Showing posts with label cheap composition notebooks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheap composition notebooks. Show all posts
Saturday, December 13, 2014
HP 2000-210US 15.6-Inch Notebook PC - Gray Reviews
I think the "Totally Corrupted" says it all !! This company EZ Corp really sucks.........Their a Pawn Shop....They should stay out of the electronics industry!!!We purchased this laptop for my son's Christmas present last year. He has enjoyed using it. No complaints at all.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Buy Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 68852BU 15.6" Notebook - Intel Core i5 2.60
List Price: $786.77
Sale Price: $544.99
Today's Bonus: 31% Off
I bought this for my upcoming MSc in Machine Learning, which is a data science and programming course. I've owned and used many laptops over the last few years, including HP, Apple, and Dell, and to be honest nothing compares to this laptop.
It's a very slick and professional design, with a keyboard complete with all the standard keys you would find on a desktop keyboard, and it runs very quietly and efficiently (there isn't much noise from the cooling fan, which I am happy about, and the cooling fan runs efficiently and doesn't run erratically). The color is a matte black and the laptop looks great whether closed or open.
The trackpad, which is used to drag the cursor, is smooth and precise very good quality. One of my favorite things about the laptop is that the trackpad gives you the option of using a quick-tap function in order to left or right click more discreetly AND it has the buttons for those same functions for more precise clicking, which is slightly less quiet but still within reason. So you can click however you want. In addition to that, there is the "dot pad" in the middle of the keyboard for those who prefer to sometimes use that to drag the cursor.
The OS installed on it is Windows 7, but it is also full compatible with Linux (for those of you who are programmers), which is very useful for data processing, and it is also compatible and fit for using Unix. Windows 7 (pre-installed) comes with all kinds of Lenovo support programs, including an official Lenovo hardware scanning and health reporting program and many others. There's even an app store for Lenovo that, in my opinion, is even better than the app store for Apple. A free subscription to SugarCloud was also provided with 6 GB of free cloud storage than can sync to your other devices (mobile phones, tablets, etc). Other programs and essentials are provided, such as Skype. Microsoft Office is offered with a paid subscription (so no need to venture out and buy it yourself). Another program they provide with a free trial is something called Nitro Pro 8, which is a PDF formatting program MUCH better than Adobe and can be purchased from the application setup.
There are many other programs included that I don't have much time to write about but trust me it comes fully loaded with just about everything you need plus extras.
Overall, this laptop was certainly worth the money and should definitely be useful in my Machine Learning course this fall. Great buy A+++
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It is a good work horse and does what it is supposed to do just fine. The processor is very fast and works well for the music production software I use.Best Deals for Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 68852BU 15.6" Notebook - Intel Core i5 2.60
I wanted windows 7 on my new computer but most companys only use the newest operating system which is windows 8. I am use to windows 7 and like it allot. The Lenovo Thinkpad is a very good grade business computer and works well with windows 7. The computer came with an anytime upgrade to Windows 8 if desired, nice touch.In short, the computer is excellent and does what I need it to do with my business.
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Comfortable keyboard, but did take me a while to figure out how to right-click for copy and paste, as there is no right-click button you click on the lower right section of the touch pad. I usually use it with a mouse because I'm old school; just like the control of a mouse. The battery life when fully charged is not quite what it claimed. Usually 4 hours, not 5. But I didn't buy this to take everywhere, its just replacing an antique desktop. Came with 30 days of Microsoft Office 2013, which I liked, as I can't decide whether to get the office edition or home. Overall, happy with choice.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 68852BU 15.6" Notebook - Intel Core i5 2.60
Performance is good, very nice screen, keyboard is better than most, AND I was able to get it with Windows 7 rather than the dreaded Windows 8.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
HP EliteBook Revolve D3K49UT 11.6" Tablet PC - Wi-Fi - EDGE, GPRS Reviews
Was at first delighted. But even with security systems it developed within a few weeks something like a Trojan we could not delete that was eventually replaced by a "black screen of death."
Monday, October 6, 2014
Review of ASUS N53Jq-XT1 15.6" Laptop
GREAT Laptop! It's quite; fast, great for multitasking and videos. I do not have anything negative except for the hard drive is split in to 2...C& D. However, Do Not Purchase this computer from Circuit City. I had called about the belling to make sure that it was done correctly and the person at the other end of phone was about to rip my head off! Kept telling me that it was not his problem and had no idea to whom he should refer me too. I guess they don't need the business. Stay away from CirCuitCity...
Cheers!
UPDATE!!!!!!
Been using the laptop for a little over a month now....holy toledo....I'm running 16gb of RAM, 4 slots 4Gigs each....swapped out the stock HDD and installed a seagate momentum xt with the latest bios....SWEET! The HDD it came with is fantastic, I just wanted to run the hybrid drive to see if it is faster, indeed it is! The 16gigs of RAM might seem like overkill, but RAM is super cheap these days and I figured why not?....the only time I maxed out the RAM was when I was scrubbing a HDD it was running 15.2 Gigs, you may notice a nice bit of overhead when watching a movie on a large screen through this thing....lol......the build quality is definetely there,I dropped it a couple of days ago straight down on the front (keyboard side) edge, nothin' took it like a champ, this should last me a good few years....games!!!!!
IT WILL GAME! Running Oblivion 60ish FPS approx, Batman Arkham was I think avg. 34 FPS....hell, I think it will run Crysis!
The only way to upgrade this rig is to throw down an ssd, something I don't have the funds nor compulsion to do.
The upgrades are more for my taste, not from necessity.....this laptop NEEDS NOTHING....I'm just weird.
Cheers!
and Dota,
it hangs for 3secs.
i dont know why it keeps doin like this.
i will return my asus because of that.
and the battery's duration in full settings is only lessthan an hour.
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Going from a Vaio FZ series that is going on 6 years AND still going, it was time to score another laptop. The build quality is OUTSTANDING, keyboard though just a wee bit of flex will impress most if not all typists in it's feel and response....graphics are awesome, more than enough power to run anything and everything you may need....if you find this guy at a discount as I did, grab it....I will be using this guy for photography purposes and editing, so I will update....Cheers!
UPDATE!!!!!!
Been using the laptop for a little over a month now....holy toledo....I'm running 16gb of RAM, 4 slots 4Gigs each....swapped out the stock HDD and installed a seagate momentum xt with the latest bios....SWEET! The HDD it came with is fantastic, I just wanted to run the hybrid drive to see if it is faster, indeed it is! The 16gigs of RAM might seem like overkill, but RAM is super cheap these days and I figured why not?....the only time I maxed out the RAM was when I was scrubbing a HDD it was running 15.2 Gigs, you may notice a nice bit of overhead when watching a movie on a large screen through this thing....lol......the build quality is definetely there,I dropped it a couple of days ago straight down on the front (keyboard side) edge, nothin' took it like a champ, this should last me a good few years....games!!!!!
IT WILL GAME! Running Oblivion 60ish FPS approx, Batman Arkham was I think avg. 34 FPS....hell, I think it will run Crysis!
The only way to upgrade this rig is to throw down an ssd, something I don't have the funds nor compulsion to do.
