Getting a new computer. Need help.
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:42 pm
Yesterday the graphic card of my laptop completely failed, showing to me that the lifespan of my computer is reaching his end. Although I managed to get it stable, and I'm running tests yet like playing videos or 3D tools, I have no choice but start searching for a computer to buy.
Is true that I expected to do this on the following months before the summer, because I'm still saving money, but my parents told me that they can pay up to the half of the price, in the case I couldn't have enough money.
Since it has been a long time from 2007-2008, I need a complete review about the new hardware stuff that exists nowdays. I have several questions that needs to be answered, so please help me:
For the moment, the laptop that attracts me is the TOSHIBA SATELLITE P70-A-120. It has a good price, and looks decent:
http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/lap ... 70-AST3GX1
(I'm seeing on some shops that their HDD has 2TB instead of only 1TB, I would have to confirm it).
What do you think about it?.
Is true that I expected to do this on the following months before the summer, because I'm still saving money, but my parents told me that they can pay up to the half of the price, in the case I couldn't have enough money.
Since it has been a long time from 2007-2008, I need a complete review about the new hardware stuff that exists nowdays. I have several questions that needs to be answered, so please help me:
- Normal hard drive, or SSD? Benefits and problems?
- Windows 8.1 improved the backwards compatibility with old programs?
- I'm using Windows 7 right now. I could install 7 on the new laptop, and using the same key (the old laptop would be completely formated and left unused, probably waiting to be sold or whatever)?
- How good are the Intel I7 CPUs? There are better versions/alternatives?
- 8GB RAM or more?
- What exact features should look? (not only on the CPUs, but also on the rest of the stuff).
For the moment, the laptop that attracts me is the TOSHIBA SATELLITE P70-A-120. It has a good price, and looks decent:
http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/lap ... 70-AST3GX1
(I'm seeing on some shops that their HDD has 2TB instead of only 1TB, I would have to confirm it).
What do you think about it?.