New Notebook

Bought a new notebook today. Not hard to choose from the wide varieties actually. As I've already decided on Toshiba as my next notebook's brand. The only thing is which model to choose. As a tech idiot, I have no idea about the specs etc. How I choose, is by design, size & price. Lol.

Went to Causeway Point, Courts to take a look. Initially was thinking of getting another Toshiba 13.3" white notebook, as it's $999. The salesman recommended it after hearing me saying the cheaper, the better. But then I took interest in another model beside the white one. Got the salesman to introduce it. And so, I got Toshiba M840 instead! Stood there for a few minutes, not sure which colour to choose. There's gold, blue & pink. Ended up with the pink one as the mother says the other two doesn't look nice.

Surprised it's pink though. As in the real life, it looks more to red. Which I'm glad. I'd prefer red to pink anytime.

Toshiba - Satellite M840-1000XP

• PROCESSOR
  Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM processor (6M Cache, up to 3.1GHz) with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
• OPERATING SYSTEM
  Windows® 7 Home Premium (English/简中/繁中)
• MEMORY
  8192MB DDR3 1600MHz SDRAM
• DISPLAY SIZE
  14.0" WXGA HD Clear SuperView LED Backlight TFT display (16:9), resolution 1,366 x 768
• GRAPHICS
  AMD Radeon™ HD 7670M
• HARD DISK DRIVE
  750GB (SATA) with shock absorbers
• OPTICAL DRIVE
  DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive (DVD±RW/RAM)
• INTERFACES
  2xUSB 3.0 (Sleep&Charge), 1xUSB 2.0
• SOUND SYSTEM
  Stereo Speakers, 16-bit Stereo with SRS® Premium Sound HD™
• CAMERA
  Built-in HD Web Camera
• BATTERY
  6-Cell Lithium Ion
• WARRANTY
  1-year carry-in Local Limited Warranty (parts & labor), 1-year battery (carry-in)
• WEIGHT
  Starting from 1.99kg

$1299
Free:
2nd year warranty
Mouse
External 500GB HDD
and $85 cash rebate (+$19 Windows 8)

There's more based on the pamphlet but the salesman didn't tell me, so not sure if it's still valid.

Ended up with $1588 after getting a 3rd year warranty with Courts. Paid by 2 years installment.
Which means, I've to pay $66.2 per month for 24 months. More debts. Kill me please.

It's the first time that I'm not happy getting a new toy. As I don't have the ability to get it right now. But there's no choice as my Lenovo is failing me. After only 21 months. So, Lenovo, blacklisted!
Hope this Toshiba can last me at least 3 years. God bless it me.