- 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Processor
- 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
- 500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats
- 15.6″ CCFL (16:9) 1366×768 Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
- Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Product Description
Offering impressive everyday performance and affordability, the Satellite L505 laptop brings you the Toshiba quality you deserve for handling life’s essentials at home, school or work. This easy-to-use, all-purpose, eco-conscious laptop gives you ample processing power, memory and storage for surfing the Net, downloading video, checking email, managing household finances or studying for finals. It also offers wireless broadband connectivity to keep you plugged into what’s happening, along with ports for enjoying and sharing your media. A stunning diagonal 15.6” high-def display lends a whole new visual dimension to whatever you’re doing. New Toshiba productivity help you master your day. And beautiful styling design means you’ll not only be multitasking like mad, but traveling in style.Amazon.com Product Description
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Not too long ago, I needed to buy a new laptop computer since my old Dell computer nearly died. (There was some sort of hard drive problem that would only allow me to start up in ‘safe mode.’) After scouring Amazon for several days, I decided upon this Toshiba Satellite computer. It seemed like the best value for the money I was willing to spend.
Pros:
Big screen — This is great for watching movies in true 16:9 ratio. The screen is also really bright so you won’t miss any details.
It has a number pad — I really like being able to use 10-key typing to enter numbers in documents and web sites. Having a number pad is surprisingly necessary.
Fast start-up / Fast wake-up — This computer has enough resources to start up quickly from an off state. The start-up feels like it could be a little bit faster, but, again, it is still significantly faster than my old Dell. I usually don’t put my computers in hibernation mode when I walk away for any extended period of time, so I can’t critique that feature of this computer.
Stylish — This computer looks sleek and sophisticated. It is a real joy to look at.
Generous system resources — This computer has 4GB of RAM and 500GB of hard disk capacity. It also has those new Intel processors that feature “hyper-threading” technology. Since Windows 7 is a system hog, a new laptop should at least have 6GB of RAM, but 4GB seems to be just fine for this machine. I can switch quickly between programs, start programs quickly, and end them quickly, too. A 500GB hard disk is just an astoundingly huge amount of storage space. There is more than enough space for photos and movies.
The mouse-pad — I don’t know how Toshiba did it, but the mouse-pad is the coolest feature of the laptop. The mouse-pad looks like it was spray-painted on top of the plastic shell. It also works really well AND it offers multi-touch functionality. If you need to increase the size of the font on a web page, all you do is spread two fingers on the mouse-pad. It is actually pretty damn cool.
Cons:
Atrocious speakers — OK, the worst feature in this computer are the absolutely horrible speakers. The sound that comes from them is tinny and without depth. I find it interesting, to say the least, that Toshiba would have a mid-range computer with decent hardware specs but include insufficient speakers. Whoduthunk?
Not enough ports / Bad port locations — Again, for the amount of hardware specs this computer has, Toshiba only included 2 USB ports. The laptop shell is spacious enough to include 4 USB ports without any problems. My old Dell laptop had 4 USB ports. Also, the USB ports and power DC-in locations are really inconvenient: They are located on the right side of the machine. Most people are right-handed BUT protruding cords interferes with desk space which, in turn, limits the space that most people might have because of the locations of the ports. The USB ports and DC-in power port should be re-located to the back of the machine.
Other details:
The computer is finished with a matte black plastic shell. Just so you know, matte (any color) shows off every single speck of dust and finger print! After I type this review I’m going to wipe down the whole machine with a clean cotton cloth. Also, the keys are matte black, too, so they really show off finger prints! Don’t laptop manufacturers know that laptops are dirty machines?! This laptop also weighs 6lbs. For me, it isn’t heavy, but for others it might be too heavy.
Final thoughts:
Overall, I really like this laptop. It has plenty of resources for a multitude of applications. I can play some graphically intense games without too many problems. It has plenty of processing speed, RAM, and hard disk space for just about anything you can throw at it. This is a great all-around mid-range laptop. The only reason I didn’t give this laptop a 5-star rating is because there simply are not enough USB ports, and the locations of the ports should be on the back of the machine instead of the right side. The speakers are also sub-par for what could have been included.
