Toshiba Vs. Macbook!

[DeeEss]

But then again I could just stick with my original idea of a Windows Laptop from Harvey Norman once I get my VCI and Audio 2!

[3Vince]

I'd avoid it.

It's a Dual-Core rather than a Core2Duo.

"Anyway, it seems that these two chips are pretty much the same except that the Pentium Dual Core has a smaller cache, no virtualisation (VT) and in most cases, a slightly slower front-side bus. So the main difference is the branding and the price. Hooray."

http://www.ilikespam.com/blog/intel-...tium-dual-core

I'd also like to chip in with a bit about Macs.

I've recently swapped to a Mac and ignoring everything else the one major factor for me is the build quality of the macbook, it's quite frankly amazing.

The only laptop I've seen come close to the level of build quality is an IBM/Lenovo thinkpad, and as far as I recall they are priced comparably to Macbooks.

The truth is, you get what you pay for. So consider carefully what you want to use it for, and how long you want it to last before parting with your cash - this stands true for any laptop.

[DeeEss]

Hey 3Vince thanks for the input!

I have been looking at the Lenovo! I can get one from the US Shipped for around 600-700 AUD$

Or buy from a place nearby for $1000

Heres the specs!



"IBM" Lenovo G550-BD2.5 [295835M] Lenovo G550 (295835M)- VALUE Notebook :

SCREEN: 15.6" 16:9 720p HD 1366x768 *CSV* Wide-Screen LCD/TFT

CPU: Intel Dual Core T4200 2.0GHz CPU

RAM: 3GB/3072MB DDR3 RAM

HDD: 250GB 5400RPM HDD (OR: +$99 for; 500GB-5400RPM - Special)

ODD: Dual Layer +/-RW DVD-Burner

WIRELESS: 802.11G - ALSO: Web-Cam built-in

OTHER: GB-Lan, 56k Fax/Modem, Num-Pad

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (OR: $149 for; Vista Business or XP-Pro)

WARRANTY-SPECIAL: 3-Year Parts & Labour Warranty

"As Above" RRP: $1,479 - SUPER SPECIAL: $1178 - OR From $999 with 1-Year Warranty
Or Pay "Ezi Pay" 12 Months to pay, No Interest EVER: $369 Deposit +
$44 x26 Fortnightly Payments (Instant Pre-Approval, In-House!)

[mmauve]

thanks muave! What is odm?

Oh shit Andy Spence didn't even realise you were from QLD, AYE! haha! Fuckin aye man I from VIC originally and everyones saying AYE I'm like what the deuce?

I live outside of Gympie man! In between Gunalda and Tiaro! You know where that is? How bout you?

Read my post on this page, it will explain everything to you

[DeeEss]

Hey Mmauve,

Checked out that RJtech.com! Get a pretty cool system for couple hundred $ cheaper than a maxed out Macbook 13"

But when I do the conversion rate and stuff, I may aswell just go with the 4gb, 500gb, Macbook 13"!

[3Vince]

Again, it looks like a Dual Core rather than a Core 2 Duo. The Dual Cores aren't *BAD* but your Core 2 Duo has just that little bit more oomph, and I suspect will serve you better in the long run.

I had much the same issue a while ago, my budget was as close to £350 ($600 AUD) as possible.

In the end I got lucky and found a second hand 13" Macbook for right on budget! It looks as good as new and has been rock solid ever since

[mmauve]

I'd avoid it.

It's a Dual-Core rather than a Core2Duo.

"Anyway, it seems that these two chips are pretty much the same except that the Pentium Dual Core has a smaller cache, no virtualisation (VT) and in most cases, a slightly slower front-side bus. So the main difference is the branding and the price. Hooray."

http://www.ilikespam.com/blog/intel-...tium-dual-core

I'd also like to chip in with a bit about Macs.

I've recently swapped to a Mac and ignoring everything else the one major factor for me is the build quality of the macbook, it's quite frankly amazing.

The only laptop I've seen come close to the level of build quality is an IBM/Lenovo thinkpad, and as far as I recall they are priced comparably to Macbooks.

The truth is, you get what you pay for. So consider carefully what you want to use it for, and how long you want it to last before parting with your cash - this stands true for any laptop.

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