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Toshiba Satellite A665 Series

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6100XProcessor: Intel Core i3 2310M, Intel Core i3 370M, Intel Core i5 450M, Intel Core i5 460M, Intel Core i7 2630QM, Intel Core i7 720QM, Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics 3000, NVIDIA GeForce 310M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16.00 inch
Weight: 2.6kg, 2.7kg, 2.8kg, 2.9kg
Price: 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 2000 euro
Average Score: 73.34% - average
Average of 29 scores (from 34 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 79%, features: 82%, display: 62%, mobility: 58%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 58%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6070

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6070Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S6070
Processor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 310M
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 800 euro
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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Toshiba Satellite A665 review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
 In terms of pure performance, we've seen better multimedia and gaming machines. What we haven't seen -- until now -- is one that packs 3D right out of the box into an attractive chassis with a winning display and high usability. It's expensive, but all things considered, we think the Toshiba Satellite A665-11Z is a thoroughly decent laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S6070
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Oversize 16- to 18-inch desktop replacement laptops have different standards than the smaller systems you might carry around every day. Battery life isn't much of a concern, as they're too big to fit into a shoulder bag, so high-end components are common, including Intel's Core i7 processors, massive hard drives, and dedicated gaming graphics--all features you're less likely to see on a 13-inch or midsize laptop. Toshiba's 16-inch Satellite A665-S6070 desktop replacement offers plenty of performance for just under $1,000, unfortunately wrapped in a dull plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 50%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-12X

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-12XNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-12X
Processor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, , 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.8kg
Price: 1300 euro
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Stereoscopic gaming goes mobile with the Toshiba Satellite A665.
Source: Techcentral.my English Archive.org version
With so much power under the hood, it's not a surprise that the A665 runs very hot, especially when gaming. After an hour or so, the tabletop right next to the vent was not just warm, but downright hot to touch.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Toshiba Satellite A665-12X
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6085

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6085Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S6085
Processor: Intel Core i3 370M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Toshiba homepage
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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Toshiba Satellite A665-S6085
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Satellite A665-S6085 gets the performance boost its predecessor sorely needed, while still being an excellent entertainment laptop, because of its amazing-sounding audio and gorgeous-looking display. A Blu-ray drive sweetens its appeal, but below-average battery life leaves a sour aftertaste.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Toshiba Satellite A665
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Satellite A665-S6058 is a solid performer for its $899 asking price. Its internal components such as the Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and Nvidia GPU with Optimus make it a strong performer, and its speakers deliver excellent audio. While the keyboard and touchpad buttons don't feel as good as they look, and the battery life isn't that high, the A665 is a multitimedia machine worth owning.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Toshiba Satellite A665
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2010
Rating: performance: 80% features: 80% emissions: 40%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-11Z

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-11ZNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-11Z
Processor: Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1500 euro
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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Toshiba Satellite A665: Notebook in 3D
Source: Inside HW English Archive.org version
After a few days spent with this PC, it’s a tad difficult to kiss it goodbye. Excellent finish, pleasant and functional design, remarkable hardware components, 3D capabilities, Windows Media Centre support, 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium, TV tuner with RC… The attributes list seems endless. Toshiba has managed to fulfil its own goals perfectly with this Satellite newborn - it’s the ultimate multimedia machine. Luckily for all potential users, this request has not been an easy task to accomplish, and strong hardware which was required to back it all up is perfectly suited for other uses as well (office, business or gaming). The only thing to reproach is the rather anaemic battery, which provides the bare minimum of autonomy. We believe that this was conditioned by the need to cut back on the price somewhere, so this isn’t something to be too critical about. Toshiba’s Satellite A665-11T is well in front of its competitors in many regards, and set an example for a 3D notebook leader, one which will be difficult to dethrone. Finally, the attractive looks and excellently designed texture of the PC that keeps zero fingerprints were the things that we fancied the most.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 50%
60% Toshiba Satellite A665-11Z review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Despite various flaws in usability and mobility, the Toshiba Satellite A665-11Z's impressive combination of power and features makes it a great choice as a semi-portable home media centre. Whether you want to enjoy the latest 3D games and movies, enjoy cutting-edge, quad-core performance, or future-proof yourself for the years ahead, there is something for everyone here, making the Satellite A665-11Z a laptop that's very easy to like.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-3DVNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV
Processor: Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1200 euro
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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