Rating: 4 / 5
I got this laptop about 1 week ago, and I am generally pleased with the quality. Everything worked smoothly out of the box, and it’s been working flawlessly with my wireless N D-link router. Toshiba’s functions key controls for hibernating, changing video output, etc are well designed and intuitive to use.
On the minus side, the speakers are a bit tinny sounding. The video output is adequate for casual movie viewing, but will not satisfy someone looking for HD like video. This notebook has integrated graphics without a discrete video card and would not support high end games with 3D graphics. I also could not get an older game like diablo 2 to work. Additionally, Toshiba does note recommend trying to upgrade the video card (although it’s possible), and doing so would void the warranty.
On a side note, I tried this computer with Toshiba Dynadock and did not find the speed sufficient for smooth operation. I would not try to dock this computer, or in general any computer that is not designed to be docked.
Overall, this is good computer for the price. It will be good for work and casual video viewing, but do not plan on playing games or using it for watching high quality video.
Rating: 4 / 5
There’s always a chance that you can get a lemon. Toshiba laptops arehighly rated for reliability, but I got a lemon.
Over the course of a few days my laptop slowed down more and more, then started crashing programs.
So I spoke with Toshiba Service and they at first told me to re-install Windows 7, which I did. Same problem. Called them agin, same suggestion. Did it again.
So they promised to send a box in which to return it. That took nearly 2 weeks.
I sent it in with a complete description of the problem. It came back loose in the box, not under the protective plastic that holds it in place. I called to complain. Who knows what inside could have been displaced during shipping. Basic response was “tough”. Rude, curt response.
I tried the computer and it had THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS BEFORE I sent it in for service. I called and they told me that the system board had been replaced. This could not be true if the problem was exactly the same.
On two separate occasions I asked for the laptop to be replaced. They simply don’t do that. Even thought the computer is brand new. Again Rude, curt response from both tech support and customer service.
These people obviously don’t care.
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased this Toshiba Satellite laptop approximately one month ago and I love it. It does everything I want it to do and more. The display on the monitor is gorgeous. The keyboard is the perfect size and I absolutely love the number pad. I always said that if they would just put a number pad on a laptop that I would buy it. So I Did! I have had a few little quirks with Windows 7, software wise, but I was able to navigate through them. The webcam works well enough for what I use it for. The facial recognition software can sometimes be a bear, but for the most part works.The only think I would change about this computer is the glossy black keyboard and outer shell. It shows fingerprints like you would not believe, but I have learned to adapt. I also love the mouse. It is integrated into the keyboard surround and looks the same but it has a different texture. Overall, two very enthusiastic thumbs up and a great buy for a busy mom, college student or anyone just looking for a functional computer that is relatively inexpensive.
Rating: 5 / 5
I received this Toshiba laptop from Amazon a few weeks ago. I’m a law student and needed something dependable, with a great keyboard, easy media buttons (to ensure quick mutability while in library), and a wide screen.
This is more of a desktop-replacement laptop given that it’s large enough to be too bulky to carry around. The screen clarity is awesome, and I don’t have any problems with reflectiveness.
There is one main disappointment: a couple times a minute the fan kicks in and makes a whirring sound for 2-3 seconds. It is a bit annoying, but I am getting used to it.
Another drawback: the screen can only be tilted backwards to just beyond a 90 degree angle from the keyboard. This really limits my ability to adapt the screen angle depending on light conditions, or simply my own position according to chair height or desk level etc. I’ve adapted by putting a notebook under the front of the keyboard such that the laptop tilts backward, giving me a better view of the screen.
Overall I’m satisfied: I have a huge screen for studying and writing papers, the keyboard is a great design allowing for comfortable typing with responsive keys, and appropriately clicky buttons. The touch pad is also excellent and discrete.
And the webcam is great. Mum and dad are already skype-ing!
In the future I might go back to Dell (I had one for 4 years before this Toshiba), although pretty much with any brand you risk whirring fans depending on the model.
-s
Rating: 4 / 5