Comments on: Your Guide to Best Music Downloads http://www.transit-music.com/recording-studio/your-guide-to-best-music-downloads Recording Industry News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:53 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Fred Ryals http://www.transit-music.com/recording-studio/your-guide-to-best-music-downloads/comment-page-1#comment-2905 Fred Ryals Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:59 +0000 http://www.transit-music.com/recording-studio/your-guide-to-best-music-downloads#comment-2905 The second model with the AMD processor has the following advantages: More RAM 3GB vs 2 GB More storage 250GB vs 200GB Larger Screen - 17" (1440x900) vs 15.4" (1280x800) Both have digital memory card readers (good if you have a digital camera). Both have Vista Home Premium. The first is 32-bit, the second doesn't say. Not all software supports 64-bit OS so that could be the deal breaker. All-in-all, the second is probably the most capable and best choice.<br><b>References : </b><br>Personal experience and comparative shopping before I bought my Toshiba 2 months ago. The second model with the AMD processor has the following advantages:

More RAM 3GB vs 2 GB
More storage 250GB vs 200GB
Larger Screen – 17" (1440×900) vs 15.4" (1280×800)

Both have digital memory card readers (good if you have a digital camera).

Both have Vista Home Premium. The first is 32-bit, the second doesn’t say. Not all software supports 64-bit OS so that could be the deal breaker.

All-in-all, the second is probably the most capable and best choice.
References :
Personal experience and comparative shopping before I bought my Toshiba 2 months ago.

]]> By: TL http://www.transit-music.com/recording-studio/your-guide-to-best-music-downloads/comment-page-1#comment-2904 TL Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:52:16 +0000 http://www.transit-music.com/recording-studio/your-guide-to-best-music-downloads#comment-2904 <b>Which is a better laptop, both Tosibas and both $499?</b><br>Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T2390 is designed for on-the-go computing 15.4" diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 native resolution (WXGA) supplies a sharp, clear view of the screen 200GB, 5,400rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive meets the needs of most users 2,048MB of memory offers excellent multitasking capabilities DVD SuperMulti (±R double layer) drive supports 11 formats Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN lets you navigate the Internet on your wireless network or at hotspots; modem and 10/100 Ethernet port offer additional networking options 3 USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect a range of peripherals Volume control dial lets you turn the sound up or down at a touch Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 supports 128MB – 358MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory 5-in-1 bridge media adapter is compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and MultiMediaCard memory devices Built-in stereo speakers enhance your multimedia experience Matte silver finish offers a sophisticated look Includes Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit version) operating system Included Software: Toshiba Value Added Package, electronic user's guide, Toshiba ConfigFree, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba DVD Player, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, Toshiba Speech System, Toshiba Game Console designed by WildTangent, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Microsoft Works 9, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Google Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba, PowerCinema for Toshiba, Microsoft Office Trial Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Norton 360 All-In-One Security (trial), Napster Music download subscription service (trial) and memeo AutoBackUp (trial) Inputs: 3 USB, 1 RJ-45 (LAN), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 microphone Outputs: 1 RGB (monitor), 1 headphone Expansion Slots: 1 ExpressCard (ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54) 4,000mAh lithium-ion battery pack provides a rechargeable power source Includes laptop computer, battery pack and AC adapter Dimensions: 10.5"l x 14.2"w x 1.5"h (without feet) Weight: 5.7 lb. Warranty: 1 year limited (Model L305-S5876) OR Processor BrandAMDProcessorAMD Turion™ X2Processor Speed2.0GHzDisplay TypeWXGA+ widescreen TFT-LCD with TruBrite technology (1440 x 900)Screen Size17"System Bus800MHzCache Memory1MB on die Level 2System Memory (RAM)3GBSystem Memory (RAM) Expandable To4GBType of Memory (RAM)PC5300 DDR2 SDRAMHard Drive TypeSerial ATA (5400 rpm)Hard Drive Size250GBOptical DriveDouble-layer DVD±RW/CD-RWOptical Drive Speeds4x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x16x24 CD-RWDirect-Disc LabelingYesDigital Media Reader or SlotsYes, digital media card readerGraphicsATI RADEON X1250Video Memory128-831MB dynamically allocated sharedPersonal Video Recorder (PVR)NoTV TunerNoMPEGYesBuilt-in WebcamNoModem56 Kbps* *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.NetworkingBuilt-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)Wireless NetworkingWireless-B+GBluetooth-EnabledNoS-Video OutputsNoneSpeakersBuilt-in stereoPCMCIA Slots1 ExpressCard/34/54USB 2.0 Ports3IEEE 1394 FireWire PortsNoneParallel PortsNoneSerial PortsNoneGame PortsNoneLaptop WeightStandard (more than 5.5 lbs.)Battery TypeLithium-ionPointing DeviceTouchpad with enable/disable functionOperating SystemWindows Vista Home Premium with SP1Included SoftwareToshiba DVD Player, Disc Creator, Adobe Acrobat and moreENERGY STAR QualifiedNoColor CategoryBlack The Best Buy one is $499 in their paper even though it's listed as $549 on their site. Sorry this is so wordy..I copy and pasted. BTW..the best buy one is the 2nd one. BJ's Wholesale is the 1st one. THANKS!!! Great info! Which is a better laptop, both Tosibas and both $499?
Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T2390 is designed for on-the-go computing
15.4" diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 native resolution (WXGA) supplies a sharp, clear view of the screen
200GB, 5,400rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive meets the needs of most users
2,048MB of memory offers excellent multitasking capabilities
DVD SuperMulti (±R double layer) drive supports 11 formats
Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN lets you navigate the Internet on your wireless network or at hotspots; modem and 10/100 Ethernet port offer additional networking options
3 USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect a range of peripherals
Volume control dial lets you turn the sound up or down at a touch
Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 supports 128MB – 358MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
5-in-1 bridge media adapter is compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and MultiMediaCard memory devices
Built-in stereo speakers enhance your multimedia experience
Matte silver finish offers a sophisticated look
Includes Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit version) operating system
Included Software: Toshiba Value Added Package, electronic user’s guide, Toshiba ConfigFree, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba DVD Player, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, Toshiba Speech System, Toshiba Game Console designed by WildTangent, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Microsoft Works 9, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Google Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba, PowerCinema for Toshiba, Microsoft Office Trial Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Norton 360 All-In-One Security (trial), Napster Music download subscription service (trial) and memeo AutoBackUp (trial)
Inputs: 3 USB, 1 RJ-45 (LAN), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 microphone
Outputs: 1 RGB (monitor), 1 headphone
Expansion Slots: 1 ExpressCard (ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54)
4,000mAh lithium-ion battery pack provides a rechargeable power source
Includes laptop computer, battery pack and AC adapter
Dimensions: 10.5"l x 14.2"w x 1.5"h (without feet)
Weight: 5.7 lb.
Warranty: 1 year limited
(Model L305-S5876)

