Kitaeru
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My old laptop (a Compaq Evon600c) decided to crash on me back in June and I haven't been able to bring it back up; I'm pretty sure the motherboard is shot. But that's an excuse to get a new laptop, which I was wanting to do anyway.
I don't want to get another Compaq and I don't want an HP - never have much cared for Compaq and I have friends who have HPs and don't like them.
Mostly the laptop is going to be used for graphics, writing, music and video playback, and music composition (with GuitarPro 5). I used to do some gaming - would still like to if I get some free time - but with work and my band it's not something I'll be doing often if at all.
I've been looking around and I'm thinking my best bet is this.
It's got the space, memory, and processor speed that I need (I'd like a little more of each, but since I don't absolutely need it, this will do); it's within my budget ($800); and it can be downgraded to WinXP.
The operating system was where I've been running into problems finding a good laptop, because most laptops only come with Vista now - if I can avoid it, I absolutely do NOT want to get one with Vista. A friend needed help with her new laptop and since I'm the only one of my group of friends who has any knowledge with computers, she came to me. Her laptop runs Vista. I hate it. With a passion. That was the first time I've ever been unable to help a friend with their computer problems.
Anyway, Vista rant out of the way, would Toshiba be a good laptop to go with? I've never used a Toshiba before and I'm not sure how good they are. I'd like to know before I buy, so I'm not replacing my laptop 6 months down the road.
Opinions (or suggestions) will be appreciated!
I don't want to get another Compaq and I don't want an HP - never have much cared for Compaq and I have friends who have HPs and don't like them.
Mostly the laptop is going to be used for graphics, writing, music and video playback, and music composition (with GuitarPro 5). I used to do some gaming - would still like to if I get some free time - but with work and my band it's not something I'll be doing often if at all.
I've been looking around and I'm thinking my best bet is this.
It's got the space, memory, and processor speed that I need (I'd like a little more of each, but since I don't absolutely need it, this will do); it's within my budget ($800); and it can be downgraded to WinXP.
The operating system was where I've been running into problems finding a good laptop, because most laptops only come with Vista now - if I can avoid it, I absolutely do NOT want to get one with Vista. A friend needed help with her new laptop and since I'm the only one of my group of friends who has any knowledge with computers, she came to me. Her laptop runs Vista. I hate it. With a passion. That was the first time I've ever been unable to help a friend with their computer problems.
Anyway, Vista rant out of the way, would Toshiba be a good laptop to go with? I've never used a Toshiba before and I'm not sure how good they are. I'd like to know before I buy, so I'm not replacing my laptop 6 months down the road.
Opinions (or suggestions) will be appreciated!
