Toshiba Satellite L305-S5908 Laptop Computers
- 15.4-Inch (Diagonal) Widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD Display, 1280x800 Resolution
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor with 2MB L2 Cache
- 4096MB DDR2 System Memory, 320GB (5400 RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with 128MB-1759MB Dynamically Allocated Shared Graphics Memory
- DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash, Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/g/n)
- Windows Vista Home Premium, dims in inches: 10.6 (W) x 14.3 (D) x 1.3 (H) approx., 5.49 lbs.
Speed and style
I was looking to replace my older 3GB RAM Gateway that was working just fine. Getting this Toshiba was the best move ever. Most of my apps installed without issues, although HP's all-in-one printer drivers have some occasional issues... I love the 64-bit O/S, the 4GB DDR2, the fact I can expand that to 8GB in the future -- as there are 2 memory slots, and the laptop comes with 2GB in each slot. Once 4GB modules become available (at a decent price), I can expand the memory and maintain some semblance of modern and fast performance.
The unit is nice and light, although it benefits from the (optional) extended capacity battery. The network card has great reach, even in hotels with weak signals. Although the touch and feel doesn't appear to be as solid as the Gateway, it does feel good and hopefully it will last a few years without issues. The only thing I did not like was the power adapter -- the connection that attaches to the unit is very flimsy, and will probably break the next time I yank it accidentally. But overall you're getting great horsepower and sleekeness for a good price. I've had it running now for over 5 weeks non-stop, and not even one hiccup.
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