New work laptop- Toshiba or Dell?

[daddycool]

they are spec'd exactly the same, wondered if anyone had one of these and what they thought?

 

[Revels]

How much are they?

 

[olliewebbuk]

I'd go for the Dell over the Tosh personally.

 

[Gareth]

Yep I'd go for the Dell as well, not keen on Toshiba and I have seen plenty of them overheat.

 

[Adam.]

I'd go for the Dell too.

 

[daddycool]

How much are they?

don't know i'm afraid. company provides.

 

[olliewebbuk]

I have a E6400 series as my work machine. It's an ok little workhorse, more flimsy that my old D430 Latitude though.

 

[welshname]

I'd get a mac.

 

[daddycool]

from reading reviews i've found:

toshiba is smaller - 13.4 x 9.4 x 0.8-1.1 = av.119 cubic inches; dell is 13.9 x 10.3 x 1.3 = 186 cubic inches
toshiba has larger touchpad and better stubby mouse control thing
dell has slightly curved keyboard + more comfortable
dell looks better

 

[H182]

I'd go for the dell myself. The MD at work has one and seems to like it.

 

[fletch8]

id get a toshiba, however my knowledge is limited

 

[olliewebbuk]

Toshiba computers are s**t, they overheat and are flimsy. So no.

 

[Marc.]

I have a Toshiba laptop, the mrs has a Dell. We both got ours at the same time, near on identical spec. I still use my laptop, hers was condemned a few months back. It had also been repaired previously as the hinges seized, and it wouldn't close.

I have a Dell desktop so I don't dislike the company, I just don't think much of their laptops.

 

[Clart]

I've just got a new e6420, slightly lower spec though. Its slightly bigger than my old 6410 but feels more robust and definately better looking.

 

[Dan519]

I use a Dell. I've had a very easy time with it until recently it's stopped recognising the original charger as genuine so wont charge the battery. I'd certainly have another, infact I may upgrade quite soon

 

[chriscummins7]

Get a Dell.

As said, toshiba's overheat and therefore performance sucks at times.

 

[iain187]

I'd go Dell even if it costs more.

 

[jenic]

People who say toshiba's (or any manufacturer) are s**t and overheat are likely to only have experience their budget range.

Go for the smallest/lightest/slimmest imo

 

[chriscummins7]

but you have a girls name, therefore have no opinion on this matter!!!

loveyou xx

 

[Italian_Job]

I'll second that,
I ve had a M90 precision for the last 4 years, amazing product and the warranty works a treat.
After 3 years of HEAVY use one fan died, I phoned them up and in 2 days time the guy came over and replaced both fans and graphic card!

I'd go for the Dell over the Tosh personally.

 

[tomsteer]

Dell, I have them with work, had a few in the last couple of years but we upgrade pretty often for CAD work etc etc.

Always been good

 

[bmh.01]

Having had both, the dell is/was better put together.

 

[daddycool]

ordered the dell, thanks all

 

[chriscummins7]

Good choice.