Notebooks: DELL or TOSHIBA? - GoFuckYourself.com

GoodGuy · 07-19-2006, 10:26 PM

Going to buy a notebook 15" Pentium mobile, which one is better for notebooks? Dell or Toshiba?

Ice · 07-19-2006, 10:28 PM

I have a dell and am pretty happy with it

LiveDose · 07-19-2006, 10:30 PM

I've had a Toshiba Satellite for 2 years with no problems whatsoever.

Both are good choices.

edgeprod · 07-19-2006, 10:31 PM

Dell shipped my Inspiron DOA, so I couldn't tell you there, unfortunately. My Satellite lasted like 3 years, but I upgrade my laptop/PC every 3-6 months, so the "older" ones only get turned on once/year or so after they're "retired" .. hehe.

Macbook Pro is spectacular, especially for Windows XP -- runs it very nicely.

madawgz · 07-19-2006, 10:40 PM

go with a toshiba, fuck dell!

ProducerCashDave · 07-19-2006, 10:41 PM

D3ll all the wayz!11

WiredGuy · 07-19-2006, 10:43 PM

I just bought the new Dell XPS 1210 and got it yesterday. I love it, weighs like 3 pounds and super portable. I opted for the 12" monitor for easier transport.
WG

potter · 07-19-2006, 10:47 PM

neither, apple.com

sexypond · 07-19-2006, 10:48 PM

DELL is good, I prefer DELL

Kimo · 07-19-2006, 10:52 PM

sony vaios > *

CamsLord · 07-19-2006, 10:53 PM

both are good, i have both but if i had to pick dell is the way to go

GoodGuy · 07-20-2006, 06:42 PM

So, Dell is the way to go?

Tdog · 07-20-2006, 06:42 PM

Niether, go with IBM t42.

tony286 · 07-20-2006, 06:43 PM

my friend has a Toshiba and its been nothing but suckful. it overheats all the time. Do a google search for Toshiba and overheating and there is a shit load about it.

nofx · 07-20-2006, 06:44 PM

TOSHIBAS SUCK ASS!!

go with Dell

CherryLipsRosa · 07-20-2006, 06:45 PM

toshiba all the way for me

czarina · 07-20-2006, 06:46 PM

Most of the people that I know that own the toshiba would not trade it for anything.

DateDoc · 07-20-2006, 06:49 PM

Sony Vaio with Intel Dual Core chip

sandman! · 07-20-2006, 06:56 PM

i would go ibm i got a t60 and it rocks!

Digipimp · 07-20-2006, 07:14 PM

apple macbook and have the best of both worlds

Vitasoy · 07-20-2006, 07:20 PM

If it was me, I'd go with a dell

Freakster · 07-20-2006, 07:38 PM

toshiba and sony beat anything by a landmile. However dell are pretty good as well (latitude series.. inspiron are built cheap). IBM have a good rep as well but I do not like them myself.. bad design.

minusonebit · 07-20-2006, 08:13 PM

I hate my dell and will never buy another one for as long as I live.

07-20-2006, 08:16 PM

I'm a sony vaio person

Axzar · 07-20-2006, 08:16 PM

My opinion is that you need to actually see and touch the laptop you are going buy.

Do you like the feel of the keyboard?
Are the keys in the right place and the right size?

Most importantly, does the laptop in question run hot? You would be amazed at the differences in cooling power between brands and even between individual models of the same brand.

A laptop that overheats is probably one of the biggest problems facing laptops today. Also, hot laptops can make you sterile.

IBM for durability.
Sony if you have other Sony Gear.
Sharp has some great laptops, as well as Fujitsu.
Dell, supposedly the best service. (probably because they are good at selling laptops that break?)

Most other brands you would have to look at each model individually as they vary greatly between each model line.

HorseShit · 07-20-2006, 08:17 PM

my toshiba is pretty solid i chuck it everywhere

Spunky · 07-20-2006, 09:06 PM

Dell has always been good

Timbo · 07-20-2006, 09:15 PM

Toshiba 3 years running. NEVER had a problem with it. You could throw it off the roof, and it would be fine. My friend has had two dells with problems.

sweetgirl2006 · 07-20-2006, 09:19 PM

Toshiba is the way to go it's good and doesn't break.

micker · 07-21-2006, 03:45 PM

toshiba hands down. Every toshiba I've ever had, all the way back to my T3200 luggable 286 has been great and lasted forever.

