Toshiba Tecra A8

Quelch · 22nd June 2007, 4:38 AM

I'm looking at the 'new' Toshiba Tecra A8 laptops

Anyone have one of these and/or can recommend which model to buy ?

McbLt · 22nd June 2007, 4:22 PM

maybe try Staticice? why an A8?

Quelch · 22nd June 2007, 10:28 PM

Thought they were a reliable brand
and they run 'cool'

but they seem exxy for the specification !

Can you recommend something else ?

Fairly fast, 15"
For downloading movies and TV shows and code conversion etc

ForceFed · 23rd June 2007, 7:17 AM

The A8's are the lowest model Tecra. We have 2 at work that I ordered. They seem a bit flimsy and cheaply made compared to the other Tecra's. I would go for an A7 (which I what I have), better GFX, better specs overall and quite good value for money.

Quelch · 23rd June 2007, 3:46 PM

Thanks

I'll check out the A7

22nd June 2007, 4:38 AM	#1
Quelch Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 417	Toshiba Tecra A8 I'm looking at the 'new' Toshiba Tecra A8 laptops Anyone have one of these and/or can recommend which model to buy ? __________________ CPU - Intel E8400 3Ghz Core 2 Duo, Motherboard - ASUS P5K-SE-EPU (EPU), Memory A-DATA 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800 6400, Hard-drive SATA W.D. 640GB HDD, Graphics Card Gigabyte PCI-E 512MB 8600GT, Case CoolerMaster RC-690 with PSU, DVD RW Samsung SATA 20x Black, Logitech LX-310 Cordless K/B + Mouse, MS Windows VISTA 32bit Home Premium Edition

22nd June 2007, 10:28 PM	#3
Quelch Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 417	Thought they were a reliable brand and they run 'cool' but they seem exxy for the specification ! Can you recommend something else ? Fairly fast, 15" For downloading movies and TV shows and code conversion etc __________________ CPU - Intel E8400 3Ghz Core 2 Duo, Motherboard - ASUS P5K-SE-EPU (EPU), Memory A-DATA 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800 6400, Hard-drive SATA W.D. 640GB HDD, Graphics Card Gigabyte PCI-E 512MB 8600GT, Case CoolerMaster RC-690 with PSU, DVD RW Samsung SATA 20x Black, Logitech LX-310 Cordless K/B + Mouse, MS Windows VISTA 32bit Home Premium Edition

23rd June 2007, 3:46 PM	#5
Quelch Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 417	Thanks I'll check out the A7 __________________ CPU - Intel E8400 3Ghz Core 2 Duo, Motherboard - ASUS P5K-SE-EPU (EPU), Memory A-DATA 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800 6400, Hard-drive SATA W.D. 640GB HDD, Graphics Card Gigabyte PCI-E 512MB 8600GT, Case CoolerMaster RC-690 with PSU, DVD RW Samsung SATA 20x Black, Logitech LX-310 Cordless K/B + Mouse, MS Windows VISTA 32bit Home Premium Edition

22nd June 2007, 4:22 PM	#2
McbLt Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Adelaide, SA 5000 Posts: 1,102	maybe try Staticice? why an A8?

23rd June 2007, 7:17 AM	#4
ForceFed (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 61	The A8's are the lowest model Tecra. We have 2 at work that I ordered. They seem a bit flimsy and cheaply made compared to the other Tecra's. I would go for an A7 (which I what I have), better GFX, better specs overall and quite good value for money.