 | Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BN 10.1-Inch Java Brown Netbook - 11 Hours of Battery Life Brand : Toshiba Model : PLL3AU-00L00C  20 ReviewsColor : Java Brown |
Technical Detail
- 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom Processor
- 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
- 250GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM)
- 10.1" LED (16:9) 1024x600 Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA3150
- Windows 7 Starter Edition 32-bit
Product Description
With a new sleeker design and up to 11 hours of battery life rating, our affordable, super-compact mini NB305 is a stylish companion PC that raises the bar when it comes to portability. This innovative netbook lets you enjoy all the benefits of today’s fast-moving digital world, putting you in touch with your favorite people, sites, networks and media in ways and places you never imagined. Though small enough to throw in a purse or bag, it’s designed with smart features to enhance your mobile life—like a full-sized keyboard and touchpad, USB Sleep-and-Charge technology and a Hard Drive Impact Sensor that helps protect your data from the bumps and grinds of daily life. So it picks up where smart phones leave off and makes many of today’s netbooks seem a waste of time. [...]
Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)
Z. Hashmi MD ( st. petersburg, fl United States ) Kool & beats all the other in the same class & best price!
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S. Moats I love this netbook. some people complain about the keyboard but i love it. i never have a prblem typing, also never have issue with mouse pad while typing. the screen is great i hear people complaing about it but it states its 10.1 inches. what else are you expecting? i upgraded the ram asap. i played with it before i did, and i was always at around 78% of ram being used and it was slower if i multitasked. after i updated i had 3 windows opened and downloading itunes and was only at 46%. well worth it. I am also using the targus dvd-rom drive. I love it, but,
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT in order for this to work you will need to download VLC MEDIA PLAYER. you can fo this from [...].
i tried everyother program, itues, real, wmp,none work, microsoft does this on purpose so you will spend the $80 and upgrade. VLC is free and worked within minutes.
i LOVE the battery!!!! it is the ONLY reason i didnt get a full sized laptop. i can run full speed for half of a day, multitasking and no issues. Haven't tried a full day yet.
I have had this for about 2 weeks and am loving it.
The only issue is the screen smudges super easy and it is annoying! im gonna get a soft cloth to carry around. i hope that will help.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT in order for this to work you will need to download VLC MEDIA PLAYER. you can fo this from [...].
i tried everyother program, itues, real, wmp,none work, microsoft does this on purpose so you will spend the $80 and upgrade. VLC is free and worked within minutes.
i LOVE the battery!!!! it is the ONLY reason i didnt get a full sized laptop. i can run full speed for half of a day, multitasking and no issues. Haven't tried a full day yet.
I have had this for about 2 weeks and am loving it.
The only issue is the screen smudges super easy and it is annoying! im gonna get a soft cloth to carry around. i hope that will help.
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pognyc ( NYC ) Toshiba Mini NB305 Netbook Review
As I type these words on my new Toshiba N305 Netbook I feel as if I have somehow entered a new age in technology. The keyboard is impressive to say the least and the machine seems quite sturdy. The raised keys respond well with tactile feedback and are spaced far enough apart to prevent typos due to minor finger slippage.
I am inspired by the Toshiba design and ease of use. I am sitting on my bed right now and the keyboard is tilted forward enough so I don't have to exacerbate my bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the lid / screen tilts back far enough that not unlike the best sexual partner, the angle seems perfect.
After fiddling about in the computer store with the three models I had narrowed my search down to, and giving up with the tiniest netbook, the lady's purse sized Sony Vaio which has a keyboard that is just too tiny... the fifty or so dollars more in price went to the Toshiba for keyboard, 250GB and Bluetooth capability for the easy transfer of files and syncing between the netbook, the desktop and the handheld cellular device.
The two top contenders were the new ASUS EEE Seashell PC with Bluetooth and the new Acer One also with Bluetooth. The ASUS has a nice thin and sleek shell and the keyboard is seemingly improved over previous models. I liked the ASUS raised "chicklet" or "island" style keyboard as well as the Toshiba's but even though they are both plastic, the Toshiba seems metallic and sturdier and the keys take a nice punch well. I was less impressed with the Acer One keyboard which seemed flat and lifeless compared to Toshiba's.
