Toshiba T115D-S1120 vs S1125 worth the extra $50?

safetyobc · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2010, 12:25 PM

Is the 1125 worth the extra $50 over the 1120. The only difference is the dual core vs single core processor. How much difference will the dual core actually make?

Thanks!

ThisIsNot · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2010, 12:36 PM

Well, it will make quite a bit of difference especially under Windows 7 as that was written to take advantage of multiple processors/cores. Additionally, there are many programs out now that can also take advantage of dual-core processors. Take dBpowerAMP or foobar2000 as an example, they can encode two audio files at once without encountering a hiccup. Many video encoding/editing applications also perform much better with dual-core processors.

Look at the computer industry as a whole: dual-core processors have become the norm whether we are talking about the bland Pentium line, Core labeled processors, the AMD line, etc. The single-core line of computers are the ones that stick out as they are no longer the standard.

Also don't forget that the S1125 comes with a 320GB hard drive while the S1120 has a 250GB hard drive. So you are basically paying more for double the processors and 70GB more of storage.

safetyobc · #3 (**permalink**) 02-13-2010, 05:29 PM

Thanks. My boss (aka my wife) just gave me the go ahead to buy! I get my income tax return the end of the month and I am 99% sure I am going to get the Toshiba T115D-1125. Been hearing lots of good stuff on other forums about this little netbook. Plus it has everything I have been wanting (could use a longer battery life). I can go through Bing and use Tigerdirect and get it for around $426 shipped.

ThisIsNot · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2010, 07:37 PM

According to someone else on the forums, there is a 12-cell battery. It likely looks like an ugly mess that sticks out the back of the ultra portable notebook but it will give you a theoretical 12 hours of battery life.

safetyobc · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-2010, 09:26 PM

I think if I can get 4 to 5 hours consistantly, then the netbook will be okay for me. I don't want to have a big mess sticking out of the back. LOL.

Thanks!

safetyobc · #6 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 12:54 AM

Where is the cheapest I can pick up another 2GB of ram for this machine? Can you provide a link?

All the reviews state that it has 1-2GB RAM installed and the other slot is open.

Thanks

Martiner · #7 (**permalink**) 11-17-2010, 11:42 PM

Toshiba Satellite T110-10Z also a good chance.