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Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Model: A305D-S6848
SKU: 8897679
UPC: 883974109067
This laptop makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family, thanks to its built-in webcam and integrated microphone. High-speed Atheros wireless connectivity ensures rapid access to streaming Web media and downloads.Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 preloaded Which Windows Vista edition is right for you? Compare.Take a product tour.
Average Customer Rating:
4.7
out of 5
(83 Reviews) 83
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Customer Reviews for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Review 1 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Best all-around I have ever had.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
5.0
I use this laptop for some personal use, but use it mostly for internet access and mobile presentation use. It accesses Wi-Fi very easily and holds even weak signals well. I do one-on-one presents and group seminars with vdeo, internet, and powerpoint for groups of 10 to 100.
I travel throughout the upper and central midwest and carry, pack and bang this computer around to 3 or 4 different locations every week for the last 6 months. It has not faltered at all. One thing that I have noticed about Toshibas is that they are built like a tank, yet still are light, fluffy and convenient to use. This laptop is GREAT!!! I am online now to set up an order for 2 or 3 more for the rest of my crew. I HIGHLY recommend it!
I travel throughout the upper and central midwest and carry, pack and bang this computer around to 3 or 4 different locations every week for the last 6 months. It has not faltered at all. One thing that I have noticed about Toshibas is that they are built like a tank, yet still are light, fluffy and convenient to use. This laptop is GREAT!!! I am online now to set up an order for 2 or 3 more for the rest of my crew. I HIGHLY recommend it!
What's great about it: Has many features for all-around use. Great for presentations with S-video for projectors, TVs and external monitors.
What's not so great: Battery life is a little short. Finish is glossy and shows prints and smudges alot. The good far outweighs the bad.Yay!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Great computer!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: tlannan30
from Fort Atkinson, WI
on 11/15/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
Overall I couldn't be happier with this computer. I bought it in store. I told the salesman exactly what I didn't like about my old computer and what I wanted this one to do. I think his recommendation to get this computer was perfect! It's super fast and does the things I need it to do.
What's great about it: fast, great screen quality, easy to set up and use
What's not so great: short battery life, looks smudgey all the time, getting used to Vista
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Excellent!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Totally
on 11/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
For the money you cant beat it! Also has a unique facial recognition logon feature!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Reliable laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: sgtravels
from New York, NY
on 11/07/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
Toshiba is a reliable company. The speakers work really well for me, skype works well, and the hard drive is big.
What's great about it: Easy to use, reliable, fast, great sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Wonderful Laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: tina832
from cypress,tx
on 11/01/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I was a desktop used, i've purchased my first laptop computer and love it. This laptop is wonderful because i can get online at school, the battery life is great and with 1 click and i'm on the internet....I love this computer!
What's great about it: it's user friendly and every funtion i need it at my fingertips
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Fast Laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: David77
from Wimberley, TX
on 10/29/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
4.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
3.0
I have had my laptop for a month and it is amazing. It runs smooth with windows vista some people say vista is slow it may be a Little slower than xp but my laptop has never froze and vista is very good at solving problems.
What's great about it: It is pretty fast
What's not so great: it isn't good for gaming
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Good computer, not so good operating system...
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Jwalter02
from Cedar Rapids, IA
on 10/26/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
4.0
Performance
2.0
Convenience
3.0
This is a good laptop, but it suffers from a lot of problems that can be summed up in 2 words...Windows Vista.
Setting that aside for a moment, I'll tell you what's good about this computer.
The design is nice and sleek, the screen is large and vibrant and the value for what you get is great (includes a DVD burner, built-in webcam and an SD card slot up front so you can upload your pictures from your digital camera without having to bother with plugging it into a USB port or a docking staion!).
What's bad:
Well, it's really not the computer's fault, but it does use Windows Vista as an operating system. Now I'm no computer expert, but like everyone else ages 15 to 35, I can make my way around the average PC with little effort. When I bought this computer and proceeded to transfer all the old files and programs from my desktop computer, it was an excercise in extreme frustration. Nothing works like you think it would and even trying to perrform simple tasks is completely confusing. Eventually I had to ask my best friend (who is an IT person for his work) to come over and work on this. It took him 6 1/2 hours to get just Microsoft Money, Word and a couple of small databases ported over!
It's been 3 weeks since we got this laptop and my wife and I are still befuddled. I don't understand why Microsoft would release a new OS that was so confusing and hard to use for the basic operator.
Again, everything on this computer is great...except for Windows Vista. If you are familiar with Vista or are confident enough in your computer skills to dare give it a try, than I recommend this computer for you. Otherwise, I'm afraid I have to give it a big "thumbs down" for the average user.
Setting that aside for a moment, I'll tell you what's good about this computer.
