Posted to Notebooks 2009-09-24
One of Toshiba's best-valued notebooks is the Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965, which is great for first-time laptop buyers or students stuck on a budget. While other models are much more impressive, this one seems better priced according to its features and performance. This notebook is backed by an AMD Athlon X2 QL-65 Processor and 3GB RAM, which isn't blazing but quite sufficient for everyday multi-tasking. Although the Toshiba Satellite doesn't have the bells and whistles of higher-end models or competitors, it is an excellent value for the price and serves well for the casual computer user. With a 15.6" widescreen 720p LCD display, you can expect this laptop to be on the larger size. It measures 15.1" x 1.5" x 10.2" and weighs approximately 6 lbs. It is considered a middle-range laptop according to size and weight, but it is a budget notebook in regards to price. Despite having substandard speakers and relatively short battery life, the Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965 is a steal. The performance and features made available are virtually unbeatable with the price.
ValueIt is rare to find a laptop with as many capabilities as this model at the price of a high-end netbook. Although it lacks Bluetooth and suffers from low battery life, graphics and processing performance is great. The majority of consumers who have purchased this notebook give it a thumbs-up on value, saying that it is worth more than its price. If you are on a tight budget, or you are a first-time laptop buyer, maybe you should give this model a try to see for yourself. FeaturesWhat makes this notebook great for first-time buyers is that it doesn't have all the fancy bells and whistles of more expensive models, yet it features a variety of useful capabilities that the modern computer user loves. For Internet and networking, there is Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless. There is also an onboard 53Kbps modem for using with dial-up internet or fax. The storage capabilities for this model are reasonable, and it has a 250GB hard drive, optical CD/DVD-RW multi-format drive (with LabelFlash), and 3GB RAM (8GB max) to suit your media needs. The 720p LCD display makes games and movies look great, and multimedia is processed seamlessly thanks to the ATI Radeon 3100 HyperMemory chipset with 256MB video memory. This laptop also comes with a memory card reader, one ExpressCard expansion slot, three USB 2.0 (one eSATA combo) ports, a VGA port, and more. SummaryOverall, the Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965 is a great value as far as budget notebooks go. It is especially useful for first time laptop buyers who are unsure what performance and features they want. This model delivers more than expected for the price, although the speakers and battery life needs improving. But if you don't mind quiet audio and 2 hour battery life, then by all means consider this notebook. It is priced close to a high-end netbook, yet it comes with much more flexibility. Pros
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