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    Tecra A7

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by what_4, Jul 29, 2006.

  1. what_4

    what_4 Newbie

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    The new tecra a7 seems to have pretty good specs. Is this a quality computer, how is the build quality, screen etc? Any info will help thanks
     
    what_4, Jul 29, 2006
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    To be honest, I really didn't like the A7. Lower scores on 3dmark than it's competitors and heavier than say the LG S1. Another issue is that it had 2 slots on the left hand side, one for pci express card and the other I'm not sure for what. Now, usually it would be filled with a little card. With Toshiba it has a VCR style shutter which you would think it is more convinient, whenever playing games or some heavy typing it would make squeeky sounds under the palmrest. You could fill it with something but I chose not to and got rid of the laptop all together.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Perhaps you should consider the FAQ and post there.
     
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  4. jas

    jas Notebook Evangelist

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    I just ordered a fully loaded one, after returning a P100 over concerns about Linux compatibility, so I'll chime in once I get it in about 10 days, but I'm hoping the build quality and screen are good. FWIW, the specs indicate that the LG S1 (tough to get in the US), and the A7 are pretty similar in terms of weight and dimensions;

    LG S1 ( http://www.milestonepc.com/states/product_info.php?cPath=209&products_id=1326)
    Dimensions : 358.8mm x 264.4mm x 31.7mm
    Weight : 2.82 Kg (with a standard 6cell battery)

    A7 ( http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/tecra_A7-ST5112.pdf)
    Dimensions: 360.0mm x 267.0mm x 29.8mm[F]/36.8mm[R] w/o feet
    Weight: Starting at 2.72 kg depending upon configuration
     
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    ahidalgo Notebook Consultant

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    My father bought tecra A7 last week and I saw it yesterday. Campared with my acer, toshiba is so prety and the quality is so good. I couldn't run 3d mark 05 because I didn't got this, the same as super pi. It has a x1400 wiht 256 mb and hipermemory.
     
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