Which laptop is better?

[goodison1234]

I have a budget of �500(ish) and I am looking for an all round laptop. I have narrowed it down to these two and would like to know which is actually better (I dont fully understand the technical differences).

http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?prod uct_id=31541&category_id=969&manufacturer_id=0

AND

http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?prod uct_id=35151&category_id=311&manufacturer_id=0 &tid=pslb9e-060007en

(Or perhaps any other alternatives you may find, however that website seems to be the cheapest).

Thanks

[fo3nix]

The Toshiba is the far better model.

It's also a 15" screen, not a 12" screen like the Samsung.

If you don't want it for any specific purpose, and just to surf the web and write letters, etc., then any laptop will do (even ones �150 cheaper than these).

[VHG]

Note the Toshiba has Vista Business on it.

This is NOT a good choice for the home user as certain "home" features are not included, like the media centre.

I would look for one with Vista Home Premium.

To be honest the two laptops you have chosen are so different I have no idea how you narrowed it down to only those 2.

It is like saying you want to buy a car and have narrowed it down to a Mini or a Volvo estate.

[goodison1234]

Rofl VHG, I see what your saying. But its much more difficult comparing laptops than it is desktops (in my opinion). It seems every laptop has a slightly different processor. I intend to have a monitor and keyborad plugged in most of the time so size isnt really an issue. And if I go mobile with it then smaller seems better.

I will use office, surf web, maybe play some basic games. I have �500 aside for a laptop and basically need an all round machine. (But not too big physically). The Toshiba I may order tomorrow.

[ACtheTROLL]

most or all of the time ?

... a desktop will give you more punch for your dosh
better gaming ... better performance
just not quite as convenient on a train

you'd be wise to bear windows 7 in mind also - wait 'till 22 october - or make certain you get a free upgrade