onlinenotebook.com Updated:
2011-10-04 11:11:15
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Toshiba Satellite U505-S2940 is 12.5 inches deep, 9.1 inches deep, 1.5 inches high and weighs 5.3 lbs. Wireless capabilities include IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.The notebook is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 / 2 GHz processor with Data Bus Speed of 1066 MHz...
Attractive looks, big battery life, loud speakers...
Expensive as comapared to other laptops in the competition, keyboard is uncomfortable...
This notebook is priced a bit high and we don’t recommend you this laptop simply because the extra money doesn’t deliver any value added features...
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Despite the awkward battery placement and only fair benchmark scores, the U505 is a good value if you want a general workhorse computer with good media capabilities, a great keyboard, and a reasonably long battery life.
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You should really shop around and compare other mid-range laptops before you decide on the Toshiba Satellite U505-S2970. It does have an attractive appearance, decent features, and solid performance, but it has nothing that really sets it apart from the pack. Also, if you are a big movie fan, you may find the 13.3-inch screen a bit on the small side.
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The Toshiba U505-S2980's main gimmick is a multitouch touchscreen. Outside of that, it is, for the most part, a decent laptop, even above average in many ways. But that one gimmick is the root of my issues with this 13-inch notebook--and helps raise it...
Solid build quality, Great multitouch mouse...
Dim screen, Overlyglossy keyboard is uncomfortable...
Toshiba's U505-S2980 is a solid, attractive performer--but the multitouch screen causes some problems...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-10-04 11:11:15
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Toshiba Satellite U505-S2970 is a compact, 13.3" widescreen general-purpose laptop from Toshiba. The unit includes an Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor 2.13GHz, 4GB or ram and a 500GB hard drive. Other features include a slot-loading DVD SuperMulti driv...
If you're in the market for an all-around laptop, the Satellite U505-S2970 makes an excellent choice. The unit has the same or better feature set as the competition in this class, and offers excellent performance. It's a bit ahead of the game in RAM an...
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Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:A non glossy exterior which doesn’t attract too many finger prints, the DVD drive has a slot loading interface.Thumbs Down:Bad display, aw full keyboard and track pad ergonomics, small but still heavy.Inside the Trunk:Power...
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Toshiba's latest addition to the Satellite laptop line, the U505 S2940, isn't just a good-looking notebook, it also has some excellent design features that will please anyone needing a portable for general computing and entertainment. Coming in under $...
Excellent keyboard and function buttons, Good battery life...
Bulky battery sticks out from main body...
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A full day of classes rarely occurs in one location, so the last thing you want is a laptop that feels like a bigger anchor than your textbooks. The Toshiba Satellite U505-S2930 ($800 street) strikes a good balance between weight and having enough s...
Trendy design. Inexpensive. Wide array of features. Excellent keyboard and navigating experience.
Battery life can use some pick-me-up. Thicker than its rivals.
The Toshiba Satellite U505-S2930 doesnt break the bank, and its design and features should satisfy most back-to-schoolers for at least several years...
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The U505-S2940 has sleek desig...
Sleek design, good sound clarity, long battery life.
Comparatively more expensive than laptops in its range of configuration, not a userfriendly keyboard.Inside the trunk rocessor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz) ; RAM installed: 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM ; Hard drive size: 400 GB; Supported flash memory cards Memory Stic...
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One hates to judge too harshly, but someone at Toshiba didnt get the memo that with a thin and light computer, the operative descriptors are both "thin" and "light." Measuring nearly 2.8 inches thick with its hulking battery pack jutting out the botto...
Backlit keyboard and slotloading DVD are impressive on a sub,000 notebook. Decent value for the performance. Great battery life...
One of the ugliest laptops we've seen in recent memory. Unwieldy and badly balanced. Keyboard offers minimal travel...
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Toshiba Satellite U505 Review Article ContentsToshiba Satellite U505 Review The series laptops feature 13-inch displays, the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and a range of customizable options that will certainly impress most college students l...
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With a distinctive design and plenty of convenient features, the Toshiba Satellite U505 ($799 as configured) is easily one of the best-looking 13-inch notebooks for the money. In addition to robust specs—a 2.1-GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, and...
Stylish dark brown design, Good performance, Loud speakers, Comfortable keyboard, Helpful Eco utility...
Small touchpad, Webcam video a bit dark...
The Toshiba Satellite U505 combines style with good performance for those on a budget. In this price range, we prefer the $899 Acer Aspire 3935, which delivers 40 minutes of extra battery life and a higher-res screen in a lighter 4.2-pound brushed meta...
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Toshiba has launched the all-new Satellite U505-S2930 into the teeth of one of the most competitive laptop segments. This 13.3-inch thin-and-light is up against the likes of the Apple MacBook Pro, Dell Studio XPS 13, and HP Pavilion dv3z. The...
Very affordable; interesting design; light weight; decent performance...
A bit chunky; mediocre keyboard; short battery life; Webcam struggles in low light; weak speakers...
The Satellite U505-S2930 distinguishes itself among the many 13.3-inch laptops on the market with a pleasingly subtle design and decent performance. A few details expose that it’s a budget entry, but you certainly get a lot for the money...
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From cell phones to slate PCs like the Apple iPad, and even all-in-one PCs, touch is all the rage. There’s no denying the intuitive nature of simply tapping a finger on what you want, but can you make any device better simply by slapping a touch screen...
Powerful Intel Core i5 CPU, Handles 1080p HD video, Plentiful ports, Slot-loading optical drive, Comfortable LED-lit keyboard and trackpad...
Very poor, dim screen (on touch models), Touch screen lacks utility, Thick and heavy for size class, Some preinstalled bloatware, nags, Very little gaming prowess, Three-hour battery life...
A solid chassis, comfortable keyboard and powerful processor all recommend the U505 series – just stay away from the touch screen models...
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Editor’s Note: Portions of this review were taken from our earlier review of the Toshiba Satellite U505 (U505-S2930).How much are touch capabilities worth? Like the U505 we reviewed earlier this year, this notebook has an attractive brown design and pl...
Stylish dark brown design, Responsive multitouch display, Good performance, Comfortable keyboard, Helpful eco utility...
Touchscreen adds significant cost, looks a bit washed out, Heavier than non-touch version, Small touchpad, Dim webcam video...
This update to Toshiba’s fast and attractive 13-inch notebook offers a responsive but pricey multitouch display.
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