8.2 out of 10

Toshiba Satellite U500

First seen: 26 july 2009

Information found in: from 26 sources in 11 countries.

Best Price: $1,452

  • User Score (8)
    8.4 8.4 from 8 reviewers
  • Expert Score (6)
    7.2 7.2 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • security features, hard drive protection, eco ultility, bright screen, lovely brown finish
  • poor battery life
  • Laptop Type: Thin and Light Laptop
  • Use: Business
  • Processor: Core i5 2.53 GHz
  • Installed Memory: 4 GB (DDR3 SDRAM)
  • Display: 13.3 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

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Reviews of Toshiba Satellite U500

  1. "Stylish And Powerful Toshiba Notebook Impresses"

    Reviewer: Channel News
    20 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Toshiba Satellite U500 sets itself apart from the crowd not only by its design but also by its smart features such as hard drive protection and an Eco utility. It does not follow the current trend of ultra thin and light notebooks but it seems to favour solid build quality and style. It is a little heavier than other similar notebooks but not heavy enough to hamper carrying it anywhere. Read more

  2. Toshiba Satellite U500

    Reviewer: ZDNet
    31 July 2009
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Toshiba's Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you. Read more

  3. Toshiba Satellite U500

    Reviewer: CNET
    31 July 2009
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Toshiba's Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you. Read more

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