I'm a Canadian student in search of a laptop. My budget is around 1800-2200, though keep in mind that if a computer is sold at costco, I can get it for around 600-800 dollars less than the listed price because i know someone who sells costco computers which have been returned, but still work just fine.
The computer I have now was a qosmio g-10, 1.8 centrino, 1 gig of ram, and a 128 5700 NVidia. I plan on selling it because it's broken down twice now, though both times it has been under warentey. It was a recall issue, problem with the motherboard, so, I still am willing to come back to toshiba as they are supposed to be the best, and apart from that the quality was just fine.
I am looking for a computer which can play the latest games, preferably duo core. Desktop replacement is fine. Weight is not really an issue (as i took my g10 17inch 9.7 pound mamoth to my classes anyways), though battery life I would prefer to be no less than 2 hours, preferably 2 1/2. I understand i make sacrifices here though.
Really, I was very much excited when i saw the stats for the american P-105 921. It seemed to be exactly what i wanted, and only 7.7 pounds to boot, and it had that 7900 nvidia card!!. Unfortunately, the canadian p-100 JR5 version only comes with a 256 Nvidia 7300 which i'm not pleased with at all. I don't think that will suit my needs
Will toshiba be launching any veriations?
My question really is, whether there's a suitable computer within the toshiba line for my needs, and within this price range. The new qosmio g-30 is very nice, but more expensive than i want to go.? Are there other particular brands i should be looking at? Are there other comparable computers in this field and that is sold in canada?
The computer I have now was a qosmio g-10, 1.8 centrino, 1 gig of ram, and a 128 5700 NVidia. I plan on selling it because it's broken down twice now, though both times it has been under warentey. It was a recall issue, problem with the motherboard, so, I still am willing to come back to toshiba as they are supposed to be the best, and apart from that the quality was just fine.
I am looking for a computer which can play the latest games, preferably duo core. Desktop replacement is fine. Weight is not really an issue (as i took my g10 17inch 9.7 pound mamoth to my classes anyways), though battery life I would prefer to be no less than 2 hours, preferably 2 1/2. I understand i make sacrifices here though.
Really, I was very much excited when i saw the stats for the american P-105 921. It seemed to be exactly what i wanted, and only 7.7 pounds to boot, and it had that 7900 nvidia card!!. Unfortunately, the canadian p-100 JR5 version only comes with a 256 Nvidia 7300 which i'm not pleased with at all. I don't think that will suit my needs
Will toshiba be launching any veriations?My question really is, whether there's a suitable computer within the toshiba line for my needs, and within this price range. The new qosmio g-30 is very nice, but more expensive than i want to go.? Are there other particular brands i should be looking at? Are there other comparable computers in this field and that is sold in canada?
If i go with another brand not sold at costco, i lose that bit of edge in price point, as well as resale value. Is there still anything competitive out there?
I have another interesting offer from Univeristy of Victoria to join their business program and skip a year to go to 3rd year directly to get my degree in 3 years. But yes, I'm aiming for commerce and business related degree! And yourself?
/laptop route but thats because i prefer to keep myself mobile and so i can game on the go. though it is true that the desktop route is easier and generally cheaper to upgrade and keep up with the latest in gaming power, especially in terms of graphics.
