There is a lot of noise in the market about notebooks getting affordable, yet for certain reasons, I have resisted the temptation till now. Not that I am very happy with my desktop, it is just that I still think that spending around $800 at a go takes a bit of determination.
Brands are getting increasingly competitive in their pricing. For instance, the Satellite range of Toshiba laptops in India offers excellent value for money. And I must admit that there are occasions when I really repent not having a notebook PC.
Client meetings are the number one situation where one just cannot do without a notebook. I have been managing with a pen-drive, but it really does create a negative impression. Moreover it is very inconvenient. Very often you need your own notebook to properly present a concept or idea.
Drives to work are getting longer for most professionals around the world. Not having a notebook means not being able to work during those long travel hours, and missing out on crucial business.
Working with a notebook gives tremendous freedom to choose a place to work. The location becomes unimportant since your PC is perfectly portable. You may choose to work in a park, at the beach, or at the coffee bar. This makes the notebook an interesting lifestyle device.
Following are the various satellites range Toshiba laptops/notebooks available in Indian market:
A200-E530D,A200-E560D,L40-A500D,L40-A502D,L40-A511D,M200-A411D,M200-A413,M200-E410D,M200-E413D,Pro M200-A451D,Pro M200-A452D,Pro M200-A453D,Pro M200-E450D,Pro S200-E560D