The upgrades are more for my taste, not from necessity.....this laptop NEEDS NOTHING....I'm just weird.
Cheers!
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while im playing 3d game like RF(Philippine game)and Dota,
it hangs for 3secs.
i dont know why it keeps doin like this.
i will return my asus because of that.
and the battery's duration in full settings is only lessthan an hour.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Review of Toshiba Satellite L505D-LS5007 16-Inch laptop (2.0GHz Athlon II
I write this having just been cut off (by phone) with Toshiba's tech support. (Well, actually it was the call center, to which the manager had transferred me in error). I am sending back this computer for the second time in the last two weeks, having purchased it in February (after doing considerable research). It had a myriad of problems including: 1) a non-functioning USB port, 2) a tendency to lock up and then not shut down on command, forcing a shut down by pushing the on/off switch, 3) and on-again-off-again CD burner, 4) an inability to send a daily backup to the reserve hard drive, 5) an inability to send anything greater than three or four songs worth of file space to the back-up drive at one time. With seven or eight songs, it would lock up, and I'd have to go through the shut-down process again.
I got back the computer four days ago. Toshiba had replaced the USB, the optical drive, and the hard drive. Wow, sounded good! But most of the same problems reappeared. Maybe if I had a 32 bit version of Windows 7 instead of 64 bit. Ah, but that's not a possibility, according to the manager I spoke with. My option is to keep sending it back till they repair it, all the way till my warranty runs out.
To say I am angry is putting it mildly. From my experience, I'll never go near Toshiba's laptops again. Maybe that's unfair, but this laptop is screwing up my life to a considerable extent, since I spend many hours a day on the computer.
The other thing I notice is that it's bigger than I thought, it's larger because of the numeric pad. But that hasn't been so much of an issue for me yet.
As far as the Internet connectivity, it's fast. It works well on the battery alone and I really like Windows 7.
I also like that it has the vent on one side and it runs smoothly and quietly, you almost can't hear it.
The video quality is pretty good and the volume of the speakers is good, decent.
The only problems I had is that I haven't been able to install a program to do my translations because it's not compatible (Softni Subtitler Suite). It's a 32 bit program, and since this laptop is 64 bit I haven't found I way to install it.
The other thing I can say is that the mouse pad isn't so smooth, I'd rather use an external mouse, it's faster.
Overall, it's a great laptop and I'm really happy with it.
I got back the computer four days ago. Toshiba had replaced the USB, the optical drive, and the hard drive. Wow, sounded good! But most of the same problems reappeared. Maybe if I had a 32 bit version of Windows 7 instead of 64 bit. Ah, but that's not a possibility, according to the manager I spoke with. My option is to keep sending it back till they repair it, all the way till my warranty runs out.
To say I am angry is putting it mildly. From my experience, I'll never go near Toshiba's laptops again. Maybe that's unfair, but this laptop is screwing up my life to a considerable extent, since I spend many hours a day on the computer.
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This is my first laptop and I can recommend it. I like that it has the numeric pad on the side, it's very practical. I can say I'm happy with it. When I took it out of the box, I really liked the color, of course it will depend if you like a black one or a metal looking laptop. For me, it gives it a sense of sophistication.The other thing I notice is that it's bigger than I thought, it's larger because of the numeric pad. But that hasn't been so much of an issue for me yet.
As far as the Internet connectivity, it's fast. It works well on the battery alone and I really like Windows 7.
I also like that it has the vent on one side and it runs smoothly and quietly, you almost can't hear it.
The video quality is pretty good and the volume of the speakers is good, decent.
The only problems I had is that I haven't been able to install a program to do my translations because it's not compatible (Softni Subtitler Suite). It's a 32 bit program, and since this laptop is 64 bit I haven't found I way to install it.
The other thing I can say is that the mouse pad isn't so smooth, I'd rather use an external mouse, it's faster.
Overall, it's a great laptop and I'm really happy with it.
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If you type this computer in a search engine you will see I am not the only one who hates this product and has the following problems: Keyboard goes out, hardware problem ubs/sound do not work (Bios problem). This computer has BOTH hardware and BIOS problems! So if you want a laptop that will lose the usb/ sound (not a hardware problem, it is a messed up BIOS problem so no fixing it) and love having to replace the keyboard, then buy it. If you want to actually USE the lap top you paid almost 500.00 for then buy anything but this!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Discount HP EliteBook 8460p XU057UT 14.0" LED Notebook - Core i5 i5-2410M
Purchased an Iconia A501 for ~$550 here at Amazon. It came locked so I decided to stretch for ~$200 more and get a computer.
I was comparing this with the HP ProBook 4530s the big differences were Docking station, SIM CARD slot and the i5 processor + Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.
I have been working with this computer for ~5 months since I have one at work provided by the company.
I love it. I have seen it perform very well using multiple resource hungry applications and it is fast.
To my surprise, although the SIM card slot is there, when you open it up there is no SIM card reader installed it is a separate module which could be acquired on eb** for ~$100.
This applies only for the HP 8460p XU057UT . There are different part numbers/models (XU057UT) with different specifications and prices. So do your research before purchasing
These were my first impressions. Now in detail:
The good:
-I love the keyboard and the spacing between the keys.
-The touchpad is big and it has a small golden "spot" which if you double tap, it disables the touchpad.
-QuickWeb This computer has a minimal OS built in one of the partitions which means that when the computer is shut down, if you touch the key between the wireless hardware switch and the mute button, it will start the computer with a linux based OS that is very fast and it gives you almost instant access to a web browser and skype. Yes, it allows you to connect wireless that is how you get online. The quickweb button looks like a globe and in windows will open the default browser.
-The aluminium case is nicely built and it feels nice, looks elegant.
-Windows 7 Professional 64 bit edition. You can install xp mode.
-Camera is nice and it works fine.
-Docking port on the bottom I am using it with an external monitor and keyboard and occasionally take it with me on the road every now and then. The docking port will set you ~135 off here at amazon
-The ability of installing an extra HDD in the Optical Drive bay.
-Easy to open cover on the bottom for upgrades using the battery cover
-Up to 8 Gigs of memory easy to install.
Almost forgot to mention this thing comes with a western digital 320 gb so if you plan on installing an SSD my work computer has an SSD and the difference is huge.so the software that comes with windows which you'd use to create a system image asks you for a hard drive equal in size or larger an ssd 300 GB is ~$ 600 and up Or you can get a retail windows license and a smaller SSD. Probably System Builder disk/OEM win 7 would do you fine. note to note if you install windows 7 from scratch or you format the hard drive and remove the partitions, you will lose the quickweb feature as it resides in the partition _HP Tools.
-Comes with a lot bundled software some of it useful some not so, depends on your needs you can uninstall the one you do not need. I like the hard disk encryption and fingerprint reader plus the HP assistant will update all the drivers for you.
-Counterstrike Source is playable with the integrated HD3000 Intel graphics if you lower the graphic settings. This does not mean you can get it for gaming. You can do very very light gaming.
And the fan will start screaming and the laptop will get warmer not really hot on the right upper side of the keyboard where the chipset and processor are.
