This is no ordinary laptop, this is a Toshiba Laptop that boasts excellent performance and all round brilliancy.
Previous to this, I had used a very old Toshiba Satellite laptop which was big and bulky and from the mashed up 90's where fashion was like eating grass off a stick. We then had ... Read review
Advantages: speed, power, memory, value for money. Disadvantages: battery life when in 'performance' mode and not plugged in. 1 hour tops.
...ordinary laptop, this is a Toshiba Laptop that boasts excellent performance and all round brilliancy.
Previous to this, I had used a very old Toshiba Satellite laptop which was big and bulky and from the mashed up 90's where fashion was like eating grass off a stick. We then had the technological scare of 2000 where it was said that something big would destroy all computers and bring back Elvis...
But, we have since passed ... ...
This Toshiba Satellite A210-19T almost sounds like its from The Terminator and it could well be.
After receiving this parcel of the delivery lady, I ripped off the packaging, delved in and pulled out a big white box with 'Toshiba' on the side. All mine I thought.
This seemed like a top of the range laptop at the time and still is I believe. Ok, so this Toshiba Satellite A210-19T comes with an ordinary 15.4 ... more
This is no ordinary laptop, this is a Toshiba Laptop that boasts excellent performance and all round brilliancy.
Previous to this, I had used a very old Toshiba Satellite laptop which was big and bulky and from the mashed up 90's where fashion was like eating grass off a stick. We then had the technological scare of 2000 where it was said that something big would destroy all computers and bring back Elvis...
But, we have since passed all that and look what results the consumeristic public are now getting.
We have super thin laptops that are like a strand of hair on the desk and that can do 0-60 in 2 seconds, this is where we are now.
This Toshiba Satellite A210-19T almost sounds like its from The Terminator and it could well be.
After receiving this parcel of the delivery lady, I ripped off the packaging, delved in and pulled out a big white box with 'Toshiba' on the side. All mine I thought.
This seemed like a top of the range laptop at the time and still is I believe. Ok, so this Toshiba Satellite A210-19T comes with an ordinary 15.4 inch screen which is the better out of the two options (15.4 and 17 inch) as it is a lot more portable when travelling either by train, car, plane. There are also plenty of laptop cases for this size making it ideal for frequent traveller. There is also the different options to set how much power you want to use, for example, you can select 'Performance' for when you are plugged in and have the best performance of the laptop. 'Balanced' for when you want a bit of performance but want to conserve a bit of the battery life too, or the 'Power Saver' option which runs at the slower end of the laptop capabilities but saves your battery life considerably compared to the other two options.
My laptop came with Windows Vista Home Premium, which is great and the laptop seems to cope with this power consuming operating system. But in all seriousness, it really does cope and this laptop boasts the 2GB RAM to do so, this laptop takes Windows Vista like a duck takes to water. Vista Home Premium on this laptop is brilliant, but Vista is another review in itself I think.
My laptop has the AMD Athlon 64 x 2 TK-57 1.9GHz processor whatever that means but it don't half seem pretty cool to name something and it seems pretty cool being in my laptop as my laptop is super quick with applications which I believe the 2GB also helps towards, so with the marriage of the 2GB and the processor (as named above) seems like the happy couple that will love each other for life.
For this laptop I also purchased the Microsoft Office Home and Student pack and loaded it on my machine. In my opinion, the software runs smoothly on the laptop which makes this laptop ideal for the home, student or businessman. It’s an all round performer with the speed of a runner and the muscle of a weightlifter. It packs one hell of a punch when you use this laptop and you shall not be disappointed.
The price for this laptop was/is quite reasonably compared with other laptops on the shelves at the time however they have become a lot cheaper in recent years I have noticed which makes it even more of a bargain.
There is also the issue of the brand, Toshiba is a leading electronics manufacturer of this product and have been around for years so you know you are getting a top of the range laptop that also looks good with the black outside, and when you open, you have the silver keyboard area with the black monitor frame.
You see, whilst I have been writing this via Ciao then Microsoft word, I have also been playing PKR and my laptop is running fine, I have not disconnected from PKR once and PKR runs really smooth. Therefore, to be able to run the internet, PKR and Word must take its toll on the laptop and its still running fine with no hiccups.
Its simple to set up and run too and when you start using, there is a sticker advising you of what is available on the machine and how it helps you. However, I took my sticker off and so I cannot tell you guys what it says, sorry.
There are 4 USB slots so you can run many things from it, e.g. printer, optical mouse, charge the camcorder etc.
There is an SD Card slot too, so you can transfer all of your photos from the camera straight onto the hard disk.
The is the common LAN slot too.
A DVD player and re-writer.
One of those phone cable sockets too is included.
A slot for the laptop network cards.
Built in WiFi. Great for on the move.
PS/2 socket for some mouses and external keyboards.
The sound quality is very good and it can get quite loud, but there is the option to mute certain applications and listen to one application or blast all off at the same time.
The memory capability of this laptop is a good sized 120GB Hard Drive which is ideal for the ordinary user which leaves plenty of space to store videos, photos, files and extra software.
There is also another cable socket that is a small box shape - I think its a camera cable slot.
