Toshiba or not Toshiba?

I need some help in search of a laptop that is fast and good for gaming. ( with some school work on the side).

I recently was looking at the Toshiba x205

Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 (2GHz/ 800MHz Front Side Bus/ 2MB L2 cache)

Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit

2GB DDR2-667 dual-channel RAM 1GB Intel Turbo Memory module

17.0" WXGA+ (1440x900) display with TruBrite technology

Nvidia GeForce 8700M-GT graphics card with 256MB dedicated memory (511MB total with TurboCache shared memory)

240GB hard drive space (120GB 5400RPM x2)

HD DVD-ROM/DVD Super Multi (+/- double layer)

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)

Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam and microphone Fingerprint reader

Aswell as the HP PavilionDV6568SE

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium

Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66G

Screen 15.4" WXGA

Memory Size 2GB DDR2

Hard Disk 200GB

Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Video Memory 128MB

Prices for the toshiba $2200

Hp $1300

Thanks for your help Will

Yeah, I would go with the Toshiba as well.

Ive heard some bad things, but I know two toshiba users and they had no issues, one needed a HD replacement (user clogged the fans) and it was quick and painless via the warrenty.

I need some help in search of a laptop that is fast and good for gaming. ( with some school work on the side).

I recently was looking at the Toshiba x205

Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 (2GHz/ 800MHz Front Side Bus/ 2MB L2 cache)

Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit

2GB DDR2-667 dual-channel RAM 1GB Intel Turbo Memory module

17.0" WXGA+ (1440x900) display with TruBrite technology

Nvidia GeForce 8700M-GT graphics card with 256MB dedicated memory (511MB total with TurboCache shared memory)

240GB hard drive space (120GB 5400RPM x2)

HD DVD-ROM/DVD Super Multi (+/- double layer)

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)

Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam and microphone Fingerprint reader

Aswell as the HP PavilionDV6568SE

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium

Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66G

Screen 15.4" WXGA

Memory Size 2GB DDR2

Hard Disk 200GB

Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Video Memory 128MB

Prices for the toshiba $2200

Hp $1300

Thanks for your help Will

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as far as you see the Toshiba is way better it's also included in price - personally i'd go with Dell but whatever

go with the Toshiba

Your a loser for caring about stupid posts.

dude, u should check out Sager's Gaming notebook, the NP2090its has the same stuff as thek toshiba, but cheaper price. Its better than Toshiba and HP. But from those two, guess u should take the Toshiba, the videochipset is better.

http://www.sagernotebook.com/product_customed.php?pid=687

Sager NP2090 Notebook, starting price is $1,300

Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.80GHz), 2MB L2 Cache, 800 FSB /
T7300 (2.0GHz) / T7500 (2.20GHz) / T7700 (2.40GHz), 4MB L2 Cache, 800 FSB

Intel® PM965 Chipset + ICH8M

1024MB expandable to 4096MB Dual Channel DDR2 667

4MB Flash ROM BIOS

- Hard Disk Drive
PCI Local Bus Interface
Detachable 2.5" 9.5mm SATA Hard Disk Drive
- Built-in 4-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS PRO/SD/MMC)

15.4" (16:10) WXGA (1280x800) with Super Clear Glare Type Screen or 15.4" (16:10) WSXGA+ (1680x1050) with Matt Finished Screen

nVIDIA® GeForceTM 8600M GT with 512MB DDR2 Video Memory
PCI-ExpressTM 16X

1 Optical Drive Bay
Interchangeable with DVD/CD-RW Combo drive, DVD±R/RW Combo drive
ATAPI Interface

Built-in HD Audio Codec
3D Surround sound
1 Built-in Microphone
2 Built-in Speakers

1 Express Card 34 / 54 Slot

Integrated Touchpad

A4 Sized Keyboard
MS Windows Function Keys
Integrated with Hot Keys for LCD Brightness, Suspend, Panel/CRT Display
Touch-Sensitive Hot Keys Panel for E-Mail, Web Browser, and Wow AV.
Control buttons for Smart Charging and Power USB (workable in system power
off mode)

1 VGA Port, 15 pins
4 USB 2.0 Ports
1 Headphone-out Jack
1 Microphone-in Jack
1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
1 RJ-11 Modem (56Kbps V.92 Modem)
1 IEEE-1394a Fire Wire (mini 4 pins)
1 S-Video Video-in (Optional TV-Tuner Module required)
1 TV-in Port (Optional TV-Tuner Module required)
Kensington Lock

1 Lithium-Ion Battery (9 Cell)
Full Range Auto-Switching 100V/240V AC Adapter

System Management Mode (SMM)
Suspend to HDD / DRAM
Full features of SMI Power Management, Doze, Sleep,
Suspend/Resume Mode

7.0 LBs with Battery Pack
14.25" (w) x 11.25" (d) x 1.5" ~ 1.7" (h)

Intel® 4965AGN 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN with Hardware On/Off Switch
Built-in 2.0m Digital Video Camera
Fingerprint Reader

Intel TurboMemory Module (Intel Robson Technology)
Built-in TV-Tuner
Bluetooth Module
External USB Floppy Drive

Your a loser for caring about stupid posts.

