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    Toshiba Satellite A40 Review

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by srdhkl, Jul 4, 2004.

  1. srdhkl

    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I recently delved into the laptop market, searching for a good system that would fit my big needs and small budget. As a university student, I work on the computer a lot each day, yet I could not afford to part with too much money for this purchase. Translated, this means I was looking for a total desktop replacement at a budget price. The bad news is it took a couple of months to trudge through the options offered by various companies, pulling my hair every step of the way because of how hopeless it sometimes seemed. The good news is I finally found the Toshiba Satellite A40, which I happily bought from Future Shop in Canada (futureshop.ca), bundled together with a wireless 802.11b

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  2. BACON

    BACON Newbie

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    Very useful, thank you
     
    BACON, Jul 4, 2004
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  3. Notme53

    Notme53 Newbie

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    Nice review, HOWEVER, the A40 model apparently is no longer available from Toshiba. At least it's not listed on the Toshiba Direct site. So which model to choose now?
     
    Notme53, Jul 12, 2004
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  4. thethinkerisnow

    thethinkerisnow Notebook Enthusiast

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    PPL!!

    I jus tread the review for the A40. I have certain queries. I noticed that the author mentioned the Compaq Presario 2197. I decided to check that out, and I have to say that it is MUCH MUCH better than what the author ordered. I would really like to know the reason for not selecting that, as I am now thinking of that laptop as my secondary. Please reply with specific problems, and if possible links. Thanks
     
    thethinkerisnow, Aug 12, 2004
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  5. rokov

    rokov Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found with the satellite laptops, that the screen on them are not very secure. Meaning that the screen likes to flop around if you are moving around.

    -rokov
     
    rokov, Aug 12, 2004
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