Quick decision i have to make ASAP!

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Do you think its a wise decision to spend $850 on the Dell xps 15 or go with the TOSHIBA Satellite L655-S5111 for $700? Which would be better in the long run?
 

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TOSHIBA Satellite L655-S5111 $700
cpu: Intel Core i3-370M(2.4GHz)
Video Card: ATI 5650M
RAM: 4 GB DDR3 1066
HDD: 500 5400 rpm
Screen: 15.6" 1366 x 768


Dell XPS 15 $850
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-460M (2.53GHz)
Video Card: Geforce GT 420M with optimum technology
RAM: 6 GIGS DDR3
HDD: 500 GIG 7200 rpm
Screen: 15.6" (720)
 
personally, I'd pick the Dell. Its got much more up to date parts, meaning it will last longer in terms of usefulness (2-3 years) - more powerful processor, more powerful GPU, more RAM, faster hard drive.

Also toshiba has a bad rep among laptop repair guys.