Toshiba Satellite C655D

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Low price. Good design. A 720p screen. DVD SuperMulti drive. Decent battery life.
An affordable 15-inch laptop with a long battery life.
Very low price, Nice textured finish, Above-average battery life

Cons:

Weak processor. Dinky hard drive. Only two USB ports.
The AMD Fusion E-240 processor underperforms compared to similarly priced alternatives; chassis feels cheap; touch pad is smaller than average; no Bluetooth or HDMI; underfeatured for its size.

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Last revision on February 18, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Low price. Good design. A 720p screen. DVD SuperMulti drive. Decent battery life
An affordable 15-inch laptop with a long battery life
Very low price, Nice textured finish, Above-average battery life
Gorgeous display; roomy keyboard; affordable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Weak processor. Dinky hard drive. Only two USB ports
The AMD Fusion E-240 processor underperforms compared to similarly priced alternatives; chassis feels cheap; touch pad is smaller than average; no Bluetooth or HDMI; underfeatured for its size
Netbook-like performance, Shrunken spacebar
Single-core CPU; low benchmark scores; no Webcam, HDMI, or dedicated multimedia buttons; lid and keyboard flex; mediocre speakers

Expert reviews and ratings

The Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5130 laptop has all the limitations of a netbook, like weak processing power and few connectivity ports for peripherals, without the benefits of a netbook's portability and all-day battery life....

By PC Mag on March 24, 2011

While the Toshiba Satellite C655-S5130 cracks the $400 barrier for an affordable 15-inch laptop, this particular AMD Fusion-powered laptop underperforms and...

By cnet on February 18, 2011

This ultra-affordable, AMD-powered laptop pairs netbook-like performance with a larger...

By LaptopMag on February 17, 2011

This $449 laptop will suit those with basic computing needs. Note, though: A single-core CPU pushes its performance behind that of its...

By Computer Shopper on August 01, 2010

When it comes to the Satellite C655D-S5537, you get what you pay for. When it comes to features, the Satellite C655D-S5537 had a weak line up. An AMD C Series C-60 processor inhabits this laptop run with 2 GB of RAM and 320 GB of hard drive disk...

By laptops.reviewed.com on June 29, 2012

We've noticed a strong trend over the past year. Many consumers assume that the best-value notebooks are the 15.6" "doorbuster" models often advertised during the holidays or in local weekly advertisements. While there are some notebooks that serve...

By Tom's Hardware on April 08, 2011

The AMD E-240 is quicker overall than your typical Atom netbook, thanks mostly to its significantly better graphics performance. 3D gaming on the E-240 is possible. While you won’t be able to enjoy a complex game such as Just Cause 2, older and...

By PCPer on March 14, 2011

Toshiba has come up with another budget Satellite series laptop as Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5043. The C655D-S5043 looks pleasant compared with some of the bland systems in its class.Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5043 Laptop Review——DesignWeighing...

By LaptopZ on February 17, 2011