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KillerHulk

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#208703 23-Feb-2017 14:42

Hi all,

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKTOS7572I/Toshiba-Satellite-C75D-7232-Notebook-173-HD-1600x9?qr=ec_0223_Overstock_super_13

Is this a good deal ?

i have a budget of $700 max. and i will use it for Watching youtube / online movies, plus adobe photoshop. Do not play games as i have PS4 for it.

just checked the todays pbtech's special flyer.

Any pros/cons ????/

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yitz

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#1725224 23-Feb-2017 15:02

I would never buy a 17.3" 2.6 kg laptop.

old3eyes

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#1725228 23-Feb-2017 15:05

yitz:

I would never buy a 17.3" 2.6 kg laptop.

Why not? I bought my wife one about a year ago. It's got a great screen. and ideal for what she wants to use it for. Can't understand people who want a 12" screened laptop. May as well use a tablet..

Regards,

Old3eyes

KillerHulk

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#1725236 23-Feb-2017 15:10

i would like bigger screen than 14" atleast. as my current toshiba 15" is about to die

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old3eyes

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#1725241 23-Feb-2017 15:18

Sulco:

i would like bigger screen than 14" atleast. as my current toshiba 15" is about to die

This one looks fine for a budget laptop..

Regards,

Old3eyes

yitz

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#1725266 23-Feb-2017 15:22

Budget into it the cost of an SSD upgrade, that is all I would suggest. It might be needed as sometimes Windows 10 can 'feel' slower than Windows 7.

If you are coming from a consumer range bulky Satellite laptop then it would be more of the same, if from Portege/Tecra business range then it might be a little bit of a downgrade.

KillerHulk

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#1725283 23-Feb-2017 15:32

Whats up with one ???

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKASU553985AD/ASUS-F553MA-Home-Notebook-156-Intel-Pentium-N3540?qr=ec_0223_Overstock_super_12

Intel Celeron or pentium are slow ??

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1101

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#1725508 24-Feb-2017 08:48

Sulco:

Whats up with one ???

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKASU553985AD/ASUS-F553MA-Home-Notebook-156-Intel-Pentium-N3540?qr=ec_0223_Overstock_super_12

Intel Celeron or pentium are slow ??

CPU doesnt seem too bad, from a quick google , considering the cost
Expect possible lower quality on the display, build, keyboard mouse

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/asus-f553ma-xx262h.html

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timmmay

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#1725524 24-Feb-2017 09:27

yitz:

Budget into it the cost of an SSD upgrade, that is all I would suggest. It might be needed as sometimes Windows 10 can 'feel' slower than Windows 7.

If you are coming from a consumer range bulky Satellite laptop then it would be more of the same, if from Portege/Tecra business range then it might be a little bit of a downgrade.

You immediately lose your warranty if you do this. I added an SSD to an Asus laptop, later it developed a problem with the screen. Even though it was probably unrelated, they said I could've damaged something while I was doing it. The manufacturer warranty was void, but I managed to get a partial refund under consumer guarantees.

If you want an SSD it's probably best to buy a laptop with an SSD built in.