Laptops Arena

In this article we are going to show you some Toshiba Notebook reviews. The Toshiba Satellite U400-189 is a 13.3 inch notebook which most of you know nothing about. It is a very elegant notebook with a glossy lid (which unfortunately may attract finger prints) and the shiny black color. Even if the keys look like they are made of cheap plastic, you get a positive response when typing. Above the keyboard you will find touch sensitive media control buttons. One thing we don't like about this notebook is that is very easy to scratch. Inside the notebook you have an Intel Core 2 Duo T640 processor with 2.0 GHz and 4GB of DDR2 RAM. You should be satisfied with 320GB of free disk space to store all your files and documents. You have 3 USB Ports plus an integrated Bluetooth device which should come very in handy for rapid file transfer. You also have a HDMI and VGA output plus a mini FireWire port, a memory card reader, Ethernet and modem port.  The integrated speakers produce quality sound but you could do even better if you buy a good set of headphones. The battery of this notebook will last about 3 hours which is pretty good for this kind of notebook. This is not the best gadget money can buy but it is an option worth considering.

The Toshiba Satellite U500-178 is a better version of the notebook described above. It has the same 13.3 inch display with 1280x800 pixel resolution which brings clear images. Unfortunately it has de same glossy design as the previous notebook. It should be easy to carry around as it weighs around 2kg. Even if it is a small notebook the keys are large enough to provide comfortable typing and they gave a positive feedback. One thing we did not expect to find in such a small Toshiba model is a good graphics card as we didn't think that 13.3 inch notebooks were any good for gaming. This notebook has an nVidia GeForce graphics card with 512Mb of dedicated memory. The 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor plus the 4 GB RAM will bring you extra speed and power so you can run your applications fast and with no troubles at all. You also get an integrated Bluetooth device which can help you transfer files from your notebook to another notebook or even to your cell-phone. You have 3 USB ports which have the Toshiba Sleep-and-Charge technology that charges your i-Pod or mobile phone even if the notebook is turned off. You also have a 5-in-1 Card Reader which supports most memory card formats. Even if it is small this notebook may even be good as a desktop replacement because of its amazing performance at all levels.

Next in our Toshiba Notebook review quest we bring you a gaming notebook. Probably one of Toshiba's most expensive notebooks is part of the Qosmio Series. The Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708 is like a gaming notebook that drank too much RedBull and can't be stopped. It is not only powerful it is also beautiful with that fierce red look which gives us the impression that this notebook is on fire. This huge 17 inch display notebook is definitely a desktop replacement which cost about $4000.



We believe is much too expensive for what it has to offer but we know that true gamers would pay anything for a machine that would help them get the maximum out of F.E.A.R. The display has a native resolution of 1680x1050 pixels, something we are very happy with. The sound is far better than anything we are ever seen before. You do not need headphones as the sound of the speakers is clear and loud. The black keyboard is made of plastic and even if it is not the best quality material you will still enjoy typing on this machine. As expected, you have a numerical pad and above the keyboard you have the touch sensitive multimedia control buttons.  The touchpad is right below the SPACE key and is very pleasant to use just like the left and right mouse buttons.

And here comes the best part of all: the performance. The 2.53 GHZ Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Quad Core plus the 4 GB DDR3 RAM combined with the nVidia GeForce 9800M GTS with 512 MB provide a warm welcome to any new game on the market. You have to use Windows Vista with this notebook but you will get a very good speed nevertheless. 320GB of disk space should be enough to store Quake 4, Call of Duty and Crysis plus some of your files, photos, movies, music and applications. Other good features of this notebook are the DVD burner, integrated Bluetooth device, 3 USB slots, headphone and microphone jack, one HDMI and VGA output, 56k modem jack, 5-in-1 Card Reader, an Ethernet port and Kensington Lock slot. At the price of $4000 you would not expect to find anything wrong with this laptop especially something like a cheap looking keyboard and an average display.



If you are willing to overlook these negative aspects then you will fall in love with this notebook which gathers some of the best components currently available on the market. If you want a gaming notebook not as good as this one but a good choice nevertheless, we recommend you check out the Toshiba Qosmio X505. For a price of $1900 you have a 1.6 GHz Intel Core I7-720Qm processor with 6GB RAM (you can upgrade to 8GB). The graphics card is the nVidia GeForce GTS 250M with 1GB dedicated video memory and 320 GB of free space. It will probably come with Windows 7 Home Premium operating system already installed. You have 4 USB ports, HDMI and VGA output, headphone and microphone jack, 5-in-1 Card Reader and the Kensington lock.



No matter what Toshiba model you choose, you have one year Warranty and full Toshiba support by calling a toll-free number any day at any hour. In some countries you have the possibility to buy the TOSHIBA GOLD SERVICE PACK which extends your warranty period and offers you a very good service deal: if you have any trouble with your notebook just call the number provided on the warranty contract and the Toshiba representatives will come straight to your doorstep, pick-up the notebook, take it to service and guarantees to bring it back in 7 days or you will receive a full refund. Way to go, Toshiba!