Toshiba Satellite A665 - Intel Core i3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

5
Bad:

0

Pros:

Secondgeneration Intel Core i3 processor. Clever features like SleepandCharge and SleepandListen. Bluray drive is a steal at this price. Great speakers and sound.
Second-generation Intel Core i3 processor, Clever features like Sleep-and-Charge and Sleep-and-Listen, Blu-ray drive is a steal at this price, Great speakers and sound.
A Blu-ray drive and excellent speakers make the Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X worth considering for those looking for a reasonably priced 15-inch multimedia laptop.

Cons:

Lackluster display. Hard drive is ohsoaverage. Lots of bloatware.
Lackluster display, Hard drive is oh-so-average, Lots of bloatware.

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Last revision on November 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Secondgeneration Intel Core i3 processor. Clever features like SleepandCharge and SleepandListen. Bluray drive is a steal at this price. Great speakers and sound
Second-generation Intel Core i3 processor, Clever features like Sleep-and-Charge and Sleep-and-Listen, Blu-ray drive is a steal at this price, Great speakers and sound
A Blu-ray drive and excellent speakers make the Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X worth considering for those looking for a reasonably priced 15-inch multimedia laptop
Bluray drive, Great keyboard, USB 3.0
Respectable application performance, battery life; Blu-ray drive; booming audio; WiDi; sleep features
Extended-life battery produces great battery life. WiMax. Solid performance for its price. Great-sounding audio. Beautiful-looking display
Above average audio; long-lasting 12-cell battery option; Intel Core i3 CPU turns in competitive performance; Intel Wireless Display option; solid construction; great keyboard
Above average audio; long-lasting 12-cell battery; Intel Core i3 CPU turns in competitive performance; Intel Wireless Display; solid construction; great keyboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lackluster display. Hard drive is ohsoaverage. Lots of bloatware
Lackluster display, Hard drive is oh-so-average, Lots of bloatware
Uninspiring design, a middle-of-the-pack battery, and a bulky feel keep it from being a standout
No ExpressCard slot, Weak screen protection, Mixed performance compared to older models
Too-bright LEDs on keyboard deck; irksome beeps from touch buttons; dull design
Extended-life battery makes the laptop heavy. Glossy display
Other systems in this price range offer extra features such as Blu-ray; has flimsy mouse buttons
Other systems in this price range offer extra features such as Blu-ray; has flimsy mouse buttons

Expert reviews and ratings

3.50 It's tough to compete against the elite, even for a . Most desktop replacements are overshadowed by performance-driven laptops, like the ($2,199 direct, 4 stars) and ($1,785 direct, 4 stars), that give you premium design, features, and...

By TechReviewSource on June 01, 2011

The Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176 laptop offers plenty of processing power thanks to its second-generation Intel Core i3-2310M processor. Throw in a Blu-ray player, improved graphics and gaming options, and a sub-$800 price tag, this is an enticing...

By PC Mag on May 27, 2011

While the $799 Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176X is an affordably priced Blu-ray laptop with a next-gen Intel Core i3 processor, there are other options out there that offer better design or performance for the same...

By cnet on April 12, 2011

The new Toshiba Satellite A665-S5176 is a well-built update to the A660/A665 line of laptops. These desktop-replacement notebooks remain one of the most popular laptops for Toshiba and I have little doubt that this particular configuration will sell...

By Notebook Review on April 06, 2011

For an attractive $799, the Toshiba Satellite A665 delivers great sound, a Blu-ray drive, and fairly long battery life. We just wish it offered better Wi-Fi performance. In this price range, the Samsung SF510 is the more stylish option, but it has a...

By LaptopMag on April 01, 2011

For an affordable, versatile home laptop, this Satellite model is a good fit. It's a 15.6-inch laptop that supplies a new Intel chip and a host of useful entertainment features....

By Computer Shopper on April 01, 2011

If you are not incredibly picky about your laptops, then the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6085 notebook could be a good choice. The latest improvements over Toshiba's previous similar laptop are overwhelmingly positive, but in some areas there is still...

By Electronicsme on January 05, 2011

The Toshiba Satellite A665 is a smart choice for home use thanks to its outstanding audio output, optional Intel Wireless Display, and roomy 15.6-inch display....

By CNET Asia on August 02, 2010

Long battery life, great audio, and a gorgeous display make the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6086 a great entertainment laptop. Factor in the built-in WiMax radio, and the A665-S6086 has an added mobility factor. However, the extended-life battery adds...

By PC Mag on October 14, 2010

Graphics are supported by an Intel HD card. Storage capacity comes in the form of a 500 GB hard drive, which should be enough for most casual users. The included 12-cell...

By Dev Hardware on October 05, 2010

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