-Sandybridge implementation: This baby has USB 3.0 ports. 3 of them and an esata port.
-Has a DVD writer combo which is fine the usual.
-Onboard sound is ok.
The bad:
-The touchpad keys look like they are not lining up perfectly.
-The screen is not so great but on the other hand is a matte screen.
-The keyboard light does not provide enough light for you to see all the keys. Not a big deal to me as I touch type.
-I still can't get over the fact that HP did not include some useful disk creation software that would not have this limitation(equal or larger HDD). Or create the installation disks for the OS.You get disks with the drivers and software they provide. Not the OS disc.
I hope this review is useful to you. If you have any questions, post a comment and I will get back to you.
Improvements are many:
1) I5 runs cool and quiet. Didn't gotten hot on my lap even during installation of MS Office 10.
2) Solidly built. The area below your palms doesn't flex and nor does it flex if you hold the laptop from the corner.
3) Easy access panel to memory, hard drive, for upgrade, maintenance, and cleaning.
4) Decent battery life. Not as good as apple but getting there. Runs for 4-6 hours on standard battery.
5) Bigger mousepad.
Complaints:
1) Larger mousepad gets in the way of typing sometimes.
2) Continues to run when laptop is left unattended. Waste of battery.
3) A little on the heavy side, although expected with more metal parts.
4) Buttons have a little more travel than desired, especially the mouse buttons.
Best laptop so far. Looks like this one will last for a while.
The fingerprint scanner works like a charm.
I was comparing this with the HP ProBook 4530s the big differences were Docking station, SIM CARD slot and the i5 processor + Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.
I have been working with this computer for ~5 months since I have one at work provided by the company.
I love it. I have seen it perform very well using multiple resource hungry applications and it is fast.
To my surprise, although the SIM card slot is there, when you open it up there is no SIM card reader installed it is a separate module which could be acquired on eb** for ~$100.
This applies only for the HP 8460p XU057UT . There are different part numbers/models (XU057UT) with different specifications and prices. So do your research before purchasing
These were my first impressions. Now in detail:
The good:
-I love the keyboard and the spacing between the keys.
-The touchpad is big and it has a small golden "spot" which if you double tap, it disables the touchpad.
-QuickWeb This computer has a minimal OS built in one of the partitions which means that when the computer is shut down, if you touch the key between the wireless hardware switch and the mute button, it will start the computer with a linux based OS that is very fast and it gives you almost instant access to a web browser and skype. Yes, it allows you to connect wireless that is how you get online. The quickweb button looks like a globe and in windows will open the default browser.
-The aluminium case is nicely built and it feels nice, looks elegant.
-Windows 7 Professional 64 bit edition. You can install xp mode.
-Camera is nice and it works fine.
-Docking port on the bottom I am using it with an external monitor and keyboard and occasionally take it with me on the road every now and then. The docking port will set you ~135 off here at amazon
-The ability of installing an extra HDD in the Optical Drive bay.
-Easy to open cover on the bottom for upgrades using the battery cover
-Up to 8 Gigs of memory easy to install.
Almost forgot to mention this thing comes with a western digital 320 gb so if you plan on installing an SSD my work computer has an SSD and the difference is huge.so the software that comes with windows which you'd use to create a system image asks you for a hard drive equal in size or larger an ssd 300 GB is ~$ 600 and up Or you can get a retail windows license and a smaller SSD. Probably System Builder disk/OEM win 7 would do you fine. note to note if you install windows 7 from scratch or you format the hard drive and remove the partitions, you will lose the quickweb feature as it resides in the partition _HP Tools.
-Comes with a lot bundled software some of it useful some not so, depends on your needs you can uninstall the one you do not need. I like the hard disk encryption and fingerprint reader plus the HP assistant will update all the drivers for you.
-Counterstrike Source is playable with the integrated HD3000 Intel graphics if you lower the graphic settings. This does not mean you can get it for gaming. You can do very very light gaming.
And the fan will start screaming and the laptop will get warmer not really hot on the right upper side of the keyboard where the chipset and processor are.
-Sandybridge implementation: This baby has USB 3.0 ports. 3 of them and an esata port.
-Has a DVD writer combo which is fine the usual.
-Onboard sound is ok.
The bad:
-The touchpad keys look like they are not lining up perfectly.
-The screen is not so great but on the other hand is a matte screen.
-The keyboard light does not provide enough light for you to see all the keys. Not a big deal to me as I touch type.
-I still can't get over the fact that HP did not include some useful disk creation software that would not have this limitation(equal or larger HDD). Or create the installation disks for the OS.You get disks with the drivers and software they provide. Not the OS disc.
I hope this review is useful to you. If you have any questions, post a comment and I will get back to you.
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Looks about the same as older elitebooks. Hinges are not as noticeable.Improvements are many:
1) I5 runs cool and quiet. Didn't gotten hot on my lap even during installation of MS Office 10.
2) Solidly built. The area below your palms doesn't flex and nor does it flex if you hold the laptop from the corner.
3) Easy access panel to memory, hard drive, for upgrade, maintenance, and cleaning.
4) Decent battery life. Not as good as apple but getting there. Runs for 4-6 hours on standard battery.
5) Bigger mousepad.
Complaints:
1) Larger mousepad gets in the way of typing sometimes.
2) Continues to run when laptop is left unattended. Waste of battery.
3) A little on the heavy side, although expected with more metal parts.
4) Buttons have a little more travel than desired, especially the mouse buttons.
Best laptop so far. Looks like this one will last for a while.
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Love this computer. The form factor is beautiful! The keyboard redesign (over previous models) is perfection. The brushed metal finish is wonderful and doesn't pick up fingerprints. The the trackpad is wonderful as well (bigger than most other computers). It does feel fairly hefty/rugged, but it gives it a very sturdy feel (just not as sleek as some of the pictures make it look).The fingerprint scanner works like a charm.
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Excellent fit and finish. Solid feel, not loaded down with bloatware. Excellent features: CAC reader (a plus for Military users) solid keyboard, removable back for upgrades, turn on/off switch glidepad, biometerics, usb port, spillproff keyboard, etc. Runs very nice with Win7 x64 and 4 meg. I have ordered 4meg chip to bring up to 8meg, should improve speed. Only complaints are edge on front bezel (a bit sharp) and screen could be touch better (sharper/brighter). For the price this laptop is a hit for HP, quality compares nicely to Thinkpad I used to have.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for HP EliteBook 8460p XU057UT 14.0" LED Notebook - Core i5 i5-2410M
I was looking for a durable laptop, with a comfortable keyboard, and a matte screen. This laptop has it all! I spend hours on my laptop writing. This laptop does not hurt my eyes or my fingers. Its not the most modern looking laptop, but it is super sturdy. Its fast and the price was right. In fact, it was under my budget so I bought myself a new camera. I wish it had a backlit keyboard, but that wasn't a must. Overall, I am very pleased with the laptop.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Review of HP Pavilion dv6-3127dx 15.6" Entertainment Notebook, Intel Core
This computer looks beautiful, the screen is awesome and has many great features. However, the trackpad is awful! I've owned many laptops and this is by far the worst trackpad I have ever used. I have adjusted the settings as much as I can with no luck. I read other reviews where people have said the same thing so I think it must be an issue with the models in this line. It takes forever to get anything done because you often have to click on something 3 times before it actually works. Then the cursor will just shoot out and you will end up clicking on something you hadn't planned to. Everyone says buy a mouse if you use this model but I don't want to use a mouse. Also, the computer seems sluggish as well, not what I expected from a computer with these specs. My Macbook is twice as fast and has half the RAM. I don't want to spend the money on a new Mac though so I am going to see if I can exchange this for something better.
