Toshiba Satellite T215D - AMD Athlon 2 Neo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

0
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Better-than-Netbook performance; solid keyboard; good selection of ports for its size.
Light, slim, attractive design, Good touchpad, Smooth HD playback
Faster processor than most netbooks; HDMI port; full-size keyboard and touch pad; strong performance

Cons:

Unimpressive battery life; for a nearly $500, may not offer the CPU horsepower one might expect.
Small keys, Weak audio, Lackluster webcam

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Better-than-Netbook performance; solid keyboard; good selection of ports for its size
Light, slim, attractive design, Good touchpad, Smooth HD playback
Faster processor than most netbooks; HDMI port; full-size keyboard and touch pad; strong performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

Unimpressive battery life; for a nearly $500, may not offer the CPU horsepower one might expect
Small keys, Weak audio, Lackluster webcam
Little special software; weak battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

Overall, the Toshiba Satellite T215D-S1150RD is one of the better alternatives to the standard netbook. This ultraportable laptop tosses aside the limitations of netbooks by offering consumers a more powerful graphics chipset and more processing power...

By Electronicsme on January 02, 2011

An update to last year's T115, the Toshiba Satellite T215D-S1140RD performs like a slightly larger, faster Netbook with better specs and ports. It's definitely a step up, but it may not be enough computer for those with higher...

By cnet on August 24, 2010

Toshiba delivers a slick and slim ultraportable that performs well for less than $500, but its ergonomics are too...

By LaptopMag on August 10, 2010

The Satellite T215D provides plenty of reasons to spend a little extra, with its roomy screen, full-size keyboard and touch pad, and strong performance....

By Computer Shopper on August 01, 2010