To [PF] T.J.,
Wao, you getting yourself an Alienware M14x?
> i7-2820QM + Nvidia GT555m + 8GB RAM + 750GB HDD + (1600x900) + [Klipsch]

Haha, you've noticed?
Yup, I'm getting one~
Its the perfect laptop for me haha
Initially planned on purchasing the Asus N43Sn which never came
Then this come out~ Need the processor for my analysis needs, and the GT555m for some moderate gaming

^so, order already?

Yup~
I bankrupt liao

How are the speakers of Alienware M14x compare with Qosmio F60? Got subwoofer?
So you jointed Alienware mothership?

Yeah, turned traitor haha~ I'm leaving Earth
The Klipsch speakers are better for songs with bass because of the subwoofer. Other than that, the harman/kardon is still better

Thanks for reply. Enjoy yourself.

guys, how to go on safe mode on toshiba laptop? press F8 when you want to boot aite?

Yeah, should be F8

New gaming monsters anyone?
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Toshiba-shows...ps.54721.0.html

Comes with GTX560m, rather un-Toshiba-rish

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 30 2011, 11:24 PM

Still don't like the style of it

Actually I don't like the lid as well

Hi all,
I was googling for some Toshiba info and I found this useful forum.
I am using Toshiba M100 which is around 5 years old, still functioning but...
1. The screen cannot be pressured or the wiring inside will go off place and turn the whole screen into red or black out.
2. The wifi system also got prob, it hang after disconnection. so I was using LAN card before it got fired during a lightning strike, and now the internet access is depended on a USB external wifi.
3. The DVD drive is growling at me everytime I read something using it, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

Since Toshiba is among the best of value and quality laptop in the market, I am seeking help from all gurus on which one should I get?

My requirements are:
Budget: RM 2-3.5 k
Processor: preferrably i5. i3 or i7 should be ok.
Good audio and graphic.
Long battery life.
with or without DVD drive is fine with me. (preferably without, can cut cost and weight, i can use my external DVD drive)

I mainly need to use it for a genetics analysis software called MEGA, it is compatible with most system but it will slow down when processing large amount of data.

another reason is, I wish to play the Sims 3 using PC/laptop. =P my toshiba M100 can install it but it will crash not long after loading the game.

I was eyeing on the toshiba Libretto W100 also, can I get any review?

Sorry for the lengthy essay. >_< really appreciate your help.

thankius!

This post has been edited by mephalakoh: Jun 1 2011, 03:38 AM

Hihi~
I used to own a Satellite M100 as well
Libretto W100 is not meant for phylogenetic programs 1 la haha, its way too weak
For power + entertainment purposes:
Toshiba Satellite P745, i7-2620M + Nvidia GT525M@RM3499[harman/kardon], backlit keyboard

For light weight and long battery life:
Toshiba Tecra R840-2002U, i5-2410M + Intel HD3000@RM3285(Hikari85), W7P
Toshiba Portégé R830, i3-2310M + Intel HD3000@RM3379(Hikari85)[1.4kg], W7P, 2nd & 3rd year international warranty, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010; colors: Black/Red/Blue
Toshiba Satellite L730-2054U, i5-2410M + Intel HD3000@RM2850(Hikari85), W7P

You can consider the underlined ones
**It'll be good to extend the warranty to 3 years considering bioinformatic analysis generates a lot of heat, its RM299 for 3 years local warranty

I'm working on phylogenetics as well
Where do you study?

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Jun 1 2011, 08:11 AM

Dear sifus, my sis just gave me a Toshiba external HDD which supports USB 3.0. After connecting to my laptop's USB 3.0 ports, the speed is only 4-5MB/s, is this normal? lol
I'm transferring ALOT of small files at one go

Hi~

Thank you for replying~

The few lappy you recommended, all above 2.8k de wor... no option for below 2.5k?

The main consideration is still the performance and battery life.

Haha~ from the 2nd line of your reply, I know you should be a science person. XD
I 've just finished my undergrad in Genetics (UM), now finding for jobs and scholarships (measuring floor)
May I ask what is your path after graduation? I can use a reference. =P

eh, you wrote budget: 2k-3.5k ma
Well, the thing is performance and battery life don't usually come together, its either one of those...
So far the best pick for analysis programs would be the Lenovo V470, i7-2630QM + Intel HD3000@RM2599, quad core processor FTW; just use the remaining money to extend the warranty to 3 years, it'll be worth it~

haha, so ngam, I'm a Biotech graduate from UM as well. 1 year ahead of you, now pursuing phD in UM under the Bright Sparks Program

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Jun 1 2011, 02:45 PM

haha~ just wanna broaden the range, but now i better save up for my panasonic lumix camera. XD and lappy below 3k is still consider good performance.

Lenovo V470~ looking good, is the review ok? Why will you suggest this one for analysis program? Any special features as compared to Toshiba?

I need something that can last long, I've experience many products with auto-malfunction after warranty built-in system. My hope is to find something that can last me for minimum 5 years. XD

whoa~ you're taking Bright Sparks, so you are a 1st class. All the best with publishing papers. >_< You working in IPS now?

Wah, planning to get the Lumix LX5?
Yeah, laptops nowadays are quite cheap and yet powerful
Don't really have any reviews for the V470 yet at the moment... Its better for analysis in a sense that it comes with a Sandy Bridge quad core processor (i7-2630QM: featuring 4 cores and 8 threads); The ones in Toshiba is either Sandy Bridge i3 or i5 (2 core 4 threads) Oh ya, Lenovo's keyboard is way better than that of Toshiba, especially in terms of ergonomics and comfort...

Well, based on my experiences, getting a Toshiba or Fujitsu won't guarantee your laptop won't have problems. My gf bought a RM3.5k Toshiba premium series Satellite M500 which is faulty (unbelievable huh)... Tosh and Fujitsu may have stricter QCs, but sometimes it still depends on luck...
The best is to make sure you have your laptop covered with warranty for 3 years so that you can at least use it for 3 years. Whether it lasts as long as 5 years depends on how good you take care of your laptop
Yeah, working in IPS

okok~ Thank you very much pseudo-senior~ =P

Will keep lenovo in my consideration. =)

I am also in IPS. XD hahaha~ shall let you get back to work. gambate! =)