Still warm toshiba laptop 1005-s157 deal for $699 ...

[nikon]

I have got a DLink usb-ethernet adapter. I got it for free after rebate from CC last year. I think I can use it on this.

 

[nikon]

got one @ 9.02am pst

 

[SimMike2]

<< I'll probably put Win2K on here, though. I can't stand this XP Home with all the Toshiba crap. Can anyone tell me any laptop-specific reasons why I shouldn't go back to Win2K? >>

If I were you, I would not throw away a perfectly good copy of XP and go back to Windows 2000. For one thing, the driver support in XP blows away 2000. I have used both operating systems, and XP is better than 2000. If you are concerned about the Toshiba stuff, guess what, do what you are supposed to do and go to Control Panel Add/Remove and remove it. Takes all of about five minutes. If you don't like the extra icons on the desktop, delete them. This takes about ten seconds. The only part where Windows 2000 might have it over XP is if you need to be part of a network domain. You need XP Pro for this. The vast majority of home users don't need to be part of a domain. In my opinion, XP is more tweakable than 2000. First thing I always do is right mouse click on My Computer and choose properties. Under the performance tab, I turn off everything except for smooth screen fonts. This turns off most the the so called XP "eye candy"and gives snappier performance.

If you do go with Windows 2000, be prepared to find drivers for chip set, graphics, etc. 2000 probably does not have built in support.

The notebook comes with an XP version which can only be reinstalled by wiping the drive. You can however reinstall some of the individual apps separately. It also comes with a Lotus install disk.

Below is cache information from WinCPUID. Maybe someone with a real PIII can tell the difference.

[ WCPUID Version 3.0f (c) 1996-2002 By H.Oda! ]
$$--- Cache Information (Processor #1)

[L1 Information]
Instruct.Cache : 16K byte cache size 4-way set associative 32 byte line size
Instruct. TLB : 4K byte pages 4-way set associative 32 entries
: 4M byte pages fully associative 2 entries
Data Cache : 16K byte cache size 4-way set associative 32 byte line size
Data TLB : 4K byte pages 4-way set associative 64 entries
: 4M byte pages fully associative 8 entries

[L2 Information]
Level 2 Cache : 256K byte cache size 8-way set associative 32 byte cache line

##--- Date 03/17/2002, Time 09:40:47



I agree about not knowing how much different this CPU is from the real PIII chips. The only thing I can think of is the cache is less associative than it's big brother.

I've been running this system for a week and nary a hickup. It is stable as heck. Don't let anyone convince you to throw away a perfectly good copy of XP.

 

[aphex]

All gone from the rainforest (a.k.a. amazon)

 

[dealsearcher]

nevermind

 

[Rocky007]

How/Where do I findout howmuch memory is dedicated to the graphics card?

Tks.

 

[SimMike2]

Here are the major two differences between the new smaller die mobile Celeron and mobile PIII chips. These are based on the .13 die (.013?). This smaller die means they can run faster and cooler.

The new mobile PIII has 512K L2 cache. The new mobile Celeron has 256K L2 cache, just like older PIII chips. The new mobile PIII chips also have something called "data prefetch logic," which the new Celerons lack. The gist of all this is that these new mobile Celeron chips are really close to older PIII chips. IMHO, this makes these chips an outstanding value. The Celeron has indeed grown up real good.

 

[Dat]

well i spammed amazon and managed to pick one up and got the confirm. anyone know if the 256mb sdram is 1 dimm or two?


I also am thinking about replacing the harddrive... any recommendations?

actually i'll pop this question into general hardware as well..

 

[KeinoDoggy]

Laptop has 2 Dimm slots. One is filled.

Go to Intels Link to read how this Video subsystem manages memory. Very different from previous shared memory video.

Graphics Memory Allocation
When Local Memory is not installed, and all Graphics Memory is being allocated from system memory, the total DVMT Graphics footprint in system memory is capped to an upper-limit ensuring the best usability and performance of the OS, Applications and Graphics. For systems with 64MB, the upper limit is 8MB. For systems containing memory between 128MB and 255MB of system memory, the limit is 32MB for graphics memory. For systems containing 256MB and above, the limit is 48MB for graphics memory. Systems between 64MB and 127MB are not supported by the 830M chipset platform utilizing internal graphics. See Table 1for all graphics memory allocations.

Table 1 - Graphics Memory Allocations
System Memory Maximum Memory Allocated for Graphics
64 MB 8 MB
64 MB - 127 MB Not Supported; Not Validated
128 MB - 255 MB 32 MB
256 MB - Max Memory 48 MB

DVMT returns the memory to the operating system when it is no longer required.

 

[BeerGoggles]

Damn... at around 2:45pm EST they had some more in stock and when I click "add to cart" they are all gone. Oh well, I will have to hit the refresh button all day long now. I can't pass this deal up for $700.

 

[dealsearcher]

I got the laptop!!! after an hour and half of refreshing!!! I'm happy... keep trying for those who still wants it, it'll come.

 

[Dat]

actually i am going to cancel my amazon order. I went to staples and looked at the laptop first hand...

the windows key is not next to the cntrl or alt key and the shift key is smaller. actually the whole keyboard is a bit smaller than my previous dell and that was the deal breaker for me. the computer was very responsive and it felt pretty decent.

