So I have I have my computer search narrowed down to 2 options. The HP Envy and the Toshiba Satellite. If any of you have opinions on which would be the better buy, please share. Here are some specs and details for each:
The HP Envy has a
Dual Core Intel Core i5-4210M processor (2.6 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo-Boost up to 3.2GHz
16GB of RAM
integrated graphics
1TB 5400rpm hard drive
a 15.6" 1080p LED backlit touchscreen
4 "Superspeed" USB 3.0 slots
Beats Audio
a backlit keyboard
802.11 AC WLAN and Bluetooth + Wireless Display Support (I guess it's supposed to be significantly faster than regular wifi)
Windows 10
The Toshiba has a
Quad Core Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ Processor (2.5 GHz, 6MB Cache
16GB DDR3L 1600MHz
Integrated Graphics
1TB (5400 RPM, Serial ATA) hard drive
a 15.6" 1080 LED backlit touchscreen
2 USB 3.0 slots, 1 USB 2.0
DTS sound with harmon/kardon stereo speakers
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 1x1 AC (433Mbps)
Windows 8
So the Envy I'd be buying manufacturer refurbished, while the Satellite would be bought "like new" with no box or manual from a (highly rated) wholesaler. With integrated graphics, the i7 on the toshiba looks a lot more attractive, but it's a toss up between the two for me so I was looking for extra opinions to bring in.
The HP Envy has a
Dual Core Intel Core i5-4210M processor (2.6 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo-Boost up to 3.2GHz
16GB of RAM
integrated graphics
1TB 5400rpm hard drive
a 15.6" 1080p LED backlit touchscreen
4 "Superspeed" USB 3.0 slots
Beats Audio
a backlit keyboard
802.11 AC WLAN and Bluetooth + Wireless Display Support (I guess it's supposed to be significantly faster than regular wifi)
Windows 10
The Toshiba has a
Quad Core Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ Processor (2.5 GHz, 6MB Cache
16GB DDR3L 1600MHz
Integrated Graphics
1TB (5400 RPM, Serial ATA) hard drive
a 15.6" 1080 LED backlit touchscreen
2 USB 3.0 slots, 1 USB 2.0
DTS sound with harmon/kardon stereo speakers
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 1x1 AC (433Mbps)
Windows 8
So the Envy I'd be buying manufacturer refurbished, while the Satellite would be bought "like new" with no box or manual from a (highly rated) wholesaler. With integrated graphics, the i7 on the toshiba looks a lot more attractive, but it's a toss up between the two for me so I was looking for extra opinions to bring in.