I am highly suspicious of this model being sold as 'new' over 2 years after it's production run. I am guessing it's a gray market item (damaged or a return), since HP would otherwise have fuly compensated the retailer for the return of the computer.
Check Amazon for current HP models with a better i3 chip (2310, for example), 6gb of ram, and at least 640gb on storage for the same price or less. And buy from Amazon. The retailers selling this model will charge you a 40% restocking fee if you return it!.
Second, having owned this model, I know that the 350M chip is a 'gas guzzler', so to speak. It's a power hog and drains the battery faster than any other computer that I have owned. The 7200rpm hard drive adds to this problem. But more than that, it generates so much heat that the fan, which seems to run constantly and at an irritatingly high level of noise, cannot keep up. Though I kept the computer on a flat surface, the smallness of the vent prevented the inadequate fan from dissapating enough heat. As a result, this model has rather frequent shutdowns due to overheating. Beware of this if you plan on using the computer for over 2 hours at a time.
Third, the chicklet keys do not have a bounce. So, they must be struck rather hard to get them to register. If you hunt and peck, this problem is minimized. But if you type with your fingers on the keyboard, you'll have to get used to the need to strike hard on the keys.
I can confirm similar issues with the touchpad and the lack of a numeric keypad is a bit of a pain.. The monitor technology was an improvement 2 years ago but it's been upgraded recently.
I guess my point is that $499 gets you so much more in the current configuration options. The technology used in this computer (motherboard, processor, ram, speakers, hard drive, and monitor) have all been upgraded by HP for the same price.
And one more thing. Though this is advertised as new, it very well may not have a warranty. If the two sellers of this laptop are not authorized dealers (and neither responded to that question when I posed it to them), you will not get the warranty. That began when the computer was purchased and ended a year later. And so if the high level of heat causes a meltdown, you will be paying for a new motherboard and cpu out of your own pocket. How these sellers came to have 3 antiquated models seems odd to me, unless these are returns.
Buyer beware on this product.
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The production run for this computer was October 2010 December 2010. By the end of that year, HP had received so many complaints about this computer overheating that they requested retailers send the computers back to HP. The 3127 suffered too many catastrophic failures within the warranty period. In the next generation computer, HP changed the chip, the motherboard, and the fan.I am highly suspicious of this model being sold as 'new' over 2 years after it's production run. I am guessing it's a gray market item (damaged or a return), since HP would otherwise have fuly compensated the retailer for the return of the computer.
Check Amazon for current HP models with a better i3 chip (2310, for example), 6gb of ram, and at least 640gb on storage for the same price or less. And buy from Amazon. The retailers selling this model will charge you a 40% restocking fee if you return it!.
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First off, this is a 2+ year old computer with 2+ year old technology. I found that a better configuration can be had directly from HP with W7 or W8 for the same price of $499 with current technology.Second, having owned this model, I know that the 350M chip is a 'gas guzzler', so to speak. It's a power hog and drains the battery faster than any other computer that I have owned. The 7200rpm hard drive adds to this problem. But more than that, it generates so much heat that the fan, which seems to run constantly and at an irritatingly high level of noise, cannot keep up. Though I kept the computer on a flat surface, the smallness of the vent prevented the inadequate fan from dissapating enough heat. As a result, this model has rather frequent shutdowns due to overheating. Beware of this if you plan on using the computer for over 2 hours at a time.
Third, the chicklet keys do not have a bounce. So, they must be struck rather hard to get them to register. If you hunt and peck, this problem is minimized. But if you type with your fingers on the keyboard, you'll have to get used to the need to strike hard on the keys.
I can confirm similar issues with the touchpad and the lack of a numeric keypad is a bit of a pain.. The monitor technology was an improvement 2 years ago but it's been upgraded recently.
I guess my point is that $499 gets you so much more in the current configuration options. The technology used in this computer (motherboard, processor, ram, speakers, hard drive, and monitor) have all been upgraded by HP for the same price.
And one more thing. Though this is advertised as new, it very well may not have a warranty. If the two sellers of this laptop are not authorized dealers (and neither responded to that question when I posed it to them), you will not get the warranty. That began when the computer was purchased and ended a year later. And so if the high level of heat causes a meltdown, you will be paying for a new motherboard and cpu out of your own pocket. How these sellers came to have 3 antiquated models seems odd to me, unless these are returns.
Buyer beware on this product.
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Awesome computer! I was able to snag mine up on a Best Buy Black Friday deal for $499! I love it. It does everything that I ask of it and more.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
IBM LENOVO IdeaPad Y570p Laptop - i7-2670QM 2.2GHz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA Reviews
List Price: $1,399.99
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This computer has excellent keyboard that I have ever seen. As a regular lenovo the other properties are very good. The best thing for this computer you can leave it for three days open but it doesnt get hot.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Cheap Sony VAIO VGN-FW550F/B 16.4-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home
personally I prefer windows to mac primarily because windows is better with home video and other networked applications based on my experience. However, one problem with windows based pcs from dell amd hp is their really poor design amd general ergonomics. I still believe when it comes to design and build nothimg touches an apple mac book pro.
However, after coming very close to getting a 17 inch mac book I decided to go with a windows 7 based vaio Fw. the one I got has slightly better specs than the one here. I have the full HD screen and a blu ray writer. Here is why i believe this is an exellent notebook;
1. simply the best looking large screen windows based notebook. Kudos to Sony for excellent styling. (Aesthetics is a toss up between Mac Pro and Vaio FW for me)
2. excellent build quality. way better than my dell latitude from work or my wife's hp from work. The construction is solid. Kudos to Sony engineering for excellent construction (Apple Mac Pro is #1, Vaio is #2 in my books for this criteria)
3. screen size is a perfect 16:9 aspect ratio. Perfect for movies. (The Vaio FW is #1 in my opinion, this screen was designed for multi-media use)
4. blu ray looks fantastic and it is a breeze to connect it to my tv using the hdmi cable. One cable for audio and video. (Vaio FW is #1 for multi-media, hands down!)
5. It comes with 64 bit windows 7 and I upgraded the hardware to 8 GB Ram for blazing performance when combined with the 1 gb grapics card. (Windows 7 64 bit is the best OS in my books, All said and done)
6. came clean with no crapware!
7. sony laptops in my opinion have the best key boards. (Again, Sony created the chicklet style keyboard (not Apple) and if you like it, this is the best)
8. battery is OK. 3.5 hours on such a powerful machine is not bad.
all in all this a superb combination of performance, styling, features and software. do compare this with HP and Dell and decide which you prefer. I bet most will pick the Vaio because of the better build quality, better screen (1080p and true 16:9 size) and aesthetics. Also, compared to a Dell Lattitude that I had from work the Vaio runs much quieter and faster although both have similar hardware specs. The DVD drive on the Dell was atrocious (Dell also did not have a Blu Ray drive).
