Toshiba Mini NB305 review

The Toshiba Mini NB305 is available in two versions-Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 and Toshiba NB305-410.They are priced at $350 and $400 respectively with small differences in Keyboard and configuration.The Toshiba NB305 features ports like VGA,Ethernet,microphone and headphone jacks,USB 2.0 ports and a slot for the memory card reader.

Specs	Mini NB305-310	Mini NB305-410
OS	Windows XP	Windows 7 Starter Edition
Hard Disk	160GB	250GB
Price	$350	$400

Design:

     Toshiba designed this Mini NB305 innovatively carrying the confidence from it’s previous model Toshiba Mini NB205.The Toshiba Mini NB305 has tough construction unsurprisingly,we know that Toshiba is know for that.This compact netbook is designed sleekly and stylishly.The compact design make’s it fit easily in a grocery bag.Like many netbooks,the Mini NB305 does not look like a cheap plastic toy.It looks professional.

Display:

     The display of Toshiba Mini NB305 is glossy.The resolution is just par(1024 x 600 pixels).The screen size is also somewhat small unlike the other netbooks with a 11.6” screens.Watching High Definition videos on the Toshiba NB305 was not a good experience but playing ordinary videos was comfortable.There is a integrated web camera on the lid.

Keyboard and touchpad:

     The NB305-410’s chiclet keyboard is very likeable and odd compared to other netbooks’ keyboard and the NB305-310’s keyboard doesn’t boast a chiclet style but it is comfortable and normal.The keys are soft and easy to hit.

     The over-sized touchpad is a main attraction in this Toshiba NB305.The touchpad is sensitive and features a left and right mouse buttons below it.

Performance:

     The Toshiba NB305 offers a standard performance with the Intel Atom Processor.The 6 cell Lithium battery worked fine and gave a good run time of nearly 10 hours on the XP and 9 hours on the higher version Mini(Windows 7).The battery did not get heated like that of the Lenovo Ideapad U160’s battery.Toshiba did justice to the Mini NB305’s price.

Technical specifications:

10.1” LED Display(backlight display)

Resolution:1024 x 600 pixels

Dimensions:10.5 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches

Aspect Ratio:16:9

Operating System:Windows 7 Basic 32-bit/Windows XP

Graphics:Intel GMA 3150

Processor:1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450

Hard Drive:250GB/160GB

1 GB RAM(expandable upto 2GB)

Weight:2.8 pounds

Features:VGA Web Camera,Stereo Speakers,sleep and charge USB Port,SD Card Reader 2-in-1,Wi-Fi connectivity,Bluetooth.

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