Typical price: £500
What is it: 15-inch desktop-replacement laptop
What we think: Well-built and benefits from a great keyboard, but performance is poor for the price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 January 2009
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba Satellite Pro S300, desktop replacement, hard drive, DVD writer
We like:
Sturdy chassis; great keyboard
We don't like:
Slow performance; lacks extras such as Bluetooth; too expensive for what it is
Also known as:
Toshiba Satellite Pro S300-120
CNET UK judgement:
There's plenty to like about the Toshiba Satellite Pro S300 series, including its sturdy design and excellent keyboard. Considering the price of the low-end S300-120 that we reviewed, however, performance should be better. It's unsuitable for those considering gaming or other processor-intensive applications
Full review:
The Toshiba Satellite Pro S300 is available in a variety of flavours. At around £500, the Satellite Pro S300-120, reviewed here, is the cheapest. Designed with undemanding users in mind, it's a solid laptop that just scrapes into the budget category. Continue Reading...
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