Posted to Notebooks 2009-07-29
The value of a brand is determined by their ability to deliver, and the Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 certainly delivers. This sleek, boxy laptop was manufactured as a result of Best Buy's partnership with Toshiba for their Blue Label line of notebooks. While this particular model won't appeal to all with its new "box" design and lack of graphics power, the impressive battery life and performance abilities surpass the shortfalls. Although there could've been improvements in some areas, Toshiba has impressed speculators with this 4-star laptop. At 13.4 x 1.2 x 9.7 inches and 5.1 pounds, this model is fairly compact, lightweight, and easy to carry. New to the overall design is a more "square" approach, which will please some users and irritate others. Most impressive about this laptop is the number of features that balance the price. In other words, this Toshiba is relatively inexpensive, yet it includes features normally seen in more expensive models. Besides lousy graphics, no FireWire port, and no expansion slot, the Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 is certainly among the best notebooks for the price.
FeaturesThis model impresses consumers by featuring capabilities that are normally packed into higher-market laptops. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) processor with 4GB DDR2 RAM, expandable to 8GB memory. The hard drive is 320GB, and it runs at 5400RPM, which is standard for most notebooks. The installed operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit). This model has a 14.1" WXGA display (1280 x 800) with TruBrite technology, which is controlled by the integrated Intel graphics processor (128MB video memory). Graphics could be better, but they suffice for the business or casual user. This notebook includes wireless LAN (802.11a/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1 for your wireless connectivity needs. For non-wireless users, the standard Ethernet port is also onboard. Other ports include the prized HDMI port and several high-speed USB ports (including an eSATA). The integrated sound card could've been better, especially with the speakers. This model also has a fingerprint reader for the latest security. Last, it has a Labelflash-enabled CD/DVD optical drive and 5-in-1 memory card reader. Aside from missing a FireWire port and expansion card slot, this notebook is well-equipped. ErgonomicsThe majority of notebooks on the market today have some sort of curvature to the frame of the computer, but the Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 steps out of the norm to offer a more square-style laptop. This revolutionary design had some consumers raising eyebrows, while others praised its efficiency in compact portability. This model has more of the professional look to it, making it great for business users. It is thin and light, but solid and sturdy. The most common complaint, however, is that this laptop has a very hot palm rest, so you may want to consider that nuisance before making a decision whether or not to purchase. SummaryOut of all the features and capabilities this notebook has, the most impressive is the long battery life and 2 year warranty. Both are rare in a laptop with this number of features for this kind of price. Overall, this is a well-built notebook with a few flaws (hot palm rest, poor graphics, and lousy speakers). If you are in the market for a fair-priced Toshiba with an excellent battery life and warranty, then the Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 may be the perfect fit for you. Pros
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