Customer Reviews

Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5015 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Silver/Black)

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Where do I start, I have been researching laptops for the last 6 months, looking at specs etc. I needed to replace my laptop that has become outdated. I bought a Dell 5 years ago that was just too slow to watch videos, download anything or keep up with all of the new software upgrades. I wanted a laptop with speed, good memory, decent video graphics, large enough hard drive so that I wouldn't be changing it soon. Plus I wanted an expandable computer in terms of memory so that I wouldn't be limited at a really good price.

It is a 15.6 inch, 2.3G processing speed and 4G memory, with 320 Hard drive it is fast, you can view most of the HD videos clearly they finally load for me on You Tube..lol I need one also for work at home, since I use it for a lot of number entries. This is one of the best if not the best keyboards w/10 key numeric pad. I have large fingers and it is comfortable and easy to use it is set up just like an adding machine for accountants, or bookkeepers. There is just enough texture and grip of the keys for fast and easy typing. Another thing I loved about it was the gray interior it shows less visible fingerprints and dust for those who don't like the glossy black of most Toshiba's out there.

It was easy to set up I was so worried about how long it would take. I had already had a wireless network so all I did was boot up created a password and sign on, the connected to my wireless network and I was on the net. Yes to some it might have too much bloatware(unnecessary programs) but for those who are not as computer savvy it includes all the files to get you up and running but you need to update them from time to time. The camera is so easy to use and Skype is already set up.

When I bought it was a much better deal it is bright and easy to use for night viewing, especially if you watch movies or download movies online. I have just had it for a month but as long as you have a good registry cleaner program to clean up Windows 7 it should continue to run fast. One downer is I wish Toshiba would come with the Operating System disks included it is irritating to have to copy them on your own.

Overall you cannot get most of the specs like a large comfortable full size keyboard, with a 15.6 inch TruBrite screen, webcam 1.3 pixel, 320G Hard drive, ATI graphics, labelfish for your CD/DVD, 2.3G AMD processor with 4G memory for this price you cannot compare. Plus it is lightweight easy to move from room to room. So far very happy with my purchase.

If you read the 4 and 5 star reviews you'll get a sense of what works on this computer.

But they may not mention that two things are in fact annoying.

1. The sound quality on the speakers is awful. If you want to hear music or watch a movie, you'll have to have speakers.

2. The battery life is way short. Usually about an hour and thirty minutes. Keep your plug handy.

I had been looking for a new laptop for quite some time when I came across the reviews on Amazon about this model. I had been advised by a computer-whiz son of mine to look for a Toshiba this time around, since in his opinion (he's a computer engineer) they are well-made and predominantly trouble-free. So when I found this computer, and read the reviews on its performance, I was sold. Now that I've used it for a couple of weeks, I have to agree. It's a sweet computer for the price. The keyboard is great, and since I do a lot of typing, I like how it feels. The Web-cam feature works great. And I love Windows 7 so far. The battery lasts about 2-3 hours, which is typical for a laptop. The screen resolution is great. Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5015 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Silver/Black)

First and foremost I love this laptop! It is great for the things I do every day. I use it to complete assignments and to surf the internet. I have found that though this laptop has HD sound (yes it's awesome) the system speakers do it no justice, they are low and not great quality. I plugged in my earbuds and was blown away!!! I haven't tried it with external speakers yet but I will soon. My second issue is the two USB ports. To remedy that I brought a usb hub. Overall I am loving my Toshiba Satellite L505-E5025. If you are looking for a great inexpensive system, I highly recommend this one. I have the AMD processor and it's working great for me. Consider buying antivirus software and MS office when buying this product because it only comes with trial version of Norton and MS Office 07.

The L505 was a good choice for me. In the middle of a large dissertation, I had to dump my old beloved 2004 Gateway to keep up with Microsoft's constant system upgrade demands. The Toshiba is a bit heavy for a laptop but it has a solid feel for my mostly desktop use. Mousepad functionality is spotty but I rely mainly on a mouse. It is fast and (thus far) my McAfee installs happen quickly and quietly in the background without my even noticing. My only complaint is the squat dimensions of screen. The 15.6" "Tru-bright" screen is nice and bright, but the screen ratio makes it wide and short. If you are a document writer (vice an Excel jockey or primarily an internet surfer) you are giving up a lot of good screen space for documents. The wide dimensions make for other annoyances ... the power plug and USB port (only 2) with a thumb drive inserted on the right side require that you keep your mouse-arm splayed wide-right. Why not put these ports in the back? Otherwise, for my $540, this is a great machine. I looked at Dells in the same price range and they seem cheap and plasticky in comparison. Unfortunately, we are getting to the age of disposable laptops, in which it is easier to buy a new one than to upgrade. Perhaps cheap and plasticky, low and squaty, are the wave of future.

Esta laptop me ha venido a solucionar muchas necesidades de la universidad - que fue para lo que la compre. Un precio excelente para una laptop con tantas caracteristicas que otros modelos desearin: USD $ 575.00. Si no te importa un sonido impresionante en los parlantes (pero aun asi bueno), o estar conectado porque la bateria solo dura 2 1/2 hrs, entonces esta puede ser una excelente opcion para alguien que quiere algo bueno, rapido, funcional y con tecnologia de punta

This laptop has solved out many of my main needs in college - which is why I got it. A great price for such laptop with good performance features you would pay more in other models: USD $ 575.00. If you don't mind about good speakers (good sound though), or being plugged-in because the battery only lasts 2 1/2 hrs, then this could be an excellent choice for someone looking for something good, fast working, functional and high-tech features

Chose this model because it got a good rating from Consumer Reports. My first Toshiba. So far, seems like great quality for the price. Easy set-up. Speakers are so-so, but then I didn't buy it for that feature. Screen is bright and beautiful. Love the extended keyboard. High hopes for a good relationship with my new laptop.

Just would like to say the new Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5015 with Windows7 is just awesome ! I wsn't sure I would like a Wide Screen, but I love it and would never go back to a regular size screen. As far as how it works, it's fast, has a great size keyboard and easier than I thought it would be to set up the way you want it. Love the built-in Web Cam. You can also see everything that is downloaded on your computer from the Start Menu ! I just love it and would buy another one if I ever needed it and would recomend it to everyone. IT comes jammed paced with a lot of extras already downloaded for you.

My second Toshiba laptop. The last one worked for almost 8 years before the hard drive failed.
This new laptop feels sturdy, is lightning fast compared to the old one, as you can imagine (4 GB vs. 512 MB RAM), definitely a lot of computer for the price. Better than promised, the laptop was delivered in a very short time with no problems.

This laptop is a really good purchase. Good things about it: Keyboard (very confortable when a lot of typing is needed,The screen has a very good resolution, overall fast processing, disk space, good price, timely shipping/delivery. Not so good things: Speakers (you can hardly hear thru the speakers, with headphones though the sound is very good. Not very fast to rip/burn disks, batery doesn't last long.