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Which laptop should I get??????????? TOSHIBA vs. ACER

by heelzsir23 Jun 17, 2009 12:48PM PDT

Hey guys I need some good opinions on which computer to get...

The first one is an Acer Timeline. The main thing that attracts me to this laptop is the look and battery life. The processor isn't as fast as I would like it to be (1.4GHz) but it has this new processor called the Intel Core 2 Solo.....Here are the specs....

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4786609&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detailspecs

The second laptop is the Toshiba E105-S1402 Notebook. This is "Blue Label" certified by Best Buy only meaning it is recommended and meets certain specification by Best Buy. This has a much more processor speed at 2.26 GHz, but has an Intel Core 2 Duo. Here are the specs...

http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/satellite/E105/E105-S1402

Thanks in advance for any advice....price isn't really an issue, the Acer is actually 50 bucks cheaper, and I can avoid paying tax since its online.

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Re: CPU's

by Kees Bakker Jun 17, 2009 7:39PM PDT

I didn't compare the other specs.

All I can say: it's quite understandable you have a longer battery live if you've got 1 slower CPU in stead of 2 faster CPU's. It depends on the intended use of the machine which of the two you prefer.

Kees

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No doubt here.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 17, 2009 10:43PM PDT

I would dismiss the core solo.

Read http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7587_102-0.html?threadID=346338 as we discuss Ford and Chevy.
Bob

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