Toshiba Satellite L655-S5065 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey/Black)

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 15 x 1.5 inches ; 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003M5GVNK
• Item model number: PSK2CU-00V001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,358 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 22, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Toshiba Satellite L655: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 15.6-Inch Screen

Offering a redesigned chassis with a sleeker body, the nicely affordable Toshiba Satellite L655-S5065 notebook PC makes it easy to handle computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Gray will be sure to raise a few eyebrows while you're on the go.

Fusion Finish in Helios Gray.

Enjoy added screen real estate with the L655's 15.6-inch screen (see larger image).

Toshiba's exclusive high-gloss Fusion Finish (see larger image).

Enjoy a full 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad (see larger image).

Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously.

This all-purpose, eco-smart machine features a stunning 15.6-inch LED-backlit display with 720p native high-definition resolution. Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs and one USB/eSATA combo port.

This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).

Key Features

• 15.6-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals,it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio).
  

• 2.26 GHz Intel Core i3-350M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
  

• 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
  

• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (800 MHz; expandable to 4 GB)
  

• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M with 64 MB - 1696 MB of dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
  

• 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support.
  

• Wireless Connectivity
  • With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers.
    

• Included Toshiba Software:
  • Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
  • Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
  • Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files--using graphical thumbnails--so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
    

• Included Toshiba Utilities:
  • Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you'll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you're in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
    

• Up to 4 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 48 Wh)
  

• Dimensions & Weight: 14.96 x 9.84 x 1.49 inches (WxDxH); 6.4 pounds
  

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion 3 total USB ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port, with the combo eSATA/USB port enabling you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port. VGA video output (analog, RGB) Microphone and headphone jacks Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Multi Media Card Fast Ethernet (10/100) What's in the box This package contains the Toshiba Satellite L655-S5065 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works 9; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial); Google Toolbar; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Toshiba PC Health Monitor; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial) This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings

Environmental Specifications

• Energy Star 5.0 certified
• Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
• RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment.

Learn More

25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world's first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world's first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.

Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.

Product Description

For plenty of power, plus room to multitask, study and play, the Satellite L655 laptop is a great choice, with its famous Toshiba quality, value and style, and a generous 15.6 diagonal TruBrite HD display. This larger screen is great for doing more things at once, handling business at home or in the field, watching movies or playing online RPG games. New multi-core processors from Intel and AMD, plus lots of memory and storage, make it a strong all-around performer for students, small business owners, families and light gamers, who’ll love its stunning Fusion Finish in a choice of colors. A Webcam with Wireless-N, and wide range of ports, will keep them well connected with room to expand and share. And Toshiba “Smart Features--like a TouchPad with Multi-touch Control and our power-saving eco utility--make this laptop convenient for them and right for the environment too. With Toshiba, mainstream is far from mediocre.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dell computers SUCK, September 9, 2010

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Ender "Locke" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite L655-S5065 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey/Black) (Personal Computers)

I use my laptop for professional programming and IT work. I absolutely love this laptop! It is wide because of the number key however this makes plenty of room on the desktop. It is wide screen display, resolution 768 x 1366 which other reviewers have said is a bad thing however I think that it is a great resolution. This laptop is fast and is loaded. The HD screen is crisp and clear, the sound is wonderful for a computer.

The only down side I can think of is it shows all fingerprints, but unless your OCD then it shouldn't be an issue.

I have done a lot of research on buying this laptop and believe me for the price the Toshiba line is top dog. Don't waste your money on a Dell, they are flimsy terribly built and are loaded with technical issues.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly great, September 9, 2010

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Beluga (Left Coast, Turtle Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba Satellite L655-S5065 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey/Black) (Personal Computers)

This is my third toshiba laptop in about 3 weeks. The first 2 were Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black) from Amazon. I sent them both back because the fan wouldn't stop running at 98%. I'm delighted that this one has a working fan. Even when I encoded some videos and the CPU was at 100% usage, the fan only went up to 65% speed. Getting it from [...], it cost a bit more than the machine I wanted originally, but the 15.6" screen and faster processor make it worthwhile. If someone were to compare a L645D-S4036 and a L655-S5065 side-by-side, it would be hard not to choose the 15.6 intel CPU laptop, I think. I may be imagining it, but windows pop open noticeably faster on this laptop to give one example of the speed difference.

Some other positives about this laptop include speakers that are reasonably loud. It isn't hifi but I wouldn't expect it in a Toshiba at this price anyway. It also seems sturdier than the 14" sibling. For example, I can open the lid on this with one hand without having to hold down the keyboard with the other hand.

I would give it 5 stars but for 2 reasons. First, I do not like the glossy keys; they're slippery & hard to type on. But the main problem is the battery. It's supposedly brand-new, but Toshiba's PC Health Monitor shows battery health is only "Fair". I checked the battery health after the laptop abruptly shut down with no warning; one minute, it was showing an hour of charge left on the battery, and the next minute it shuts down, and the battery light never blinked as far as I could tell.

After talking to 4 people with Toshiba customer support, I ordered a battery replacement from Toshiba. I don't get charged anything, but they put a hold on my credit card until I send back the old battery. I've since discovered that this problem is not unique to this model. There's a thread on it at the Toshiba laptop forum:
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If you're willing to take a chance on Toshiba quality, I can recommend this machine. Of course, I've only had it for a couple of days, but with all the difficulties I've experienced already I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
[UPDATE]
I received a new battery from Toshiba, and it works properly. So basically no more complaints about computer performance.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it ..., September 13, 2010

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Matty - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite L655-S5065 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey/Black) (Personal Computers)

I'm actually a MAC user but had to get a pc for work related software use and after searching throughly and extensively to get the best laptop I could find for the buck, performance and efficiency, I've decided to go with this Toshiba L655, i3. I'm am super happy with it and very glad that I got this make and model. It is also much lighter than I thought. I love the new windows 7 premium with all its new features and the new i3 technology makes super fast processing speed work in great harmony with one another. The numeric keypad is always a plus for me, especially in my line of work.

I originally set a 500$ limit to buying a laptop and I was originally considering getting the L655-S5058 but noticed that L655-S5078 was available with i3 350M dual-core for 50 dollars more which I ended up purchasing. This is most definitely the best laptop you could get for the buck with all its features.

One thing I dislike about the Toshiba computers is that they work with Symantec company aka NORTON anti-virus all of which comes pre-loaded with Toshiba laptops. It slows down your computer a lot. In fact, it is the worst one in the market and not even a good anti-virus program so I immediately uninstalled NORTON before even starting my free trial with them and uploaded VIPRE for cheaper price and faster than any other Virus program available in the market as for now. Uninstall NORTON upon receiving the laptop and you'll experience optimum processing speed for this already fast laptop.

Amazon also had the best price for this computer. I know because I checked every other site and pricing out there and when you include shipping and tax, AMAZON is always the cheaper option.