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    Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 differences? Which one is the better buy?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by cy007, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Satellite U300:
    http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=1&group=1&product=7211&part=6484#spectop

    Satellite Pro U300:
    http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=1&group=1&product=7274&category=

    From what I gather from the specs above, both systems have a variety of differences.

    What I noticed:
    - Color schemes seperates the two apart.
    - Non-pro model has a glossy lid.
    - Non-pro model has 2GB of RAM (only 1GB for the non-pro)
    - Non-pro model has a larger 160GB HDD (120GB for the non-pro)
    - Pro model has a larger 5200Mah (4000Mah for the non-pro) battery.
    - Pro model does not have an integrated webcam.
    - Pro model does not support Wireless-N.
    - Pro model is $100 cheaper.


    Anyone notice any other differences? If you were to choose between the two, which one would you choose and why?

    I personally prefer the "non-showy" look and extra battery life of the Satellite Pro, but not having an integrated webcam is a deal breaker to me.

    Any input welcome. Thanks in advance. :)
     
    cy007, Aug 12, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The Pro is running Vista Business.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 12, 2007
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    Get the non-pro, if you want to upgrade the ram to 2 gigs, you will need about a $100.
     
    allan_huang, Aug 12, 2007
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