 

[BeerGoggles]

I went to Staples too today but I PriceMatched it, and then cancelled my Amazon order.

Breakdown:

+1099.98 Staples Price
-331.08 110% Pricematch
-30 Staples Coupon ($30 off $150)
+36.95 5% MA Sales Tax
----------------------------------------------------
=775.85 Out of Store
-100 Rebate
----------------------------------------------------
$675.85 Total After Rebate


Not bad at all considering I don't have to wait a week or so to get my hands on this baby. I have been playing with it for the last few hours and it is pretty fast and I really like so far. Definately a GREAT deal for a sub $700 DVD laptop.

 

[Gondorrian]

For those you still trying to get in on this deal through Amazon and getting the "out of stock" message, you might try refreshing the page right around the half-hour and on the hour. I was able to get in twice, first time approximately 6:30 p.m. (CST - it was out of stock again by the time I went to checkout) and then again at about 7:00 p.m. (this time I scored). I have no idea if this is a trend in how Amazon's making this laptop available after out of stock, but hopefully this will help in getting one purchased. And be ready to get to checkout quickly, if you dawdle it will probably be out of stock again. Used the Amazon 10% off e-mail code, picked it up for $619.10 after the $100 rebate, woo-hoo!

 

[KeinoDoggy]

BeerGoggles,

Great deal! Sounds very much like the one I did earlier in this post. Lots of people here seem to be second guessing this laptop and the quality and it's abilities. I think anyone would have a hard time finding anything else out there for less than $700 that has the features at this price and proven reputation of Toshiba laptops.
Those that can find it at that price, better grab it.

 

[lotust]

<< BeerGoggles,

Great deal! Sounds very much like the one I did earlier in this post. Lots of people here seem to be second guessing this laptop and the quality and it's abilities. I think anyone would have a hard time finding anything else out there for less than $700 that has the features at this price and proven reputation of Toshiba laptops.
Those that can find it at that price, better grab it. >>




i agree 100% stop bitching and fild us a better deal !

 

[vmarkx3]

If anyone has one of those Amazon 10% discount codes and isn't going to be using it,

I would GREATLY appreciate having it!!

Thanks in advance!

PM PLEASE!

 

[CKDragon]

<< << I'll probably put Win2K on here, though. I can't stand this XP Home with all the Toshiba crap. Can anyone tell me any laptop-specific reasons why I shouldn't go back to Win2K? >>

If I were you, I would not throw away a perfectly good copy of XP and go back to Windows 2000. For one thing, the driver support in XP blows away 2000. I have used both operating systems, and XP is better than 2000. >>



Thank you for the reply, but I was only concerned with laptop-specific reasons of why I shouldn't go back to 2000. We could discuss which is the better OS all day long (in the OS forum), but 2000 is flat out faster, I've run XP Pro and Win2K on my AMD 1700+ desktop and 2K is much more responsive. Drivers all seem to be on Toshiba's site. My only concern was that perhaps XP managed battery life more efficiently, but I've seen no evidence that would suggest such. The laptop only comes with a 20 Gig hard drive, I'd rather not have extra bloatware taking up my space. As someone stated earlier in the thread, I've bought the software to do everything that I need to do, I'd rather not use or have to sift around the remnants of any second rate program files on my hard drive.

Thank you for the reply,

CK

 

[koolhand]

Anyone has the page saved from Amazon.com w/ the price & without the NOT AVAILABLE words?
My Staples won't pricematch if it's not instock... I could play w/ the HTML code, but I'm an honest guy.
Tried to PM at Circuit City, those guys won't budge... said they will only PM a local competitor (within 50 miles)
with an ADVERTISED price, so won't PM with a receipt either...

There's a Staples near me w/ 2 of these babies... if only I could get my hands on 1...

PM me if you have the Amazon.com cache saved...

 

[littlezipp]

This deal is alive at Office Depot. $899 on the sticker, 100 toshiba mail in rebate, and 100 Office Depot mail in rebate. I got the floor model, so they gave me and additional 10% off. Not bad for 1.06ghz.

 

[ffwd]

It's back on amazon, been there for at least 15 minutes that I know of.

 

[Kerouactivist]

OOS damn you carl

 

[CurtisBilly]

If anyone isn't going to be using one of the 10% off email codes would they please email it to me. I would very much appreciate it!
Thanks,
Curtis
cmoeckel@uiuc.edu

 

[spanky]

<< I went to Staples too today but I PriceMatched it, and then cancelled my Amazon order.

Breakdown:

+1099.98 Staples Price
-331.08 110% Pricematch
-30 Staples Coupon ($30 off $150)
+36.95 5% MA Sales Tax
----------------------------------------------------
=775.85 Out of Store
-100 Rebate
----------------------------------------------------
$675.85 Total After Rebate


Not bad at all considering I don't have to wait a week or so to get my hands on this baby. I have been playing with it for the last few hours and it is pretty fast and I really like so far. Definately a GREAT deal for a sub $700 DVD laptop. >>



beergoggles: how did u get them to PM to amazon? it is in their policy to PM with online retailers? also, did u bring a printout from the amazon site to prove the lower price? right now, amazon is OOS with these laptops... think that will be a problem when PM'ing?

 

[nikon]

I ordered one on sunday around 7am. My order status still shows delivery estimate not yet available.

Does any one see a different status?