OR

Processor BrandAMDProcessorAMD Turion™ X2Processor Speed2.0GHzDisplay TypeWXGA+ widescreen TFT-LCD with TruBrite technology (1440 x 900)Screen Size17"System Bus800MHzCache Memory1MB on die Level 2System Memory (RAM)3GBSystem Memory (RAM) Expandable To4GBType of Memory (RAM)PC5300 DDR2 SDRAMHard Drive TypeSerial ATA (5400 rpm)Hard Drive Size250GBOptical DriveDouble-layer DVD±RW/CD-RWOptical Drive Speeds4x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 8×8x8 DVD+RW; 8×6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24×16x24 CD-RWDirect-Disc LabelingYesDigital Media Reader or SlotsYes, digital media card readerGraphicsATI RADEON X1250Video Memory128-831MB dynamically allocated sharedPersonal Video Recorder (PVR)NoTV TunerNoMPEGYesBuilt-in WebcamNoModem56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.NetworkingBuilt-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)Wireless NetworkingWireless-B+GBluetooth-EnabledNoS-Video OutputsNoneSpeakersBuilt-in stereoPCMCIA Slots1 ExpressCard/34/54USB 2.0 Ports3IEEE 1394 FireWire PortsNoneParallel PortsNoneSerial PortsNoneGame PortsNoneLaptop WeightStandard (more than 5.5 lbs.)Battery TypeLithium-ionPointing DeviceTouchpad with enable/disable functionOperating SystemWindows Vista Home Premium with SP1Included SoftwareToshiba DVD Player, Disc Creator, Adobe Acrobat and moreENERGY STAR QualifiedNoColor CategoryBlack

The Best Buy one is $499 in their paper even though it’s listed as $549 on their site.
Sorry this is so wordy..I copy and pasted. BTW..the best buy one is the 2nd one. BJ’s Wholesale is the 1st one.
THANKS!!! Great info!

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