Need help choosing a laptop! Toshiba or Gateway?

Question

I'm buying a laptop from circuit city and my max budget is $700. I've narrowed it down to two choices (these are the best they had in the price range):

Gateway 15.4":

• Intel Core 2 Duo T5750

• 320GB hard drive

• Built-in wireless 802.11abgn

• 4GB of DDR2 memory

• Burns DVDs and CDs

• Built-in webcam

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Gateway-M-6866-15-4-Widescreen-Laptop-ndash-Blue-M6866/sem/rpsm/oid/215079/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Toshiba 14.1":

• AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70

• 4GB DDR2 memory

• 250GB hard drive

• Burns DVDs and CDs

• Built-in 802.11bgn wireless

• Built-in webcam and mic

http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/215099/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Answer 1

I don't have experience with Gateway, so I can't really say anything about it, but I've had a Toshiba laptop for two years and I haven't had any problems with it.  Still pretty much runs as well now as it did when I first got it.

Answer 2

I would definately recommend Toshiba over Gateway.

I would, however, suggest that you get a Toshiba that has an Intel processor, as they tend to operate better & faster than AMD processors.

I would highly recommend the Toshiba Fusion Satellite A305-S6829 at:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-F...

Answer 3

never buy gateway at any cost, but anyway toshiba is a great company, a little more high priced but they dont come with that extra c**p that slows the computer down installed so totally go for the toshiba

Answer 4

Toshiba is generally better.

Comments on Intel Processor by H B  are good too.

Intel seems to give greater radio range.

Answer 5

toshiba

Answer 6

to tell you the truth their exactly the same but the gateways has 70gb more of hard drive and the screen is bigger....If i was you I would get the gateway, the gateway processor is about 19% more effective