Best Buy has the Toshiba L505D-S5983 Laptop for $349.99 online only, limit 1 per customer.
SKU: 9553896
Product Features
* VISION Technology by AMD Makes your digital photos and Web sites look amazing and gives a boost to digital music playback. * AMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor M300* For true HD entertainment in an ultrathin laptop. * 3GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB. * Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media; also supports DVD-RAM and Labelflash direct-disc labels using compatible Labelflash media. * 15.6" TFT-LCD high-definition widescreen display With TruBrite technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. Features native support for 720p content. * 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. * ATI Radeon 4100 graphics With dynamically allocated shared graphics memory for lush images. Built-in stereo speakers.
the only drawback is the screen resolution....not because "it's not full HD" but because it restricts your desktop resolution. recently picked up the msi laptop for $100 more at Office Depot, only complaint from wifey is "can you make the screen smaller?"
HDMI output? This is my latest must have feature for my next notebook, especially if it has a relatively good video card, which this one appears to have, at least for a notebook.
cavemann said: the only drawback is the screen resolution....not because "it's not full HD" but because it restricts your desktop resolution. recently picked up the msi laptop for $100 more at Office Depot, only complaint from wifey is "can you make the screen smaller?"
I don't quite understand this comment.Can someone explain it in more detail? Does this mean that the only option is 1366 x 768 resolution?
Wow, why buy a mini if you can get the whole enchilada.
Beersy
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2009 @ 12:20p
wooter54 said: Shipping $15 plus tax...equals $396 here in Florida....no longer a great deal!
So it isn't a good deal, because you have to pay tax on ANYTHING you buy in Florida?
Well gee, then I guess anything you buy in Florida isn't a good deal!
Seriously people, complaining about tax is about the dumbest thing you can complain about. Everything you buy has tax added to it. And you Floridians with no State Income tax, consider yourself lucky! I have to pay State Income Tax and tax on any non-food items. Also it drives me nuts when people in California complain about a deal because they have to pay the E-Waste "tax" on electronics. It isn't an option not to, so stop saying something isn't a good deal just because your State has an extra Tax on it.
well its not that dumb if you're comparing buying from a B&M store and pay tax versus an online seller like Newegg and not pay tax. Calm yourself.
wooter54
New Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2009 @ 12:51p
$ is $...not just my state, but since BB is everywhere, just about everyone pays the tax.....and the shipping charge.....which makes this more of a $400 laptop which for an AMD power hungry chip is not a great price...bottom line! I agree with you about California B.S fees etc...that makes it a bad deal for only them....and who cares about people who elect retarded actors to rule them...lol. You did not buy one of these anyway....so don't make comments that are not related to the deal!
bokey said: cavemann said: the only drawback is the screen resolution....not because "it's not full HD" but because it restricts your desktop resolution. recently picked up the msi laptop for $100 more at Office Depot, only complaint from wifey is "can you make the screen smaller?"
I don't quite understand this comment.Can someone explain it in more detail? Does this mean that the only option is 1366 x 768 resolution?
Anybody? Bueller?
bradster
Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2009 @ 1:27p
Picked 1 up @ Union City, CA store. $400 TD. Thanks OP!
At 3PM here in northern NJ, placed order but couldn't get the pick up option to save the $15 S&H. Informed by chat guy that if pick up not permitted it might mean the item is sold out in my area. I forgot to ask if that meant I wouldn't get it shipped to me...oops. Anyone finding them sold out?
(My PC got fried, no hope, so can't just call from library--which is closed Sundays, so my not be able to get in on this. This would be my first laptop--I don't understand what the screen issue mentioned is or how it impacts usage...explanation? Thnx. I would use this primarily at my home, but like the idea of moving out of the office area to use a PC. Screen would do well on deck in warm weather?)
Just a note. I called 4 BB's in my area and they all had plenty of these in stock, even though the website says "store pickup not available". Price in store was verified as the same on site. Those looking to avoid shipping charges may want to just call first and pick it up in store.
Beersy
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2009 @ 5:03p
bokey said: bokey said: cavemann said: the only drawback is the screen resolution....not because "it's not full HD" but because it restricts your desktop resolution. recently picked up the msi laptop for $100 more at Office Depot, only complaint from wifey is "can you make the screen smaller?"
I don't quite understand this comment.Can someone explain it in more detail? Does this mean that the only option is 1366 x 768 resolution?
Anybody? Bueller?
You can't run any resolution higher than 1366 x 768 (but can run a "smaller" resolution). This means that your desktop will not show as much "stuff" on it. For my wife, she prefers this resolution over say 1920 x 1080 for this size of monitor, but for me I would want a higher resolution (my 13.3" monitor is running the above resolution). The higher the resolution, the smaller everything will appear on your desktop.
newfarmer
New Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2009 @ 5:17p
picked one in store
cavemann
Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2009 @ 5:34p
bokey said: cavemann said: the only drawback is the screen resolution....not because "it's not full HD" but because it restricts your desktop resolution. recently picked up the msi laptop for $100 more at Office Depot, only complaint from wifey is "can you make the screen smaller?"
I don't quite understand this comment.Can someone explain it in more detail? Does this mean that the only option is 1366 x 768 resolution?
thats the highest resolution available, yes
chueyfang
New Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2009 @ 6:15p
Bought one online. Didn't know could pick one in store. Aih... my $15.
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