Toshiba Satellite T130-14T
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Average of 6 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews for the Toshiba Satellite T130-14T
Super Thin, Light and Mobile? "Even more mobile, more elegant and considerably more efficient than any other notebook" - so much to the comparatives with which Toshiba promotes the T130 on its homepage. This laptop can't be placed into the category of notebooks already just because of its 13.3 inch size and thus actually participates in the subnotebook league. The built-in Intel Pentium SU4100 processor, a four gigabyte DDR3 RAM and the Intel GMA 4500 graphic chip set promise more than only "netbook power". In the best case, there should also be enough mobility supplied with a announced battery life of up to 10 hours. The following review shows how the Satellite T130 sustains in practice.
Source: Star Techcentral
Archive.org versionThe Toshiba Portege T130 offers a slim design, long battery life and ample storage space so you never have to erase. At a premium price of RM3,699, we expected to get an optical drive in the Portege T130. If you need one, you’ll have to fork out extra money on an external drive. Plus that just adds more clutter. Apart from that glaring omission, however, you certainly get what you pay for. The combination of long battery life and a lightweight design is perfect for those constantly on the go.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2010
Rating: price: 40% mobility: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de - 12/10
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 50% features: 83% display: 90% mobility: 99% ergonomy: 81%
Source: Chip.de - 6/10
Single Review, , Short, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Magnus.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 68% display: 68% mobility: 92% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 87%
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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M: The graphics core of the Intel GL40 and GS40 chipset features a slower clocked GMA 4500MHD (400 versus 533 MHz). Because of the slower core speed, full Blu-Ray Logo support is not given and the gaming performance is a bit worse.
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.
Intel Pentium Dual Core: The return of the name Pentium, though it is a Yonah core. In fact, it is a double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption.
SU4100: Entry-level dual core processor for slim and light subnotebooks. Due to the Pentium name, the CPU may have less power saving features than Core 2 Duo processors.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.30":
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.
80%: 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.