50% Toshiba A665-3DV: 3D or Not 3D?
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
So what's there to say about the Toshiba A665-3DV? A lot, but much of what we have to say isn't that positive. The current (soon-to-be-outdated) 3D Vision notebook experience feels kludgy and tacked on with the A665-3DV, with a separate 3D emitter required. It usually works and when it does it looks fine, but on hardware like the GTS 350M it's more for movies and images than for gaming.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 50% performance: 60%
70% Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
We've seen laptops from the Toshiba Satellite A665 line before (more than once, in fact), and we've also previously seen laptops that incorporate Nvidia's 3D Vision technology. You can probably guess where this is going, as the new Satellite A665-3DV takes that familiar multimedia system and adds support for 3D Vision. Unless you're a huge 3D fan, the high price is a bit of a stretch for the 15.6-inch Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV, but we do appreciate the 3D Blu-ray playback.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 80%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6086

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6086Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S6086
Processor: Intel Core i3 370M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 700 euro
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Toshiba Satellite A665-S6086
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Long battery life, great audio, and a gorgeous display make the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6086 a great entertainment laptop. Factor in the built-in WiMax radio, and the A665-S6086 has an added mobility factor. However, the extended-life battery adds more than half a pound and WiMax's availability is limited.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6094

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6094Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S6094
Processor: Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 310M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 700 euro
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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Toshiba Satellite A665-S6094
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Booming audio and quad-core processing highlight the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6094, an otherwise average mainstream laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-12k

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-12kNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-12k
Processor: Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.8kg
Price: 900 euro
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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Toshiba Satellite A665: тест 3D-ноутбука
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2010
70% Toshiba Satellite A665-12k - ваш собственный домашний IMAX
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 86% display: 42% mobility: 28% emissions: 47%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-12M

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-12MNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-12M
Processor: Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.8kg
Price: 2000 euro
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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

70% Toshiba Satellite A665
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6088

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6088Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S6088
Processor: Intel Core i5 460M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 310M
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 750 euro
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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Toshiba Satellite A665 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version

The Toshiba Satellite A660 and A665 offer decent performance and a range of options for a desktop-replacement notebook.


Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6058

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6058Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S6058
Processor: Intel Core i5 450M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 850 euro
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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S6058
Source: CNet English Archive.org version

The Toshiba Satellite A665-S6058 looks no different from previous Satellite laptops, which we've come to know as affordable mainstream options for home and office use.

Upgraded graphics are a highlight of the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6058, a mainstream 16-inch laptop that can pull double duty as a mobile gaming system thanks to its Nvidia Optimus graphics and outstanding audio.


Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV5

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV5Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV5
Processor: Intel Core i5 460M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, , 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1200 euro
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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV5 15.6-inch 3D Gaming Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version

If you're looking to delve into 3D gaming, the Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV5 15.6-inch laptop is a good value. With an MSRP of $1,299, the Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV5 boasts a Blu-ray drive, dual core processor, and 4GB of DDR3 memory. However, due to the slow hard drive and merely adequate graphics card, this system is better suited for those wanting to game casually in 3D.


Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

80% Recensione Toshiba Satellite A665
Source: Techno Zoom Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-11T

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-11TNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-11T
Processor: Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1600 euro
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 Satellite A665-11T (Model)

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Foreign Reviews

Toshiba Satellite A665-11T
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/12/2010

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-14F

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-14FNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-14F
Processor: Intel Core i7 740QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.8kg
Price: 1400 euro
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Average Score: 90.33% - very good

Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Test: Toshiba A665-14F - 3D für unterwegs
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2011
82% Toshiba Satellite A665-14F im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 91% features: 88% display: 73% mobility: 61% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 73%
97% Notebooks für jeden Zweck
Source: SFT - 3/11 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 97%
92% 3D-Notebooks
Source: SFT - 1/11 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 92%
Drei Dimensionen zum Mitnehmen
Source: c't - 2/11 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 01/01/2011
Rating: performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 30% emissions: 70%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176Notebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176
Processor: Intel Core i3 2310M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 800 euro
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Average Score: 68% - average