Given that Sony was one of the prime drivers and developers of the Blu Ray format, one would expect their Notebooks to have the best Blu Ray performance, or at least as good any anyone else out there.
A bit of background... I am a true Sony fan and over the years have collected several of their excellent products LCD TV, DVD Player, Home Theater, Cell Phones etc (some of them from Amazon too). I am very impressed with Sony's design, quality, and performance. Obviously you have to pay a 10-25% premium for the "Sony" brand, but you get a good quality, long lasting, good looking, high performing product, which in my opinion justifies the price premium. Having said that, I am really disappointed with this laptop's keyboard. The keyboard looks good and keys are well spaced out, but the quality doesn't seem to be high. It might be because this particular laptop is "Made in CHINA" :). The keys on this laptop's keyboard look fragile. In my laptop, the '-' key (above letter 'P') came off on 10/25/2009 just 3 days after getting the laptop!
I have been using personal/business laptops (mostly Dells and HPs) for over ten years (some laptops are upto 5 yrs old) and this is the first time a key has came out of the keyboard. I have put the key in place and pressed it and it seems to work OK for a while, but after hitting it 5-6 times, it comes out again. Rest of the keys seem to hold (but I don't know what will happen after 2-3 years of use). Even though this particular issue could be because of a manufacturing defect, I am little disappointed with Sony.
I contacted Amazon's customer service and they apologized for the inconvenience, and were ready to replace it (but were out of stock on VGN-FW550B, my laptop's model). Since I want to use it for business, I couldn't afford to wait for 1-2 months (Amazon's fulfilment time) to get a replacement model. Moreover, my confidence in Sony's laptop, at this point, has shaken a lot. So I am just returning this back to Amazon and would probably go back to Dell or HP.
I would have given it a 1 * for quality (which obviously is Made in CHINA), but had to give them 3 * for their design, price, performance (see useful comments below), which probably is "Made in Japan or US".
Other thoughts: The screen is excellent (glossier than most business laptops), Windows 7 is different, but you get used to it in a day or two and customize it according to your preferences. The Intel Processor and 4 GB memory are enough for me (I don't use it for gaming), battery lasts for a few hours when fully charged, time to charge seemed slower (but it could be just me, didn't time it), the weight is comfortable to carry around (even for the 16.4" screen, which is great. The charger's power cord is little short (but is OK). The resolution (1600x900) is perfect for work writing text files, word documents excels etc.), the price is Excellent and competitive to other models. Good Luck (I wish the one I got was good and hope the best for you)!
if you want to watch blu ray videos, or want to do video & image editing (not blu ray), browse the web, play games or use productivity software, this model performs quickly, smoothly & beautifully.
Despite many of the negative reviews on the keyboard posted here, I feel that this computer has one of the best laptop keyboards I have ever used. It does not feel "cheap" or flimsy at all to me, and the keys have a nice click to them with no "give" if pressed quite hard. That said I do have a slightly older model than the one listed, and I hope that Sony has not changed the keyboard out for a flimsier model.
I popped in the Planet Earth Bluray and was blown away by the detail. It looks better on this computer than it ever did on my Sony HDTV.
Complaints: There are very few
1. There is a slight creak that has developed underneath where my right wrist rests on the bottom edge of the computer. This may just be a loose screw, but I haven't had time to open up the bottom of the computer to check it yet.
2. There is a slight amount of wiggle in the top bezel of the LCD. It is not enough to worry me, but it is noticeable when you grip this part of the screen to open the computer. Other than these two minor niggles, I have no complaints about build quality. The outside of this computer (at least the Chocolate Brown model that I purchased) is made of Magnesium not plastic, with a plastic bottom and keyboard.
3. The speakers flat out suck. This is the only truly disappointing aspect of this computer. This thing is so amazing at all things related to multimedia, I cannot believe that Sony would fit such terrible speakers. I have ordered a set of Logitech V20's to put in my bag for when I travel with this computer. Output via headphone is just fine, but don't plan on enjoying bluray-quality sound through the built-in speakers.
Other than these minor complaints, this thing absolutely rocks my world. I am an engineering student, and I rely heavily on this computer day-to-day at school, and it has not let my down. With the extended battery, I see nearly 4 hours of battery life with WiFi on.
Ive done the research, and I don't believe it is possible to get a better quality computer for less money than this. Sony should have called it the FTW.
However, after coming very close to getting a 17 inch mac book I decided to go with a windows 7 based vaio Fw. the one I got has slightly better specs than the one here. I have the full HD screen and a blu ray writer. Here is why i believe this is an exellent notebook;
1. simply the best looking large screen windows based notebook. Kudos to Sony for excellent styling. (Aesthetics is a toss up between Mac Pro and Vaio FW for me)
2. excellent build quality. way better than my dell latitude from work or my wife's hp from work. The construction is solid. Kudos to Sony engineering for excellent construction (Apple Mac Pro is #1, Vaio is #2 in my books for this criteria)
3. screen size is a perfect 16:9 aspect ratio. Perfect for movies. (The Vaio FW is #1 in my opinion, this screen was designed for multi-media use)
4. blu ray looks fantastic and it is a breeze to connect it to my tv using the hdmi cable. One cable for audio and video. (Vaio FW is #1 for multi-media, hands down!)
5. It comes with 64 bit windows 7 and I upgraded the hardware to 8 GB Ram for blazing performance when combined with the 1 gb grapics card. (Windows 7 64 bit is the best OS in my books, All said and done)
6. came clean with no crapware!
7. sony laptops in my opinion have the best key boards. (Again, Sony created the chicklet style keyboard (not Apple) and if you like it, this is the best)
8. battery is OK. 3.5 hours on such a powerful machine is not bad.
all in all this a superb combination of performance, styling, features and software. do compare this with HP and Dell and decide which you prefer. I bet most will pick the Vaio because of the better build quality, better screen (1080p and true 16:9 size) and aesthetics. Also, compared to a Dell Lattitude that I had from work the Vaio runs much quieter and faster although both have similar hardware specs. The DVD drive on the Dell was atrocious (Dell also did not have a Blu Ray drive).
Given that Sony was one of the prime drivers and developers of the Blu Ray format, one would expect their Notebooks to have the best Blu Ray performance, or at least as good any anyone else out there.
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I preordered this laptop and Amazon was great to deliver exactly on 10/22/2009 when Windows 7 was released. Great Job Amazon!A bit of background... I am a true Sony fan and over the years have collected several of their excellent products LCD TV, DVD Player, Home Theater, Cell Phones etc (some of them from Amazon too). I am very impressed with Sony's design, quality, and performance. Obviously you have to pay a 10-25% premium for the "Sony" brand, but you get a good quality, long lasting, good looking, high performing product, which in my opinion justifies the price premium. Having said that, I am really disappointed with this laptop's keyboard. The keyboard looks good and keys are well spaced out, but the quality doesn't seem to be high. It might be because this particular laptop is "Made in CHINA" :). The keys on this laptop's keyboard look fragile. In my laptop, the '-' key (above letter 'P') came off on 10/25/2009 just 3 days after getting the laptop!
