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Toshiba vs Acer - which would you choose

remoteboy · 2006-05-12 16:42:11

Hi, I'm looking to buy a laptop for my ma - it's just for email and web, so doesn't need to be a powerhouse. More interested in reliability than performance. Have found two models in dublin city centre that look interesting - Beyond 2000 have an Acer 2423wxmi for EUR749 including an upgrade to 512MB RAM…

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12-05-2006 5:42pm

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remoteboy

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Hi,

I'm looking to buy a laptop for my ma - it's just for email and web, so doesn't need to be a powerhouse. More interested in reliability than performance.

Have found two models in dublin city centre that look interesting -

Beyond 2000 have an Acer 2423wxmi for EUR749 including an upgrade to 512MB RAM URL="http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=ECE1196990"]linky[/URL

The LaptopShop have a Toshiba A100 for EUR679 URL="http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=ECE1219584"]linky[/URL

Anyone any experience with either of these laptops. Or either of these shops for that matter. Or even either of these manufacturers. Acer seem to have a terrible rep for support, but am I likely to need support? Are they reliable?

I've also been looking at the Dell Inspiron 1300 for about EUR650 with extra ram and less warranty but not tempted by it for some reason that I can't put my finger on - URL="http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b&c=ie&cs=iedhs1&l=en&oc=N05135A&rbc=N05135A&s=dhs&sbc=iedhsrsinspn_1300_3&fb=1"]linky[/URL

All help/opinons much appreciated.

R

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#2 12-05-2006 5:47pm
Heinrich

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Have been using Acer for years! Never had a need for chasing warranties. I added ram to two different machines. Just brought the machines to the shop, opened up the bay and let the seller put it in. Rebooted and all was fine so I paid...

I would prefer a machine that is reliable to a piece of crap that comes with a great warranty. Go figure.

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#3 12-05-2006 6:08pm
remoteboy

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Hi Heinrich,

Apologies for taking the thread off topic for a post or two but just wanted to thank you again for the Mac Classic. She's running smoothly and I'm in the process of getting a scsi to ethernet connector so i can get her on the Net. She's become quite the little project.

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#4 12-05-2006 6:42pm
conzy

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If you were buying an expensive laptop i would recommend ACER

But if its just for email and web.

A dell inspiron 1300 would be great, they are only €399-€499 ( the price fluctuates a bit)

They have 56k modem, LAN, WIFI.

And the other specs depend on the offer, but i have one and a lot of people here have one, and they are great.

DO NOT BUY MORE RAM FROM DELL!!!!!!!

You can get 512mb DDR2 on komplett for €50

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#5 12-05-2006 9:01pm
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Can you fit ram into a dell laptop without invalidating the warranty? is it a major operation?

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#6 12-05-2006 10:01pm
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Tosh user here and I would recommend them wholeheartedly. This (Sat P30) is my second one and have had no major issues. Upgraded RAM in them both, its a doddle. The Wireless Lan reception on this lappy is excellent as well, beats the IBM Thinkpad I have from work hands down.

As regards Acer they are fine as long as you don't have to use their support. I have heard too many horror stories first hand from people who have had to try and get support on them.

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#7 12-05-2006 10:52pm
conzy

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I have dealt with ACER support (RMA) and it was very fast.

Anyway, installing ram in most laptops is easy, open a door, put in the stick (it only fits one way:D )

And it wont invalidate your warranty

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