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April 20th, 2013 at 3:16:01 AM
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I thought this looked like an incredibly good deal Just to have a standby and i need a new screen anyway.
has anybody seen anything better? I can get something for $300 at 4GB 320hd
Is Win 8 any good I don't like the look I use BumpTop as my desktop so the look well I really should not care
Toshiba
Intel Core i3-3120M processor
6GB memory; 500GB hard drive
15.6" TruBrite TFT display
Webcam, 6-in-1 card reader, WiFi
Windows 8 Operating System
only $348.00
has anybody seen anything better? I can get something for $300 at 4GB 320hd
Is Win 8 any good I don't like the look I use BumpTop as my desktop so the look well I really should not care
Toshiba
Intel Core i3-3120M processor
6GB memory; 500GB hard drive
15.6" TruBrite TFT display
Webcam, 6-in-1 card reader, WiFi
Windows 8 Operating System
only $348.00
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
April 20th, 2013 at 4:34:33 AM
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The specs seem good enough. But Windows 8 must be destroyed: http://diversitytomorrow.com/thread/189/0/#post2595
On the other hand, perhaps you can upgrade it to Win7.
On the other hand, perhaps you can upgrade it to Win7.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 20th, 2013 at 5:13:38 AM
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I have had Toshiba laptops for 10 years and have been very happy with them.
April 21st, 2013 at 9:41:49 AM
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fwiw, I switched back to a mac about 2yrs ago, after 10 years in the PC world, and I've never regretted paying 4x as much for a computer.
April 21st, 2013 at 9:58:11 AM
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Sounds like a good deal. Please post the Toshiba model number.
If you don't like Windows 8, you can always install a free Linux distro. Linux Mint is pretty good.
If you don't like Windows 8, you can always install a free Linux distro. Linux Mint is pretty good.
April 21st, 2013 at 10:06:30 AM
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I have always had good luck with Toshiba laptops. The one I am using to write this is over 5 years old and other that a battery and powersupply both replaced in the last year no problems. I probably average 4 or 5 hours a day on it 7 days a week. I got similar time on the previous one, it failed because the case failed at the hinge points. The earlier ones I had became obsolete before they failed.
Am am not a gamer and don't do any substantial media work so I never push my computers very hard.
Am am not a gamer and don't do any substantial media work so I never push my computers very hard.
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
April 21st, 2013 at 11:52:01 AM
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Quote: tuppSounds like a good deal. Please post the Toshiba model number.
If you don't like Windows 8, you can always install a free Linux distro. Linux Mint is pretty good.
http://xubuntu.org/
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
April 21st, 2013 at 5:30:46 PM
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April 21st, 2013 at 6:14:42 PM
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Quote: tuppOr even better, Linux Mint Xfce
I have not tried Mint yet, but it's good to see they have an Xfce version. Also good to see they're not using that garbage Gnome 3 for the default UI. I might try it out during my next upgrade, but I've been pretty happy with Ubuntu until the Unity debacle, and Xubuntu has served me well since then.
The fact that Mint includes proprietary stuff out of the box and doesn't have the high-and-mighty attitude of Ubuntu on "free" software is the only plus I can see, really. But it's a big plus.
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
April 21st, 2013 at 6:22:54 PM
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I thought I needed a new computer, but it turned out the cable internet was the problem.
They replaced the cable modem router and some connections through the house which were old.
Try this before you get a new one.
I also have a Toshiba Satellite and like it a lot. The only problem is it was dropped too many times, but is still good.
They replaced the cable modem router and some connections through the house which were old.
Try this before you get a new one.
I also have a Toshiba Satellite and like it a lot. The only problem is it was dropped too many times, but is still good.
I am a robot.
April 23rd, 2013 at 6:39:46 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI thought this looked like an incredibly good deal Just to have a standby and i need a new screen anyway.
Quote: onenickelmiracleI thought I needed a new computer, but it turned out the cable internet was the problem.
They replaced the cable modem router and some connections through the house which were old.
Try this before you get a new one.
So you're thinking maybe his cable modem is causing him to need a new screen, huh? Interesting theory.
April 28th, 2013 at 3:17:19 AM
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ROFLMAO
you snooze you lose I went to get one they were out F@(k I knew it was a sweet deal, but in my heart i really want a i-core7 with 8 gig or better so I procrastinated, anyways no rain checks and the normal price is $478. for now I will just hook mine up to a 40" flat screen. it wont be Mobil I guess that's what Ipads are for. I just don't like having something that's not perfect. If that don't work ill change and replaced the cable modem router and connections throughout the house.
you snooze you lose I went to get one they were out F@(k I knew it was a sweet deal, but in my heart i really want a i-core7 with 8 gig or better so I procrastinated, anyways no rain checks and the normal price is $478. for now I will just hook mine up to a 40" flat screen. it wont be Mobil I guess that's what Ipads are for. I just don't like having something that's not perfect. If that don't work ill change and replaced the cable modem router and connections throughout the house.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
