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sparkplug
Apr 4th, 2007, 10:08 AM
Does anyone have an opinion on this laptop? I haven't found any reviews on the Internet about it. I'd like to do some photo editing and minor video editing with it. No games, plus the usual surfing and e-mail usage. I prefer 2 GB RAM and a dedicated video card, but this one doesn't have it and maybe I won't need it for my purposes. I'll be taking it with me on trips.

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/10084125.jpg

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10084125&catid=22495&logon=&langid=EN
frankcow
Apr 4th, 2007, 10:49 AM
The satellites are generally pretty reliable machine. A little bit bulkier than they need to be, and the casing feels plasticy, but they're decent quality
Justin
Apr 4th, 2007, 10:59 AM
the VA7 is almost the same except it has 2Gb ram. I think it is $100 extra. That might interest you more
sparkplug
Apr 4th, 2007, 11:09 AM
At FS, it's $999 for the VA5 (on sale) and $1399 for the VA7 (regular price, no sale). Staples has the VA7 on sale for $1229. The VA7 has a larger hard drive, but I don't need the extra space.

I've read the Toshiba keyboard feels spongy, but I haven't had a chance to look at it in person yet. I've been using an IBM T40 the past several years, so I know most laptops will be a downgrade in build quality.
Justin
Apr 4th, 2007, 02:36 PM
At FS, it's $999 for the VA5 (on sale) and $1399 for the VA7 (regular price, no sale). Staples has the VA7 on sale for $1229. The VA7 has a larger hard drive, but I don't need the extra space.

I've read the Toshiba keyboard feels spongy, but I haven't had a chance to look at it in person yet. I've been using an IBM T40 the past several years, so I know most laptops will be a downgrade in build quality.

I VA7 was on sale at Futureshop about 2 weeks ago for $1099.

I currenty have an a100 series Toshiba that i got 7 months ago. I plan to sell it and get the a100-va7 as soon as university is done in a month.

I want vista, so i've decided just to get a new laptop.


I have had no problems with my a100. They are very popular with students
sparkplug
Apr 4th, 2007, 02:46 PM
How often does the A100-VA7 go on sale at Future Shop? I'd pay $1099 for the extra memory, especially since I think Vista is a bit of a memory hog.

Thanks for the info!
Justin
Apr 5th, 2007, 03:33 PM
How often does the A100-VA7 go on sale at Future Shop? I'd pay $1099 for the extra memory, especially since I think Vista is a bit of a memory hog.

Thanks for the info!

It is currently on sale at Futureshop for $1099

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10084126&catid=


Price match at Staples and use coupon codes to bring the price down further
sparkplug
Apr 5th, 2007, 04:16 PM
That price must've just dropped today! I'm going for the PM at Staples. Thanks!
sparkplug
Apr 5th, 2007, 06:10 PM
Okay, done. $1127.30 after PM, tax and two coupon codes.

Thanks to everyone for the help. I got everything on my wish list except for a dedicated graphics card, but I'm not complaining. 2 GB RAM will be very nice.