On taking the Toshiba netbook to work I was made aware of one big negative fact: netbooks are still too heavy. This is 3 pounds which slung over my shoulder after a long day is like a ball and chain. I want a netbook that isn't going to cause any back strain. I want a one pound netbook like the Sony Vaio, however that keyboard would not be satisfactory to me so at this time, so that and the promised 9 plus hour battery life are why the Toshiba is my first choice.
Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BN 10.1-Inch Java Brown Netbook - 11 Hours of Battery Life
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Dean Lhospital ( Charlottesville, Virginia ) I've been using this for about a month now, and I'm definitely satisfied with my purchase. It's a fantastic netbook: Windows 7 runs smooth and fast, the chiclet keyboard is roomy and comfortable, and all the other major elements are polished and functional.
My issue with the NB305, is the battery life, not so much while the computer is in use, but when it is hibernating or sleeping. When you're using it, the battery lasts a long time especially in so-called "eco mode" which adjusts the power settings automatically for maximum battery life, as opposed to maximum performance. Strangely, the issue I have with the battery, which is my only real gripe about the NB305 at all, is that it seems to drain inordinately large amounts of battery while it is in standby. If you simply close the screen when you are done with any given session, which I generally do, you'll find the battery significantly drained if you open it back up a couple hours later. Even in hibernate, it seems to eat power. You have to go through shut down before packing it up, and then you will find it lasts much longer.
Obviously, this isn't a deal-breaker, it just requires you to adopt that new (and probably good) habit of turning everything off before packing it up. Startup is quick anyway, generally less than two minutes, so it hasn't been a huge problem. I still recommend this Toshiba, and don't regret my decision at all.
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My issue with the NB305, is the battery life, not so much while the computer is in use, but when it is hibernating or sleeping. When you're using it, the battery lasts a long time especially in so-called "eco mode" which adjusts the power settings automatically for maximum battery life, as opposed to maximum performance. Strangely, the issue I have with the battery, which is my only real gripe about the NB305 at all, is that it seems to drain inordinately large amounts of battery while it is in standby. If you simply close the screen when you are done with any given session, which I generally do, you'll find the battery significantly drained if you open it back up a couple hours later. Even in hibernate, it seems to eat power. You have to go through shut down before packing it up, and then you will find it lasts much longer.
Obviously, this isn't a deal-breaker, it just requires you to adopt that new (and probably good) habit of turning everything off before packing it up. Startup is quick anyway, generally less than two minutes, so it hasn't been a huge problem. I still recommend this Toshiba, and don't regret my decision at all.
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Ali I have owned several notebooks and desktops in my lifetime; my most recent notebook gave out a few months ago after three years, and my desktop computer is a couple of years old but still holding strong. I wanted a netbook for portability and as a second computer option (in case the desktop is ever temporarily offline for any reason).
I started seriously looking at picking up a netbook last year, back when the n280 chip was standard. None of the netbooks at the time quite lived up to my expectations in terms of features and form. I decided to wait for the new chipset.
After quite thoroughly comparing over 15 different netbooks all running the new 1.66ghz Intel n450 chip, I ordered the Toshiba NB305-N410WH and after nearly a week with it I feel very comfortable with my purchase; it's my new best friend. (For what it's worth, the runner-up was the Asus Eee PC 1005PE-PU.)
I love the texture of the NB305 -- it's not glossy so it doesn't stupidly attract fingerprints. I don't usually like white things, especially for electronics, but this one carries well (I figured the white would go nicely with the beautiful silver keyboard) and I don't see it getting dirty easily like most white things do.
I have installed more software than I expected a netbook to be able to handle, and it has managed my multitasking admirably. Occasionally I ctrl+shift+esc myself to check the task manager and manage whatever's running up the CPU or RAM processes, but I do that even more often with big powerful desktop computers. Internet has been very snappy, and I have had zero issues with setup and ongoing connection.
I spent the $50 to purchase 2gb stick of RAM. I'm pretty sure that's made a good difference, though the machine was keeping up quite well running multiple apps even on just 1gb of RAM.
I will probably pick up a $20-25 bluetooth usb adapter at some point.
