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    Satellite A300-1G3 OR Satellite Pro A300-1Ns?

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  1. gogo_mero

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    Satellite A300-1G3 OR Satellite Pro A300-1Ns?

    what is the best ?



    Satellite A300-1G3
    Code:
    Technology  type : Intel® Centrino® processor technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T5850, Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection and Intel® GM965 Express chipset 
    clock speed : 2.16 GHz 
    Front Side Bus : 667 MHz 
    2nd level cache : 2 MB 
     
    Operating system  Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery)
     
    System memory  standard : 2,048 MB 
    maximum expandability : 4,096 MB 
    technology : DDR2 RAM (667 MHz) 
     
    Hard disk  capacity : 250 GB 
    certification : S.M.A.R.T. 
     
    DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer)  compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM 
    maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 10x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-R (Double Layer), 4x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+R (Double Layer), 4x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM 
    type : DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive 
     
    Display  size : 15.4 " 
    type : Toshiba TruBrite® WXGA TFT High Brightness display 
    internal resolution : 1,280 x 800 
     
    Graphics adapter  manufacturer : Intel® 
    type : Intel® GMA X3100 
    memory amount : up to 358 MB total available graphics memory with 2 GB system memory 
    memory type : shared 
     
    Internal video modes   
    Max. external video modes  max. resolution : 2,048 x 1,536 
    max. refresh rate : 85 Hz 
    non-interlaced resolution with max. refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200 
     
    Interfaces  1 x DC-in 
    1 x external monitor 
    1 x RJ-11 
    1 x RJ-45 
    1 x TV-out (S-video) 
    1 x i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) 
    1 x external microphone 
    1 x headphone (stereo) 
    1 x S/PDIF (optical) shared with headphone socket 
    1 x integrated 1.3 Megapixels Web Camera with built-in microphone 
    1 x 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Cards up to 16 GB, Memory Stick® up to 256 MB, Memory Stick Pro™ up to 2 GB, MultiMedia Card™ up to 2 GB and xD-Picture Card™ up to 2 GB) 
    4 (Left 2, Right 2) x USB 2.0 (supporting USB Sleep-and-Charge) 
     
    Expansion  2 x memory slots 
    1 x Express Card™ slot 
     
    Wireless communication  Compliancy : Wi-Fi™ 
    Network Support : 802.11a/b/g 
    Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g) 
    Wireless Technology : Bluetooth® 
     
    Wired communication  topology : Fast Ethernet LAN 
    speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 
    topology : international V.90 modem (V.92 ready) 
    speed : 56 Kbps data and 14.4 Kbps fax 
     
    Sound system  supported audio format : 16-bit stereo 
    supported sound standards : MIDI support 
    speakers : built-in Harman Kardon® stereo speakers 
    manufacturer : Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System with Dolby® Sound Room™ 
     
    Keyboard  Keys : 87 
    Windows® keys : 2 
     
    Pointing device  type : Touch Pad 
     
    Battery  technology : lithium-ion 
    maximum life : up to 2h45min (Mobile Mark™ 2007) 
     
    AC adapter  input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage 
     
    Physical dimensions  W x L x H : 362 x 267 x 34.5 (front) / 38.5 (rear) mm 
    weight : starting at 2.78 kg 
     
    Warranty  1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension and uplift packs. Contact your nearest Toshiba Authorised Reseller for details. 
     
