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    Which Toshiba for school?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by neofx19, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. neofx19

    neofx19 Notebook Consultant

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    Toshiba Satellite Intel Celeron M 520 1.6GHz Laptop (A200-AH1) 649 CDN

    WebID: 10089642
    Mfr. Part Number: PSAE0C-AH106C
    Processor Type Intel Celeron M 520
    Screen Size 15.4 in
    RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 2 x 512MB DDR2 (Exp. To 4GB)
    Hard Drive 120GB 5400 RPM
    Optical Drives DVD Super-Multi Double Layer
    Graphics 256MB Shared Intel GMA 950
    Average Battery Life Dependant On Usage
    Product Weight 2.72 kg
    Audio Type Realtek ALC268, 16-Bit Stereo
    Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
    Cache 32KB/32KB L1, 1MB L2
    Fax/Modem 56K V.92
    I/O Ports See The Features Section
    Included In Box AC Adaptor, Power Cord, User Manual
    Network Card Atheros Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
    Other Software See The Features Section
    PC Card Slots 1 Express Card Slot
    Pointing Device Touchpad
    Preloaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Basic
    Processor Speed 1.6GHz
    Product Dimensions 36.20(W) x 3.93(H) x 26.78(D) cm
    Removable Storage None
    Screen Type WXGA TFT WIth TruBrite
    Speakers Built-In Stereo Speakers
    System Bus 533MHz
    Warranty 1 Year Limited Parts & Labour

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    Toshiba Satellite Intel Celeron M 440 1.86GHz Laptop - (A100-WA1) 599CDN

    WebID: 10087404
    Mfr. Part Number: PSAAKC-WA104C
    Processor Type Intel Celeron M Processor 440
    Screen Size 15.4"
    RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 1GB (Exp. To 2GB)
    Hard Drive 80GB S-ATA (5400 RPM)
    Optical Drives DVD Super-Multi Drive +/- Double Layer
    Graphics ATI Radeon XPRESS 200M With Up To 128MB
    Average Battery Life 4 Hours
    Product Weight 2.8 kg
    Audio Type 16-Bit Stereo Sound
    Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
    Cache L1 32KB/32KB, L2 1MB
    Fax/Modem V.92 56K Data/Fax Modem
    I/O Ports See The Features Section
    Included In Box AC Adaptor,Power Cord,Manual,Restore CD
    Network Card 10/100 Integrated Ethernet LAN
    Other Software See The Features Section
    PC Card Slots 1 - Type II PC Card, Supports CardBus
    Pointing Device Touchpad
    Preloaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Basic
    Processor Speed 1.86GHz
    Product Dimensions 36.00(W) x 3.68(H) x 26.70(D) cm
    Removable Storage None
    Screen Type Widescreen XGA TFT
    Speakers Built-In Stereo Speakers
    System Bus 533MHz
    Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour Limited


    It would be used for school.
     
  2. allan_huang

    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    The A100 doesn't have wireless!?!?!?!
    Go for the A200, but personally, I don't like the keyboard on the A200 because it's white and I think it will get dirty easily. It is the newer model of the A100, with a newer cpu, more hard drive space, but not sure about the video card.
     
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I wouldn't get either one of those. Kinda old tech.
     
  4. neofx19

    neofx19 Notebook Consultant

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    Its just for school. I have a newer desktop I use, so obviously I won't be using the notebook for multimedia or for gaming. I'd pick acer (but I heard bad things about build quality) or dell (I don't like ordering online products I'd rather see it in action first before I order and they don't have a store in my area) or maybe an HP but there a little pricer. I heard toshiba were okay, so thats why I chose these two to pick from. The A100 has a 4hr battery life which seems pretty good, but the A200 is newer. So, thats why i was looking for advice between the two.