Toshiba Satellite Laptop

Toshiba Satellite Laptop Reviews



Overall 4 star rating3.86 of 5 (by 173 users)



Toshiba Satellite Laptop Review Summary

Toshiba has been a major player in the portable computer market for almost two decades, and offers a wide range of choices at various price-points. The company’s Satellite line of laptop’s are designed for the user looking for low cost, high performance machines. Our community of every-day portable computer users has mixed feeling about their machines; while one reviewer hailed it saying “I have had my Toshiba for about 3 years so far. It is still working wonderfully and has not given me any problems yet,” while more than one reviewer decried the laptops’ tendency to over-heat. This rather large laptop is equipped with a 17” TFT active matrix screen, powerful Intel Core Duo processor at 1.7GHz, up to 2GB DDR2 RAM, wireless LAN, and expansive hard drive. Again while some reviewers highly recommend the Toshiba Satellite laptop, others found it somewhat lacking. Read what our reviews have to say about this product as well as the Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PC and Lenovo 3000 series laptop computers.
37% of people rated Toshiba Satellite Laptop as 5 stars
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38% of people rated Toshiba Satellite Laptop as 4 stars
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10% of people rated Toshiba Satellite Laptop as 3 stars
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5% of people rated Toshiba Satellite Laptop as 2 stars
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10% of people rated Toshiba Satellite Laptop as 1 star
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77% 77% of people recommend Toshiba Satellite Laptop 23% of people don't recommend Toshiba Satellite Laptop 23%
 

Toshiba Satellite Laptop Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
30
2007

This is the first of two laptops that we have in the house, and it stands out primarily because of the large display screen.  When opened, the display measure out at 15.4 inches diagonally, and is basically big enough to suit a desktop computer.  The size of the screen does make the laptop a little...

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2009 Advisor
Every day computer user, Happy with this product

SpokaneMan
Spokane, WA
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
SEP
3
2007
This Toshiba Satellite laptop computer is only two years old.  For the past three months it has been overheating after having been on for only a few minutes.  It shuts itself off, has to cool down, then must be restarted again.  The fan is definitely defective.
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Baldwin, NY
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Toshiba Satellite Laptop Ratings and Reviews

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a PC User, Every day computer user, always online, a techie

AUG
3
2008
My HP laptop was on its last legs so I bought a Toshiba Satellite to replace it.  Immediately I had issues with it but I was traveling internationally in 2 days so I vowed to contact service as soon as I got back.  When I got back I contacted service and after numerous calls I was sent a shipping package to return it.  A month later I was contacted and I was told that it was determined it was a "user created problem".  I told them it was like that when I got it and they said it was not a manufacturing issue and I would need to pay to replace the mother board.  I said no and they said they... review »
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1 star rating
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geneglenn
Seal Beach, CA



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Every day computer user, a busy person, a laptop user, a writer who can't afford downtime

SEP
20
2007
We expected a good computer with the Toshiba name and have been nothing but disappointed.  It is slow, and has already been "fixed" once for the overheating problem, but it persists.  We have to prop it on something to keep it running.  If you look up lemon in the dictionary, there is a picture of this computer next to it.






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1 star rating
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LaurieOCS
North Aurora, IL



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a PC User, always online, a graphics pro, txtng dly, a busy person, loving this product, a woman, A professional photographer

NOV
14
2008
I spent almost a full week reading tons of reviews every day to figure out what my next laptop purchase would be.  My qualifications were these:  large screen (bigger than 15.4 inches at least), quality sound system, excellent graphics, AMD processor, a lot of memory, and great reviews (just to name a few).  I wasn't exactly seeking a desktop replacement, but definitely a computer that will run my programs for photo editing.  My Toshiba Satellite A355D does exactly what I need.  The performance is fantastic, and I am so stoked about this computer.

My only complaints about it are the finish...
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5 star rating
kdfischer01
Colorado Springs, CO



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a PC User, always online

FEB
19
2008

This laptop is a Toshiba Satellite series. it is WiFi, with 1 gb ram, 80 gb hard drive, and a dvd/cd burner. After purchasing this computer I realized that my Internet service was not slow it was just my desktop that was slow. This is great for students who just need to write papers and surf the web. The cost was only $329 plus $49.99 to upgrade to 1 gb ram.

On the negative side, I dislike vista very much. i have found that most programs and devices such as printers and scanners are not compatible. When you talk to reps for vista or at pc store they say that they do not have anything compatible...

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4 star rating
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gregw406
Folsom, PA



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a PC User, Every day computer user, always online

MAY
24
2008

I have one of the Toshiba dual processor laptops.

It has always worked quite well and I have not had any issues using several windows at a time- while some of the older laptops out there were really lacking processing power.

One slight annoyance is that there is no built in card reader and I had to get one to transfer my files.

I would buy another Toshiba laptop, if they can fix one of their major issues.

They have had recalls on the batteries for leaking and exploding and the local shop I bought from had no info.

I called Toshiba directly and they were quite helpful- exept I had to leave my computer...

