Typical price: £390
What is it: Budget desktop replacement laptop with a 15.4-inch screen
What we think: The L300 is a fairly basic, but well-built budget laptop
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 August 2008
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba Satellite L300, battery life, resolution, colour scheme
We like:
Good build quality; decent performance; impressive screen
We don't like:
Below average battery life
Also known as:
L300-148
CNET UK judgement:
The L300 may be relatively heavy and suffer when it comes to battery life, but its good build quality and low price tag make it an attractive option for those after a stay-at-home laptop
Full review:
Toshiba has a strong reputation for being able to put together budget laptops that have the look and feel of more expensive machines. The L300 has a rock-bottom price tag of just £390, so we were intrigued to see whether Toshiba had managed once again to avoid the usual pitfalls of budget machines, such as flexing cases and poor keyboards. Continue Reading...
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