Toshiba Laptops are the best. I had Compaq and HP...both gave me problems. Toshiba has a very nice penbased notepad with fingerprints..!..has saved my life! Just register every website u frequently visit...store all your password...and just swipe..and u get there very fast. saves lots of time. High memory and dual core! This is the best laptop I have ever had! I am thinking,yours battery may be old. Good luck, Amanush!