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Like I care what you think. Anyways, another free post!

I need some help in search of a laptop that is fast and good for gaming. ( with some school work on the side).

I recently was looking at the Toshiba x205

Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 (2GHz/ 800MHz Front Side Bus/ 2MB L2 cache)

Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit

2GB DDR2-667 dual-channel RAM 1GB Intel Turbo Memory module

17.0" WXGA+ (1440x900) display with TruBrite technology

Nvidia GeForce 8700M-GT graphics card with 256MB dedicated memory (511MB total with TurboCache shared memory)

240GB hard drive space (120GB 5400RPM x2)

HD DVD-ROM/DVD Super Multi (+/- double layer)

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)

Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam and microphone Fingerprint reader

Aswell as the HP PavilionDV6568SE

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium

Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66G

Screen 15.4" WXGA

Memory Size 2GB DDR2

Hard Disk 200GB

Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Video Memory 128MB

Prices for the toshiba $2200

Hp $1300

Thanks for your help Will

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heyo.. just cause I am feeling nice today.. :)

I just bought a couple of these systems recently and having a complete blast on them. They run every game in my arsenal withought complication or low frame rates.. most all games on high or highest settings. It is truely a wonderfull BEAST for the price.

Medieval Total war II, Company of heroes, S.T.alker (to many dam dots) X3, all on max (without shadow.. who needs anyway) at 35-40+ fps or higher.. I DID however wipe the disk and install Vista 64B intead of the 32B crap that was on it. It does come with an extra Gig of ram for free to = 2G total.. and the box can upgrade to max 4G, 2Gx2 stick. (important as many notes only allow for max 2g)

This is the BEST deal for the money atm that I could find.. and the 8600gs is no slouch of a card and is NOT hardwired or sautered (spelling) in.. at least not in my two rigs.

with the money saved from the shiba.. buy a tastefull 24' widescreen lcd.. and your gaming strong.

Asus warranty for 3years cant be beat.. it dies.. rma it.. get a new one.

once you know.. you newegg..

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220163

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lol.. big woops.. forgot the linkage.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220163

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lawrencexx_873

meh.. not to argue.. simply to clarify. It comes with two G's mem.. (1g is thrown in for free with the one given standard) as a promotional. Read the red. As for faster pro. You give a starting at 1300 for several different types of processors starting from 1.8. so I cant really tell. but 2.0 is pretty good.. :) And as for Sager, personal experience has not been all that good with said company or warranty, though your experiences may be different. I agree that the GT is better than the GS in only that 256 is standard G, GS and GT is 512 agreed. Also your Sager has a brighter lcd compared to mine.(though dont really care as I pnp my 24 lcd at home to game) I wasnt trying to compare or beat your system.. lol only suggest what I feel was a good buy for me. The Sager is a good buy.. IF you like Sager. I however do not and stand by Asus from previous purchases and excellent support. The two sagers I have bought and later repaired have given me issues in the past unfortunately. Though this was quite some time ago. Sager kinda like a bad mmo start for me.. :) maybe they better now.

meh.. either way.. both good buys

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I need some help in search of a laptop that is fast and good for gaming. ( with some school work on the side).

I recently was looking at the Toshiba x205

Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 (2GHz/ 800MHz Front Side Bus/ 2MB L2 cache)

Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit

2GB DDR2-667 dual-channel RAM 1GB Intel Turbo Memory module

17.0" WXGA+ (1440x900) display with TruBrite technology

Nvidia GeForce 8700M-GT graphics card with 256MB dedicated memory (511MB total with TurboCache shared memory)

240GB hard drive space (120GB 5400RPM x2)

HD DVD-ROM/DVD Super Multi (+/- double layer)

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)

Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam and microphone Fingerprint reader

Aswell as the HP PavilionDV6568SE

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium

Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66G

Screen 15.4" WXGA

Memory Size 2GB DDR2

Hard Disk 200GB

Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Video Memory 128MB

Prices for the toshiba $2200

Hp $1300

Thanks for your help Will

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