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When it comes to buying laptop in the market, Toshiba is often the most recommended brands by industry experts. It has certainly proven its longevity in the business while continually innovating technology to adapt to the changing market needs. One such product is the all-new Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL with a price range of $329-399 that is more expensive than Apple’s iBook. Now, one is led to question whether it is worth shelling out that much money? Find out all the answers below.

Overview of Features

In comparison to other models of netbook in the market today, Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL does a pretty decent job of holding its own. It is even able to outdo some of the other brands that belong to the same price category like HP or Asus, to name a few, which is impressive given that the said brands are quite well known in the laptop market. Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL performs tasks efficiently, thanks to the impressive Intel Atom N280 CPU processor, 1GB RAM, and 160GB 5,400 rpm HDD. However, it is not as powerful as most of the current laptops in the market, such that you can even find something with the same level of performance for at least $100.

There are several features about Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL that is worthy of checking this out. The texture design of the model is worthy of mention. In addition, the fingerprint-resistant lid helps maintain a clean looking surface free of blots and other prints. For those who are conscious about style, then you can choose from a wide range of color variety available for this model.

When it comes to the touchpad and keyboard performance, Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL is a bit on the fair side – it does not impress nor does it disappoint. One main concern though with the hardware is the audio, which is really lacking in quality. It would have offered a nice complement to the impressive 1,024×600 native resolution display screen for optimum viewing quality. As for efficient features, there are up to 3 USB ports that you can use for multi-tasking. Meanwhile, conducting basic tasks as opening word documents, web surfing, video streaming, among others, can be done in an efficient speed rate.

Pro’s

Below are some great benefits you can enjoy when you decide to purchase Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL:

• The highly responsive and broad touchpad makes navigation quite easy.

• The battery life is more impressive in comparison to its laptop counterparts.

Con’s

Below are some drawbacks to Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL that you need to take note of before buying:

• Despite its hefty price tag, this laptop model does not offer anything revolutionary that would set it apart from other models in the market.

• The bulky battery is awkward to look at.

• The audio system is really lacking in quality that depletes the multimedia enjoyment.

Final Comments

Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BL is probably one of those laptops that consumers had a high expectation of when it was revealed in the market. In some cases, it failed to meet that expectation. But for those looking for a reliable machine to work with, it does a pretty excellent job in offering functional features

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At first impression, you really can’t argue that Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980 looks nice. It has got some features too that are ideal for students and professionals alike. But beyond that, how does this laptop model fair against other laptops in the market?

Overview

Like the S6960 model, Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980 is equipped with a Fusion Finish to produce a sonic black pattern. Needless to say, it is looking nice with a stylish design, pin-stripe pattern, glossy lid, excellent palm rest, and speaker grills. At a budget price of $629.99, one can often not believe right away that this laptop is actually priced as such, especially when you get to explore its other features.

The keyboard is large and there is also a full number pad to the right side, which is missing in some other laptop brands. Thus, the space on this laptop is fully utilized from one end to another. However, its glossy finish makes it prone to gathering lots of unsightly fingerprints. But it is made up by the presence of touch-sensitive media controls and webcam (along with a mic) on top of the screen.

Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980 comes with a thick body though and a 6-cell battery that comes with an extended life span. The screen size though is typical for the laptop’s actual size, and yet it comes with an impressive 1,366×768 native resolution.

As for the real test and benchmark, the performance of Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980 is a small step up its predecessor. Thanks to the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T660 processor, 500GB 5,400 rpm hard drive, and 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory. The operating system is 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium, such that performance of this laptop is quite excellent. If you are not satisfied with its natural performance yet, you can make upgrades and it is very easy to do since the memory and hard drive compartments are easily accessible at the bottom. One noticeable lacking feature though is the Bluetooth, although it does have a wide range of port selection.

Pro’s

There are some wonderful benefits that you can enjoy buying Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980, such as the following:

• The large display screen provides you with optimum viewing pleasure, especially for multimedia purposes.

In addition to an impressive display, the speakers come with huge sounds and produces topnotch audio quality.

This laptop model has an excellent battery life for long lasting use.

Con’s

Although some features make Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980 a functional laptop, there are some lacking features or others that still need improvement:

• If you are looking for a compact laptop, this one is a bit to heavy to lug around and is not convenient for portable purposes.

Although the battery comes with an excellent life span, it is too massive such that it looks awkward, aesthetically speaking.

It lacks Bluetooth functionality, which has become one of the standard features for most modern laptops.

Final Thoughts

Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980 comes with some excellent features such as good build and design, excellent quality speakers, and a terrific battery life, especially for its size. Thus, it makes a great addition to mainstream laptop choices, particularly for consumers who are looking for budget laptop.

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If you want something that goes beyond the beauty and aesthetics of design, then Dell Inspiron i545-3055NBK hopes to make its distinction by offering excellent performance to make up for the mediocrity of its predecessors. There are some similar features but a few enhancements have been added in the hopes of producing something much better. Did it succeed? Read more below to find out the answers.

Overview

A quick look at the specs for Dell Inspiron i545-3055NBK makes a good first impression. At a starting price of $579, it runs via a 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 processor. Pair that with an internal memory of 6GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM and 750GB 7,200 rpm hard drive, then you’ve got quite a powerful laptop for its price range.

