Toshiba Satellite M505 - Intel Core i3

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Pros:

Solid build, lots of ports, and good audio.
Competant speed powers any daytoday applications, Full audio expertly reproduces music and movies.
Excellent performance for the price; touch screen; bright, colorful display; HDMI, eSATA ports

Cons:

Thick notebook, battery life isn’t stellar.
Short battery life keeps you tied to an outlet, Trackpad and keyboard disappoint

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Last revision on May 19, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Solid build, lots of ports, and good audio
Competant speed powers any daytoday applications, Full audio expertly reproduces music and movies
Excellent performance for the price; touch screen; bright, colorful display; HDMI, eSATA ports

Reviewers Didn't Like

Thick notebook, battery life isn’t stellar
Short battery life keeps you tied to an outlet, Trackpad and keyboard disappoint
Poor graphics performance; below-average battery life; fingerprint magnet; no Bluetooth

Expert reviews and ratings

The new Intel Core i3 and Core i5 CPUs and Windows 7 certainly breathes new life into the long-running Satellite line. Although the M500 weighs over 5 pounds and is quite thick, the new Fusion cover and chrome-on-black design give the notebook a new...

By MobileTechReview on April 14, 2010

Don't be fooled by the glossy features and finish. While it’s fast enough for typical business applications, this Satellite cuts corners....

By PCWorld on March 19, 2010

One of the best-performing under-$1,000 laptops we’ve seen, this Satellite comes with loads of extras, including a touch screen and HDMI and eSATA ports....

By Computer Shopper on March 01, 2010