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    Should I buy a A100-JH2 right now?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by XxEDDIxX, Dec 14, 2006.

  1. XxEDDIxX

    XxEDDIxX Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will be buying a Used A100-JH2 Toshiba satellite for $700 CDN friday night. Is it worth it? or should I wait after x-mas (will prices be wayyy lower after x-mas?) or what other options do I have?
    Im looking to buy locally only

    here are its specs so you can please give me ideas :)

    Processor
    Intel® Centrino Duo Mobile Technology T2300 Each @ 1.66GHz (667Mhz FSB, L1 Cache 32KB/32KB, L2 Cache 2MB)

    Memory
    Standard Memory: 1GB PC2-4200 DDR2 (512MB x 2)
    Maximum Memory: 4GB PC2-4200 DDR2

    Hard Disk Drive
    100.0 billion bytes, 9.5mm height, S-ATA, 5400rpm.

    Optical Drive
    Built-in DVD Super-Multi Double Layer +-R Drive functions:

    Display System
    Type: TFT Active Matrix colour LCD display
    Size (diagonal): 15.4” Wide XGA TFT with TruBrite™ Screen Technology

    Graphics Controller
    ATI Mobility Radeonl® X1600 with 128MB DDR dedicated video memory.

    Sound System
    Harman Kardon Stereo speakers.
    Realtek ALC861 Software Sound 16-bit stereo; Built-in
    stereo speakers, Direct 3D Sound, DirectSound, DirectMusic,
    MIDI(playback).

    Communication
    V.92 56K Data/Fax Modem
    10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN,
    Intel Golan Wireless LAN (802.11ag)
     
    XxEDDIxX, Dec 14, 2006
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Looks like a good deal, I dont know exactly how much $700CDN translates to US currency but it does look like a good deal.

    Also, I dont think prices will just sky dive after x-mas.
     
    usapatriot, Dec 14, 2006
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