Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176

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Reviews for the Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176

60% Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176
Source: Techreview Source 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 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 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 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 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%

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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.

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.

2310M:

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

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

2.7 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.

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.

68%: 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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