The design is nice and sleek, the screen is large and vibrant and the value for what you get is great (includes a DVD burner, built-in webcam and an SD card slot up front so you can upload your pictures from your digital camera without having to bother with plugging it into a USB port or a docking staion!).
What's bad:
Well, it's really not the computer's fault, but it does use Windows Vista as an operating system. Now I'm no computer expert, but like everyone else ages 15 to 35, I can make my way around the average PC with little effort. When I bought this computer and proceeded to transfer all the old files and programs from my desktop computer, it was an excercise in extreme frustration. Nothing works like you think it would and even trying to perrform simple tasks is completely confusing. Eventually I had to ask my best friend (who is an IT person for his work) to come over and work on this. It took him 6 1/2 hours to get just Microsoft Money, Word and a couple of small databases ported over!
It's been 3 weeks since we got this laptop and my wife and I are still befuddled. I don't understand why Microsoft would release a new OS that was so confusing and hard to use for the basic operator.
Again, everything on this computer is great...except for Windows Vista. If you are familiar with Vista or are confident enough in your computer skills to dare give it a try, than I recommend this computer for you. Otherwise, I'm afraid I have to give it a big "thumbs down" for the average user.
What's great about it: Good price (especially when it's on sale), sleek design, nice screen, front SD card slot, webcam.
What's not so great: Short battery life, gets dirty too easily, Windows Vista, Windows Vista and oh yes!...Windows Vista
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
High Quality Machine
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Anonymous
on 10/21/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
4.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
4.0
Overall good unit. Contains all the multi-media features you could want. Good for the kids. Try to buy up by getting with Winsows XP instead of Vista.
What's great about it: Light wieght and fast
What's not so great: Comes with Vista
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
good quality laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: djtom
from cincinnati, ohio
on 10/20/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
4.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
i would say this is one of the best values you'll find for the money. lots of memory, decent processor, ample hard drive, and all at a rock bottom price. wireless, webcam, come on...you can't beat this deal!
What's great about it: filled with features
What's not so great: some junkware that every computer manuf. adds
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
great buy
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: orionx
on 10/20/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
4.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
overall a great laptop, I use it everywhere, the graphics card is great for gaming and watching movies
What's great about it: runs great, good battery life
What's not so great: sometimes gets a little hot
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
best value
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Drxu
from Mason, Ohio
on 10/16/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
4.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
4.0
I always like Toshiba Laptop. It's relaible and dependable and affordable.
What's great about it: affordable, effective
What's not so great: too shining
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Great Value
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Camerob
from Parker, CO
on 09/24/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I bought this computer for school, and I must say, it is definitely the best value you can find. It's one of the cheaper lap tops out there, and it has just about everything I need. Actually, everything I need. Sometimes its a bit sluggish recognizing my mouse thats connected through the usb port after its been in sleep mode, but other than that, there aren't really any problems with it. I play online videogames, and sometimes it freezes up, but that could easily be my internet connection. This is a great lap top, and if you're lookin for something inexpensive yet reliable, this is the one. Definitely an impressive computer for the money.
What's great about it: fast, decent speakers, light weight and small, crisp display, built in web cam, built in wi-fi
What's not so great: doesn't handle games very well
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
My second Toshiba laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SportsGal501
from New York
on 09/19/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I needed a smaller computer to take back and forth to work and I take the bus.I already own a 17" Toshiba labtop that I got last year for home/gaming.But it is way too big to commute with.This one is excellent for internet browsing,watching television shows via the internet,live MLB games are crystal clear,depending on your connection.Excellent choice for a second "commuter-laptop or for a college student.Keep in mind because of it's "fusion finish" or glossy finish.Fingerprints and smudge are like magnets to the keyboard.
What's great about it: Cool looking,easy to operate,inexpensive
What's not so great: Fingerprint magnet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
love it
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: DROK
from Chicago,IL
on 09/17/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
i bought this laptop a few weeks ago and removed and installed all the prgrams and anti-virus and everything myself works great i saw it in the store and knew right away that it was exactly what i wanted it had everything that i wanted and i got everything i expected out of it great price for the product and if you hook it up to external speakers its great for watching movies
What's great about it: touch keys for music controls, fast, wireless on/off switch, glossy finish looks good
What's not so great: glossy finish hard to keep clean, small speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
great machine
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: woodworker30
from South Carolina
on 09/15/2008
The sound quality of the built in speakers are good for a laptop, better quality if esternal speakers are used. All controls are in easy to use places. Keyboard is very quiet (really like this). Keys are good size not too small. Has 4 USB ports, some laptops have only 2 or 3. Battery power indicator lights up on front to show when on battery or charging. Very good CD/DVD reader/writer. Excellent screen resolution. Am very pleased with this laptop. Have recommended Toshiba Laptops to others.
