What do you think of this spec for 500 euro?

sinjin_smythe

Im looking for something small and powerful with a budget of 500 euro. Im lucky enough that I can head to the US and find something. Im not hugely upto date with specifications however have just been looking around and found this.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor+/+14%26%2334%3B+Display+/+6GB+Memory+/+640GB+Hard+Drive+-+Platinum/3438674.p?id=1218402124372&skuId=3438674

I cant seem to find anything with the latest intel core i5 processor and 6 GB RAM for a cheaper price, also battery is great (at 5hrs). However intel HD graphics card? dont know much about this. Blue ray player is a nice added bonus!


Im just wondering what you guys might think of the value for money on this. Also would it be any good for gaming (battlefield 3 standard setup), I think im clutching at straws trying to find a gaming laptop for my given budget. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

sinjin_smythe

weedhead wrote: »

Im looking for something small and powerful with a budget of 500 euro. Im lucky enough that I can head to the US and find something. Im not hugely upto date with specifications however have just been looking around and found this.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor+/+14%26%2334%3B+Display+/+6GB+Memory+/+640GB+Hard+Drive+-+Platinum/3438674.p?id=1218402124372&skuId=3438674

I cant seem to find anything with the latest intel core i5 processor and 6 GB RAM for a cheaper price, also battery is great (at 5hrs). However intel HD graphics card? dont know much about this. Blue ray player is a nice added bonus!


Im just wondering what you guys might think of the value for money on this. Also would it be any good for gaming (battlefield 3 standard setup), I think im clutching at straws trying to find a gaming laptop for my given budget. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Actually, spotted this

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=3411094&pid=1218399174251&ev=prodView#product-overview

Some reviews say the graphics card is lacking. Anyone know ah if you can upgrade it?

sinjin_smythe

anyone?

cgarrad

Upgrading laptop graphics is rarely possible, great machine for €500 otherwise ;-)

sinjin_smythe

Right, I think I found a nice medium only the screen is 15' instead.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod5340288&navAction=push

seems to tick all the boxes and the graphics card is decent too. Apparently it has a blue ray combo drive too. Works out at about 545 euro. Id say you'd nearly pay twice that over here in Ireland.

Jaafa

weedhead wrote: »

Right, I think I found a nice medium only the screen is 15' instead.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod5340288&navAction=push

seems to tick all the boxes and the graphics card is decent too. Apparently it has a blue ray combo drive too. Works out at about 545 euro. Id say you'd nearly pay twice that over here in Ireland.

Yeah I've seen almost the same spec asus as that go for 900 euro here so I'd say go for it.

EDIT: If you could pick me up one too that'd be great. :P

Tar.Aldarion

wont you have to pay a bomb on customs and vat