Toshiba Satellite E305-S1990
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Average of 5 scores (from 7 reviews)
Reviews for the Toshiba Satellite E305-S1990
Source: PC World Archive.org version
Based on specs and speed, except for the 10/100 ethernet, the Satellite E305-S1900X is a killer all-purpose laptop. Ergonomically, it's not quite a slam dunk, though, so make sure you give it a thorough type-and-point test at the store before you buy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Gadgetmix Archive.org version
Overall, the new Toshiba Satellite E305 is an absolutely good notebook albeit with somewhat crappy touchpad. Nonetheless, this issue is minor compared to the amazing design and other brilliant additions like wireless Display 2.0 technology, Blu-ray playback, USB 3.0, cool operating temperature, and a Sandy Bridge processor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2011
Source: Notebooks.com Archive.org version
The Toshiba Satellite E305 is without a doubt one of our favorite notebooks for 2011. The combination of features and extras come together to deliver an impressive overall package that is available to consumers at $900. Given everything that is included we would expect to see this notebook priced above $1,000 easily, but the Blue Label 3.0 notebooks once again deliver.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2011
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
There's no question Toshiba's Satellite E305 has a lot to offer: a striking aluminum body, Intel's easy-to-use Wireless Display 2.0 technology, Blu-ray playback, USB 3.0, cool operating temperature, and a Sandy Bridge processor more than powerful enough for everyday use. It's a crying shame, then, that something as basic as a touchpad could make this laptop stumble.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Best Buy and Toshiba have done it again. For $899, the Satellite E305 delivers a good balance of Core i5 speed and endurance. The design isn't for everyone, but the backlit keyboard, Blu-ray drive, and bundled Wireless Display adapter all help justify the price tag. While gamers should look at systems with discrete graphics such as the ASUS U41Jf, overall the Satellite E305 is one of the best 14-inch laptops you can buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
For a few years now, Toshiba has been supplying a Best Buy-exclusive laptop as part of the retailer's Blue Label series, with a redesigned look that stands out from the rest of the Satellite pack. The Best Buy-exclusive Toshiba Satellite E305-S1990X is a heck of a 14-inch laptop, offering a rock-solid combination of specs and design for a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
If you’re not sure what will sell, try asking your customers. (What a novel idea!) That’s what Best Buy did, and it resulted with the superb Toshiba Satellite E305-S1990X, a top-notch, low-price notebook chock-full of features and performance without the extras that can sometimes weigh a notebook down. The Satellite E305 pairs superb performance with a slick design to create one of the best thin-and-light laptops on the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
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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).
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
2410M:
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 2.3 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.6-2.9 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
78%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.