    Bundled hardware  AC adapter 
     
    Bundled software  Toshiba Bluetooth® Stack 
    Toshiba Bluetooth® Monitor 
    Toshiba Disc Creator 
    Toshiba User's Manual 
    Toshiba Supervisor Password Utility 
    Toshiba Assist 
    Toshiba Camera Assistant Software 
    Microsoft® Works 8.5 (with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial and Microsoft® Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 Trial) 
    Toshiba DVD Player 
    Ulead® DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA 
    Toshiba Face Recognition 
    Google Pack (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop, Picasa, Google Earth) 
    McAfee® Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition (includes free Internet updates for 30 days) 
    Toshiba Value Added Package (Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba Components Common Driver, Toshiba Accessibility, Toshiba Button Support) 
    Connectivity Doctor 
    Toshiba ConfigFree™ 
    Toshiba utilities and drivers 
     
    Toshiba EasyMedia  S/PDIF 
    Internal HD 720p support 
    Harman Kardon® Stereo Speakers 
    Dolby® Sound Room™ 
    Toshiba ConfigFree™ 
    Integrated Bridge Media Adapter 
    Diversity Antenna 
    Built-in Web Camera & microphone 
    Easy Keys 
    Toshiba Flash Cards 
    Smart Display Support 
    Toshiba Face Recognition 
    USB Sleep'n Charge 
    Google Pack (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop, Picasa, Google Earth) 
    McAfee® Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition 
    Bluetooth® 2.1 with EDR 
     
    Security features  Wireless LAN switch 
    main hard disk (by screw) 
    main memory (by screw) 
    HDD password on request 
    supervisor password 
    slot for Kensington Cable Lock 
    main battery pack (by sliding latch) 
    user password 
     
    Special features  integrated 1.3 Megapixels Web Camera for Video over IP 
    SM BIOS compliant 
    HD Audio supporting 
    integrated microphone for Voice over IP 
    Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology 
    Multimedia Bar with 6 feather-touch Easy Keys (on/off function of white LED illuminated Touch Pad, Satellite logo and Easy Keys plus Rewind, Play, Stop, Forward, CD/DVD launcher) 
     
    Certification  This product is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable European Directives for CE marking. 
     
    
    Satellite Pro A300-1Ns

    Code:
    Technology  type : Intel® Centrino® processor technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T5870, Intel® GM45 Express chipset and Intel® WiFi Link 5100 
    clock speed : 2.0 GHz 
    Front Side Bus : 800 MHz 
    2nd level cache : 2 MB 
     
    Operating system  Genuine Windows Vista® Business Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery) + Downgrade to Windows® XP Professional Edition (Toshiba-Recovery DVD)
     
    System memory  standard : 4,096 (2,048 + 2,048) MB 
    maximum expandability : 8,192 MB 
    technology : DDR2 RAM (800 MHz) 
     
    Hard disk  capacity : 250 GB 
    certification : S.M.A.R.T. 
     
    DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer)  compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM 
    maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 16x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R (Double Layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R (Double Layer), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM 
    type : DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive 
     
    Display  size : 15.4 " 
    type : Toshiba TruBrite® WXGA TFT High Brightness display 
    internal resolution : 1,280 x 800 
     
    Graphics adapter  manufacturer : Intel® 
    type : Mobile Intel® GMA 4500MHD 
    memory amount : up to 1,340 MB total available graphics memory with 4 GB system memory 
    memory type : shared 
     
    Internal video modes   
    Max. external video modes  max. resolution : 2,048 x 1,536 
    max. refresh rate : 85 Hz 
    non-interlaced resolution with max. refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200 
     
    Interfaces  1 x DC-in 
    1 x external monitor 
    1 x RJ-11 
    1 x RJ-45 
    1 x i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) 
    1 x external microphone 
    1 x headphone (stereo) 
    1 x S/PDIF (optical) shared with headphone socket 
    1 x 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Cards up to 16 GB, Memory Stick® up to 256 MB, Memory Stick Pro™ up to 2 GB, MultiMedia Card™ up to 2 GB and xD-Picture Card™ up to 2 GB) 
    1 x integrated 1.3 Megapixels Web Camera with AutoMacro support and built-in microphone 
    1 (shared with one USB port) x eSATA 
    4 (Left 2, Right 2) x USB 2.0 (supporting USB Sleep-and-Charge) 
     