I have been using personal/business laptops (mostly Dells and HPs) for over ten years (some laptops are upto 5 yrs old) and this is the first time a key has came out of the keyboard. I have put the key in place and pressed it and it seems to work OK for a while, but after hitting it 5-6 times, it comes out again. Rest of the keys seem to hold (but I don't know what will happen after 2-3 years of use). Even though this particular issue could be because of a manufacturing defect, I am little disappointed with Sony.
I contacted Amazon's customer service and they apologized for the inconvenience, and were ready to replace it (but were out of stock on VGN-FW550B, my laptop's model). Since I want to use it for business, I couldn't afford to wait for 1-2 months (Amazon's fulfilment time) to get a replacement model. Moreover, my confidence in Sony's laptop, at this point, has shaken a lot. So I am just returning this back to Amazon and would probably go back to Dell or HP.
I would have given it a 1 * for quality (which obviously is Made in CHINA), but had to give them 3 * for their design, price, performance (see useful comments below), which probably is "Made in Japan or US".
Other thoughts: The screen is excellent (glossier than most business laptops), Windows 7 is different, but you get used to it in a day or two and customize it according to your preferences. The Intel Processor and 4 GB memory are enough for me (I don't use it for gaming), battery lasts for a few hours when fully charged, time to charge seemed slower (but it could be just me, didn't time it), the weight is comfortable to carry around (even for the 16.4" screen, which is great. The charger's power cord is little short (but is OK). The resolution (1600x900) is perfect for work writing text files, word documents excels etc.), the price is Excellent and competitive to other models. Good Luck (I wish the one I got was good and hope the best for you)!
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this machine is configured to run today's graphics intensive video applications. much to my relief, windows seven ain't bad. i run multiple intensive applications without problem. the design is sleek & ergonomic. construction quality is very good. it boots fast and loads websites very quickly. even the internal speakers are excellent.if you want to watch blu ray videos, or want to do video & image editing (not blu ray), browse the web, play games or use productivity software, this model performs quickly, smoothly & beautifully.
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I purchased an FW laptop in November 2008 and the keyboard failed in August 2009. Service was responsive and replaced it. In January 2010., keyboard failed again and Sony will not cover since the computer is "out of warranty". I have another brand that is still working after 8 years. One year life is outrageous!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Sony VAIO VGN-FW550F/B 16.4-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home
I bought this laptop from sony directly back at the end of September. I have the C2D P8700 Processor, the 1080P screen (get it, it is SO worth the money!), and the 1 GB graphics card, and the bluray reader. I got a free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium through Sony. This thing is an entertainment powerhouse. It can play most games I have thrown at it (San Andreas, Oblivion, others) at medium to high settings. The 1080P screen is absolutely gorgeous, with excellent black levels (much better than most competing LED screens can offer, with the possible exception of the RBG LED of the Dell studio XPS 16. The brightness is more than adequate, in a slightly darkened room, the screen must be turned down or it hurts my eyes. Thats a great screen in my opinion.Despite many of the negative reviews on the keyboard posted here, I feel that this computer has one of the best laptop keyboards I have ever used. It does not feel "cheap" or flimsy at all to me, and the keys have a nice click to them with no "give" if pressed quite hard. That said I do have a slightly older model than the one listed, and I hope that Sony has not changed the keyboard out for a flimsier model.
I popped in the Planet Earth Bluray and was blown away by the detail. It looks better on this computer than it ever did on my Sony HDTV.
Complaints: There are very few
1. There is a slight creak that has developed underneath where my right wrist rests on the bottom edge of the computer. This may just be a loose screw, but I haven't had time to open up the bottom of the computer to check it yet.
2. There is a slight amount of wiggle in the top bezel of the LCD. It is not enough to worry me, but it is noticeable when you grip this part of the screen to open the computer. Other than these two minor niggles, I have no complaints about build quality. The outside of this computer (at least the Chocolate Brown model that I purchased) is made of Magnesium not plastic, with a plastic bottom and keyboard.
3. The speakers flat out suck. This is the only truly disappointing aspect of this computer. This thing is so amazing at all things related to multimedia, I cannot believe that Sony would fit such terrible speakers. I have ordered a set of Logitech V20's to put in my bag for when I travel with this computer. Output via headphone is just fine, but don't plan on enjoying bluray-quality sound through the built-in speakers.
Other than these minor complaints, this thing absolutely rocks my world. I am an engineering student, and I rely heavily on this computer day-to-day at school, and it has not let my down. With the extended battery, I see nearly 4 hours of battery life with WiFi on.
Ive done the research, and I don't believe it is possible to get a better quality computer for less money than this. Sony should have called it the FTW.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Dell Computer I17RN-5047BK Dell I17rn-5047bk Intel Core I5-2450m Reviews
Dell Inspiron 17.3"
Excellent machine, powerful and well, I love his size.
I also liked how quickly I received the product.
In January 2013 the Wi-FI stopped working correctly, it could not maintain a connection.
After installing an usb wi-fi, the internal wi-fi would try to shut the usb wi-fi down,
finally was able to turn off the interinal wi-fi so that it would stop interfering.
Have not found a solution to the internal wi-fi issue.
Webcam is HD quality.
I have no other complaints at all whats ever.
It was the best $699 I ever spent!
Excellent machine, powerful and well, I love his size.
I also liked how quickly I received the product.
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after i ordered my computer since it was refurbished i wondered if they would send a charger with it. when i received it the charger WAS included PLUS i got a very nice soft carrying bag which made me very happy since it's a 17" screen so i was going to have to buy one so BONUS plus it came with very hollywood flip top cover blue BONUS, and a great factory warranty BONUS... and the price $819 from best buy...$469 from texasdiscountelectronics. i would highly recommend the computer and the seller.Best Deals for Dell Computer I17RN-5047BK Dell I17rn-5047bk Intel Core I5-2450m
Have not had any issues with this laptop, it is quick and responsive. I would recommend this laptop. We do not use the machine as a gaming machine, so I can not vouch for it for games.In January 2013 the Wi-FI stopped working correctly, it could not maintain a connection.
After installing an usb wi-fi, the internal wi-fi would try to shut the usb wi-fi down,
finally was able to turn off the interinal wi-fi so that it would stop interfering.
Have not found a solution to the internal wi-fi issue.
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I have this laptop, one of the best investments I have made. Very solid machine, does all tasks and solidly built.Webcam is HD quality.
I have no other complaints at all whats ever.
It was the best $699 I ever spent!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Cheap Toshiba Satellite S855-S5382 15.6-Inch Laptop (Ice Blue Brushed
At eight hundred and fifty dollars (what I paid) it's a great laptop. It's even better at seven fifty! It has everything one could want in a laptop, processor power, memory, Blue-ray/dvd, good screen resolution, a well designed keyboard, wireless-n and so forth and so on. One can look at the listing for specifics.
