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Editors' rating: 88
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 532 reviews of Toshiba Satellite L305 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 166620 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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Editors' rating: 60
Summary: The M305D comes loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium and a handful of utilities, including Toshiba's Face Recognition software, which is designed to let you log into Windows by looking into the webcam. Unfortunately, the software is extremely ...
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
Laptop computer memory size
To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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Notebook computer processors
The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and an excellent litmus test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as cryptic as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core 2 Extreme Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Turion | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| AMD | Athlon Neo | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Netbook |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Netbook |
| Via | Nano | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Toshiba Satellite L305-S5891 is a 5.5-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $545.The 15.4 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Powered by the Intel Pentium dual Core processor.This notebook comes with a 160GB hard drive and 2 GB of memory.
Pros: None noted, given available product data.
Cons: The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other laptops in its class.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.
Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.Comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital Handycam onto DVDs.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right laptop for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
