December 31st, 2009 | 
Author: Toshiba Satellite A135-S4677 Notebook
Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2080, 1.73GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB Hard Drive, 15.4-inch WXGA TFT Display, 8X DVD+/-RW Drive, Windows Vista Home Premium. $599 (sale)
I really wanted to spend less than $500 b/c my last laptop was $1200 and the motherboard went out on me. I can’t bring myself to pay a lot of money for a laptop again. But I don’t like cheap processors and I don’t trust refurbished unless it’s from the manufacturer! This one was still cheaper than most refurbished.
My needs are very basic. Web surfing, music downloads, word processing. I don’t do gaming or anything.
Whatdyathink? (I hope it doesn’t suck b/c I bought it already 
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200006&Ns=display%5Fprice%7C0&product_code=349624
How does one go about getting another gig of RAM? I am SO NOT technically savvy.
While I don’t have this laptop – here is what I read about it:
Great notebook once you get rid of the bloatware (trial versions of software).
I bought this to replace a 2 year old notebook (not a Toshiba) that was having problems. This little beauty cost half as much and is a much better notebook. Technology marches on. While this notebook was ready to go right out of the box (in fact, some of the included software is very nice and easy to use – Toshiba Disc Creator, Ulead DVD Movie Factory, etc.), I took a few minutes to uninstall the bloatware and replaced the 2 X 512MB RAM with 2 X 1GB of RAM. FWIW, RAM replacement is easy to do, both sticks are readily accessable underneath a panel on the bottom – remove two screws and pry the panel up gently.
Now I have a very nice and fast notebook. Though I am making peace with Vista, I really would prefer to be using XP. Toshiba doesn’t support XP for the A135-S4677, a shame.
A pleasant surprise – the media card reader supports SDHC.
If you are considering this the A135-S4677, go ahead and buy. This is a very solid and functional notebook for the price.
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I would go for 2 gig of ram if you are going to have windows vista..If you bought it then what I think isn’t relevant.
What you have should meet your needs..
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Awesome! i have one
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i would say so…..although at least 100GB Hard Drive would be better i thikk you’ll be fine with this
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computer tech, personal experience
this is a good deal for that type of laptop.
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It’s a good buy,you did well
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…or just downgrade to XP, you have no reason to get vista with your uses…
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no offense but toshibas are ugly and bulky
i suggest an hp they are slim and nice.
i mean its ok it isnt completley bad, but a laptop is a laptop, you use it cause you need it, nothing to be worried about!
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Hi there what do you want in 600 Dollars……you can spent on such money on Drink and smoke so its great offer….
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Good company
While I don’t have this laptop – here is what I read about it:
Great notebook once you get rid of the bloatware (trial versions of software).
I bought this to replace a 2 year old notebook (not a Toshiba) that was having problems. This little beauty cost half as much and is a much better notebook. Technology marches on. While this notebook was ready to go right out of the box (in fact, some of the included software is very nice and easy to use – Toshiba Disc Creator, Ulead DVD Movie Factory, etc.), I took a few minutes to uninstall the bloatware and replaced the 2 X 512MB RAM with 2 X 1GB of RAM. FWIW, RAM replacement is easy to do, both sticks are readily accessable underneath a panel on the bottom – remove two screws and pry the panel up gently.
Now I have a very nice and fast notebook. Though I am making peace with Vista, I really would prefer to be using XP. Toshiba doesn’t support XP for the A135-S4677, a shame.
A pleasant surprise – the media card reader supports SDHC.
If you are considering this the A135-S4677, go ahead and buy. This is a very solid and functional notebook for the price.
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Its a good computer but i think it should be about $499.99 instead. I own a shop and I sell laptops with about the same specs but about 100 cheaper. I say shop around, I think you can get a better price. Go some where like http://www.shopping.com shopping.yahoo.com or http://www.froogle.com to compare prices.
Also if you get Vista get at least 2gb RAM because there are alot of problems with it and the more RAM the better.
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for simple things it is good, but i wouldn’t buy it. Processor is not very fast and ram small but for word procesing it is ok. Hard drive a bit small but u can always get extarnal one, screen is probably the best part in that laptop, dvd drive very slow and of course system crap. As for u i think it is perfect
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well windows vista needs at least 1 gb of ram to run at its minimun, but if you are not using it for gsming i guess its ok, and besides the processor, well its still ok, its like the averge speed,
good luck
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Honostly, dell.com has better deals, core 2 duo (the best processor) and the option to get windows xp instead of vista for pretty much the same price. Here are some examples:
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/vostronb_1500?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&~tab=bundlestab
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Hi there,Seems like you got a good deal and paid a fair price
the only problem I had with mine was with vibration they are sensitive to bumps and knocks.apart from that it was fine for websurfing and general use.the other best seller at the moment is the hp at around 500 have a look at pics on this link if you want to compare.
http://www.computer-notebook.biz/
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http://www.computer-notebook.biz/
Web surfing, music downloads, word processing. I don’t do gaming or anything.
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How are you going to connect to the Web – if DSL or CABLE, you can get a good refurbished laptop for about $300.
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I would get windows XP professional and avoid VISTA.
2G with vista is good advice.
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