Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960: Review
If you are looking for a powerful, budget friendly notebook with a decent screen size then you may want to check out the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960. Encased in a glossy black shell, this notebook delivers the performance you have come to expect from Toshiba without breaking the bank in the process. Equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, SP1this notebook offers users a wealth of features that allow you to tackle nearly any task that life may throw at you.
Weighing about 7.2 lbs, the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 notebook is Energy Star qualified as well as RoHS compliant. It comes equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1 GHz Processor with 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD SuperMulti +/-R double layer drive with Labelflash technology and the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD making this notebook anything but a run of the mill budget friendly notebook. As an added bonus, this notebook comes standard with a 12-cell Hi-Capacity Li-ion battery which is unheard of in a notebook in this price range. It also comes equipped with the Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN with 802.11 a/g/n wireless card, allowing you to stay connected regardless of the speed of the wireless network that is available to you.
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Features
The Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 notebook comes equipped with a 16" TFT TruBright active-matrix widescreen LCD with a 1366 x 768 resolution which making it a great option for those who need a pc with the power of a desktop but the portability of a notebook. This model is equipped with a HDMI output and also supports up to 720p resolution which makes it great for viewing HD content. While some may be disappointed that this model does not support 1080p, this notebook delivers high quality video for its size.
Those who are considering this notebook for a desktop replacement will be happy to know that this model provides its fare share of ports. The Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 comes complete with 3 USB ports, an eSATA/USB port, an ExpressCard slot, headphone jack, microphone jack, and an Ethernet port. This notebook also comes equipped with touch-sensitive media controls and Harman/Kardon speakers which can provide quality sound while on the go. As an added bonus there is also a full number pad on the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 which is hard to find on a notebook in this size range. With all these features, the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 notebook provides all the features of a desktop pc with the portability of a notebook that may make you wonder why you didn't upgrade to a notebook sooner.
Performance
Battery life on the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 notebook is much better than most machines in its size range. The battery is estimated to last about lasts about 4.30 hours which can possibly be extended based on your use of graphics intensive programs. This is a huge plus with the availability of free wireless connectivity in a variety of different places allowing you stay connected without being obsessed with finding the next available power source.
While the keyboard layout is easy to use, the glossy finish of this notebook which extends to the keys can make the keys somewhat unpleasant to use. The finish also makes this notebook a fingerprint magnet making it nearly impossible to keep the finish always looking its best. Those who are fingerprint phobic may need to look elsewhere unless you can tolerate the occasional smudge on the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960's glossy finish.
Another downside is this notebook does not come equipped with Bluetooth which seems to have become a standard with most notebooks on the market today. If you must have this feature on your notebook, you may have to expand your budget range in order to get all the features you are looking for.
Lastly, those who prefer the option to upgrade their notebook as they see fit will be happy to find that the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 makes this option easy for the technically savvy. Both the hard drive and memory are easily accessible through access doors on the bottom of the notebook. This model supports up to 8 GB of memory and can easily be upgraded if you find that you need the extra power.
Summary
In conclusion, the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 notebook provides you with a lot of functionality without putting a huge strain on your budget. With a wealth of storage space and Energy Star qualification, this model allows you to replace your desktop without having to sacrifice performance. If you can deal with the occasional fingerprint, then the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 may be the one for you.
Pros
- 16.0 inch screen with 1366 x 768 resolution
- Supports 720p resolution
- 12-cell battery comes standard
- 4.30 hrs battery life at normal usage
Cons
- Keyboard and case susceptible to fingerprints
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