Laptop Recommendation

[gastronome]

Toshiba P20-801

I have just bought one and it really is great!

Just 2 points to note: the support at Toshiba (telephone) is really shocking. They battle to speak English properly.
The other problem is the TV out function. It gives a very bad picture on the TV and I cannot rectify it, and the support helpline doesn't resolve the problem.

It is a good Laptop, except for these annoying problems.

[Ginza]

The support i dont use and neither do i use the tv option.

Its an excellent laptop which is amazingly well specced. Iv had it since tuesday now and the faults with it really dont bother me in the slightest as I didnt buy it for the TV etc. Excellent Buy.

Iv got a few pics here off my phone..

[NeilMcRae]

what graphics chip does that have ginza?

[NeilMcRae]

doh 5200- go get rainbox six three runs lovely on it.

[huxley]

pc world have these on offer at the moment http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...uct&sku=191525 is it a fair price?

[Ginza]

Link doesnt work huxley mate. It was 1299 for me.

[huxley]

It was for this bank holiday special at pc world ?699.99


Intel Celeron 2.8GHz Processor

256Mb DDR RAM

40Gb Hard Drive

DVD Rewriter Drive

15" XGA TFT Screen

64Mb ATi Mobility Radeon 9000IGP shared

3 x USB Connections

Works 7.0 Software

Win XP Home Edition

1 Year FREE Warranty

Processor Type Intel Celeron
Processor speed 2800 mhz
Memory Size 256 mb
Memory Type DDR PC 2700
Hard Drive Capacity 40 Gb
Optical Drives DVD+RW
CD-ROM Speed 24 x
CD-RW Speed. 10 x
DVD-ROM Speed 8 x
DVD-RW Speed Not Specified
Floppy Disk Drive Not Specified
Screen Size/Type 15.0" XGA TFT
Graphics Card Type ATi Mobility Radeon 9000IGP
Graphics Memory 64mb shared mb
TV-out Yes
Sound Type 3D Soundblaster Pro
Modem Type V92 Modem
Wireless Enabled Not Specified
No. of USB Connections 3
No. of Firewire Connections 0
Infrared Port Included Not Specified
Other Interfaces Not Specified
Battery Type 8 Cell Li-ion
Battery life (up to) Not Specified
Software Titles Included Works 7.0
Operating system Win XP Home
Weight 5.9 kg
Height 436 mm
Width 190 mm
Depth 355 mm
Colour Silver
Operating System


Windows XP
Microsoft? Windows? XP is the next version of the Windows operating system. Windows XP puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and video to building a home network, Windows XP brings you into the digital age with ease. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing. A new visual design, reliable Windows engine, and new Internet security features combine with capabilities for sharing your computer, to give you the most dependable Windows operating system yet.

[Destrukticor]

huxley, while seemingly a good deal you will struggle to find that laptop in a pcworld near you.

When they say limited stock they mean they have 3 in a warehouse in inverness and one on display in nottingham.

[huxley]

So its a good price then?
Sorry to be dumb

[Destrukticor]

yes its a good price

you will be lucky to find one though

[Montaver]

Never buy a celeron under any circumstances, even if its cheap!

[huxley]

Never buy a celeron under any circumstances, even if its cheap!

Why? I`m sorry I realy dont have a clue.
My present laptop is my first computer and is a ?400 Novatek job which I`ve had for about 3 years.

[demon9k]

There is nothing wrong with a celeron. It might not be the fastest but it does the job fine for internet surfing and word processing.

[huxley]

There is nothing wrong with a celeron. It might not be the fastest but it does the job fine for internet surfing and word processing.

Which would suit me fine as I have no intention of playing any massive games on it. apart from a bit of mame etc