brguitarist
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The dell is $580 and the Toshiba is $400. Which is better deal?
Toshiba Satellite:
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
Processor and Graphics
Intel® Celeron® Dual-core Processor B815
1.6 GHz, 2MB L3 Cache
Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® HD graphics with 64MB-1317MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Memory
Configured with 3GB DDR3 1333MHz (max 8GB)
2 main memory slots. Both slots are occupied.
Storage Drive
320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
Fixed Optical Disk Drive
DVD SuperMulti drive with supporting 11 formats
Maximum speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x), CD-RW (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (8x), DVD-R DL (6x), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R DL (6x), DVD+RW (8x), DVD-RAM (5x)
Display
15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT LCD display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD)
Native support for 720p content
16:9 aspect ratio
LED backlit
Sound
Built-in stereo speakers
Input Devices
Standard Keyboard with 10-Keypad (black)
Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control
Communications
Webcam and microphone
10/100 Ethernet
Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)9
Bluetooth® version 3.0 plus HS
Expandability
Memory Card Reader
Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD Card, Multi Media Card (shared slot; may require adapter for use)
Ports
Video: RGB
Audio
Microphone input port
Headphone output port
Data
2 USB v2.0 ports
RJ-45 LAN port
Security
Slot for Security Lock
Physical Description
Trax Texture in Black
Size: 15”W x 9 3/4”D x 1 5/8”H
Weight: Starting at 5.3 lbs.
Battery
6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack,
Battery Life Rating (measured by MobileMark™ Productivity 2007)
Included 6 cell battery: 4 hours, 45 minutes
Power Supply
65W (19V x 3.42A) Auto-sensing ,100-240V/50-60Hz AC Adapter
1 Year Standard Limited Warranty
Dell Inspiron 15R:
Processor: 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz)
Memory: 6GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz
Monitor: 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TruelifeTM
Video Card: Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Hard Drive: 750GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
System Color: Switch by Design Studio - Diamond Black
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe Reader: Adobe Acrobat X Reader
CD ROM/DVD ROM: 8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Sound: HD Audio 2.0 Support SRSTM Premium Sound
Wireless: Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 and Bluetooth
Webcam: Integrated 1.0MP Widescreen HD Webcam
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel w/ ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook
Regional Base Components: DAO English Regional Base Components
Security Software: McAfee® SecurityCenter, 15-Months
Battery: 6-cell (48WHr) Battery
Option 2: Wireless Display Application and Driver
Service: 1 Year Basic Support
Protection: DataSafe 2.0 Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
Toshiba Satellite:
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
Processor and Graphics
Intel® Celeron® Dual-core Processor B815
1.6 GHz, 2MB L3 Cache
Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® HD graphics with 64MB-1317MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Memory
Configured with 3GB DDR3 1333MHz (max 8GB)
2 main memory slots. Both slots are occupied.
Storage Drive
320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
Fixed Optical Disk Drive
DVD SuperMulti drive with supporting 11 formats
Maximum speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x), CD-RW (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (8x), DVD-R DL (6x), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R DL (6x), DVD+RW (8x), DVD-RAM (5x)
Display
15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT LCD display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD)
Native support for 720p content
16:9 aspect ratio
LED backlit
Sound
Built-in stereo speakers
Input Devices
Standard Keyboard with 10-Keypad (black)
Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control
Communications
Webcam and microphone
10/100 Ethernet
Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)9
Bluetooth® version 3.0 plus HS
Expandability
Memory Card Reader
Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD Card, Multi Media Card (shared slot; may require adapter for use)
Ports
Video: RGB
Audio
Microphone input port
Headphone output port
Data
2 USB v2.0 ports
RJ-45 LAN port
Security
Slot for Security Lock
Physical Description
Trax Texture in Black
Size: 15”W x 9 3/4”D x 1 5/8”H
Weight: Starting at 5.3 lbs.
Battery
6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack,
Battery Life Rating (measured by MobileMark™ Productivity 2007)
Included 6 cell battery: 4 hours, 45 minutes
Power Supply
65W (19V x 3.42A) Auto-sensing ,100-240V/50-60Hz AC Adapter
1 Year Standard Limited Warranty
Dell Inspiron 15R:
Processor: 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz)
Memory: 6GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz
Monitor: 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TruelifeTM
Video Card: Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Hard Drive: 750GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
System Color: Switch by Design Studio - Diamond Black
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe Reader: Adobe Acrobat X Reader
CD ROM/DVD ROM: 8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Sound: HD Audio 2.0 Support SRSTM Premium Sound
Wireless: Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 and Bluetooth
Webcam: Integrated 1.0MP Widescreen HD Webcam
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel w/ ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook
Regional Base Components: DAO English Regional Base Components
Security Software: McAfee® SecurityCenter, 15-Months
Battery: 6-cell (48WHr) Battery
Option 2: Wireless Display Application and Driver
Service: 1 Year Basic Support
Protection: DataSafe 2.0 Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