Concluding, this laptop is ideal for home or business use and has the ability to perform and rises to the occasion of its users needs.
Advantages: Powerful, fast, quiet, good gaming Disadvantages: Short battery 1 hour and a bit normally
...reasonable price (100 pounds UNDER toshiba website RRP at the time i love loss leaders :D )
The machine is smooth, and fast, and with service pack 1 installed the webcam is now reliable!!!
The integrated webcam is perfectly usable in most conditions however in low light the picture can look noisy (grainy).
The integrated speakers are high quality and do not buzz even at very high volumes.
The screen is very clear and clean, infact my friend who ... ...no major obstacles to this, toshiba provide drivers on their website for the major components, the webcam in fact doesn't even need a driver for XP weirdly enough.
Gaming is quite good on this laptop, with the orange box and quake 4 performing superbly :) crysis runs at medium settings playably, however in heavier scenes you may wish to lower the settings a little, however crysis is a hugely demanding game and as laptops aren't really designed for ...
mekon88 24.05.2008 (05.12.2008)
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Advantages: good value,long battery life,plenty of USB slots,SD Card slot, easy to setup Disadvantages: overheats, struggles with games,Vista 32bit (makes it unstable), better models available
I own several Toshiba Laptops and its the worst of the bunch. I find it gets too hot compared to the other models I have. The Vista that come with it I would have rather not had as I find the machine struggles with it due to its limitations. the 2gb of memory isnt enough to deal with Vista aswell as the fact the processor isnt used properly because its the wrong version (32bit instead of 64bit). It is not a gaming machine but find it handles photography ... ...on use as an office machine. The screen is good quality aswell as the general build quality. The built in SD Card slot is handy although find it gets too hot. It actually melted the glue inside one of my cards. Handy machine and ok for budget users but wouldnt buy if you want to play games. ...
mattwilkie 16.06.2009
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Advantages: Nice looking, AMD Turion 64 X2 1.9 ghz Disadvantages: Shared graphics could be better or have dedicated graphics
This laptop features a dual AMD Turion 64 1.9ghz processor and 2gb of Ram which was one of the biggest draws to this product for me. There is a 160gb hard drive. It also has an ample ATI Radeon graphics cards which seems to be able to handle photos and videos great! I have attempted to run a '3D intensive' game however and unfortunately it did not play as well as I would expect from a desktop. The case is a nice shiny black colour and looks really ... ...has a great resolution. When plugged in, the screen becomes slightly brighter (for powersaving I guess). The laptop comes with built in wireless and wired network adaptors so can quickly and easily be added to an existing network. I have found surfing times to be amazingly quick, even large searches in ebay appear almost instantly. The keys/keyboard do actually seem a little 'cheap' but the overall feel is more than acceptable. There are 4 USB ports ...
fbxiii 03.01.2008 (20.01.2008)
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Very nice laptop. Sleek styling and pleasing curves. The screen is crisp and attractive. Runs excellently, as expected, and proves to be very fast. All in all, it is a pleasant computer to deal with. My only gripe is the finger print scanner. It is definitely functional, but sometimes it is more practical to simply enter in a password. I'd say the scanner works 4/5 times when I use it. ...
btb5045 09.12.2007
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Advantages: fast and light Disadvantages: can be uncomfortable for long periods
i recieved this computer as a replacement product for a hewlett packard which was stolen. Having looked around at all the possibilities this computer seemed to suit my needs best. i had a quick play with it in the shop to see if the keyboaad suited , which it did. However when at home siiting on the sofa with it it quickly becomes uncomfortable because of the sharp edge at ther bottom of the keyborad. The light colour keys look good but quickly become ... ...to get used to having a flat pad instead of a tracker ball mouse although i do sometimes click on it by mistake. It is fast enough to run a few programmes at once and hasn;t crashed yet. it weighs only 2.7kg.
it has the following features-ing features- 15.4" TFT screen,Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial,2b RAM , 6 in 1 card Reader,DVD±RW plus much more
the operating system is Vista.
i bought mine from a large computer superstore ...
cazk 04.02.2008
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Advantages: Price, Performance, Style, Fast, Updated, Many Features, Sleek, Light, Great speakers, Great disk storage Disadvantages: Battery Life, Not the best for gaming, Vista slows processing speed
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Audio Input
Microphone
Features
Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System
Notebook camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Sensor Resolution
1.3 Megapixel
Input device(s)
Type
Keyboard, touchpad, Keyboard, touchpad, multimedia control panel
Keyboard - Localization and Layout
Nordic
Features
Dual Mode Pad, Toshiba EasyKeys
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Toshiba ConfigFree, Connectivity Doctor, Toshiba Speech System, Toshiba Assist, Microsoft Works 8.5, Toshiba Disc Creator, Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 days subscription), Toshiba Value Added Package, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), Ulead DVD MovieWriter for Toshiba, Chicony Camera Assistant Software
Environmental standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes
Manufacturer's product description
The stylish Satellite A210 series is ideal for anyone wanting a great value notebook without compromising on design. The A210 has a sleek profile and glossy onyx-blue casing as well as built-in media controls for instant multimedia entertainment and improved efficiency.
