Toshiba Satellite T135D - AMD Athlon Neo X2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Wide 13 inch screen lightweight notebook for $599 with performance better than Netbook.
Better-than-Netbook performance and a 13-inch screen for only $599; lightweight chassis.
Strong graphics performance, Good wireless throughput, Stylish design

Cons:

Touch pad and keyboard gets hot while long use; weak speakers and dualcore AMD Neo processor does not provide performance like Intel processor in previous T135 versions.
Weak speakers; keyboard and touch pad get hot during prolonged use; dual-core AMD Neo processor doesn't provide any step up from the Intel processors in previous versions.

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Wide 13 inch screen lightweight notebook for $599 with performance better than Netbook
Better-than-Netbook performance and a 13-inch screen for only $599; lightweight chassis
Strong graphics performance, Good wireless throughput, Stylish design
Decent performance; attractive design; very thin, light; active hard drive protection

Reviewers Didn't Like

Touch pad and keyboard gets hot while long use; weak speakers and dualcore AMD Neo processor does not provide performance like Intel processor in previous T135 versions
Weak speakers; keyboard and touch pad get hot during prolonged use; dual-core AMD Neo processor doesn't provide any step up from the Intel processors in previous versions
Narrow and stiff touchpad button, Less battery life than Intel version, Runs hot
Cheap-feeling keyboard; mediocre Webcam; no dedicated multimedia keys; no onboard optical drive

Expert reviews and ratings

If you're willing to trade some performance for good battery life and a sweet screen, the Toshiba Satellite T135D-S1324 is a good candidate for an ultraportable mobile companion. It's easy on the eyes whether it's open or closed, and if you...

By PC Advisor on February 18, 2010

Toshiba's lightweight and affordable thin-and-light T135 series shaves another hundred off its price by switching to an AMD Neo processor in the T135D-S1324, while offering only slightly diminished performance. Read full review See all...

By cnet on January 29, 2010

The AMD version of this ultraportable offers better graphics performance than the Intel version for $100 less, albeit at the expense of battery...

By LaptopMag on January 12, 2010

With this laptop, Toshiba brings the AMD Turion Neo chip to the budget-ultraportable party. This 13.3-inch machine has a sharp design and some nice extras, not to mention decent performance....

By Computer Shopper on January 01, 2010

The Toshiba T135D has a lot of attractive features. It's thin, lightweight, and has a moderate price tag that is likely to attract many buyers. The Fusion Finish looks great, though it does tend to attract fingerprints. In addition, the T135D had no...

By HotHardware on May 03, 2010

Toshiba Satellite T135D Review Article ContentsToshiba Satellite T135D Review The Toshiba Satellite T135 series is a popular 13-inch thin-and-light notebook available in a variety of configurations. We previously reviewed the T135 with Intel...

By Notebook Review on February 22, 2010

AMD Neo Processor version T135D-S1324 saves $100 and providing nice saving without much loss. It is thin-and-light and lightweight laptop which is affordable with good performance....

By Online Notebook on February 03, 2010