dell vs asus vs toshiba

Audi-Tone · 25th May 2008, 4:56 PM

hey fellas, currently looking at buying a laptop.
4 options

dell inspiron 1520
vostro 1510
toshiba a200
asus of some variety.

each have comparable specs, each have 2ghz c2d min. of 2gb ram, decent sized hdd's and such but i'm wondering if there's a few reasons to go for one brand over another brand..
was pretty set on the dell but i'm not sure after seeing it in person; its a little bulky for my taste..
the toshiba and asus are both quite nice, and i know asus have 2yr warranty but is there a reason to go for the toshy over the asus?!?
all of these are between $1300-1600 so between that price point...

cheers

-- audi

McbLt · 26th May 2008, 10:11 AM

I'd go the Vostro over the inspiron unless you're set on on getting the 8600

Much of a muchness with the toshy. They don't really offer anything that crash hot over the others. The 2 year Asus warranty is good.

Murder1 · 26th May 2008, 10:49 AM

XPS1530?
$1599 atm till thursday

k1ll3r · 26th May 2008, 10:51 AM

asus warranty is a bit shitty. just havnt had much luck with them.
dont know about toshiba warranty tho...

mystic_granny · 26th May 2008, 6:29 PM

asus is ftw

McbLt · 26th May 2008, 6:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1ll3r

asus warranty is a bit shitty. just havnt had much luck with them.
dont know about toshiba warranty tho...

What sort of problems have you had with Asus?

I haven't had any dramas with my Toshiba warranty. The repairer here in Adelaide (BMS Technology) has beed reall good. I've had to take it in for some minor work on my lappy with no hassle. They also checked out my friend's Toshiba for free even though it was out of warranty. But that might be more about the repairer than about Toshiba.

_the_duke_ · 26th May 2008, 6:32 PM

This NEC notebook seems like excellent value:

NEC Versa E6310 2204DR $1,247.40
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveA...N&sku=31180224

k1ll3r · 27th May 2008, 2:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McbLt

What sort of problems have you had with Asus?

I haven't had any dramas with my Toshiba warranty. The repairer here in Adelaide (BMS Technology) has beed reall good. I've had to take it in for some minor work on my lappy with no hassle. They also checked out my friend's Toshiba for free even though it was out of warranty. But that might be more about the repairer than about Toshiba.

just like the delay of getting the parts to do the repair under warranty. they take ages

MoMaN69 · 28th May 2008, 8:13 PM

ive had quite a few toshiba laptops over the years, they seem to be well built from my experience.

AthlonMan · 28th May 2008, 8:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystic_granny

asus is ftw

+1 10char...

10char?

jlccarv · 29th May 2008, 12:07 AM

My Asus W7J has been quality from the beginning! its powered on 24/7 and has never skipped a beat. 'Rock Solid and Heart Touching' i can tell ya!!!

All this while, a mates HP and anothers Compaq, have both been in for repairs under warranty. Also, my brothers Asus has been going strong for ~4 years now. So yeh, definitely recommend Asus notebooks.

Anyway, im replacing it with a VAIO TZ this w/end, for the extra portability

sanjay · 29th May 2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _the_duke_

This NEC notebook seems like excellent value:

NEC Versa E6310 2204DR $1,247.40
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveA...N&sku=31180224

its even cheaper from our sponsor netplus - $949 plus delivery.

14.1" screen, 8600M GS (NOT THE GT) graphics, nice small form factor and leather casing for a bit of class

definitely worth considering.

Akool · 29th May 2008, 6:21 AM

If your bothered about a really good warranty I would say go with one of the dells, they are really good quality machines but when/if they do fail you will be glad you got it because the warranty is so good.

The ASUS laptops are really great they are great quality and have that style about them that is really nice.

Mr.Sinister · 29th May 2008, 7:16 AM

Another vote for the Asus. I can't comment on the other brands but I know that the Asus warranty is a global one if that matters to you. Surely Dell's would be also?

anakinwy · 29th May 2008, 7:48 AM

Vote for Dell based on their Warranty.... the feel quality is a bit..... bland, but their machines runs well.. Go for Vostros if u're not after games.... they're good value machines...

25th May 2008, 4:56 PM	#1
Audi-Tone Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 616	dell vs asus vs toshiba hey fellas, currently looking at buying a laptop. 4 options dell inspiron 1520 vostro 1510 toshiba a200 asus of some variety. each have comparable specs, each have 2ghz c2d min. of 2gb ram, decent sized hdd's and such but i'm wondering if there's a few reasons to go for one brand over another brand.. was pretty set on the dell but i'm not sure after seeing it in person; its a little bulky for my taste.. the toshiba and asus are both quite nice, and i know asus have 2yr warranty but is there a reason to go for the toshy over the asus?!? all of these are between $1300-1600 so between that price point... cheers -- audi __________________ ____________ My PC: Asus Pro3e1 Laptop, 32" LCD OCAU // Drummer Club #16 My Photos

26th May 2008, 6:32 PM	#7
_the_duke_ Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 3,992	This NEC notebook seems like excellent value: NEC Versa E6310 2204DR $1,247.40 http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveA...N&sku=31180224 __________________ Do you see the way that tree bends?

28th May 2008, 8:13 PM	#9
MoMaN69 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Asylum Posts: 864	ive had quite a few toshiba laptops over the years, they seem to be well built from my experience. __________________ \|PC = HTPC + 32" LCD\| \|console: Xbox 360 (gamertag = markmomanm ) \| \|Over 1000+ trades \|

29th May 2008, 12:07 AM	#11
jlccarv Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: melbourne Posts: 1,132	My Asus W7J has been quality from the beginning! its powered on 24/7 and has never skipped a beat. 'Rock Solid and Heart Touching' i can tell ya!!! All this while, a mates HP and anothers Compaq, have both been in for repairs under warranty. Also, my brothers Asus has been going strong for ~4 years now. So yeh, definitely recommend Asus notebooks. Anyway, im replacing it with a VAIO TZ this w/end, for the extra portability __________________ Sony Vaio Club Member #4

29th May 2008, 7:16 AM	#14
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26th May 2008, 10:11 AM	#2
McbLt Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Adelaide, SA 5000 Posts: 1,102	I'd go the Vostro over the inspiron unless you're set on on getting the 8600 Much of a muchness with the toshy. They don't really offer anything that crash hot over the others. The 2 year Asus warranty is good.

26th May 2008, 10:49 AM	#3
Murder1 (Taking a Break) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Parramatta 2150 Posts: 682	XPS1530? $1599 atm till thursday

26th May 2008, 10:51 AM	#4
k1ll3r Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Geraldton, WA Posts: 233	asus warranty is a bit shitty. just havnt had much luck with them. dont know about toshiba warranty tho...

26th May 2008, 6:29 PM	#5
mystic_granny Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Sydney Posts: 264	asus is ftw

29th May 2008, 6:21 AM	#13
Akool Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockhampton, 4701 Posts: 6	If your bothered about a really good warranty I would say go with one of the dells, they are really good quality machines but when/if they do fail you will be glad you got it because the warranty is so good. The ASUS laptops are really great they are great quality and have that style about them that is really nice.

29th May 2008, 7:48 AM	#15
anakinwy Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 98	Vote for Dell based on their Warranty.... the feel quality is a bit..... bland, but their machines runs well.. Go for Vostros if u're not after games.... they're good value machines...