    Expansion  2 x memory slots 
    1 x Express Card™ slot 
     
    Wireless communication  Wireless Technology : Bluetooth® 
    Compliancy : Wi-Fi™ 
    Network Support : 802.11a/g/Draft-N 
    Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN (802.11a/g/Draft-N) 
     
    Wired communication  topology : international V.90 modem (V.92 ready) 
    speed : 56 Kbps data and 14.4 Kbps fax 
    topology : Gigabit Ethernet LAN 
    speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T 
     
    Sound system  supported audio format : 24-bit stereo 
    speakers : built-in stereo speaker 
     
    Keyboard  Keys : 87 
    Windows® keys : Yes 
     
    Pointing device  type : Touch Pad 
     
    Battery  technology : lithium-ion 
    maximum life : up to 3h00min (Mobile Mark™ 2007) 
     
    AC adapter  input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage 
     
    Physical dimensions  W x L x H : 362 x 267 x 34.5 (front) / 38.5 (rear) mm 
    weight : starting at 2.72 kg 
     
    Warranty  1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension and uplift packs. Contact your nearest Toshiba Authorised Reseller for details. 
     
    Bundled hardware  AC adapter 
     
    Bundled software  Toshiba Bluetooth® Stack 
    Toshiba Bluetooth® Monitor 
    Toshiba Disc Creator 
    Toshiba User's Manual 
    Toshiba Supervisor Password Utility 
    Toshiba Assist 
    Toshiba Camera Assistant Software 
    Toshiba DVD Player 
    free 60-day trial of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 
    Genuine Windows® XP Professional Edition Recovery DVD-ROM 
    Toshiba Face Recognition 
    McAfee® Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition (includes free Internet updates for 30 days) 
    Business Card Reader 
    Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator 
    Toshiba Value Added Package (Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba Components Common Driver, Toshiba Accessibility, Toshiba Button Support) 
    Google Pack (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop, Picasa) 
    Connectivity Doctor 
    Toshiba ConfigFree™ 
    Toshiba utilities and drivers 
     
    Toshiba EasyGuard  Bluetooth™ 2.1 with EDR 
    Toshiba TEMPRO Performance Tuning Service 
    'Dynadock' USB Port Replicator (optional) 
    Wireless Communication Switch 
    Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) 
    Video over IP ready 
    Voice over IP ready 
    Fingerprint Reader-Single Sign On 
    Antivirus Software 
    Diversity Antenna 
    Toshiba ConfigFree™ 
    Kensington Lock 
    PC Diagnostics 
    Data Backup 
    Easy Fix Components 
    Password Utility 
     
    Security features  HDD password on request 
    supervisor password 
    slot for Kensington Cable Lock 
    user password 
    Wireless LAN switch 
    main battery pack (by sliding latch) 
    main memory (by screw) 
    main hard disk (by screw) 
     
    Special features  SM BIOS compliant 
    HD Audio supporting 
    integrated microphone for Voice over IP 
    Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology 
    integrated 1.3 Megapixels Web Camera with AutoMacro support for Video over IP 
    Business Card Reader 
    ENERGY STAR qualified computer 
     
    Certification  This product is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable European Directives for CE marking.  
    

     
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  2. Bog

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    Although the 1G3 has a 2.16GHz C2D versus the 2GHz Core 2 on the 1NS, it does have a slower FSB (667MHz vs 800MHz) which will probably negate the advantage in the CPU department.

    Aside from this comparison, the 1NS is a clear choice. It offers an up-to-date IGP (4500 vs X3100 of 1G3) and 4GB of RAM vs 2GB in the 1G3.

    By the way, what is the pricing for these two units?
     
  3. gogo_mero

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    price of Satellite A300-1G3 Equivalent to 1180$
    price of Satellite Pro A300-1Ns Equivalent to 1136$

    which the best ?

     
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    The 1NS is better.

    Btw if you decide to continue posting on the forums, you should try decreasing your font size. It makes me think that you're yelling questions or something. :p
     
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    ok thank you very good