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    Price Drop - Satellite M40

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by kingpin9, Dec 11, 2005.

  1. kingpin9

    kingpin9 Notebook Guru

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    just noticed that there has been a price drop on the M40 from $806 to $711 for the base model, and all upgrades are at the same increments!!! @ToshibaDirect.com

    what do u think abt this deal?
    any comments on the build quality performance etc...
     
    kingpin9, Dec 11, 2005
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  2. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Well, I wouldn't say that the Satellite M40 has spectacular build quality, but it isn't as horrid as some people say it is. I'd give it a 6-7 out of 10 on a rating scale. If you need a more durable solution, look at the Toshiba Tecras, and if you want to veer away from Toshiba, look at some IBM Thinkpads/Asus Laptops.
     
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    Flavs83 Notebook Guru

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    How about build quality of m50?
     
    Flavs83, Dec 12, 2005
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    Ive had my M40 for half a year and i am very satisfied with the build quality. The hinges arent that sturdy and there is a little flex but other then that its just like the day i bought it. Its durable, ive taken it on trips and i have no problem with quality.
     
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  5. xAMDvsIntelx

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    I like the build quality of the M50 a little bit more than the M40, as it utilizes more ridgid plastic in its construction than the M40 does. Still not specacular, but I'd give it a 7-7.5 out of 10.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 13, 2005
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