct. That's all, I think. It's the same with the A665, which becomes A660 on Toshiba Direct. Or the P105 and P100 or the L645 and L640. It's just a naming convention, I think.
     
    Andanzas, Oct 22, 2010
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  3. Ichinenjuu

    Ichinenjuu Notebook Deity

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    Hmm. I did a little research and I noticed that the M645 is available with GT 330 and the M640 (the customizable one) only goes to GT 310. I have no idea how significant that is, but it is a difference I noticed.

    Also, I don't think the M640 has a slot load CD drive. :(
     
    Ichinenjuu, Oct 25, 2010
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    Bake Notebook Geek

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    You are correct about the graphics card. Not all 645s have the slot load drive. I don't think any of the 645s have Blu-ray drives which you can add to the 640. Other than that it is pretty much a naming convention as mentioned above.
     
    Bake, Oct 25, 2010
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