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    Toshiba Satellite L505-GS5037

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Sareth, Apr 7, 2010.

  1. Sareth

    Sareth Newbie

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    I'm in the market for a new laptop and saw this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030INLSW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1X0KYG9NJHYZGNNC6EDT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846one on Amazon. Is it any good? Here's the specs

    2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Processor
    4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
    500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM);
    DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats
    15.6" CCFL (16:9) 1366x768 Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD

    Basically I'm just wanting a good reliable notebook to watch movies (netflix) and play the occasional RTS/tower defense game with maybe some Gmod when I'm not around my gaming desktop (at work :p) Does this model seem like it would be good for me or should I try another model? Also will take suggestions for other models into consideration.
     
    Sareth, Apr 7, 2010
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  2. PapaSmurf69

    PapaSmurf69 Notebook Consultant

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    Check the minimum requirements of any of the games you want to play and verify that the Intel Graphics meet or exceed them. I do know that I see a LOT of people over at the Toshiba Forums that have problems playing many of the more graphically demanding games with Intel Graphics. That would be the main thing I think would be against getting this one.
     
    PapaSmurf69, Apr 7, 2010
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    Sareth Newbie

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    Thanks for the help Papa Smurf (Smurf flashbacks XD).
     
    Sareth, Apr 10, 2010
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    PapaSmurf69 Notebook Consultant

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    No problem. Glad I could help.
     
    PapaSmurf69, Apr 10, 2010
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