The touchpad has been very properly responsive. Check the settings/update your synaptics touchpad drivers if you want to make sure to have the full featureset of gesture controls; I love them. Of course, as all the pro reviews have noted, the keyboard is excellent; it looks great and feels great.
The screen is really good despite its small size. The 1024x600 is better than I expected. For the most part, I'm (surprisingly) perfectly content not to be on a bigger screen (I've been otherwise used to a dual-monitor setup with monitors 21-24", but I've felt no urge to connect the NB305 to an external monitor).
The sound quality of the speakers is rather weak; fortunately, sound quality with headphones plugged in is good and there are interesting/effective sound customization features that are easily adjustable.
I'm estimating my battery life so far to be at roughly 8+ hours at pretty much maximum performance (aside from my screen, which I like at ~4.5 brightness level even when plugged in).
I found Starter Wallpaper Changer, perfect little app that provides precisely what Microsoft shamefully blocked. I also found instructions online to change the background image of the login screen. So my netbook is now highly attractive both outside and in. :)
Though my desktop computer is still technically the more powerful machine, and I'll certainly still turn to it for more hefty tasks, I've already been using my NB305 as a primary machine, and I see myself potentially using it more often than my desktop from here out.
I am very pleased with my NB305.
Now I'm on a quest to find the perfect case(s) for my netbook. (I want to be able to take it with me everywhere!)
I started seriously looking at picking up a netbook last year, back when the n280 chip was standard. None of the netbooks at the time quite lived up to my expectations in terms of features and form. I decided to wait for the new chipset.
After quite thoroughly comparing over 15 different netbooks all running the new 1.66ghz Intel n450 chip, I ordered the Toshiba NB305-N410WH and after nearly a week with it I feel very comfortable with my purchase; it's my new best friend. (For what it's worth, the runner-up was the Asus Eee PC 1005PE-PU.)
I love the texture of the NB305 -- it's not glossy so it doesn't stupidly attract fingerprints. I don't usually like white things, especially for electronics, but this one carries well (I figured the white would go nicely with the beautiful silver keyboard) and I don't see it getting dirty easily like most white things do.
I have installed more software than I expected a netbook to be able to handle, and it has managed my multitasking admirably. Occasionally I ctrl+shift+esc myself to check the task manager and manage whatever's running up the CPU or RAM processes, but I do that even more often with big powerful desktop computers. Internet has been very snappy, and I have had zero issues with setup and ongoing connection.
I spent the $50 to purchase 2gb stick of RAM. I'm pretty sure that's made a good difference, though the machine was keeping up quite well running multiple apps even on just 1gb of RAM.
I will probably pick up a $20-25 bluetooth usb adapter at some point.
The touchpad has been very properly responsive. Check the settings/update your synaptics touchpad drivers if you want to make sure to have the full featureset of gesture controls; I love them. Of course, as all the pro reviews have noted, the keyboard is excellent; it looks great and feels great.
The screen is really good despite its small size. The 1024x600 is better than I expected. For the most part, I'm (surprisingly) perfectly content not to be on a bigger screen (I've been otherwise used to a dual-monitor setup with monitors 21-24", but I've felt no urge to connect the NB305 to an external monitor).
The sound quality of the speakers is rather weak; fortunately, sound quality with headphones plugged in is good and there are interesting/effective sound customization features that are easily adjustable.
I'm estimating my battery life so far to be at roughly 8+ hours at pretty much maximum performance (aside from my screen, which I like at ~4.5 brightness level even when plugged in).
I found Starter Wallpaper Changer, perfect little app that provides precisely what Microsoft shamefully blocked. I also found instructions online to change the background image of the login screen. So my netbook is now highly attractive both outside and in. :)
Though my desktop computer is still technically the more powerful machine, and I'll certainly still turn to it for more hefty tasks, I've already been using my NB305 as a primary machine, and I see myself potentially using it more often than my desktop from here out.
I am very pleased with my NB305.
Now I'm on a quest to find the perfect case(s) for my netbook. (I want to be able to take it with me everywhere!)
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Accessories
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- Targus PA055U 4 Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub
- Targus PAUM01U Ultra-Mini Retractable Optical Mouse
- Targus PAUK10U Ultra Mini USB Keypad
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