Toshiba Satellite P755

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

4
Bad:

5

Pros:

Nvidia 3D Vision display and glasses, Good general performance, Affordable price for 3D.
Great 3D image quality, Decent performance, Discrete graphics, 3D Blu-ray player
Fingerprint repellent, Backlit keyboard and trackpad, Decent performance

Cons:

Not enough power for serious 3D gaming, Weak battery life, Unimpressive build quality at this price range.
Short battery life, 3D requires clunky glasses, Mediocre selection of ports, Some crosstalk artifacts

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Last revision on March 21, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Nvidia 3D Vision display and glasses, Good general performance, Affordable price for 3D
Great 3D image quality, Decent performance, Discrete graphics, 3D Blu-ray player
Fingerprint repellent, Backlit keyboard and trackpad, Decent performance
Excellent productivity performance, Attractive design
Big harddrive. Some amazing gaming performance for a relative budget machine. The price is certainly right
Newest Intel Core i5 processor, USB 3,0, Sleep and charge, and sleep and listen functionality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not enough power for serious 3D gaming, Weak battery life, Unimpressive build quality at this price range
Short battery life, 3D requires clunky glasses, Mediocre selection of ports, Some crosstalk artifacts
Plastic construction
Poor battery life, Unimpressive gaming capabilities, Inconvenient mouse buttons
Battery life is low for the category, Laptop looks cheap; lots of annoyingly bright LEDs
Cheap build, with lots of unfinished elements. Horrible keyboard. Extremely dim screen. Major concerns about battery capacity and reliability
Integrated graphics, Limited wireless options, Cheap design

Expert reviews and ratings

After spending some time with the Satellite P755-3DV20 I was left with mixed feelings about this notebook. On one hand, Toshiba delivers a complete 3D entertainment experience for a modest price ($890 "street price" as of this writing). On the other...

By Notebook Review on December 28, 2011

The Toshiba Satellite P755 offers a good helping of power for both office tasks and games. It's sadly let down by its poor construction and awkward...

By CNET UK on December 15, 2011

Equipped with Nvidia’s 3D Vision graphics technology, this Satellite model delivers realistic 3D movies and games in a stylish 15-inch chassis. Its battery life and port selection are mediocre, however....

By Computer Shopper on November 21, 2011

There’s a lot to like about the Toshiba Satellite P755, it’s not the flashiest or most stylish notebook out there, but it gets the job done. Well-designed utilitarian features such as the backlit keyboard and lighted track pad make working...

By HardwareZone.com on November 12, 2011

The Toshiba Satellite P755-S5390 laptop is a top-notch performer of most traditional processing tasks, but it lacks gaming prowess and an ability to survive long away from a power outlet. ...

By PC Mag on October 20, 2011

The Toshiba Satellite P755 is an impressive all-purpose laptop, if you can get past the less-than-impressive design. The plastic exterior is nice for a cheaper, less specced-out machine, but it doesn't really convey "3D multimedia powerhouse."...

By PC Advisor on October 11, 2011

If Toshiba had paid more attention to design than to 3D performance, this would be an excellent laptop....

By PCWorld on October 10, 2011

It’s kind of amazing what $880 will get you these days: 15.6 inches of laptop, with a Core i5 CPU, 6GB of RAM, a 750 GB hard drive and high-end Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics. Laptop buyers looking for all the basics and beyond couldn’t go...

By Wired on August 16, 2011

The laptop is good looking with its silvery grey textured finish. We think it looks stylish without going over the top and the design should appeal to a range of tastes. It feels well made and sturdy, apart from the quite flimsy and rickety tray on...

By The Inquirer on July 13, 2011

Things are moving fast in mobile gaming right now. For the traditional laptop to stay relevant in these tablet-filled times, it has to offer something special to offset the decreased mobility compared to its touchscreen foe. The easiest area to...

By TechRadar on June 21, 2011

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