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Eric Vail · 02-26-2012, 01:57 AM

I am buying a laptop for my wife. She mostly does internet stuff (facebook, low end games like scrabble), skype, word processing, etc.. I've brought my search down to two units. I am wondering if those who know more that I can help me decide which to go for.

Option 1: Dell Vostro 3555
Processor: AMD Quad Core A8-3500M
RAM: 6 GB
Hard Drive: 750 GB - 7200 RPM
8x optical drive
Backlit keyboard
Price: $549.00

Option 2: Toshiba Satellite L755D-04V
Processor: AMD Sabine Quad Core Mobile A8-3520M
RAM: 8 GB
Hard Drive: 750 GB - 5400 RPM
6x Optical Drive
Price: $650.00

I've highlighted the relevant differences.

I am wondering if Dell or Toshiba's machines are better than one another? Is the lesser memory in the Dell going to be made up for the increased speed of the hard drive? Are the two units close enough that I should just save $100 and go with the Dell?

Any insights would be appreciated.

02-26-2012, 01:57 AM	#1
Eric Vail First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Computer Purchase Advice I am buying a laptop for my wife. She mostly does internet stuff (facebook, low end games like scrabble), skype, word processing, etc.. I've brought my search down to two units. I am wondering if those who know more that I can help me decide which to go for. Option 1: Dell Vostro 3555 Processor: AMD Quad Core A8-3500M RAM: 6 GB Hard Drive: 750 GB - 7200 RPM 8x optical drive Backlit keyboard Price: $549.00 Option 2: Toshiba Satellite L755D-04V Processor: AMD Sabine Quad Core Mobile A8-3520M RAM: 8 GB Hard Drive: 750 GB - 5400 RPM 6x Optical Drive Price: $650.00 I've highlighted the relevant differences. I am wondering if Dell or Toshiba's machines are better than one another? Is the lesser memory in the Dell going to be made up for the increased speed of the hard drive? Are the two units close enough that I should just save $100 and go with the Dell? Any insights would be appreciated.