Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1350 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Ultrathin Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)
Purchased this laptop a couple of weeks ago for my son who starts college in the fall. Primary objective was a capable laptop with extended battery capability. Specifically, I was seeking a laptop which could readily run Microsoft Office 2010, but was not a "gaming" laptop; given there are already too many distractions in college! The other key feature for my son was a full size keyboard, as he has large hands - this ruled out most netbooks. The 13.3" display and 3.9 pound total weight is an excellent balance between capability versus transportability.
The T235-S1350 uses a next gen Intel CPU (U5400), which is among the most efficient available (i.e., very low power usage). Note this is a 'value' Intel CPU, which has virtualization disabled (i.e., hardware support for running a virtual PC with another operating system). The AMD CPU versions of the T235 (-S1340 and -S1345) have very capable CPUs, but are not very efficient compared to the latest Intel CPUs; hence their reduced battery life.
The product description incorrectly lists the battery rating at 48Wh - it is actually a much more capable 61Wh. The included software allows tailoring of "eco" settings to achieve extended battery use. Based on standard usage, my son has achieved 5-6 hours of actual use (rated at 8+ hours).
Only significant negative is the lack of Bluetooth, as a standard wireless mouse requires one of the three USB ports. The combo eSATA/USB port is a nice bonus for future growth. Would purchase again.
The T235-S1350 uses a next gen Intel CPU (U5400), which is among the most efficient available (i.e., very low power usage). Note this is a 'value' Intel CPU, which has virtualization disabled (i.e., hardware support for running a virtual PC with another operating system). The AMD CPU versions of the T235 (-S1340 and -S1345) have very capable CPUs, but are not very efficient compared to the latest Intel CPUs; hence their reduced battery life.
The product description incorrectly lists the battery rating at 48Wh - it is actually a much more capable 61Wh. The included software allows tailoring of "eco" settings to achieve extended battery use. Based on standard usage, my son has achieved 5-6 hours of actual use (rated at 8+ hours).
Only significant negative is the lack of Bluetooth, as a standard wireless mouse requires one of the three USB ports. The combo eSATA/USB port is a nice bonus for future growth. Would purchase again.
No comments:
Post a Comment