Dynabook

[ah_cleo]

The old Toshiba, currently renamed as Dynabook

anyone notice about the above brand?

was looking ard for laptop on lazada to check pricing and came across this brand.

dig further, realise it's the old Toshiba.

https://asia.dynabook.com/

i remember last time Toshiba the notebook quite good quality but pricing also quite expensive.

the link on Lazada
https://www.lazada.sg/shop/dynabook-official-store?spm=a2o42.searchlistbrand.card.2.68c978365lRbRP&from=onesearch_brand_176705

 

[Intrinion]

Toshiba is now primarily used in business / enterprise sector. Seldom seen for commercial markets.

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[ah_cleo]

Toshiba is now primarily used in business / enterprise sector. Seldom seen for commercial markets.

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i thought so too when i went into the dynabook website, but then again, i notice people like best denki, courts and those also start sellling them.. looking at this, mayb they are making a comeback..

hope wont be another Sony whereby just 1 model and go silent again..

 

[Intrinion]

i thought so too when i went into the dynabook website, but then again, i notice people like best denki, courts and those also start sellling them.. looking at this, mayb they are making a comeback..

hope wont be another Sony whereby just 1 model and go silent again..

Actually Vaio is back.
But they are technically not under Sony anymore

https://vaio-sg.nexstmall.com/#

 

[ah_cleo]

ahhh.. that explains.. and only at Challenger outlets.. shall wait for after the ** to pop by to the stores to have a look..

can compare between vaio and dynabook

 

[Intrinion]

ahhh.. that explains.. and only at Challenger outlets.. shall wait for after the ** to pop by to the stores to have a look..

can compare between vaio and dynabook

Yep. I was quite tempted to get a Toshiba one the other time, it was only about 3xx on carousell - for a 7th / 8th gen i5/i7.

 

[Aikon]

anyone notice about the above brand?

was looking ard for laptop on lazada to check pricing and came across this brand.

dig further, realise it's the old Toshiba.

https://asia.dynabook.com/

i remember last time Toshiba the notebook quite good quality but pricing also quite expensive.

the link on Lazada
https://www.lazada.sg/shop/dynabook-official-store/?spm=a2o42.pdp.seller.1.31576176Csd8Hx&itemId=654928796&channelSource=pdp

Sharp acquired 80% of Toshiba's PC business. Sharp itself was acquired by Foxconn some years back.

I was considering this but some reviews remarked that the keyboard did not have backlighting which is important to me.

 

[cscs3]

Sharp acquired 80% of Toshiba's PC business. Sharp itself was acquired by Foxconn some years back.

I was considering this but some reviews remarked that the keyboard did not have backlighting which is important to me.

Fixconn only took over Sharp LCD.

 

[Aikon]

Fixconn only took over Sharp LCD.

It has a 65‰ stake in Sharp Corporation and is a subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision.

 

[ah_cleo]

Sharp acquired 80% of Toshiba's PC business. Sharp itself was acquired by Foxconn some years back.

I was considering this but some reviews remarked that the keyboard did not have backlighting which is important to me.

oh lucky for me, it's not a must have for me.. more impt is the feel and keyboard for me.. cant stand some keyboard too wide..

based on what i see, only 14inch.. wonder if any 15.6inches

 

[Aikon]

oh lucky for me, it's not a must have for me.. more impt is the feel and keyboard for me.. cant stand some keyboard too wide..

based on what i see, only 14inch.. wonder if any 15.6inches

I've not seen it locally yet.. Only 14 inch.

 

[ah_cleo]

did some research, only selected stores is carrying..

took the plunge and order from the lazada store instead. hope it reach me.. will update review again

 

[Intrinion]

did some research, only selected stores is carrying..

took the plunge and order from the lazada store instead. hope it reach me.. will update review again

Looking forward to your review!

 

[wtfh4x]

I think the major barrier to this brand is that parts might be difficult to find out of warranty because it's not common.

Toshiba was also notoriously against customers obtaining the service manuals online for DIY repairs, and from my quick check on the Dynabook website this doesn't seem to have changed.

 

[ah_cleo]

Looking forward to your review!

Gotten the unit. So far so good. i ordered the i7 / 8GB / 256SSD + 1TB specs.

think the ports are abit limited. only 2 USB 3 port and 1 type C. it would be good to have more slot. on the plus side, there is a direct Micro SD card reader without using adaptor. much more convenient.

let's have a look at the exterior first.

Top with measurements. no measuring tape so make do with 1 long ruler.

Left side features the charging port, RJ45, HDMI, USB 3, 1 type C for charge and transfer data and also audio port.

right side feature 1 laptop lock, ventilation vents, USB 3 port and the Micro SD slot which i mentioned earlier.

Now for internal

opening up the silver cover to reveal the ram. slight disappointment. only 1 slot available.

no dual channel and it means if upgrade, need to buy 1 piece of 16GB

take note SSD is M.2 and also the 1TB is 5400RPM only.. would be much happier if it's 7200RPM.

 

[ah_cleo]

I think the major barrier to this brand is that parts might be difficult to find out of warranty because it's not common.

Toshiba was also notoriously against customers obtaining the service manuals online for DIY repairs, and from my quick check on the Dynabook website this doesn't seem to have changed.

Actually i tot all laptop is the same? At most change ram, hdd to ssd and battery only? based on what i posted earlier, looks like nth else can change.

Mayb i low level repair. dun dare and duno how to touch the others.

 

[trenzterra]

Actually i tot all laptop is the same? At most change ram, hdd to ssd and battery only? based on what i posted earlier, looks like nth else can change.

Mayb i low level repair. dun dare and duno how to touch the others.

Hmm you look at Dell service manual, a lot of things can change one haha

 

[ah_cleo]

after using for 1 week some review.. typing keyboard abit bouncy but still ok.. spacing between each letters on keyboard ok.. battery life quite lasting.. dun feel it heating up. now got promo.. $100 off the price.. recommend my friend to order from lazada too..

 

[wtfh4x]

Actually i tot all laptop is the same? At most change ram, hdd to ssd and battery only? based on what i posted earlier, looks like nth else can change.

Mayb i low level repair. dun dare and duno how to touch the others.

The small things that can stop you using the laptop lor, like the hinge or power button. If the hinge or power button breaks and you can't get a replacement part you effectively can't use the laptop anymore.

 

[ah_cleo]

The small things that can stop you using the laptop lor, like the hinge or power button. If the hinge or power button breaks and you can't get a replacement part you effectively can't use the laptop anymore.

Oh yes. U are right but i think as of now, shld not have any oem parts yet. Looks new.