Opinions on Laptop Comparison: Toshiba Vs Acer: Any opinions on which is better?
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I looked at exactly the same units as well. Really the only difference between the two is that the Acer has Wireless Pre-N and the Toshiba does not. Also, (according to specs), the Toshiba claims to have 9+ hours of battery life, but the Acer specs say around 6. But, as we all know, the battery life specs are VERY suspect - It is basically the same computer, so it is hard to beleive there is THAT much of a difference in battery life. The Toshiba was probably tested with no WIFI, no disk drive use, etc. etc. They are probably the same in terms of usable everyday battery life. The Acer Looks smaller (as the screen does not have the large border around it like the Toshiba has) and may be slightly smaller dimension-wise.
1932146
My advice is to not bother with the Acer. Mine was junk and a waste of money. Buy a Samsung device instead.
2185478
I haven't had an issue with this laptop since I bought it 2 years ago. Actually I hardly recomend Toshiba as a brand. I've been a customer for hp, sony, samsung laptops; and from previous bad experiences I decided to switch to Toshiba, I'm never changing my mind again, unless I begin having troubles with this laptop brand. From my personal experience with this product, I can say is one the best I've ever tried, and haven't got any usb trouble yet or any other issue.I hope my comment is helpful for you. Have a nice day!!
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I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the ability to edit photos. I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the... » Read More I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the ability to edit photos. « Show Less
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Most definately, I wuld say. The Acer is my 5th laptop it the last 20 years. It also the largest. The full size keyboard and desk top like screen are very comfortable to work with. If someone is showing you how to accomplish tasks or explain the workings of a PC it is easier to see what is happening and the larger keyboard makes for less mistakes. The Acer touch pad works very smoothly (but I prefer a mouse). The speakers are great resulting in very clear sound. Windows 7 makes it very easy to install apps and devices. And there is a users manual available via download.
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Difficult question. I've never owned a Toshiba, and most people giving reviews here will likely be biased toward their own machine. I will say that a bit light research indicates: (1) ASUS NVIDIA GPU is later generation than Toshiba's and has an extra Gb of RAM, so you're going to get better graphical performance with ASUS; (2) the difference in i7-4700HQ (Asus) versus i700MQ (Toshiba) is negligible, per CPUBoss.com (slightly higher overclock capacity with Asus, if you're into that kind of thing). For the price difference, it might make sense to take a closer look at Toshiba. That said, this is my second Asus and they've both been amazing machines, so I have no regrets staying with this manufacturer.
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I recommend the Acer Chrome - especially as a second machine. There are some things such as MS silverlight that are not supported yet. The free chrome apps available cover just about everything else.
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I believe it is both but I am not a techie so am not 100% sure. Would suggest you contact ACER for a definitive answer. I can tell however I am impressed with its overall performance, for the price it is one awesome machine. Good luck, AD in Arizona.
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Imho the Toshiba has a more professional appearance, but then again, that is just looks. I wouldn´t choose neither though because of their glossy screens :S Then again, that is just personal preference!
1424809
I don't have info on the Acer laptop. But searching on the Internet at this URL. Provides some insight.http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/286092-32-acer-aspire-as5560g-7809-support
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I would avoid it altogether, Muhammad. We've ordered five. The first was just fine. Two others had to be immediately returned as defective. Two others have had ongoing problems. Small sample size of five and all, but it's enough to convince me that Toshiba shouldn't be trusted with laptops.
1776600
Not sure about Acer. I got 3 yr warranty through amazon. Laptop's for my son going to college. 6 months in and no problems with laptop - excellent price and very stable.
1964754
Well, I haven't used for both as yet. But I would say, take Lenovo.. that's better anytime.. Even HP is better than this laptop. I took this because it had an SD Card Slot + a DVD Player and Windows 8 and I7 Intel Processor with 8GB RAM and 1TB of Hard Drive Memory and it was cheap at Amazon for all these features. But the handling of the computer is not smooth.. Also no touch screen.. The laptop restarts every now and then....
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I too looked at both of these netbooks and both would serve my purposes. But I think I am going to choose the toshiba mini 205. My biggest reason is the negative reviews on the asus 1005ha concerning the batteries and ac adapters scared me a little. While the complaints with the toshiba appears to be more fixable. Poor sound quality is fixable with the use of headphones since the headphone jack is stereo, not monoaural like the speaker, and trackpad issues can be fixed with the use of a mouse.
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Matte finish vs Glossy finish! You can have that ACER with its glossy screen, the glare is horrible! I'll take the trade off of less vivid colors!I love mine! I think the sound is appropriate for the small speaker system. I am personally happy with the display and I've used both the ASUS and ACER. That ACER looks deceptively great until you start using it and the glare drives you crazy.
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Thanks! I appreciate the information. I'll probably buy the U100 (aren't lower numbers usually cheaper?), or maybe the Acer equivalent or even the Asus, though that seems to be a bit heavier. (I'd welcome opinions on the relative merits of these computers.)
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In short, no. I bought this laptop about 4 months ago and regret cutting corners with price. The keyboard is often unresponsive, the system freezes when you have multiple windows open, and the whole system shuts down and restarts at least once every time I use it for extended periods. Toshiba makes great products, but upgrade to their more reliable models by spending another couple hundred bucks.