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Mr.HappySilp · 06-17-2011, 11:21 PM

Went and pick up my Toshiba Satellite A660-042 today. Had a chance to play around with it a little bit.

Compare to the Alienware I have to say the m14x beat it by a mile. Toshiba's keyboard doesn't feel as soild and smooth as as Alienware''s rubbery keyboard. Keyboard lighting on Toshiba seems to make the plastic key look even more ugly.

Toshiba seems to give off more heat than Alienware. In terms on screen birghtness and viewing angle I find both to be pretty much the same (will need to do more testing later on). However Alienware's screen resolution is higher than Toshiba (1080 VS 720) but Toshiba have the 3D ready Video card in it (GTS350 I believe) and have a pair of 3d glasses included.

In terms of weight both feels the same. From just feeling and holding the case it seems the Alienware can take more abuse where the Toshiba might break easier. The Alienware looks a lot cooler but Toshiba looks a lot more professional.

Haven't try any gaming on it yet. Overall, I would say the Alienware is better but also cost more (Toshiba cost me $1200 with tax while the Alienware cost over $1500)

06-17-2011, 11:21 PM	#45
Mr.HappySilp reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 10,645 Thanked 2,191 Times in 1,131 Posts Failed 929 Times in 340 Posts	Went and pick up my Toshiba Satellite A660-042 today. Had a chance to play around with it a little bit. Compare to the Alienware I have to say the m14x beat it by a mile. Toshiba's keyboard doesn't feel as soild and smooth as as Alienware''s rubbery keyboard. Keyboard lighting on Toshiba seems to make the plastic key look even more ugly. Toshiba seems to give off more heat than Alienware. In terms on screen birghtness and viewing angle I find both to be pretty much the same (will need to do more testing later on). However Alienware's screen resolution is higher than Toshiba (1080 VS 720) but Toshiba have the 3D ready Video card in it (GTS350 I believe) and have a pair of 3d glasses included. In terms of weight both feels the same. From just feeling and holding the case it seems the Alienware can take more abuse where the Toshiba might break easier. The Alienware looks a lot cooler but Toshiba looks a lot more professional. Haven't try any gaming on it yet. Overall, I would say the Alienware is better but also cost more (Toshiba cost me $1200 with tax while the Alienware cost over $1500)