Laptop Opinion

Just recently purchased a Toshiba laptop for $2890.00 (australian) so I'm wondering if it was a good buy and if there's anything to enhance it. The specs are bellow.

Toshiba Tecra S2 P-M 760 (2.0GHz), 15inchSXGA+

CPU: Mobile Intel Pentium M 760 2.0GHz; 533MHz FSB; 2MB on-die L2 cache
MEMORY: 512MB X 2 PC 2700 DDR expandable to 2GB
STORAGE: 80GB (5400rpm);
OPTICAL DRIVE: DVD SuperMulti Double Layer
COLOUR DISPLAY: 15 TFT Active Matrix SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 resolution
PORTS: 6-in-1 slot; One Type III or 2 x Type II PC card slots, Serial
TV-Out (S-Video), 3 x USB 2.0, iLink (IEEE1394), modem, LAN, Headphone
POWER: 6 cell 4300mAh Lithium-Ion battery
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 (OEM)
DIMENSIONS: (W x D x H) 338(W) x 279.7(D) x 29.7(F) / 37.2(R)mm
WEIGHT: From 2.8kg with optical drive
AUDIO: ALC250 AC97 Software Sound Stereo Speakers

COMMUNICATION: V.90 modem, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Integrated Bluetooth V.12; Integrated wireless LAN antenna
Integrated Intel Wi-Fi mini PCI card 802.11a/b/g
VIDEO: nVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 graphics (PCI Express 16 x host interface)
128MB DDR video mem; Ext CRT support; RGB ext VGA display,TV-Out(S-Video)
POWER SUPPLY: 75W worldwide AC adaptor
KEYBOARD: 85 key keyboard, integrated Accupoint & TouchPad pointing device
SYSTEM ARCHITECHTURE: Mobile Intel 915PM Express Chipset
BIOS: ACPI, PnP, VESA, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS, PCI BIOS

It also came with a bag, mouse and a 128mb usb 2.0 flash drive which is pretty much standard these days i guess.
Thanks any feedback would be appreciated.

 

Well, this is not going to sound nice, but no, that wasn't a good buy at all.

 

Hmm I didn't think so.. I might have to go back and see if I can exchange it. It is only a few days old anyway. Another question, desregarding the money part is the laptop overall good and what would you suggest in that price range if it can be exchanged?

 

For example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834115320

1599 (US) 2,138.41(Aus)


Brand Acer
Series TravelMate 8100
Model TM8104AWLMi
Part# LX.TAL06.096
General
Operating System Windows XP Professional
CPU Type Intel Pentium M 760 (2.0GHz)
Screen 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) TFT display
Memory Size 1GB DDR2
Hard Disk 100GB
Optical Drive Super-Multi Drive
Graphics Card ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 graphics
Video Memory 128MB DDR
Communication Modem, LAN and WLAN
Card slot Type II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architectureType II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture
Battery Life 4 hours
Dimensions 14.3" x 10.5" x 1.4"(WxDxH)
Weight 6.3lbs
CPU
CPU Type Pentium M
CPU Speed 760(2.0GHz)
CPU FSB 533MHz
CPU L2 Cache 2MB
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows XP Professional
Display
Screen Size 15.4"
Display Type Wide SXGA+
Resolution 1680 × 1050
Graphics
GPU/VPU ATI Mobility RADEON X700
Video Memory Dedicated 128MB
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 100GB
Memory
Memory Slots 2x DIMM
Memory Speed DDR2 533
Memory Size 1GB
Max Memory Supported 2GB
Memory Spec 1GB (512/512) DDR2 533 SDRAM
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Optical Drive Spec -Modular Super-Multi (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM) drive hot swappable in AcerMedia Bay. Includes support for double-layer (DL) DVD+R.
-Read – 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD-ROM, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 3X DVD-RAM, 2.4X DVD+R DL, 24X CD-RW, 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R
-Write – 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 4X CD-RW, 2.4X DVD+R DL, 2X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R
Communications
Modem V.92 56Kbps data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries, Wake-on-Ring ready
LAN Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready
WLAN Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection supporting 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, WI-FI CERTIFIED, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency
IRDA Yes
Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless PAN
Ports
Card Slot Type II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture, Zoomed Video support
USB 4
IEEE 1394 1
Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x DVI, 1 x S-Video TV-out
Port Replicator Connector for optional ezDock Docking Station
Audio Ports Stereo headphones/external speakers/line-out with SPDIF support
Stereo microphone/ line in
Audio
Audio Integrated echo-cancellation microphone and two stereo speakers
Stereo headphones/external speakers/line out with SPDIF support and stereo microphone/ line in ports
Microsoft DirectSound and Sound Blaster Pro compatibility
Speaker Integrated two stereo speakers
Input Device
Touchpad Touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button
Keyboard -88-key Acer FineTouch keyboard with five-degree curve, inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm minimum key travel, international language support
-12 function, four cursor, two Microsoft Windows keys
-Web browser, e-mail, one user-programmable easy-launch buttons; front-access wireless LED button
-Touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
Power
AC Adapter 65-watt AC adapter
Battery Eight-cell lithium ion battery
Battery Life 4 hours
Physical spec
Dimensions 14.3" x 10.5" x 1.2" - 1.4"(WxDxH)
Weight 6.3 lb.
Features
Software Included Installed:
Acer eManager
Acer GridVista
Acer Launch Manager
Adobe Acrobat Reader
CyberLink PowerDVD*
Norton AntiVirus*
NTI CD-Maker*
PlatinumSecret

On CD shipped with system:
Acer System Recovery

*OEM, not full-featured, version.
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited

 

Faster memory , better GPU and a bigger hd I am stupid for being in hurry.
www.centrecom.com.au
This is where I purchased it anyway. Hopefully they wil exchange. Thanks though.

 

...and several hundred dollars cheaper.

Hey, we all make mistakes. I paid 2500 for my Apple powerbook, only a month later for better models to come out, at the same exact price. Now, not even 6 months later, there is an Intel based apple, thats several times faster than my current model, better video, and built in webcam for the same price.

I love Apple, but I feel pretty bent over on the price.

 

Toshiba is not a bad machine I use 3 myself for work and they have been dropped, stepped on ect ect generally take alot of abuse but that price is pretty steep do some online research and atleast you will be familiar with machine specs and price ranges then shop the next time around atleast you will know if someone is stickin'it to you