There are a few things missing like a back-lit keyboard (for night work) and Windows 8 is a lot worse than Vista (which BTW got a lot, lot better with patches in terms of functionality Vista, however, always ran slow as gravy on a cold day). That said, Windows 8 is designed for tablets; it's not built for laptops without a touch screen. I can't tell you how many times I dragged my finger on the mouse pad to have Window 8 do something I never intended. That said, with a few tweaks (like adding Start Menu X, for example) it's gets "workable."
The "metro" thing, however, is just god awful.
And while this is not a Windows 8 review (the system comes with Windows 8, after all), it is much, much, much faster and stable an OS Micro$oft has ever put out. Not a single system crash to date (5 months) and runs all my apps at warp speed, so I'll keep tweaking until the interface is to my liking. Now if the improved system performance is a result of the native operating system or the quality of the laptop (perhaps both) makes no nevermind to me, I just know it's one of the best laptops I've ever owned particularly at the price point.
Finally, I'd like to add a couple of points. To begin, some background, one thing I really love about this laptop is how light it is. Don't get me wrong, I've owned a lot of laptops, Dells, Gateways and HPs. Of them all the Dells (two of them from 1998-2004), while nice, seemed to break apart/down after 3-5 years. The Gateway I bought in 2005, I still have! I gave it to my parents for email and web-browsing, It still runs great but that was the last of the original Gateways.
In 2009 I bought a "high-end" HP. It was one of the HDX-17 with all the bells and whistles. What a POS. In a year that Chinese piece of cr*p was falling apart. It finally died a violent and painful death Dec of 2012. It barely made it 2 and 1/2 years and it was the most expensive POS I ever bought at 1500+. Never HP, never again. But there were things I noticed about it in comparison to this one. The HP was very HEAVY in addition to being poorly made, this one just the opposite.
Everything on the Toshiba feels really solid which at about 1/2 the cost and a 1/4 of the weight of the HP is shocking to me!
Lastly, if I had one critical observation it would be the track/mouse pad. The buttons function well but if there's anything on your hands: oils (natural body), water (sweat) the ability to control the pointer fails. So, I'm washing my hands and drying them thoroughly before any computing, which is good hygiene but a bit of a drag insofar as there can't be a drop of perspiration on them and forget about lotion of any kind. Wait that's kind of funny isn't that? "Poor bastard is trying to compute with sweaty hands and lay off the lotion buddy...". True that, but it's a bit more than the obvious and I find myself (with no medical condition relating to excessive hand sweat) using a wireless mouse I picked up for $20 to avoid a bit of frustration with what I consider an overly sensitive trackpad. However, when using the laptop on the train or at school the mouse doesn't always get used and in order to not be annoyed, just make sure those hands are very clean and dry.
If only Windows 8 was actually designed for PC computing this would be the greatest laptop/deals of all time. I have to give it and Toshiba 5 stars!
The laptop is light weight and not bulky making it easy to carry around.
The AMD video card is decent with 2GB but do not expect top quality gaming experiences.
The sound when using headphones is not as loud as previous Toshiba laptops I have owned.
I have an older Toshiba Satellite M100 series with Windows XP, it still functions today after 7 years and I believe with proper care this newer series laptop will last as long if not longer.
The keypad and screen clarity are great, I do a little gaming and video watching and no issues.
There are a few things missing like a back-lit keyboard (for night work) and Windows 8 is a lot worse than Vista (which BTW got a lot, lot better with patches in terms of functionality Vista, however, always ran slow as gravy on a cold day). That said, Windows 8 is designed for tablets; it's not built for laptops without a touch screen. I can't tell you how many times I dragged my finger on the mouse pad to have Window 8 do something I never intended. That said, with a few tweaks (like adding Start Menu X, for example) it's gets "workable."
The "metro" thing, however, is just god awful.
And while this is not a Windows 8 review (the system comes with Windows 8, after all), it is much, much, much faster and stable an OS Micro$oft has ever put out. Not a single system crash to date (5 months) and runs all my apps at warp speed, so I'll keep tweaking until the interface is to my liking. Now if the improved system performance is a result of the native operating system or the quality of the laptop (perhaps both) makes no nevermind to me, I just know it's one of the best laptops I've ever owned particularly at the price point.
Finally, I'd like to add a couple of points. To begin, some background, one thing I really love about this laptop is how light it is. Don't get me wrong, I've owned a lot of laptops, Dells, Gateways and HPs. Of them all the Dells (two of them from 1998-2004), while nice, seemed to break apart/down after 3-5 years. The Gateway I bought in 2005, I still have! I gave it to my parents for email and web-browsing, It still runs great but that was the last of the original Gateways.
In 2009 I bought a "high-end" HP. It was one of the HDX-17 with all the bells and whistles. What a POS. In a year that Chinese piece of cr*p was falling apart. It finally died a violent and painful death Dec of 2012. It barely made it 2 and 1/2 years and it was the most expensive POS I ever bought at 1500+. Never HP, never again. But there were things I noticed about it in comparison to this one. The HP was very HEAVY in addition to being poorly made, this one just the opposite.
Everything on the Toshiba feels really solid which at about 1/2 the cost and a 1/4 of the weight of the HP is shocking to me!
Lastly, if I had one critical observation it would be the track/mouse pad. The buttons function well but if there's anything on your hands: oils (natural body), water (sweat) the ability to control the pointer fails. So, I'm washing my hands and drying them thoroughly before any computing, which is good hygiene but a bit of a drag insofar as there can't be a drop of perspiration on them and forget about lotion of any kind. Wait that's kind of funny isn't that? "Poor bastard is trying to compute with sweaty hands and lay off the lotion buddy...". True that, but it's a bit more than the obvious and I find myself (with no medical condition relating to excessive hand sweat) using a wireless mouse I picked up for $20 to avoid a bit of frustration with what I consider an overly sensitive trackpad. However, when using the laptop on the train or at school the mouse doesn't always get used and in order to not be annoyed, just make sure those hands are very clean and dry.
If only Windows 8 was actually designed for PC computing this would be the greatest laptop/deals of all time. I have to give it and Toshiba 5 stars!
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The system specifications are great and compliment Windows 8 well in performance.The laptop is light weight and not bulky making it easy to carry around.
The AMD video card is decent with 2GB but do not expect top quality gaming experiences.
The sound when using headphones is not as loud as previous Toshiba laptops I have owned.
I have an older Toshiba Satellite M100 series with Windows XP, it still functions today after 7 years and I believe with proper care this newer series laptop will last as long if not longer.
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Great Laptop, the dedicated 2gb of viedeo memory is great! I recomended it. Always Toshiba brand give me guaranty of great product.Honest reviews on Toshiba Satellite S855-S5382 15.6-Inch Laptop (Ice Blue Brushed
My only regret was windows 8 that came with. Hopefully it will be corrected soon.The keypad and screen clarity are great, I do a little gaming and video watching and no issues.
