Which laptop? HP 15-ac021TX NB or TOSHIBA Satellite C50-C016

[Victimmy]

I've been eyeing off the Toshiba for a while waiting for it to be discounted and it has been, down to $925 ( see: http/www.dicksmith.com.au/toshiba-satellite-c50-c016-dsau-xc9426)

But i see the HP is very similar except i believe without an optical drive, which is not a big issue for me, in fact maybe a positive as i carry the laptop in my backpack whilst cycling. It is at $975 (see: http/www.dicksmith.com.au/laptops-notebooks/hp-15-ac021tx-nb-dsau-xc0298)

My budget is under $1000, Australian, this sort of thing seems to be the best you can get for under a grand around here.

I want a laptop which will run engineering programs such as ANSYS 16.0 (at least pre-processing) and maybe CATIA and ABAQUS, which i think either will do to some extent. Im not talking about large simulations just fiddling with rough mesh's etc.

Aside from this I am interested in battery life, weight, and any other useful points maybe one has a better keyboard or screen???

I previously owned a toshiba satellite and it lasted 5 years so i am somewhat biased towards it.

Any advice appreciated,

Regards Tim

 

[velo3100]

Out of the 2 the toshiba is the best.