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toshiba P850-1006x vs dell XPS 15Z
which is better?

toshiba P850-1006x:
[...] llite/P850

dell XPS 15Z :

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, there is no single winner here. These two lines were built for different priorities. XPS 15z leans thin-and-light with a premium chassis; Satellite P850 tends to be thicker, easier to service, and often configured with beefier parts. @&lt;M/&gt; favoring Dell makes sense if you value the slimmer build and Dell support. If your P850 configuration has a newer-generation, quad‑core CPU and a stronger GPU, it will pull ahead in heavy multitasking and games.

Quick way to decide without marketing fluff:

  • CPU: note the exact model. In this era, i7 with QM/MQ = quad‑core; plain M = dual‑core. Newer generation usually wins.
  • GPU: compare specific chips, not just “NVIDIA.” A higher tier within the same generation matters more than a small CPU bump.
  • Display: check resolution and panel quality. This affects daily comfort more than small CPU differences.
  • Thermals: thin metal designs can run hot and throttle under long loads; thicker chassis usually sustain clocks better.
  • Upgrades: confirm RAM slots and drive bay access so you can add an SSD and more memory later.
  • Ports: make sure the video output matches your monitor(s). Some models from this time dropped VGA; others kept it.

If you are considering one used today, budget for an SSD swap and a new battery, verify fan noise under load, and check keyboard, hinge, and port wear. Also note these 2011–2012 CPUs are not on Microsoft’s Windows 11 supported list; plan to stay on Windows 10 (or use Linux) accordingly.

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Well i can't see the toshiba link... so i am going to go with DELL... even though they are losing their edge to Apple's mac books....

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I prefer Apple MacBook Pro if you were going to ask me :)

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