Toshiba Laptops: Satellite Series

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In this article, we’ll discuss two different models in the Satellite series of Toshiba laptops. I have personal experience with the second one and second hand knowledge with the first.

Model : Satellite C650
Starts at $ 426.99
Satellite C650 laptop has a wide screen with an excellent 15.6” size which is good for watching movies, doing engineering drawings, surfing on the net, playing games etc. It has a powerful processor from Intel ( some models are available with AMD processor as well) which are particularly useful for multi-tasking.. With enough memory 2GB upgradeable up to 4 GB can run many of the necessary programs and hard disk capacity of 320 GB is sufficient enough to take care of many storage needs like songs, digital media, engineering drawings, personal documents, web downloads and much more. The 15.6 “inches display is very sleek and stylish with a great look and finish and has ideal viewing. With lot of features built into the laptop which include a media card reader to transfer files from digital media, standard 10 keypad keyboard, a DVD drive which writes from CD’s to DVD’s, an integrated web camera ideal for taking photos and videos while moving and useful for online web chat. Easily play all your favorite movies on the DVD drive and see it on the 15.6 “inches wide display.

Model : Satellite L640
Starts at : $ 515.99
Satellite L640 laptop series is good laptop and has a 14”inches display ideal for those who require a smaller laptop and light weight to carry. The laptop has a display which is HD LED backlit type if you plan to use the laptop outdoors. The digital content (movies, photos, web pages) look excellent on this particular screen which offers high quality display. Portable Laptop. The Satellite L640 is a portable and light weight laptop. But compared to the features it offers it balances with a powerful Intel processors with multi-core technology, for doing multiple tasks or running two applications simultaneously ( copying or reading at a time).Hard drive capacity is sufficient enough to take care of all your files storage. This laptop has energy conservation features, a Multi-touch Control Touch Pad™ for excellent scrolling , battery consumption control to save power , and a PC Health Monitor. It is light weight in design and ideal for you if you do not like to carry extra weight along with you. You can choose from a number of sophisticated colors in this Satellite model with a excellent finish. Play games online, watch videos on the web, use webcam for online chat with family and friends, do online shopping, download your favorite music and videos with a Toshiba Satellite L640 laptop . Additional features include wireless wi-fi for connecting to internet when you are on tour and have internet at your hotel or staying place, A multi touch control Touch Pad which moves in all directions enabling you scroll and click faster. This is an excellent laptop for meeting all your business needs like email, doing account work, making and storing documents, spreadsheets, compact and offers mobility. It comes with a reasonable price for all these features and much more.

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Saving Money On Laptops For College

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In the uncertainty of the already crumbling economy, students have had much more trouble budgeting their college expenses. The best laptops for students are generic low-end models which use slightly aged hardware, but can still get the job done. The best college laptop can end up being a refurbished laptop.

Budget laptop brands for college students who do not require much power (which are interchangeably called notebooks) include Toshiba, Compaq, Acer, Asus, Emachines, and Gateway. Some of these brands sell laptops as low as 300 dollars when on sale. It’s imperative for college students on a tight budget to be aware of these sales. You can also get more power with a refurbished laptop for a similar price, such as the Compaq Factory-Refurbished AMD Athlon II processor / 15.6″ Display / 3GB Memory / 250GB Hard Drive laptop (model cq62-209wm.)

If you’re a design student, you will want a laptop that has a dedicated graphics card. The two main brands of dedicated graphics cards are ATI, which recently has been acquired by AMD, and NVIDIA. Their lines are named Radeon and Geforce. If the graphics card in the specs of a laptop you are looking for are neither of these, it most likely is a low-end, integrated graphics card. Not having enough video memory or speed can hinder the design process. A dedicated graphics card is crucial for students working in 3D as well as in programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator. You will need an adequate cpu and ram in order for a dedicated graphics card to function to its full potential. A design laptop is a much greatest investment.

