Notebookcheck Logo

Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4

Specifications

Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4
Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4 (Satellite X205 Series)
Graphics adapter
Display
17.10 inch 16:10, 1680 x 1050 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
4.5 kg ( = 158.73 oz / 9.92 pounds), Power Supply: 0 g ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1600 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 60% - poor
Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 70%, features: - %, display: 80% mobility: 45%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4

50% Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
At $2,199, the Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4 offers decent performance, but its scores were so close to the much more affordable Gateway P-6831FX that we’re hard-pressed to recommend it. For $850 less you get comparable gaming scores (better on some tests, worse on others), longer battery life, and a ready-to-play configuration—without updates, downloads, hotfixes, and setting tweaks. The biggest reasons to get this system versus the Gateway are its higher-resolution display and larger hard drive (320GB versus 250GB), which isn’t enough justification in our book.
2.5 von 5, Display gut, Leistung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2008
Rating: Total score: 50% performance: 50% display: 80%
60% X205
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
We've always appreciated the inexpensive SLI options offered by Toshiba's gaming-oriented X205 series, but it's hard to recommend the X205-SLi4 when other vendors offer better frame rates for almost $1,000 less.
6 von 10, Leistung gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 40%
70% Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Toshiba doesn't take it slow when it comes to updating the Satellite brand. Ever since the company launched its first gaming laptop—the Satellite P105-S921—in early 2006, the torrential downpour of beastly laptops equipped with powerful graphics cards hasn't ceased. The Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4 may not have performance bragging rights, but the reasonable price tag should bring new gaming talent out of the woodwork.
3.5 von 5, Leistung gut, Mobilität mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/11/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 50%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT: The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT is the DirectX 10 capable successor of the GeForce Go 7600 GT GPU for laptops. Depending on the used graphic memory and the clock speed,  the performance is between the 7600 GT and 7900 GS video card.

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 Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.


T8100: Former mid-range Core 2 Duo based on the Penryn core that features FSB800 and VT-x virtualization functions.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.10": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


4.5 kg:

A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.


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.


60%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


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

 

Please share our article, every link counts!

Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi5
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T8300
Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi3
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Apple Macbook Pro 17“ 2008-12
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T9300, 3.1 kg
Sony Vaio VGN-AR71ZU
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T9300, 3.9 kg
Toshiba Satellite X200-24V
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T9300, 3.8 kg
LG R700
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T8300, 3.6 kg
Toshiba Satellite X200-219
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500, 3.8 kg
Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T8300, 3.9 kg
Maxdata Belinea o.book 5
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500, 3.6 kg
Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7700, 3.9 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Toshiba Satellite P50-B-10V
Radeon R9 M265X, Core i7 4710HQ, 15.60", 2.2 kg
Toshiba Qosmio X70-B-10M
Radeon R9 M265X, Core i7 4710HQ, 17.30", 2.9 kg
Toshiba Satellite C75-A-144
GeForce 710M, Core i3 4000M, 17.30", 2.8 kg
Toshiba Qosmio X70-A-114
GeForce GTX 770M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3.6 kg
Toshiba Satellite C70D-A-115
Radeon HD 8400, A-Series A6-5200, 17.30", 2.7 kg
Toshiba Satellite C75-A-13P
HD Graphics 4600, Core i5 4200M, 17.30", 2.7 kg
Toshiba Qosmio X70-A-12W
GeForce GTX 770M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3.4 kg
Toshiba Satellite S70t-A-108
GeForce GT 740M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3.1 kg
Toshiba Qosmio X70-A-122
GeForce GTX 770M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3.4 kg
Toshiba Satellite P70-A-10w
GeForce GT 745M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3 kg
Toshiba Qosmio X70-A-10F
GeForce GTX 770M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3.3 kg
Toshiba Satellite C75-A-10P
HD Graphics 4000, Core i3 3120M, 17.30", 2.7 kg
Toshiba Satellite P70-A-109
GeForce GT 745M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3 kg
Toshiba Satellite P70-A-104
GeForce GT 745M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3 kg
Toshiba Satellite L70-A-11C
GeForce GT 740M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 2.8 kg
Toshiba Qosmio X75-A7298
GeForce GTX 770M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3.4 kg
Toshiba Qosmio X70-AST2GX1
GeForce GTX 770M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3.5 kg
Toshiba Satellite P70-ABT2G22
GeForce GT 740M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 3 kg
Toshiba Satellite P875-S7102
HD Graphics 4000, Core i7 3630QM, 17.30", 3 kg
Preisvergleich

Reviews and price comparison on Toshiba Laptops at Ciao

Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI4
Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI4
Stefan Hinum, 2008-03-23 (Update: 2012-05-26)