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September 2009
Experts 78% 23 Reviews
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The Toshiba Satellite U500-115 presents itself as acutely attractive, although the case comes off comparatively weighty. Moreover, the device, which weighs 2.3 kilograms plus about half an kilogram for the power pack, does not really belong to the fly...
Abstract: The DisplayAside from the light sensor, which increases or decreases the level of the backlighting to suit the ambient light, this display’s configuration is very classic. And that’s not good news. Once again we have a glossy, poor-quality TN panel. T...
Abstract: The Toshiba Satellite U500 sets itself apart from the crowd not only by its design but also by its smart features such as hard drive protection and an Eco utility. It does not follow the current trend of ultra thin and light notebooks but it seems to ...
Excellent backlit keyboard, good build quality, 4GB RAM, large hard drive, Sleep-and-Charge USB ports
Short battery life
Toshiba’s Satellite U500 is a great laptop that doesn’t make any compromises when it comes to features and performance. It’s also very well priced. Above all, it’s comfortable to use, looks good and is solidly built. You can&rsquo...
Bright screen , Textured exterior gives a sense of quality , Eco mode gives an excellent idea of exactly how much power you're using
A little hefty for its size , Battery runs short due to powerful hardware
Toshiba's Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you....
Bright screen, Textured exterior gives a sense of quality, Eco mode gives an excellent idea of exactly how much power youre using
A little hefty for its size, Battery runs short due to powerful hardware
Toshibas Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you.
Published: 2009-09-29, Author: Scott Bartley , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Toshiba recently rolled out a swathe of new notebooks across its range. They vary in both form and price, ranging from cheap and cheerful to high end, and covering ultra-portables through to desktop replacements. Common to all models, however, is a n...
Abstract: Toshiba can be relied upon to regularly update its laptop range, as the U500-178 we're looking at today proves. This is the company's latest take on a 13.3in laptop, following in the footsteps of the we reviewed back in May. As ever there's...