Seriously the best hardware on the market.

Currently I have a toshiba tablet and it really takes a beating and I've had no problems with it.

majorbitch · 07-21-2006, 03:53 PM

Toshiba all the way. I had 2 toshiba laptops and never had a problem with it either.

ChargebackJoe · 07-21-2006, 03:56 PM

It is like asking Hyunday or Lexos ?

OG LennyT · 07-21-2006, 03:58 PM

I have a Toshiba Satellite and it needs better hardware... I guess the answer lies in what you will use it for... my Toshiba gets run ragged and cant keep up

andrej_NDC · 07-21-2006, 04:00 PM

Toshiba rocks

The Ghost · 07-21-2006, 04:03 PM

I've got the Toshiba Satellite A105 dual. Fairly light weight (6 lbs) and extremely fast. The left click for the mouse is sticking from use, not jerking off and it's less than 2 months old. Oh and the finger print scanner function is crap. But the screen on it is BEAUTIFUL.

But it all depends what you want it for... graphics, just email, light application? I'd avoid anything over 6lbs and make sure you check the battery life.

bdld · 07-21-2006, 05:04 PM

i havent tried toshiba but the dell's i've gotten have all been great.

Downtime · 07-21-2006, 05:31 PM

both are pretty decent but i'd probably go Dell. actually i'd go alienware

MaddCaz · 07-21-2006, 05:35 PM

neither. I fucks with HP

edgeprod · 07-22-2006, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChargebackJoe

It is like asking Hyunday or Lexos ?

I disagree -- Hyundai is only a tiny bit worse than the shitty Lexus cars, but some of the laptops are a LOT worse than the top brands.

Lexus exists so middle-class people and "new money" can own a fake luxury car. Certain laptop brands don't try to hide their pedigree. What if Lexus, for example, was marketed as the company who makes them -- Toyota. Whould it be a "status" symbol to own one?

ssp · 07-22-2006, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChargebackJoe

It is like asking Hyunday or Lexos ?

What's a Hyunday and what's a Lexos??

azzam · 07-22-2006, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimo

sony vaios > *

ugh, Sony makes the biggest pieces of shit and their support is terrible

Apple

Manowar · 07-22-2006, 04:27 AM

go for the dell

KingK7 · 07-22-2006, 05:05 AM

I've had Toshibas since 97, and never had a problem with any of them.

I have also had Dell, but Toshiba is better hands down.

flashfreak · 07-22-2006, 05:14 AM

Toshiba.

Dell's keyboard has that "cheap plastic" look

goodgirl · 07-22-2006, 07:35 AM

Toshiba. They have always been the best for notebooks. I think if you research online you will find that. I have one from 1998 that still works, and I think it was used when I got it.

I just ordered a new Tablet PC Customized it was around 3k.

I also have a Toshiba notebook that is about 1 1/2 years old. I have dumped a cooler of water on it, and dropped it several times.

Still runs great

I did have to get a plug replaced last year. I dropped it off at a ups store and they delivered it to my house about 3-4 days later. No hassles at all with customer service, they setup everything in a 5 min phone call. Not like some companies that will make you tear apart everything until they are sure that it is broke.

And I have 10 dells, they suck. Dell's service, sucks.

BoyAlley · 07-22-2006, 07:37 AM

I'd vote Dell.........

carol.prime · 07-22-2006, 07:41 AM

I'd say DELL is far more better than Toshiba, especially their XPS M2010.

chupachups · 07-22-2006, 07:43 AM

Ibm
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07-22-2006, 08:07 AM

just hope u dont get a typical toshiba that overheats...mine is constantly overheating. runs hot. had to buy a notebook cooler for it to lay on.

id go with a MACBOOK PRO

psili · 07-22-2006, 08:13 AM

Generic.

Fuck brands.

07-19-2006, 10:26 PM	#1
GoodGuy So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 881	Notebooks: DELL or TOSHIBA? Going to buy a notebook 15" Pentium mobile, which one is better for notebooks? Dell or Toshiba?

