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Toshiba Satellite A205-S5831 Notebook

Satellite A205-S5831 Notebook

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Toshiba Satellite A205-S5831 Notebook

  • Reviewed by: liusand

    08-10-08

    Duration of ownership: 3 Weeks

    Strengths: (1) Low price. (2) Full connectivity

    Weaknesses:(1) 1GB RAM. (2) Don't like the TruBrite LCD (3) Unpleasant audio port location

    Overall Evaluation: I like this machine because it provides me with very nice connectivity options: 4 USB, 1 Firewire, 1 PCMCIA, 1 ExpressCard, and 5-in-1 card reader. I can't complain about the performance due to the price, but upgrading to 2.5GB RAM did help a lot. I really don't like the TruBrite LCD. When I watch movies, I can see my image very clearly on the screen, which is totally not desirable. Besides this, the sharpness, display quality, and view angle are satisfactory. I also don't like the location of the audio/mic ports which is in the front. I'd prefer to have them on the left side.

  • Reviewed by: HPALS

    06-29-08

    Duration of ownership: 6 Weeks

    Strengths: Screen size and resolution, Price

    Weaknesses:Inadequate RAM for more than routine functionalities, Lacks 802.11n.

    Overall Evaluation: I bought this laptop at a great price. It has pretty much all the features for day-to-day use. Also has dual layer DVD writer, which certainly helps. The screen size and resolution are great. It has built-in wi-fi but doesn't support 802.11n. RAM greater than what is provided would certainly be desirable especially for Windows vista operating system.

  • Reviewed by: sgm00

    06-29-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Fast speed, great screen size, good price with enough functionalities

    Weaknesses:Windows Vista. Only 1 GB RAM. No Webcam. A little bit heavy

    Overall Evaluation: I bought this laptop around $450.00 at Circuit City two months ago. And I love it. The existing features are standard. It works great for college students to study and entertain - fast and solid. It's definitely not for gamers and other high-end users.

  • Reviewed by: cenglerp

    06-24-08

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: fast and reliable

    Weaknesses:battery life, no webcam

    Overall Evaluation: I have had this notebook for 2 months and I am very satisfied with the purchase. It is fast and can handle Vista very well (although I have upgraded the memory to 2GB, which I strongly recommend). This is my fourth Toshiba notebook and all of them have performed very reliably. The only noticeable drawback is the short battery life (less than 2 hour), which can potentially be a problem for some users. It also does not come with a built-in webcam, but that is expected for the price it current sells.

  • Reviewed by: CharlieHe

    06-01-08

    Duration of ownership: 1

    Strengths: Cheap, bought for $449.99 for Duo-core 1.73GH CPU.Nice screen, no problem play 720p HD movie. Works fine for Microsoft Office and Adobe photoshop.

    Weaknesses:Comes with windows vista. Only 1 Gb memory. Battery last less 3 hours on heavy use.

    Overall Evaluation: I bought the laptop for my daughter who is a middle school student. She liked it very much. Although it is cheap, it also lack some features you may want. Such as no WebCamera, no HDMI and no multimedia function keys. It is good for general daily use. If you are a gamer or multimedia lover, you should chose a better model.

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