Laptops VS. Desktops

[pk500]

Re: Laptops VS. Desktops

Vista doesn't run very well on any machine with less than 2 GB of RAM. This machine only has 1 GB.

It will run, but it will chug and stumble on memory-hungry apps or while multi-tasking. Vista needs nearly 1 GB of RAM just to fire up and run, leaving almost no RAM for anything else.

Vista is the new Microsoft ME -- a bloated, overhyped failure in waiting.

Also it looks like the machine has an integrated video card instead of a separate one, which will further drain RAM. A 128 MB integrated video card with only 1 GB of RAM won't handle many games from 2006 or 2007, if you're interested in gaming on this rig.

Otherwise, the machine has solid specs.

Take care,
PK

My dad offered to buy this one for me as an early gift so I don't have to spend money on a new one. What do you guys think of this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270194157670&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1123

Item Specifics - PC Laptops
Brand: Toshiba Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB
Family: -- Screen Size: 15 inch
Processor Type: Intel Core Duo Operating System: Vista Home Premium
Processor Model: -- Primary Drive: DVD+/-RW
Processor Speed: 1,700 MHz Condition: --
Memory (RAM): 1,000 MB

This Toshiba Laptop is brand new it still has the plastic on the top of it. I opened it up and checked everything out on it it all works fine.

Product Descridtion

Intel Core DuoT2250 1.73 GHz

1024MB RAM(@BG Max) 120GB

(5400 RPM) HDD DVD SuperMulti(+/-R Double Layer) 15.4 Inch

TruBrite WXGA Intel Pro/Wireless 3954ABG 5 in 1 Media Adapter

Windows Vista Home Premium

Performance and Storage

Processor:

Intel Core Duo T2250 1.73 GHz

Hard Drive:

120GB (5400) Serial ATA

Memory:

1024MB (2048 Max) PC4200 DDR2 533 MHz

Optical Drives:

DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer)drive supporting 11 formats:Maximum speed and compatibility:CD-ROM(24xread) CD-R(24x write) CD-RW(16x write)DVD-ROM(8x read)DVD-R(Single Layer, 8x Write)DVD-R( Double Layer ,4x Write) DVD-RW(6x Write) DVD+R(Single Layer,8x write) DVD+R(Double Layer,4x write) DVD+RW(8x write)DVD-RAM(5x write)

Cache:

2MB integrated on-die level 2

Graphics and Audio

Screen:

15.4" WXGA TFT w/ TruBrite (Resolution: 1280x800 pixels)

Graphics Card:

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-128MB

Dynamically allocated shared graphics memory

Audio Card:

Realtek ALC861 16 bit stereo software sound SRS Labs audio enhancements

stereo speakers

Connectivity & Interface

Networking

Wlan 802.11a/b/g,v92 modem,10/100/1000 ethernet LAN

Ports/Slots:

Microphone input port, 5in1 bridge media adapter,USB2.0, FireWire/iLink,VGA out(Monitor),TV out,Line In,Ethernet jack

Mouse/Pointer:

Touchpad Pointing Device

Keyboard:

85 Key US Keyboard

Power & Dimensions

Battery (life)

6cell Lithium ion (3.5hrs max)

Power Req:

75W(15Vx5A) Auto sensing external AC Adapter,100-240V/50-60Hz frequency (Universal) input

Size:

14.2x10.5x1.17/1.45 inches

Weight:

6.0 Lbs.

Operating system & Software

OS:

Microsoft Windows Vista Premium

[p2xgamers]

Re: Laptops VS. Desktops

I'm just curious, am I the only one not having problems with Vista? I have only 1 GB on this laptop and I think it's only 1.7 GHZ, yet I run Vista Basic with no problems. Photoshop, firefox, trillian, AVG all at once with no problems. Is it just premium that can have those problems? Just curious.

[jmood88]

Re: Laptops VS. Desktops

I don't understand why people complain about Vista either, of course all I use my computer for is downloading, watching movies and stuff, and for the internet so maybe they're doing different stuff.