Review Toshiba Mini NB305-N410

Diposting oleh fatih on Sabtu, 16 April 2011

Netbooks are players in an already crowded game. Hundred of models are available with, unfortunately, many of the same features and specifications as one another. Our TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award winner, the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 is one model that has many identical specifications as our number one product, the Asus Eee PC 1005PE. This Toshiba Mini has an easy-to-use design, hard-to-beat battery life and one of the fastest processors out there. If this doesn’t sound like what you are looking for, visit our netbook page for side-to-side comparisons and more objective reviews.

Design:

This small computer is designed for comfort and easy navigation. It is a thin, light and attractive portable device. The 10.1-inch widescreen features an LED backlit screen and a 1024 x 600 screen resolution. This LED display makes it possible for the computer to use less power and less time to warm up.

One of the most noticeable differences between the Asus Eee PC 1005PE and the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 is the size and quality of the keyboard. This Toshiba model comes with the standard U.S. keyboard. This makes typing easy and less of a hassle than many other mini computing devices. The NB305-N410 also has a laptop-like touchpad that features multitouch control and mouse buttons that are comfortable and simple to use.

Wi-Fi is available but no Bluetooth feature is offered. A webcam and microphone are built directly onto the edge of the viewing screen. This portable Toshiba device comes with numerous additional features to make the Toshiba Mini more useful. For example, a PC health monitor, featured on the device, alerts you to computer issues on your PC before they become serious problems. The health monitor measures the power usage and temperature of the device, along with other pieces of hardware to protect against shocks.

Another available feature on your computer is the USB Sleep-and-Charge. This travel-friendly feature allows you to continuously charge your favorite portable devices on your Toshiba while it is turned off. Also, a hard drive impact sensor has been installed to allow you to guard all your data that is placed on the device in case of a drop or sudden movement.

Many computing devices completely suck energy and leave a large carbon footprint. This Toshiba mini has been designed to be environmentally friendly. It is RoHS Compliant, meaning it has been tested for certain dangerous substances that are commonly used in electronic equipment. It is ENERGY STAR qualified, which tells the consumers it meets the standard for an energy-efficient product. It is also an EPEAT Gold product, which is a system that compares and selects electronic products based on their environmental characteristics.

User Interface Features:

Similar to the Asus Eee PC 1005PE, HP Mini 5102 and several other notebooks, this Toshiba device uses the Intel Atom Processor N450. This fast processor makes using a smaller computer much simpler and easy to use. It diminishes waiting time for programs to boot and enhances the overall performance of the computer.

This Toshiba device also comes equipped with the Window 7 Starter operating system and includes an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150. This is an integrated graphics card that is significantly better than previous models but is still unsuited for any type of heavy gaming.

Memory/Battery Life:

The Toshiba Mini NB305-N401 offers 1GB of memory and 250GB of hard drive memory, which is the exact same amount as is found on the Asus 1005PE. However, the battery life is what makes this Toshiba device a step down behind the Asus 1005PE. This portable computer offers 11 hours of battery life. That is three hours less than the Asus but is still a considerable amount of time compared to other mini laptops. A 6-cell lithium ion battery pack is found on this model, which enables the long battery life and makes it possible to stay connected to the internet for longer periods of time.

A big drawback is no PC express slot or smartcard reader slot are available on this computer. Memory cards such as a Multimedia, SD and SDHC cards are supported on this device. This makes transferring files from other electronic devices such as MP3 players, digital cameras or smartphones easy.

Summary:

The Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 is a netbook that tops the others. If only it could add a few more hours onto its battery life, it would be at the top of our list. If you desire a small computer to throw into your bag or purse, take to class, or use for business, this is a good option for a PC that will get done what you need to get done.

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