While a laptop like the ASUS G51JX-3DE, which sports 1GB of video memory (NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M graphics,) 6GB of ram, a Intel Core i7-720QM processor, and 500GB of 7200 RPM hard drive space, and a $1,700 dollar price tag will give you all the power you need to design and also play games, it is overkill on a budget. A more appropriate laptop would be the ASUS UL30Vt-X1, which cuts ram down to 4GB, video memory to 512mb (NVIDIA G210M,) and 500GB of 5400RPM hard drive space, and the price tag down to roughly 710 dollars. This will do all you will ever need in college. Will you be able to play the latest PC game on the highest graphics settings? Probably not, but you’re not in college to play games.

It’s also advisable to game on a desktop computer, as laptops are prone to overheating. For Apple fans, Apple offers discounting for students with its laptop models, but it is not much. You can’t find much of a deal when it comes to Apple computers. If you must have one and your budget can afford it, go for it, but the PC counterparts are just as good, if not better, for the same price. The major advantage of Apple brand laptops are the long battery life, which can last upwards of 10 hours on one charge. If you decide to purchase an Apple laptop, the MacBook will run you $999 and the Macbook Pro starts at $1199. Some colleges and universities may recommend you buy an Apple laptops for various reasons, mainly for compatibility with course material.

The last thing you should keep in mind when it comes to purchasing your laptop, is to read the warranty carefully. Some can be tricky and won’t cover incidental damage. Some students take out 3rd party warranties to protect their purchase. Hopefully this has been helpful for you.

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Good College Laptops: Dell

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Nowadays, it’s practically a requirement for college students to have their own laptops. With more and more professors uploading their lectures and schedules online, having instant access to a computer and the Internet is a must. However, with the proliferation of so many brands with so many models, it’s quite tricky to pick THE best laptops for college students. The first thing to keep in mind when choosing one though, is the brand. Is it known for having a durable, user-friendly, and feature-rich laptop range? Does it offer excellent after-sales service? Only a couple of brands do offer these, and one of them is Dell.

Dell laptops have long established a reputation for quality and excellence. Better yet, most of their laptops are quite affordable and therefore in the perfect price-range for the cash-strapped college student. To prove this, let’s compare 3 laptop for college in Dell’s lineup.

First is the Dell Inspiron i14R-2265MRB. At an average retail price of $750, it’s a bit on the pricey side for a college laptop. On the other hand, its features make the price worth it. It offers a 14” 1366 x 768 TFT display, 4GB of RAM, 500GB storage, a DVD+/-RW optical drive, and comes with an Intel Core i5 450M 2.66 GHz processor. The battery also lasts for around 5 hours, so students won’t need to scramble around and look for a socket after every class.

The second model is the Dell Vostro 3300. This laptop can be bought for around $600, hitting the sweet spot in the wallets of college students. The features aren’t too shabby either. It’s 13” screen makes it a bit lighter than the previous model, but the battery life is less stellar then the former. However, it also doesn’t scrimp on speed and storage as it offers 3GB of RAM and 320GB of storage. Moreover, it also comes with a 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5 M430 processor. Not bad at all.

Last but not the least is the Dell Inspiron Mini iM1012-687OBK. This is the cheapest among all the 3 models as it’s really more netbook than notebook. But then, netbooks are usually more suitable for students as their primary functions are for typing and surfing anyway. The Inspiron Mini’s excellent battery life is also guaranteed to make the young and active student very happy as it can go for around 9 hours before the next charge! The 10.1” WSVGA display offers clear and sharp images and the 1GB RAM and 160GB storage meets the standard among netbooks. At $280, this computer is a pretty sweet deal.

So there you have it, 3 examples of laptops that are part of Dell’s product line. These 3 uphold Dell’s reputation of producing laptops that are value for your money, and they’re affordable to boot! Another plus is that Dell offers excellent student discounts at the website Dell University. With lots of brands to choose from today, it might be worth it to check out Dell’s offerings first as they’ve proven time and again that they offer good college laptops at student-friendly prices!

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