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    Satellite L500D AMD, anything to share?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by joeyrb, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. joeyrb

    joeyrb Notebook Evangelist

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    So the RM-74 2.2 L500D, looks like a really good deal, I'd love to hear what owners have to say about it.

    thanks
     
    joeyrb, Aug 29, 2009
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  2. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just checked out the two L500D configurations on ToshibaDirect.com and they look like a great value!

    The L500D-ST5501 is $549 ($50 off) with the following-
    Windows Home Premium 32-bit
    2.2GHz AMD Turion X2 RM-74
    16.0" TruBrite (1366x768) display
    3GB DDR2 RAM
    320GB 5400rpm hard drive
    DVD-RW
    ATI Radeon 3100 integrated graphics
    b/g/n wireless card
    6-cell Battery

    or the L500D-ST5600 for $579 ($50 off)-
    same as above except-
    2GB DDR2 RAM
    250GB 5400rpm hard drive
    512mb ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 graphics card
     
    allfiredup, Aug 29, 2009
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  3. Amnesiac

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    The second one is much better for gaming, but if you don't game, then get the first one.
     
    Amnesiac, Aug 30, 2009
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  4. joeyrb

    joeyrb Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, I saw that on the site. Looks like a good deal. I thought it was really nice in person over at Staples. Nice keyboard, really solid. Nice screen as well.
     
    joeyrb, Aug 30, 2009
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    buttons252 Notebook Consultant

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    Id get the second one even if i didnt game. only $30 more, and you would think the resale value would be much better. I always take that into consideration because I buy and sell laptops every 6-9 months without losing more then 10%
     
    buttons252, Sep 1, 2009
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  6. joeyrb

    joeyrb Notebook Evangelist

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    So you would go with the dedicated GPU...?
    I was considering battery life and heat....
     
    joeyrb, Sep 1, 2009
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