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Toshiba Satellite L755-13K review

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Price when reviewed : £579
inc VAT

It’s got plenty of performance and a great screen, but the L755 can’t compete with the Dell Inspiron 15R

Specifications

15.6 in 1,366×768 display, 2.5kg, 2.3GHz Intel Core i3-2310M, 6.00GB RAM, 640GB disk, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

http://www.microanvika.com

Toshiba’s entry-level laptops are perfect for anyone looking for a no-nonsense machine that can handle everyday tasks, and the Satellite L755 is no exception. With a 15in screen, Intel Core i3 processor and spacious 640GB hard disk, there should be something here for everyone.

Toshiba Satellite L755-13K

With its red plastic chassis, the L755 looks much more suited to the home than other Toshiba models. We would hardly call it lightweight at 2.5kg, but it’s still reasonably compact for a 15in laptop and you shouldn’t struggle with it when on the move. Connectivity is reasonable, too, and there’s an internal DVD writer, multi-format card reader and three USB ports, but the faster USB3 standard isn’t supported. You can connect an external display using either the VGA or HDMI port, or attach a set of external speakers using the 3.5mm audio in and outputs.

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You may not have to, as the integrated speakers are slightly better than what we’re used to hearing from budget laptops. Developed in collaboration with audio specialists Onkyo, both mid-range and high-end notes were reasonably crisp and there was enough volume that we could listen to YouTube videos clearly from a few feet away. However, for watching films, we’d still recommend connecting a set of dedicated speakers.

The 15.6in screen is also suitable for casual video watching, but again isn’t ideal for movies. There was noticeable bleed from the backlight, which made blacks appear slightly grey, although other colours appeared vivid at full brightness. The 1,366×768 panel is detailed for watching HD video. Viewing angles were unsurprisingly average for a TN panel, but there was at least plenty of screen tilt. Even so, light reflections from the glossy display coating were a problem when working in direct sunlight.

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Basic Specifications

Rating ***
Processor Intel Core i3-2310M
Processor clock speed 2.3GHz
Memory 6.00GB
Memory slots 2
Memory slots free 0
Maximum memory 8GB
Size 27x380x250mm
Weight 2.5kg
Sound Conexant SmartAudio HD
Pointing device touchpad

Display

Viewable size 15.6 in
Native resolution 1,366×768
Graphics Processor Intel HD 3000 Graphics
Graphics/video ports VGA, HDMI
Graphics Memory 384MB

Storage

Total storage capacity 640GB
Optical drive type DVD+/-RW +/-DL

Ports and Expansion

USB ports 3
Bluetooth yes
Wired network ports 1x 10/100/1000
Wireless networking support 802.11n
PC Card slots none
Supported memory cards SDXC, MMC
Other ports minijack audio output, minijack microphone input

Miscellaneous

Carrying case No
Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Operating system restore option restore partition
Software included Microsoft Office 2010 Starter edition
Optional extras none

Buying Information

Warranty one year collect and return
Price £579
Details www.toshiba-europe.com
Supplier http://www.microanvika.com

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