[ACBS] [nabs] advice on which laptop to buy

[Steve Petrica]

I also have a Toshiba Satellite Pro laptop. I bought mine in May
2010...travel with it...use it almost daily...and I've had no trouble with
it. Including the power jack. I may be in for an unpleasant surprise, but
so far no problems.


Steve



On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 8:15 AM, Laura Glowacki <orangebutterfly87 at gmail.com
> wrote:

> **
>     Rhonda,
>
> My first computer was a HP Compaq, but the last two I've purchased have
> been Toshiba Satellite Pro models, and they've been very reliable.  The
> battery life is good, and I've never purchased a replacement battery.  I
> also try to use AC power as often as possible.  The only common problem
> I've seen with those (from friends who own satellite pro models) is that
> the power jack gets loosened  and subsequently broken if you're not
> careful.  I agree with Tyler though that it never hurts to throw in a few
> extra bucks for a service agreement while you're at it.
>
> The one I purchased this past June weighs about 5 pounds I believe, give
> or take a few ounces.  If you're looking for a desktop replacement, perhaps
> one of the bigger and more powerful laptops is something you should look
> at.  Depends whether you want a desktop replacement or more portability,
> though in my experience you don't have to necessarily sacrifice one to have
> the other with the Satellite Pro models from Toshiba.
>
> HTH,
> Laura
>
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