Thursday, April 22, 2010

Toshiba Satellite A505 Laptop Review




I was recently given the opportunity to test and review the Toshiba Satellite A505 laptop computer. It is a Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz,with 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, 16.0 in. TruBrite HD+ TFT, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, and weighs only 6.48 lb. It is relatively lightweight.

The Quad-core Processor provides unflinching performance when playing intense 3D games, creating and editing digital video, music and photos, and more.

It's Resolution+™, upconverts your standard-def DVD content into sharper and more vibrant pictures that look and feel more like HD.

The built-in webcams and microphones let you chat face-to-face, collaborate, videoconference, and improve the way you interact with the computer world.

The only drawback I have seen is that the glossy design is a fingertip magnet. It is very sleek & stylish with a pin stripe, swirl pattern.

The battery shape lifts the back of the keyboard off your lap or work surface. This provides better airflow under the notebook as well as an improved typing angle, but will make it a tighter squeeze into some laptop bags.

I have had several laptops, of all sizes and brands and this is by far the best in this price range. Again, the only drawback is the fingerprints and I certainly can get past that for quality. I may just be a Toshiba convert.

GRADE A-

73 comments:

Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals said...

I'm a 2 Toshiba family and love them.
Sylvia

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Unknown said...

I am in the market for a laptop. This one look really nice.

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Christina said...

Great timing on this review! I am looking for a new laptop!

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SquirrelQueen said...

I have been looking at new laptops, thanks for the review on this one. Toshiba is a good brand.

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Jackie said...

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Have a great weekend!

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Chantel said...

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Xenia said...

Thanks for stopping by, I'm following your great blog already! Great review, who doesn't love hearing about laptops? :)

Morgan//Nuts and Bows said...

That's so awesome! Thanks for the great review!!

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Anonymous said...

Hi. I was browsing your site and left a comment elsewhere...so I'm commenting here to let you know I'm following you back.

It's hard to review a computer when you havent used it. I've had Toshibas (two in fact) and would never buy one again. The service is atrocious. Or should I say lack of service? I would definitely advise staying away from one.

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thank you for becoming a follower! it means alot to me! i hope you stop by often, have a great weekend, take care

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Liz Mays said...

I'm looking for a laptop so I actually read this with great interest! Lucky you for testing it out!

I'm following back from FF!

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Chubskulit Rose said...

Thanks for following and visit Denise, I am actually a follower already for quite sometime now. Thanks again.

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HilLesha O'Nan said...

Great review! I have a Toshiba laptop, and I love it! :)

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Ally said...

Hi, your newest follower here!
Thanks for posting this review. I am actually in the market for a new laptop! Luckily hubby's an IT guy so he has the final say.

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Kate said...

Thanks for stopping by Webster's Updates and leaving such a nice comment! And for your review... we're needing a new laptop! :)

Anonymous said...

Hi, Following you from FF! Btw what is the
price range on this laptop?

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Hey hi! I'm returning your follow for Friday Follow right back! love how we get to know more people through this little FF thing:)
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Thanks for stopping by my blog and following - I'm following you back! :)

I've always wondered about the Toshiba's - my Dell is on its last legs, so I might have to check into the Toshiba! :)

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Tree said...

Oh man...how I would LOVE to have that laptop! LOL Thanks for stopping by my blog, Mother of Pearl It Is. I'm now following you with both of my blogs. :)

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Housewife Eclectic said...

Following back from Friday Follow! We have two toshiba laptops and have loved them both!

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We have a Toshiba laptop too and I love it, but we're having issues with the screen :(

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Pam said...

I would love to have that laptop. I know my teens would too! Following you back from ff.

Nicole said...

wow that is a beautiful laptop! I want one! lol we have a dell from 2002 when I graduated college. It still works well and does what I need but is slow and so that can be frustrating. I think I would get a mac if I were going to get another, they just look so sleek!

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VKT said...

Did they let you keep it? The price on the Toshiba is very reasonable. I need a laptop. Thanks for sharing Denise! I am following you!

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Thanx for the follow. Right back at ya! ;)

Huckleberrygal said...

Hi,
Thanks for following and I am following you now. How fun to review a Toshiba :D! I will check out your giveaways too.
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I love decorating on a budget!
Thanks for stopping by - I'll be following.
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Teresa @ ♥ Too Many Heartbeats ♥ said...

I'm very interested in this review as we are researching laptops for our daughter who is about to go off to college in the fall. This is the one she has been talking about wanting. I have heard both good and bad by word of mouth but nothing really written in a review. Thanks for taking the time to share.

Thanks, too, for visiting AND 'Following' my blog from Friday Follow! I am now your newest 'Follower', too! I look forward to reading more of your blog and getting to know you a little better.

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Milena Barrett said...

following you back- have a great day!

Jenny said...

Hi! Did you get to keep that laptop when you were done? That is so cool.