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    Satellite A105-S2716...Any Opinion?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by BAR f1, Jan 8, 2006.

  1. BAR f1

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    I'm considering buying on of these because it's on sale at Circuit City right now for only $1099 (regular price is $ 1299.99). I know they are not anything compare to the Qosmio line, but for that price you can't go wrong right?

    PentiumĀ® M processor 740 (1.73GHz)
    1024MB of DDR2 SDRAM memory, 2MB L2 cache
    100GB 5400RPM HD
    15.4" WXGA display with TruBriteĀ™
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    BAR f1, Jan 8, 2006
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    Well, if you don't need the notebook now, I suggest holding off until Yonah/Napa (dual-core) become more widespread.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 8, 2006
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    Sam's has the same unit (different model number - Sam's gets their own sometimes so they can offer lower prices). They have it for $1099.99. They also sell the 3 year (active after manufacturer's 1 year is expired) for $80 or so. It covers what the others cover.. surges, etc. It's worth checking into.

    They also have th Qosomo 2 for $1499.

    Sam's also has a 6 MONTH... yep SIX MONTH return policy on laptops with no restock fee. I had to ask the MANAGER of the store since I didn't believe the guy on the floor or the lady at the service desk.

    This is, of course, providing you have access to Sam's Club.

    I didn't see the model on their website at present. I did a few days ago. They may be cleaning house or organizing the site or something.
     
    Ninefoot3, Jan 10, 2006
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    Wow - the Qosmio for $1499? What model is it?
     
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    it's the Q2, the model with the nvidia 64mb card.

    same one Circuit City sells for $1699.
     
    Ninefoot3, Jan 11, 2006
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    Q2? I've never heard of that model. Here in the US, its the F25 or the larger 17" G25. In Europe, Canada and I think in Asia as well, its the F20 and the G20. Which country are you from?
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 12, 2006
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    **** I need to go to Sam's. Thanks for the info!
     
    BAR f1, Jan 14, 2006
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    Happy Hunting! Tell us how it goes and what you found!
     
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    OK I just came back from Sam's today. That Qosmio $1499 that Ninefoot3 is talking about is shown as model number F2 and not Q2. It must be some special model that's a variation of the F25 that they make just to sell at Sam's. And the Satelite that's similar to the A105-S2716 with the same specs is the M45-S2693 and is selling for $1099 (without the hassle of mail in rebates at Circuit City and Office Depot). I almost bought it but I forgot that Sam's only takes cash or the Discover card which I don't have.
     
    BAR f1, Jan 15, 2006
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    Hmm....

    That's too bad - I wonder why Sam's doesn't take American Express or Visa. Anyways, if you don't need a notebook now, don't get it - wait until this fall/winter to start shopping around. By that time, Intel's new chip, Merom, will be in the market.

    EDIT: Also keep a lookout for AMDs new duo chip, Yamoto, as well
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 15, 2006
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