Toshiba Notebook Computer
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Q: Toshiba Notebook Computer Question?
Hi there everyone. I just have a quick question...I'm looking to buy a Toshiba Notebook Computer seeing they are pretty reasonable and I've heard great reviews on them from friends and on some sites as well. I'm currently a sophomore in college and I plan on transferring to a 4 year university pretty soon. I just need a laptop that will allow me to surf the web, download music at a fairy high speed, type essays and listen to music as well as instant message and all that good stuff that comes with being a college student :p I want to be able to do all these possibly at the same time without having my computer lagging because I'm the most impatient person out there. The laptop should be reasonable as well when it comes to price.
I'm getting confused with all of the different processors..I have no idea what the differences are. If you could please let me know what you feel would work with my current situation I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance! :D
oh and one more thing, a laptop with a lot of memory space would be great seeing i have a ton of digital camera pictures and i love saving all of them...even the ugly looking ones ;)
A: Hay i am getting confused just reading your question, but i have a Toshiba Laptop and i find it to be the best, the memory is expandable and comes with a large hard disk but i also use a USB hard disk caddy for all my musice and pictures, on a slim 100gig harddisk, with cable it fits nice in my pocket....
Q: why does my Vizio LCD TV blink when connected to my toshiba notebook computer?
seem like it is trying to change between resolutions. Is there a diver that I need?
A: Windows generally will auto detect you LCD TV as a plug-n-play monitor, so that shouldn't be an issue. However, you LCD TV likely doesn't support as high a resolution as your laptop. Try changing the resolution on your laptop to something lower than what your currently using.
Q: How much will it cost me to replace the screen (it is cracked) on my Toshiba Satellite notebook computer?
A: Well you aren't going to like it, but most of the time if you have the screen proffesionaly installed, which is almost essential, its gunna cost around $500
Find out if its still under warenty
Q: where can i find free blueprints/schematics for my toshiba notebook computer?
A: Schematics for computers are very rare. The only people that actually get to see them are factory trained technicians. So unless you're a factory technician or the company miraculosy decides to let you have a copy your chances of ever seeing one is slim. Besides think about it how big would this thing need to be?
Q: I have the opportunity to purchase a used Toshiba Satellite Notebook Computer and have a few questions.?
Hello,
I'll be using this computer for PowerPoint Presentations and making documents on Publisher. Will this computer support these things as well as the entire Microsoft Office package?
30G Harddrive
512 RAM
DVD Player
maybe a burner, not sure
big screen
built in speakers
The asking price is only $400, which I think is pretty good, but pointless if the system won't support my needs. Could you give me some insight into this? I've never owned/used a laptop and don't know much about this kind of computer stuff.
Thanks in Advance!!
Em
The model number is 1405-5171. I went to the Toshiba site, but it didn't pull anything up. I'm not even sure what Vista is. I'm sorry, I can use a computer, but I don't really know why it works, if that makes any sense.
All I want it for is PowerPoint, Publisher, email and Word, really.
Is 30 G not an equivalent measurement to 1 GB? Please help, I really am clueless! :)
Okay, more info.
It's a Pentium III processor, it's three years old and has Windows XP on it. I am able to spend more, I just like getting a deal! :)
A: It REALLY REALLY REALLY depends on the processor. Powerpoint is not that power hungry and Im not too sure about Publisher but I would imagine that most recent laptops within the last couple years shouldnt really have too much trouble handling those applications. 512MB may not be a lot of RAM but it certainly is enough for most people running Windows XP. Vista is really power hungry but since this laptop is probably NOT using Vista then 512 MB RAM is not something to worry about. Only most of the newest laptops are coming with 1GB (1024 MB RAM). I would like to think that this laptop is at LEAST a Pentium m Processor with at least a 1GHz chip. It probably should be OK though.
With that being said I question whether or not this is that great of a laptop deal. The original owner may have bought it for maybe $600-800 and even MORE but considering that this is a USED laptop and the fast depreciation in older computer equipment and SUPERFAST increases in laptop speeds coupled with the drastic price drops in laptop hardware, I strongly consider that you look into a NEW laptop. Check out the link below for a DELL laptop (The 640m is a REALLY sweet one) that comes with 4x the RAM of your Toshiba, 4x the hard drive, a DVD burner, BUILT-IN wireless g card and a blazing fast processor for only $600. OK I guess tax may bring it up to like $650 (shipping is free) but you will get a warranty for a full year and a laptop that will last for years after you will need to replace the aging Toshiba.
Nothing against your Toshiba offer- it PROBABLY can hadle your applications but remember, you're using it for presentations which means you want it t handle those apps WELL, not crash, switch from one app to the other quickly, and boot up fast. 512MB RAM shoukd be OK for running one app, but if your running Powerpoint WHILE running Project, or maybe you'll be hooked up to your presentation screen running these apps while hooked up to the network and the internet (Yoiu see my point, the newer Dell is much better at multitasking).
