Review Of The Toshiba Mini NB305 by Brent G Swisher
in Computers / Laptops (submitted 2010-05-06)
Toshiba Mini NB305 netbook is a new revision of NB205 based on Intel Pine Trail processor released at the beginning of 2010. The design of Toshiba NB305 netbook is so good from the overized touchpad and touchpad buttons to the sleeker chassis.The mini NB305 is even better than it's predecessor sporting louder speakers and Intel's latest Atom N450 processor.
Yes , the NB305's $399 price is a bit steep--and competing systems last longer on a charge--but we'll gladly take 8.5 hours of battery life when its paired with such a superior ergonomic experience.
Toshiba trimmed down the Mini NB305 where it could. Instead of the frame being uniform in thickness as on the NB205, it tapers from 1.4 inches in the rear to approximately 0.5 inches in front, resulting in a sleek look. The front edge is also more beveled, so the system looks more rounded than before.The new screen bezel sports tapered edges; while it's the same thickness as on the NB205. It doesn't look as clunky!
The major change from the NB205 and the NB305 is the battery as the former battery jutted out from the rear, but now it's tucked in underneath, trimming nearly an inch off the system (although the weight remains constant, at 2.8 pounds). The new position of the battery also adds the effect of slanting the keyboard towards the user; while this is supposedly more ergonomic it is very slight though.
Despite its smaller chassis, the mini NB305 didn't ge much warmer than the NB205. After playing YouTube videos at full-screen for 15 minutes, the touchpad measured 98 degrees Fahrenhei t, the space between the G and H keys reached 94 degrees, and the middle of the underside was 93 degrees. Those temperatures are all slightly lower than the NB205 (99, 98, and 96 degrees, respectively). However, the NB305 has a smaller air vent; this translated into a temperature of 100 degrees in that area, versus just 94 degrees on the NB205.
The Cons I have heard of so far are the Toshiba mini NB305 is sluggesh booting and runs a little warm. Another complaint was the shorter battery life than previous model but enough battery life to get you through the day.
The Pros are a Sleeker design than the 205 predecessor, comfortable keyboard, best-in-class touchpad and buttons, improved speakers and USB sleep-and-charge ports.
Quick Specs:
CPU: 1.66-GHz Intel Atom N450
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter Edition
RAM/Expandable to: 1GB/2GB
Hard Drive Size/Speed: 250GB/4,500 rpm
Display Size/Resolution: 10.1 inches/1024 x 600
Graphics/Video Memory: Intel GMA 3150/Shared
Price as Reviewed: $399.
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The Toshiba mini laptop NB305 with a new sleeker design and up to 11 hours of battery life rating,. The affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305 weighs less than 3 pounds and is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and offers a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen.
The Pros are a Sleeker design than the 205 predecessor, comfortable keyboard, best-in-class touchpad and buttons, improved speakers and USB Sleep-and-Charge ports.
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