Philips Laptop reliability?

[BodwadUK]

Hello.

Just been looking at the new X56 Phillips laptop and it tickles my fancy. Mainly because of its size for the price.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/editorial/philips-x56

The one thing that is making me hesitate though is the fact that its not made by a company that is really known in the laptop or even PC market. This makes me cautious as to how reliable it will be. I only really need it for my Astrophotography work so I dont want a super expensive laptop.

I am also looking at the Toshiba which is bigger but also £100 cheaper

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-27751

Any helpful pointers from the community?

[litlewiki]

Considering the brand ,I would suggest you go for the Toshiba one.Because your primary use will be astro photography ,Toshiba is offering you a better model.

http://pcworld.pricegrabber.com/sear...php/page_id=13

This link may be useful to you.

[BodwadUK]

lol I was swaying the other way.

If it wasnt for the model make then I think I would definetely go with the philips as it is a higher spec and more compact with a longer battery life. At the same time mind you its screen maybe too small for most uses

Hmmm I feel I may have to go laptop hunting this weekend

[litlewiki]

Phillips hardly got any name in the laptop market.Its not just the specs you got to see.You get Chinese made laptops for even cheaper prices here .

Do check out the model comparison link that i posted in the earlier post .

[BodwadUK]

Got to be the toshiba, found it £100 cheaper at currys. Bargain

[litlewiki]

Nice.Did you mean the Toshiba model you mentioned before??

[BodwadUK]

yep

Sounds like a bargain to me anyway

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/058358