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    Quality of toshibas?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by imbetterthanyourdad, Dec 31, 2005.

  1. imbetterthanyourdad

    imbetterthanyourdad Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found one at office depot for 799 and I'm thinking about getting it. I THINK is was the Toshiba Satellite M35X-VIA S311

    I'm extremely careful with things but how tough are there and how well built, thanks
     
    imbetterthanyourdad, Dec 31, 2005
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  2. dragonesse

    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    Toshibas are decent machines. In my experience, they're pretty hardy and can live a long life. They typically have ****ty cooling fans, so be prepared to replace those after a year or so. Above all, if you buy a Toshiba, get the manufacturer's extended warranty. You'll use it. I'd recommend that with any laptop, though, as laptops are far more prone to part failure than desktops.
     
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    Mine is excellent, but some of the lower end Satellites are not recommended.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Dec 31, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Satellites are not that good. The Qosmio line up is very nice. But toshiba is not recommended. No offense but their Hard Drivers are horrible.
     
    nickspohn, Dec 31, 2005
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I used to like Toshiba notebooks - I still have an old one, as a matter of fact. But, when I saw the newer Satellite series, I was disappointed. Their quaility is inferior to HP's. Plastic felt cheap, and the design is so-so. The M35X is one of the worst notebooks you can buy. Take a look at the HP dv5000z and the Compaq V2000Z.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 31, 2005
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    imbetterthanyourdad Notebook Enthusiast

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    correction, the notebook i saw is the M45-S169, and its on sale for 799
     
    imbetterthanyourdad, Dec 31, 2005
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    I'd stay away from the lower-end Toshibas, namely the P-Series and the M35X. The M40/45 has so-so build quality, and isn't really meant for real heavy usage. I'd stick to an M50 or M60 for better build quality.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 31, 2005
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