What's great about it: light weight, good quality, great price for this quality
What's not so great: could use a longer life battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Great Purchase
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: aflowe
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I love my toshiba laptop. My old laptop was very slow and eventually the display died. This computer is so much faster, and it never gives me a problem.
What's great about it: quick, clear picture, great features
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Great Deal For A Student
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: lishamae
on 09/15/2008
I have had this computer for a couple of weeks now and everything is going great. Its handeling my music downloads and keeping up with my papers very well. When I first got the computer I was slightly thrown off by the hibernation setting which kept causing my computer to randomly hibernate but a member of the geek squad helped me turn it off.
I paid twice as much for a HP two years ago with similar features and I am definately enjoying this one more. All in all, as a broke college student, for the price, I could not have asked for more
I paid twice as much for a HP two years ago with similar features and I am definately enjoying this one more. All in all, as a broke college student, for the price, I could not have asked for more
What's great about it: Lots of Memory for music and dealing with Vista
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Toshiba rocks!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
4.0
Shopping online for a laptop is pretty tough business, i mean i know nearly nothing about computers myself. I read up on a bunch of stuff and before i knew it, it came down to the prestigious Sony VAIO and some sort of Dell. Well, long story short i was reading up on some of the prestigious laptops and i stumbled across this Toshiba. I thought, well this couldn't be as good but lets compare what i'm buying here.
BOY! was i wrong! i was reading the specs on this thing and i was sold! and the price!!! what a great buy. When it came in the mail, the packaging was a little under par but the laptop itself was excellent. Much more efficient and faster than my previous models of Dell and an HP, which overheated quickly and had a battery life of 15 minutes. this toshiba laptop is by far the best laptop i've ever had or used. It's a little heavy to carry around all day but hey, it's still a great buy for a great price!
What's great about it: Easy to setup, fast, simple, good sound, excellent videos and pictures
What's not so great: gets a little hot but nothing serious
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Great laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MTconsumer
from Billings, MT
on 09/14/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I love this laptop. It was so easy to set up with all the add-ons I got. I love the picture. I hated vista before I got it on my home computer and I love it now. Surfing is easy and pictures look great! Toshiba is great! And Best Buy was very helpful to recommend exactly what I needed. No buyers remorse from this fan!
What's great about it: fast, easy and stylish
What's not so great: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Toshiba Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Extremely Satisfied!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Bagel
on 09/08/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I usually don't write reviews, but I depend on them a lot before making big purchases, so I thought I'd contribute. I've had many, many computers in my day, and after having some successes and some failures, I looked online and did homework on the best laptop for a smaller amount of money. After doing much research on this website, this Toshiba laptop was NOT anywhere near the top of my list.
Finally, I went to Best Buy to purchase the Vaio that I originally wanted. While waiting for a Sale's Rep to help me, I had a customer in the store personally take me aside to tell me how she bought this Toshiba and how it was a great purchase. I didn't listen, and when I got a Sale's Rep to help me, I made him take me to look at the Sony Vaios. I was ready to purchase one, but the model I could afford was out of stock, so I annoyingly asked, "Is the Toshiba any good?", and the Sales Rep informed me that the Toshiba was actually better than the Vaio I originally picked out AND a more expensive model. Everyone in the store praising this laptop made me reconsider and take my chances on the "cheap" computer... and let me say I am SO glad I got this laptop!
I have had no problems whatsoever so far. The first great thing about this laptop is the price, and then the nice design. This laptop boots up nice and quick and has a great display, and the web cam is a wonderful feature! This laptop has been nothing but wonderful since I've purchased it, and I'm actually embarassed to admit that I considered this laptop to be "cheap". I'd never say that this laptop was "great for the money," because this laptop is great, period.
If I absolutely HAD to complain about something, I'd complain that this laptop seems to attract fingerprints easily, which a few people have mentioned. It can get a little annoying, but you are given a cloth along with your user manuals and the like to gently rub the fingerprints away. I really don't mind wiping my computer off after each use, it makes it look and seem new that way, anyway. Another thing is that when I tried the web cam, I was very disappointed with the bad quality... until I opened the Properties menu and tweaked the settings, now the web cam looks very crisp and clear and high quality!
This is the smartest purchase I have made in a long time and am very happy that I actually went against the bad reviews. If you ask me, having to wipe off a few fingerprints with an included cloth is a small price to pay for such a great laptop at a GREAT value.
What's great about it: Very Fast, Great Display, Built-in Web Cam, Touch Buttons
What's not so great: A few minor things that can be easily fixed (such as fingerprints).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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