Toshiba Satellite L45T-A4230NR 14 inch
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Toshiba Satellite L45T-A4230NR is a capable 14 inch machine with the latest 4th generation i3 processor for power and energy efficiency while you are working on daily computing tasks. It is able to handle anything other than the latest 3D games and full-on multimedia editing. It is slim and modern, feels durable and has a very nice price tag for all that it offers.
6GB of RAM is more than enough for running different programs and multiple browser tabs at the same time but is expandable to 16GB if you need more memory. 750GB Serial ATA hard drive is quite generous to fit in all your files. Powerful Intel Core i3 3227U at 1.9 GHz is the 4th generation Haswell processor that helps your battery last longer while delivering responsive performance. Hyperthreading means each of the dual cores can run 2 threads- a total of four threads can run in parallel.
Operating system is the Windows 8 and the good news is you have the Touch Screen so your life will be easier from the start with Windows 8 in that 'getting used to' stage. 14 inch TruBrite LED backlit touchscreen at 1366x768 pixel resolution offers bright HD images with integrated graphics processor, Mobile Intel HD Graphics. You can also enjoy enhanced audio from built-in stereo speakers along with DTS Sound.
Mercury Silver in Fusion Horizon Toshiba Satellite is nice looking and portable with its 5.1lbs weight, 1.04 inch thickness and 15.6 inch screen. Its Lithium Ion battery will give you more than 4.5 hours of battery life in normal use.
Connectivity options include 802.11bgn wireless, USB 2.0 Port x 1 with sleep and charge function to charge your phone while your computer is off, USB 3.0 Ports x 2 for quicker date transfers, DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats, 1 x Audio-out Port, HD webcam, HDMI port to connect to a larger screen and a Memory card reader.
Pros: 4th Gen processor - Hyperthreading - Touchscreen - 750GB Hard Drive - 6 GB RAM that is expandable to 16 GB - Good quality screen and audio - Sleep and charge on USB 2.0.
Cons: Windows 8 - Battery life could be longer.
Conclusion: Toshiba makes solid and reliable laptops as one of the best brands in the world. And Toshiba Satellite L45T-A4230NR is great value for money, with features to help you work on your tasks without getting distracted or running into problems. Whether you want to use it at school, work or home, you will be satisfied with its great performance and features. Now at a great price on Amazon, so well worth checking out.
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