07-19-2006, 10:28 PM	#2
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07-19-2006, 10:31 PM	#4
edgeprod Permanently Gone Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,019	Dell shipped my Inspiron DOA, so I couldn't tell you there, unfortunately. My Satellite lasted like 3 years, but I upgrade my laptop/PC every 3-6 months, so the "older" ones only get turned on once/year or so after they're "retired" .. hehe. Macbook Pro is spectacular, especially for Windows XP -- runs it very nicely.

07-19-2006, 10:43 PM	#7
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,504	I just bought the new Dell XPS 1210 and got it yesterday. I love it, weighs like 3 pounds and super portable. I opted for the 12" monitor for easier transport. WG __________________ I play with Google.

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sexypond Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,236	DELL is good, I prefer DELL

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07-20-2006, 06:42 PM	#12
GoodGuy So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 881	So, Dell is the way to go?

07-20-2006, 06:42 PM	#13
Tdog Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,707	Niether, go with IBM t42.

07-20-2006, 06:43 PM	#14
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	my friend has a Toshiba and its been nothing but suckful. it overheats all the time. Do a google search for Toshiba and overheating and there is a shit load about it.

07-20-2006, 06:44 PM	#15
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czarina Webmaster Extraordinaire Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A beautiful beach... Posts: 10,748	Most of the people that I know that own the toshiba would not trade it for anything.

07-20-2006, 06:49 PM	#18
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Sony Vaio with Intel Dual Core chip __________________

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sandman! Icq: 14420613 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: chicago Posts: 15,431	i would go ibm i got a t60 and it rocks!

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Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	If it was me, I'd go with a dell __________________ [email protected]

07-20-2006, 07:38 PM	#22
Freakster Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 833	toshiba and sony beat anything by a landmile. However dell are pretty good as well (latitude series.. inspiron are built cheap). IBM have a good rep as well but I do not like them myself.. bad design. __________________ 174-38-56

07-20-2006, 08:13 PM	#23
minusonebit So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: [email protected] Posts: 7,391	I hate my dell and will never buy another one for as long as I live.

07-20-2006, 08:16 PM	#24
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	I'm a sony vaio person

07-20-2006, 08:16 PM	#25
Axzar Random Jackass Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,837	My opinion is that you need to actually see and touch the laptop you are going buy. Do you like the feel of the keyboard? Are the keys in the right place and the right size? Most importantly, does the laptop in question run hot? You would be amazed at the differences in cooling power between brands and even between individual models of the same brand. A laptop that overheats is probably one of the biggest problems facing laptops today. Also, hot laptops can make you sterile. IBM for durability. Sony if you have other Sony Gear. Sharp has some great laptops, as well as Fujitsu. Dell, supposedly the best service. (probably because they are good at selling laptops that break?) Most other brands you would have to look at each model individually as they vary greatly between each model line.

07-20-2006, 08:17 PM	#26
HorseShit Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,513	my toshiba is pretty solid i chuck it everywhere

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Timbo Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vegas, Bitch! Posts: 550	Toshiba 3 years running. NEVER had a problem with it. You could throw it off the roof, and it would be fine. My friend has had two dells with problems. __________________

07-20-2006, 09:19 PM	#29
sweetgirl2006 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,194	Toshiba is the way to go it's good and doesn't break. __________________

07-21-2006, 03:45 PM	#30
micker Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 748	toshiba hands down. Every toshiba I've ever had, all the way back to my T3200 luggable 286 has been great and lasted forever. Seriously the best hardware on the market. Currently I have a toshiba tablet and it really takes a beating and I've had no problems with it.

07-21-2006, 03:53 PM	#31
majorbitch Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 708	Toshiba all the way. I had 2 toshiba laptops and never had a problem with it either. __________________

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OG LennyT Wall Street Pimp Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 14,345	I have a Toshiba Satellite and it needs better hardware... I guess the answer lies in what you will use it for... my Toshiba gets run ragged and cant keep up __________________ Tradeking - my online broker \| 4.95 a trade \| make real $$

07-21-2006, 04:00 PM	#34
andrej_NDC Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 7,760	Toshiba rocks

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