Posted to Notebooks 2010-02-03
The Toshiba Satellite E105-S1802 is a 14.1 widescreen general-purpose laptop from Toshiba. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor, 4GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Other features include a Mobile Intel 4500MHD graphics media accelerator, a DVD super-multi drive, and a display resolution of 1280 x 800. The unit also includes Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed, a biometric fingerprint reader, and a built-in webcam and microphone. Connectivity options include wired and wireless (802.11n) Ethernet, Bluetooth support, 2 USB 2.0 ports and a multimedia card reader. The unit also features up to 5.5-hour battery life, stereo speakers and an HDMI output. There's also an SP/DIF output port, a headphone jack and a microphone jack. Bundled software includes Corel DVD Movie Factory for Toshiba, WildTangent Orbs Game Console and 15-months of Norton Antivirus Protection.
ValueThe Toshiba Satellite series is known for providing excellent value for the money, and the Satellite E105-S1802 is no exception. It's packed with features at a very reasonable price. The 4GB of RAM, graphics accelerator and 500GB hard drive are all ahead of the competition in this price range. The biometric fingerprint scanner is an added plus, as is the bundle of included software. All in all the Satellite E105-S1802 represents an excellent value for the money. PerformanceThe Satellite E105-S1802 delivers excellent performance at a very reasonable price. The dual core processor, 4GB of ram, 500GB hard drive, graphics accelerator and true widescreen display all add up to good performance, whether you use the machine for business or personal use. If Windows XP is enough for your needs, the downgrade disk can be used to boost the performance even more, as XP has a lighter footprint than Windows 7. Performance with Windows 7 is excellent however, if you want the latest and greatest. SummaryIf you're in the market for an all-around notebook PC, the Toshiba Satellite E105-S1802 represents an excellent value. And its feature set allows for a lot of versatility, from multimedia to business uses. The operating system choices and bundled software add to the value. All in all a very good offering from Toshiba. Pros
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