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    Toshiba M50X-MX2 vs Acer AS5002WLMI

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by nedjel, Nov 21, 2005.

  1. nedjel

    nedjel Newbie

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    Hi Guys

    I’m considering buying a laptop for about $1,000.00 and have narrowed down on two:

    Acer Aspire AS5002WLMi
    AMD Turion ML-30, 512MB memory,80GB (4200RPM) HD, DVD+/- Dual, 15.4WXGA, Wi-FI

    Toshiba M50X-MX2,
    Intel Celeron M370-1.5GHz, 512MB memory,60GB(5400RPM) HD, DVD+/- Dual, 14WXGA. Wi-Fi,

    Which one is better for in the long run? What processor is better?
    Reliability? Hardware quality?

    Your input is much appreciated.
     
    nedjel, Nov 21, 2005
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  2. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Go with the Acer. The Turion processor is WAY better than the Celeron by a long shot. Plus, the Turion will last you a good deal longer as it is a 64-bit processor, unlike the Celeron, which is only 32-bit.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Nov 21, 2005
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  3. Sam1

    Sam1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Futureshop in Canada has a $100 promotion for Toshiba M50-MX2 on this week's flyer. 512MB DDR2, 60GB 5400rpm HDD, Dual Layer Multi format DVD+/-RW 5X DVD-RAM, ATI Radeon XPRESS 200M graphics, Wireless b/g.

    $899.99 Canadian, sounds a great deal to me. It might even be o/c to 2.0gHz Celeron M with pinmod.
     
    Sam1, Nov 24, 2005
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  4. nedjel

    nedjel Newbie

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    Thank you SAM1. I will check it out.
     
    nedjel, Nov 25, 2005
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  5. gaston

    gaston Newbie

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    It true that the acer will have more performance than the toshiba, for the processor, but if you re looking for a well constructed laptop with nice finish, go for the toshiba, and i recommend you to upgrade you processor for a little more to a pentium m, the 2 MB of cache will be nice when you work in battery mode with the processor at low frequencies, i really think that intel is a step forward in terms of mobile computing.

    I hope you find this useful
     
    gaston, Dec 1, 2005
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  6. gaston

    gaston Newbie

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    Where are you? at toshiba.com a satellite with PM 740, 512 RAM, Wireless Intel costs around 1100.
     
    gaston, Dec 1, 2005
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