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Awesome Laptop. So far i am very happy with this laptop. Solid Performance. Not liked the laptop color. Enjoying the Win 8 as i am not used to this. Overall good solid machine.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Reviews of Toshiba Satellite A205-S5000 Celeron 540 1.86GHz 2GB 120GB DVD±RW
I have had this computer since 2008 and it works amazingly! The best part was being in college I would type papers and such in bed and would fall asleep. I fell asleep with it in my lap so many times and would roll over and down it would go crashing onto the tile and I was astonished that the worst I ever did was break one of the USB ports because when it fell i had a cord in it but the rest of the computer is in perfect condition. Never had any technical problems or anything. If you are a klutz like myself this is the perfect computer. My first computer as a kid at 13 was a Toshiba laptop and it was one of the old dinosaur versions. It lasted me for 6+ years, and I mean parts were hanging off of it from my clumsy destructive nature, but it still worked! It was pretty impressive. I bought a dell to upgrade, killed it within a year, bought a second dell and the battery kicked the bucket within 2 years, which is when i bought the satellite a205-5000 and its been amazing. It s been 5 years since I bought it and it hasn't let me down yet. I would recommend Toshiba again and again.
I bought this computer in 2008 and it had an excellent performance even with the factory stock hardware, Its now been 6 years, and approximately 8 accidental drops since I purchased this Model, and I have to say it takes a beating, the battery is still strong. This laptop still runs fast and performing just as perfect as it did the day out of the box, Just remember to clean the heat sink every 2 years and I believe this laptop will last for plenty of years to come.
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I don't do the whole review thing often... But I came across this as I was looking for an adapter, and I had to write one...I bought this computer in 2008 and it had an excellent performance even with the factory stock hardware, Its now been 6 years, and approximately 8 accidental drops since I purchased this Model, and I have to say it takes a beating, the battery is still strong. This laptop still runs fast and performing just as perfect as it did the day out of the box, Just remember to clean the heat sink every 2 years and I believe this laptop will last for plenty of years to come.
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I bought this in 2009. We have 2 Toshiba Satellite laptops and a older Gateway laptop. This has been a great laptop, still in use everyday for hours. Never failed me. Easy to use. The newer, more expensive TS laptop we have is a wee bit faster.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Buy MSI FX400-062US 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
We ordered this machine because of the excellent specs for the given price point. However, we encountered blue screen issues for our first unit, and also on the second unit we ordered as replacement.
The first unit worked well; but after a few hours of surfing the net, it blurted a "blue screen". We kept the machine for a few more days thinking that this is a legit error or conflict that will eventually be resolved by driver updates and/or windows updates. The blue screen, however, continued to hound the machine and has appeared intermittently for two weeks. We decided to return the item for a replacement for the same item.
The second machine (replacement unit) arrived and we were quite happy of the fast turnaround (three days shipping is awesome). We opened the package, seated the battery in place and turned on the machine for some testing. After only a few minutes of surfing the internet, we were shocked to see the same blue screen (no time to check up the error codes though) on this second unit. We decided to ship this one back on the very next day; it's quite unusual to have the same blue screen issue to appear for two identical machines.
We are not really sure as to what's the problem with these machines, but I guess part of our expectation is for the machine to work well out-of-the-box. I haven't heard or read too much issues with Windows 7 on a well-built machine throwing out blue screens when you haven't even installed much software into it. We were disappointed with this particular machine only FX400-062US (we previously owned an MSI U123 netbook, it never encountered issues like this) and would not want to have it anymore. We requested for a refund so we can get something that at least works with regards to specifications and common customer expectations. I hope this helps you.
Overall, it is a really good size for me. I used to have a 17" laptop which became too cumbersome to lug around everywhere.
I do have a few gripes... the "a" key has a different springy feel when pressed, and the left mouse button has a jiggle when released. I'll see if a break in period losens these up. I also noticed that he lid when closed has a little bit of play on the one side. ...ok, maybe I rate it 3.5 stars.
The matte black finish of the machine is very cool, and overall it is very light.
The first unit worked well; but after a few hours of surfing the net, it blurted a "blue screen". We kept the machine for a few more days thinking that this is a legit error or conflict that will eventually be resolved by driver updates and/or windows updates. The blue screen, however, continued to hound the machine and has appeared intermittently for two weeks. We decided to return the item for a replacement for the same item.
The second machine (replacement unit) arrived and we were quite happy of the fast turnaround (three days shipping is awesome). We opened the package, seated the battery in place and turned on the machine for some testing. After only a few minutes of surfing the internet, we were shocked to see the same blue screen (no time to check up the error codes though) on this second unit. We decided to ship this one back on the very next day; it's quite unusual to have the same blue screen issue to appear for two identical machines.
We are not really sure as to what's the problem with these machines, but I guess part of our expectation is for the machine to work well out-of-the-box. I haven't heard or read too much issues with Windows 7 on a well-built machine throwing out blue screens when you haven't even installed much software into it. We were disappointed with this particular machine only FX400-062US (we previously owned an MSI U123 netbook, it never encountered issues like this) and would not want to have it anymore. We requested for a refund so we can get something that at least works with regards to specifications and common customer expectations. I hope this helps you.
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For the price and functionality of this laptop, it sure beats investing in something less functional such as an iPad (not trying to bash the iPad). My main goal was a portable device to take with me to be able to work on, tether a camera on a photo shoot, take notes in meetings with clients, or show a client my portfolio.Overall, it is a really good size for me. I used to have a 17" laptop which became too cumbersome to lug around everywhere.
I do have a few gripes... the "a" key has a different springy feel when pressed, and the left mouse button has a jiggle when released. I'll see if a break in period losens these up. I also noticed that he lid when closed has a little bit of play on the one side. ...ok, maybe I rate it 3.5 stars.
The matte black finish of the machine is very cool, and overall it is very light.
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I have had this laptop for 3 years now and it has held up great so far. The battery life is excellent and the computer has enough grunt to get through most work. The computer runs solidworks fine as well as games fairly well. It isn't the most powerful laptop but it is certainly more than enough power for typical users and even those who need a simple workstation type computer for graphic or design work. I mainly purchased this laptop for its size and weight as I use this as a portable workstation. My only complaint would be the track-pad. The track pad itself works great but the position is a little awkward and it can be bumped when typing causing the mouse pointer to move. I normally use a mouse and disable the trackpad so this isn't too much of an issue for me. When it is time to upgrade again, I would definitely consider MSI.Honest reviews on MSI FX400-062US 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
My brother spent over 700 dollars on this trash like notebook that crashes and freezes in such random times. I didn't do any upgrades and used it just as it came. This computer was always on a desk, meaning I never carried it around or dropped it. After only three months of using it, the CD rom drive stopped working. I could not get it to open it even after talking to tech support rep. I sent it to their repair center, which took literally over three weeks AFTER RECEIVING the notebook (I checked the tracking). I got it back and CD rom is opening now but still don't use it much because it started to act funny again... I don't feel like sending it again because you can't fix a product that is built like a garbage like this one. Just don't waste your money on this particular FX models.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for MSI FX400-062US 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
Hard drive ruined in less than 7 months. Warranty work not being fulfilled after 2.5 weeks. No way to get any of the technical support to answer to the status on the computer. This thing does not even deserve to be a one star. AWFUL.
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