DEFINITELY test this Toshiba first, but if you're not really strapped for cash, I really recommend spending the extra $200 for an OPTIMAL laptop that you can brag about. Here is link to Dell 640m. Do some researchas well. Dont take my word for it. Always verify what your told. GOOD LUCK !!!!
****EDIT**** Just saw the model number and the stats pulled by EGOman (Thanks ego!). Anyway this should be fine for what you want but I still really recommend a new laptop or at least a drop in asking price to MAYBE $300. EGO is right- $400 is too much for this laptop when you consider what you can get for just a little more. A NEW one with a WARRANTY. BeTheWay, Vista is the latest version of Windows. There was Windows 98, then Windows Millineum, then Windows 2000, then Windows XP and now Windows Vista. Toshiba prob has XP which is perfectly fine. New Dell also has XP, but handles Vista very well.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=BNPCFFX&cs=04&dgvcode=ss&c=US&l=EN
Q: My Toshiba Notebook computer went into hybernation status and couldn't restart. The power lights are turned on
I cannot turn on or off , display is off.
A: try unplug take battery out put batt. in turn on it may help
Q: Which notebook computer is better a toshiba or compaq?
Looking for a computer for my daughter going to college only needs basic websurfing, word processing, etc no gaming
A: yeah i would say that you need to go with Toshiba... they tend to be better.. although you might want to read specific reviews before you buy a certain laptop
Q: are toshiba notebook computers any good?
i was thinking of getting a notebook computer, but im trying to find one for a reasonable price and i was wondering if the brand toshiba is any good
A: Extreemly good. Worth every penny.
Q: Convert and burn to DVD with Satellite Toshiba Notebook?
I have a lot of music video's I've downloaded and now I would like to put them on a DVD-R to watch on t.v.. I need to know how I can convert the format of the video's and burn them to a DVD with my Satellite Toshiba Notebook Computer. If there is a program I need to download then I will do that as well, if anyone knows of any free one's that would be great?! But if I'm able to do this process on the Toshiba, then please could someone explain how to do that process? Thanks very much! :-)
A: If you have a relatively new DVD player you don't need to do anything other than burn a data disc with the files on it.
Q: toshiba notebook?
i bought this computer and its toshiba so how good is it compared to sony, HP, dell and other major company?
its notebook with 1.73 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 and 1MB L2 catche
(i have no idea with wat those # means)
A: we're on our 2nd Toshiba notebook. maybe the higher priced Sony would be tougher and better built -- maybe.
otherwise, afaik, you get about what you pay for in major brands and Toshiba, Dell, HP are all major brands.
:-)
Q: what is the largest hardrive i can put in my toshiba satellite 2435-s255 notebook computer?
A: probably 160 GB go to http://www.tigerdirect.com to find the best deals on Mobile hard drives i but a 160 GB for 130 on sale about 2 months ago
Q: Is there anything wrong with constantly using a notebook computer?
I have been using my new toshiba notebook A LOT this summer, using it for hours (or even a few minutes) and closing the screen only to come back to it a few minutes-to a few hours later....I never completely shut it down, but just close it.....is this safe, you know for the battery and stuff....Im just afraid of over-using it and opening and closing it so much
A: perfectly fine, i have mine all the time and never had a proble, but i do turn it off at night just cuz i donno y. i have mine plugged in when im home, and run off the batter if im outside or in the car etc.
Q: Does anyone know if you have to replace a battery for a notebok computer?
I have a toshiba Notebook computer. It's about two years old. I was just wondering how do I replace the battery on the computer because it's running low. Can I just go to Best Buy and get a new battery or what?
A: You can replace batteries. Look on the bottom of the computer. There should be a little button that you can slide one way. That is a catch that will release the battery. Take the battery out and write down the type of battery and manufacturer. Also write down the make and model of your computer. Then put the battery back. Buy another online of at Best Buy if you wish. You'll find it online for less, I am sure.
Q: Is the Toshiba Satellite Aio5 S2141 Notebook PC a good computer?
I was wondering if it would be good for music, web surfing, and some gaming.
A: YES...it does all
Q: Is the Toshiba A205-S5000 Notebook a decent computer?
I could really use it for college and the price is right. It's on sale right now. Does it come with a wireless card? I read the specs but it didn't say.
A: I just bought this laptop from Wal-Mart and I love it! It is a deal for $398.00! This is what it includes: Intel Celeron Processor 540,120GB hard drive, 15.4 diagonal widescreen TruBrite display, dvd supermulti drive,2048mb pcs5300 ddr2 sdram, 802.11b/g wireless, Windows Vista home premium, Express card slot.In order to excess the wireless card you have to turn on the switch that is located in the front of the computer. It does have a wireless card!!!!!