For my standards [read description] is Toshiba, or Acer better?

Question

okay i want to buy a lap top, preferably one under 500 dollars. can be a little bit more.

here is what i want to use it for

1. INTERNET!!! [must run fast]

2. microsoft word

3. iTunes and music

3. online shopping

4. MORE INTERNET! lol

btw: not a dell <-- bad experience =[

here are my price ranges

no more than 600

standards are

1. runs fast

2. has good internet connection

3. WIRELESS <-- duh

4. all necessary programs [mentioned above]

5. AT LEAST a 12 inch screen.

6. preferably a built in webcam

okay so now that ive listed everything, some one PLEASE help me out and tell me what brands are the best!

Answer 1

Acer. I have been using Acer for the past 3 years and it has less problems actually. the interface is cool and their help support team is really helpful. price wise.. the acer that i got was much cheaper than a toshiba.

Answer 2

Toshiba is one of the best all around laptops. Given what you wish, I would suggest a Dual Core processor with 1-2GB RAM. You might be able to look around and find something like that for 500, but it will most likely run at around 600-700. The computer itself has little affect on the internet... You&#039;re going to need to upgrade for something fast.

Recommended ISP&#039;s (Internet Service Providers): Verizon (FiOS if you can afford it), AT&amp;T, Comcast

**When I say 1-2GB RAM, I assume you are going to be smart and keep using Windows XP. If you are going to use Vista, then you will need to have 2-3GB at the least, or you can get Vista Premium 64-bit and get as much as 4GB (LIGHTNING!!).

Answer 3

toshiba is really good

expecially this one. Check it out at Best Buy

Toshiba Satelite A305-S6837

Intel Core 2 duo processer T5550

4096 MB PCS DDR2 SDRAm

320 GB (5400 RPM) Hdd

this computer is very very fast.