As you all have read in my previous computer post, I was in the market to purchase a computer/laptop. So without further delay, I decided on a Toshiba Satelite 775 Laptop it has all the features I was initially looking for and it was priced right for my budget. Also I purchased it through Costco for $888 including taxes and they offered a free anti-virus software and a two year warranty. The specs of the CPU are listed below for your viewing pleasure. Also I was inches close to purchasing an apple product but due to job related reasons I did not go that route. Many of you had suggested apple as your preferred choice but, because at times I work from home, I did not want to purchase two separate computers: one for work and another for home use.
Tech Specs:
17.3 inch Led Backlit Screen
i7 2.2ghz with Turbo boost to 3.1
8gb Ram
1 TB Storage
Great Keyboard
Blu Ray Player (Whoo Hoo)
3.0 USB, 2*2.0 USB, HDMI, etc
So far I am content with the speed and the features of my laptop. After I hit the power button it is up and running in blazing fast speed in about 5 to 10 seconds. A dramatic improvement over my last computer. I was looking for a well priced under a $1,000 CPU with all the features I mentioned in my previous post and I definitly achieved that. Laptop Search Post My rational behind this purchase was why spend over my budget to get something that is comparable in speed and size, and on top of this have to deal with work related issues in the future that could get worse as time passes with an apple. I am attempting to simplify my life not add stress to it.
The other three contenders for my money were an Apple all in one 21″ desktop for $1300, a Dell Xps laptop for $800, and an ASUS for $1249 but all had less features and two competitors were pricier than the Toshiba I purchased. The Mrs. was extremely against the Asus so that one was the first to go. I will give you an update in a few months as to how it is performing.
Comment if you have recently purchased a computer and the amount you paid for it.
Havent bought a computer yet but i like the computer you purchased.. Enjoy
@Tito- Thanks for the comment, I am ready to install some cool software and a few old school genesis games. Just need a little push as to how to go about doing that. Talk to you soon bro.
I am partial to apple but if I had to go pc toshiba would definetly be the one I would choose, especially against a del or Asus.
@Priscella- Thanks for your feedback and comment. I'm glad I went with the Toshiba., Question: How hard was it to transition between a PC and and Apple?