Toshiba Satellite 14 Inch Laptop Review

With its sleek and high-gloss body, it is difficult to think of the Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-inch Laptop as a budget laptop. Nonetheless, this laptop is very affordably priced considering its fantastic features. It is perfectly capable of handling everyday computing tasks such as surfing the internet or playing games. Image processing and multitasking is not a problem either on this machine.

Product Features
The new Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 notebook looks spectacular on the outside but is even better inside. It features a triple core AMD Phenom II P820 processor running at 1.8 GHz and is loaded with 4GB DDR3 memory. The 320GB SATA hard drive provides sufficient storage space for all your applications, videos, games, movies, etc.

The 14-inch HD TruBrite LED-backlit display provides clear and crisp visuals but uses less power. Wireless connectivity is provided by its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking system. A webcam and built-in microphone completes the package for internet communication.



What Customers are Saying
At 5 pounds, the Toshiba notebook is relatively light and compact. The computer works fast and the display is clear and crisp. With Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, the notebook is ready to tackle any project at home, school or work. It is highly recommended for students.

The Toshiba notebook's keyboard is easily one of the best compared to other laptops. The spacing is good and the keyboard feel is excellent. Unlike many other laptops, typing on the Toshiba is easy and comfortable. As for the trackpad, it works fine but you do have to get used to it.

Battery life is something else. Depending on the application you are using, it can last for only 3 to 4 hours. Many users think this is not long enough for normal use.

The audio output also leaves much to be desired, both with the built-in stereo speakers and the headphones. However, the SmartAudio utility in the Control Panel will allow you to adjust the settings just the way you like it. This will improve the sound output considerably.

In terms of looks and functionality, the Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 is a winner. Glossy and sleek, it feels rugged yet light. Also, the DVD-writer that comes with it is a big plus.

Bottom Line
Considering everything, the Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 is well worth the price. It is portable, powerful, and easy to use. For the price range, the notebook performs very well whether you want to surf the internet, play games or create documents. This laptop normally sells for more than $600 but is now available at Amazon.com in the $520 range.