Toshiba Vs. Compaq Laptops

When buying a new laptop, it's important to compare and contrast top-selling brands for overall quality and features. While many elements remain similar between Toshiba and Compaq laptops, there are several key differences that set each laptop apart.

Price

Toshiba laptops sell at a wide range of prices; you can purchase a cheap laptop with limited features, or an expensive laptop for extra power. HP, the company that makes Compaq, only offers low-end Compaq models.

RAM

Even the cheapest Compaq laptops typically have at least 4 GB of RAM. More RAM equals faster browsing. Toshiba laptops of the same price will often offer around 3 GB of RAM.

Hard Drive Space

Though they have more RAM, Compaq laptops usually feature hard drives that are 50 to 100 GB smaller than Toshiba equivalents. This means that Toshiba laptops can hold more saved files.

Performance

Toshiba laptops are known to freeze or lock up, according to Notebook-PCs.com, especially when multiple tasks are being executed at once. Compaq computers run smoothly, but the battery drains quickly.

Standard Software

Compaq laptops have more pre-installed help software. This software makes for a user-friendly experience if you're a first time PC user. For experienced users, the software just equates to unneeded desktop clutter.

References

• Notebook-PCs.com

Resources

• Compaq.com
• Laptops.Toshiba.com