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4 star rating
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ottawashopper
Warren, VT



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Every day computer user, always online

MAR
3
2008
I got this from a local rent to own store. The first Toshiba laptop I got there overheated all the time so they sent it in to get repaired so I was given a loner of the same kind. My laptop came back but it still had the same problem, so I was given the loner permanetley. I was told by the rental company that I could not place my LAPTOP in my lap because it blocks off the fan and causes it to overheat. I wouldn't recommend this particular brand to anyone.
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2 star rating
dolphinpyscho
Mount Pleasant, MI



1
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a PC User, Every day computer user, always online

MAY
23
2008

This computer is great!  I usually use HP's but I got the toshiba laptop as a graduation present right before college. It has be perfect and I have yet to have any problems with it after using it daily for 3 years.  I have a millon things saved on it including hundresds of pictures, songs, files, and such, and it still runs as smoothly as the day I recieved it as a gift.  I can use it for anything from email, to IM, to pictures, music, word processsing.  It is great for listening to music and watching movies! The display is very clear and the screen is nice and big.  It comes with great quality...

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4 star rating
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jdenn
Troy, VT



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a pet owner, constantly online, not rich, pc-user, Every day computer user, a laptop user, appreciative of good service, willing to pay for quality

NOV
17
2007
I have had two Toshiba Satalites and am very happy overall. The one BIG problem I've had is with my last one. Its a Satelite p15 s420 has had two broken power jack plugs. Took to a computer store and they wanted over $400 to replace the mother board. I bought the part and had it soddered in and worked fine. 3 mos later the same thing happened yet it was harder to find the part. If this is going to happen all the time I won't be buying anymore Toshiba laptops. My first one was a satelite also and used for 3 yrs before the hinges gave way. They do not have hinges so you can fix it. The p15 I had... review »
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3 star rating
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bjbla
Stockton, CA



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Every day computer user, always online, appreciate reliability, loving this product

MAY
5
2009

Since I got my Toshiba Satellite I've been able to stay connected anywhere. I use it for business, entertainment and keeping in touch with friends and family. It handles all my needs and then some. I can use my laptop connected if need be or wirelessly as I prefer, anywhere I can get a bluetooth signal. I take it when I travel locally and out of state. I love the versatility of being able to use the laptop no matter the connection. I can use dial-up, DSL/Broadband or wireless/satellite. It rocks! I love the freedom and portability of the laptop, I will never be tied to a desktop again!!


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4 star rating
2009 Reviewer
damamashipp
Missoula, MT



1
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a PC User, Every day computer user, always online

AUG
14
2008

I bought this laptop about a year ago and its still up to date with the memory i got the 2GB and 250mb hard drive. I love this computer is really good for school typing and writing notes. I like the new vista program. My laptop is the 15.4inch monitor and it weighs about six pounds or a little more. I wish the laptop was a little more compact and not so heavy, i probably should have gone with the 13 inch so it would be better to carry around at school. besides that its fast and works really well for online browsing, typing papers, storing music and pictures.


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4 star rating
2008 Reviewer
leeann07
Hollywood, FL



1
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a Small Business owner, creative professional, constantly online, home office worker, Every day computer user, a laptop user, appreciative of good service, a busy person

NOV
15
2007

The computer is descent enough... BUT... it does not have nearly enough memory and the guys at Circuit City should have told us so!  The memory barely will run the Operating & Start up system. Circuit city was more than happy to sell us upgraded memory.... of which we purchased an extra 1 Gigabytes for $120.    Now, the computer is able to run the programs it should and download from the internet at normal/acceptable speeds.  Many pre-loaded things on this puppy that most of us don't need.

  


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3 star rating
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FigFarm
Silver Spring, MD



1
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I believe in honesty, practical, a person who enjoys quality, a laptop user, Every day computer user, Happy with this product, expecting good, fair service, creative professional

DEC
4
2007

It is more than three years now since I bought my first laptop (Toshiba Satellite). I didn't go for any repair purpose and I didn't even thought of calling Toshiba Customer Service. Simply because I haven't have any single problem with my laptop. The only thing I was a little bit suffering from is the DVD ROM. It is not always working well. However, I can predict the reason which is the too-much-using thing. Everything else is fine and nice. I always advice my family members or my friends to buy Toshiba Satellite Laptops.

 


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4 star rating
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MohannadMurad
New York, NY



1
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computer challenged

APR
10
2009

I AM QUITE SATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE OF A SATELITE TOSHIBA NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT AFTER SHOPPING AROUND FOR A NOTEBOOK AT BEST BUY.THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE RECOMMENDED THIS BRAND, AND HE WAS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.THIS BRAND IS GOOD FOR THE PERSON THAT IS A NOVICE,WHEN IT COMES TO COMPUTERS.THIS PRODUCT IS DEFINATELY A GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY.I EXPECTED TO PAY A LOT MORE FOR A PRODUCT LIKE THIS ONE,$379 PLUS ANTI-VIRUS INSTALLED BY GEEK SQUAD>$573.00...AWESOME!


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5 star rating
treasure59
Peoria, IL



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