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    Static on new laptop when plugged in

    Update: For anyone that has the 'static' or ac leakage issue, using an ac adapter that has 3 pins will stop this problem. I got a new 120w 3 pin power adapter from Toshiba and all is good now. The Targus model sold at Best Buy also works fine. Hope this helps someone!
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    i7 4700mq 740m vs i5 4200m 765m ??

    I did some research of those 2 processors and basically the i7 is about 2x better (faster, better scores etc) than the i5. For future proofing, always get the best you can afford. The i5 will work fine for most applications, but the quad core will be useful for processor intensive things like...
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    Static on new laptop when plugged in

    To update, i've discovered that when I touch the laptop with one hand I can feel the static. When I touch it with 2, the static goes away, almost like I completed the circuit. Just not sure of the harm, if any, this could do to me or the laptop? Help!
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    Static on new laptop when plugged in

    I bought a new Toshiba P75-A7200 from BestBuy and when the ac adapter is plugged in to the laptop there is a very strong 'static' all over the metal case, next to the keyboard, mousepad and on the metal at the rear of the screen. I called Toshiba and i'm waiting for them to get back to me with...