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Toshiba NB550D-10G

Specifications

Toshiba NB550D-10G
Toshiba NB550D-10G (NB550D Series)
Processor
AMD C-50 2 x 1 GHz, Ontario
Graphics adapter
Display
10.10 inch 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
1.3 kg ( = 45.86 oz / 2.87 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
400 Euro

 

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Average Score: 82.5% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 70%, features: 77%, display: - % mobility: 70%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Toshiba NB550D-10G

80% Toshiba NB550D-10G review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The application of AMD’s new chipset energizes this otherwise conventional 10in netbook. For anyone looking for a relatively affordable 10in laptop with low-resolution screen that can run Windows subjectively decently fast, the Toshiba NB550D-10G would be our choice over an Intel Atom offering. Sadly, Toshiba may have recognised the writing on the wall for netbooks in the face of demand for the iPad, and seems to be running down stocks of this particular model. Look out for the similarly specified Toshiba NB550D-109 which looks to be more plentiful, a black and brown-finished model that lists the same hardware specification.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
80% Toshiba NB550D-10G review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The application of AMD’s new chipset energizes this otherwise conventional 10in netbook. For anyone looking for a relatively affordable 10in laptop with low-resolution screen that can run Windows subjectively decently fast, the Toshiba NB550D-10G would be our choice over an Intel Atom offering. Sadly, Toshiba may have recognised the writing on the wall for netbooks in the face of demand for the iPad, and seems to be running down stocks of this particular model. Look out for the similarly specified Toshiba NB550D-109 which looks to be more plentiful, a black and brown-finished model that lists the same hardware specification.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
80% Toshiba NB550D review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Like the NB520, Toshiba's NB550 is very attractive and well-built. Its AMD Fusion innards give it the ability to handle Full HD video on and off-line as well as providing an HDMI-output, strengths which put it a step above most budget netbooks. Other specifications are basic and the screen is still sub-HD, but considering its low price these issues are easy to forgive. Throw in the soft-touch finish, decent battery life and excellent speakers, and you have one of the better entrants in its class – though heavy discounts on older ultraportables make for strong competition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 90%
90% Toshiba NB550D review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The NB550D is by far the best mini-laptop we've seen in a long time and Toshiba has proved that the netbook can still be great when done right. Offering great usability, ample features and all-day mobility at a low price, this stylish machine is very easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Toshiba NB550D-10G mini review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Like the slow hard drive, getting Windows Starter is an example of the way the NB550 isn't a particularly well balanced system. Putting something more powerful than the Atom into a netbook form factor reveals that there are other disadvantages to the netbook than the middling performance. The small screen and keyboard are actually a better match for a processor that doesn't encourage you to use more demanding programs; the C-50 processor makes you want to do more and we'd like to see it in something more like a 12-inch ultraportable with a fast hard drive. With this performance and battery life and at this price, the Toshiba N550 is a winner; what's disappointing is that it could be rather more.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 02/28/2011

Foreign Reviews

Toshiba NB550D-10G – krótki test netbooka z APU Ontario
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
weight, size and speakers good, battery runtime sufficient
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2011

Comment

AMD Radeon HD 6250: Integrated graphics card in the Ontario netbook processors (e.g. C-50 and C-30) featuring an UVD3 video decoder and no dedicated memory.

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.


C-50: Dual Core low power processor with an integrated graphics cards. Due to the low clock speed, the CPU should be only as fast as a single core Atom CPU, but offers a faster integrated GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


10.10":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

» 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.


82.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2011-03-21 (Update: 2012-05-26)