Average of 5 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
When stacked up against the finest desktop replacements, like the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) and Dell XPS 15 (Sandy Bridge), the Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176 feels like a low-rent pretender, unable to compete with the high-grade components or command $2000 prices. But when measured against bargain laptops, like the Editors' Choice Acer Aspire AS5742-647, the A665-S5176 can be seen for the steal that it is, offering the latest components, like a second-generation Intel processor, premium sound, or a Blu-ray drive—for an affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
When stacked up against the finest desktop replacements, like the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) and Dell XPS 15 (Sandy Bridge), the Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176 feels like a low-rent pretender, unable to compete with the high-grade components or command $2000 prices. But when measured against bargain laptops, like the Editors' Choice Acer Aspire AS5742-647, the A665-S5176 can be seen for the steal that it is, offering the latest components, like a second-generation Intel processor, premium sound, or a Blu-ray drive—for an affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
When stacked up against the finest desktop replacements, like the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) and Dell XPS 15 (Sandy Bridge), the Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176 feels like a low-rent pretender, unable to compete with the high-grade components or command $2000 prices. But when measured against bargain laptops, like the Editors' Choice Acer Aspire AS5742-647, the A665-S5176 can be seen for the steal that it is, offering the latest components, like a second-generation Intel processor, premium sound, or a Blu-ray drive—for an affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
My only complaints about this notebook are pretty minor. For starters, there aren't too many reasons to buy this notebook if you purchased the A665 last year. That's good for current A665 owners because it means that last year's laptop isn't obsolete, but it means that consumers will be alright if they buy an older configuration of the A665 that is on sale. I'm extremely glad that Toshiba added a USB 3.0 port to the A665-S5176, but if you are someone who uses the ExpressCard slot then you're out of luck. Although I'd like to see Toshiba improve the durability of the screen lid the new Satellite A665 still offers a great value for people shopping for a 15-inch multimedia laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 70%
70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
For an attractive $799, the Toshiba Satellite A665 delivers great sound, a Blu-ray drive, and fairly long battery life. We just wish it offered better Wi-Fi performance. In this price range, the Samsung SF510 is the more stylish option, but it has a weaker processor and lacks Blu-ray. The Dell XPS 15 has even better audio than the A665 and gives you a more powerful Core i5 processor and Nvidia graphics for the same price, and you can add a Blu-ray for just $100 more. Overall, the A665-S5176 is a compelling multimedia laptop for the price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176XNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X
Processor: Intel Core i3 2310M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Toshiba homepage
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Average Score: 73% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The value equation for laptops is changing. Case in point: while the Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X only costs $799, somehow it just doesn't feel like a great bargain anymore. While the $799 Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X is an affordably priced Blu-ray laptop with a next-gen Intel Core i3 processor, there are other options out there that offer better design or performance for the same money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
76% Toshiba Satellite L655-S5161X
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
When you're laptop-shopping, sometimes it seems as though the virtual shelves have been filled with machines zapped there by a duplicator ray. And this is especially true when you're browsing through the well-stocked aisles of mainstream notebooks. This Satellite has a dull design, but its above-average battery life and performance make it a good 15.6-inch laptop option for its $699 price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 76%

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6100X

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A665-S6100XNotebook: Toshiba Satellite A665-S6100X
Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1000 euro
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 Toshiba notebook section
 Satellite A665-S6100X (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Toshiba Satellite A665-S6100X
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Despite its lackluster graphics performance and mediocre battery life, the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6100X is a solid choice for anyone seeking a 15-inch laptop based on the latest Intel technology. The inclusion of a Blu-ray drive and WiDi technology give this latop some serious multimedia cred, and the price is right. If price isn't a factor, the MacBook Pro 15-inch and Dell XPS 15 (Sandy Bridge) laptops offer superior performance, game-worthy graphics, and many more features.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

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Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese conglomerate or technology group. The company was established in 1939 and in 1978 Toshiba became the official company name. The company's products and services include power, industrial and social infrastructure systems, elevators and escalators, electronic components, semiconductors, hard drives, printers, batteries, lighting, logistics and information technology. Toshiba was one of the largest manufacturers of personal computers, consumer electronics, home appliances and medical equipment.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce 310M: The GeForce 310M is the successor of the GeFore G210M and based on the same chip with very similar clock rates (shader speed +30MHz to 1530MHz).

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M: According to the released informations, the Geforce GTS 350M should be just a renamed GTS 250M. In the Toshiba A663 it is however a bit lower clocked.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M: The Nvidia GeForce GT 330M is the successor of the GT 230M and technically just a slightly higher clocked GT 240M (but it should still maintain the power envelope of the GT 230M as the naming suggests).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.

740QM:

The Core i7-740QM is a high-end quad-core CPU for laptops (in 2010) with a relative small base clock rate and a high Turbo Boost max frequency of 2.93 GHz (for one core). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow clocked quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 740QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.

2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. 

Intel Core i3:

370M: The Core i3-370M is a fast clocked Core i3. The TurboBoost, AES, VTd, and Trusted Execution functions are deactivated in the i3-series. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.4 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

2310M:

Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.1 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card (650/1100MHz).

Intel Core i5:

460M: The Core i5-460M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.53-2.8 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

450M: Should be similar to the Core i5-520M but without AES functions.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00:

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.6 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

2.9 kg:


73.34%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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