Whether playing music, watching videos, and running the Photoshop application, Dell Inspiron i545-3055NBK runs at high speed and even delivers excellent rate when multitasking. In fact, direct testing in an effort to compare its benchmark performance against other contemporary laptops from Gateway, HP, and Asus has revealed that it does quite an excellent job, although maybe not up to par than most brands mentioned above. In addition, the 256MB Intel GMA and 3100 integrated graphics chip produces excellent visuals, both for regular applications and multimedia performance.

There are some downside to the performance quality of Dell Inspiron i545-3055NBK such that it does not double as your home theater PC, like most other mainstream laptop. This is indeed quite disappointing knowing that you can avail of these features for a few models in the market with a starting price range of around $299.

For average users, this one makes an excellent package for general use, particularly for those mostly running Word applications and other such features. The wireless network adapter proves to be unreliable though, such that merely connecting to the internet can be quite disappointing.

Pro’s

Thinking of buying your own Dell Inspiron i545-3055NBK? Here are some excellent benefits that you can enjoy and make this a worthy purchase:

• The laptop’s body comes with a slim tower case, which enables you some extra space in case you’d contemplate on adding some expansions in the future.

When running single applications, it delivers a commendable performance.

Con’s

Although there are some excellent features in this laptop, there are a few drawbacks to the design of Dell Inspiron i545-3055NBK that experts recommend you to take a further examination before opting to buy this one. They are listed below:

• Its connectivity options are a bit outdated as compared to other laptop choices in the market.

You can avail of other netbooks that are far more capable of delivering excellent multi-tasking performance, even for those who belong in the lower price category.

Final Thoughts

Dell Inspiron i545-3055NBK offers a lot of improvements from previous laptop models in its brand, such as faster performance and lots of other feature upgrades. Its basic components can easily handle common applications and tasks. However, those looking for excellent multimedia laptop, then you should seriously consider buying other models since this one is suitable only for basic applications.

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The Intel CULV-powered ultraportable, 13-inch Toshiba Satellite T135 notebook has long battery life, very thin body, and is very light and portable. Powered by Intel’s 1.3GHz SU4100 processor it is great for people who want to carry less weight on their shoulder.

Key Specifications:

* 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core(2MB Cache, 800MHz FSB)
* 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (2 x 2GB)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
* 13.3″ WXGA HD TruBrite LED Backlit display (1366×768)
* 320GB 5400RPM Toshiba SATA Hard Drive
* 6-in-1 card reader
* 6-Cell Li-ion 61WH battery (70Wh reported), 65W Power Supply
* Dimensions: (W x L x H) 12.7″ x 8.78″ x 0.87″/1.35″
* Weight: 3lbs 12.9oz (with 6-cell battery)
* Price as configured: about $700

Toshiba Satellite T135 is 13-inch laptop with thin chassis and Powered by the 1.3GHz SU4100 and Intel X4500 integrated graphics. This laptop is easy to carry around because of their low weight and average dimension. Toshiba Satellite T135 performs in our tests, and it is affordable with a high quality laptop.

Users of Toshiba Satellite T135 have all the benefits of typical computers in the market. This small laptop has similar features as what ordinary computers have. Toshiba offers different color schemes for this laptop. The color scheme can enhance the look of your laptop and it will look nice. If your favorite color is red, blue or yellow you can apply them in your laptop as a color design on your screen. There are other choices like black and white as well.

Toshiba Satellite T135 has below average volume of sounds. This small laptop does not need high peak volume because it will not be suited for their size. These laptops have very small speaker drivers and it was placed below the palmrest, which is why, they are not producing a high peak volume of sounds. Users must have headphones for this laptop.

Toshiba Satellite T135 is very comfortable to use because of their full-size keyboards. The palmrest size is just the thing to rest your wrist without causing stress points while typing even long writing you should have. Keyboard is very responsive each key has reasonable soft action. Even the typing noise is lessening, with very little sound emitted when each key was triggered. People who are planning to buy this kind of laptop will get all the benefits especially, when you have to use this for long typing job.

In addition, Toshiba Satellite T135 also has three USB ports, VGA and HDMI-out, LAN, audio jacks, and a Kensington Lock slot. This is good when compared to mega portable laptops because of this port selection.

It should be a useful laptop, if you need a great battery life and portability. It is however, not suitable if you are a programmer and need a great processing power.

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Asus  launched two new laptops are  focused on multimedia content playback for those who like to see movies on laptop. These notebooks are one of  the most powerful notebooks on the market. On the dimension fronts they have very large size.

The processor used is Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 to 2.13 GHz. The other specs are  RAM (4 GB DDR2) and the graphics is  an NVidia GT220M with a GT240M option on certain models.

The N71 differs from N61 is the resolution of the screen.The N61 has screen size of  16 inches and resolution of 1366 × 768 pixel while the N71 is  17.3 inches and has resolution of 1600 × 800 pixels for the N71. Both these notebooks are LED screens and the both offer an HDMI output.

If you want to know the pricein, the Asus d N71 is priced in tha range of   1,100 euros, respectively. If you are a gaming or a multimedia enthusiast you woul like to take a serious look at ASUS 71,

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