Toshiba NB205 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 349 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the price. The sound also impresses, but many are less positive about the battery.

Price, Sound, Usability, Keyboard

Battery

Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 83/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Netbooks (Mini Laptops), the Toshiba NB205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

Overall, this netbook surprises us with its functionality and capabilities, as well as its jaw-dropping battery life. It is difficult to find another ultraportable this well-designed for the same price or less. The majority of full-featured netbooks ...

Compact— just 1.3” thick and 2.9 lbs, Versatile— 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Upgradeable— add 1GB RAM to boost performance, DVD drive optional, Superb— excellent battery life (9 hours) and smooth Windows XP OS, Good horizon— ...

When it comes to battery life in a netbook, the Toshiba mini NB205-N311W...

Toshiba waited a long time to enter the netbook market, but as the NB205 proves, taking some time to learn from your competitors can be a good thing. The NB205 offers everything we expect from a netbook, as well as some unexpected bonus features, and ...

As we discovered in our netbook upgrading feature, both RAM and hard drive are easily accessible, although the hard drive panel uses TORX-6 fasteners rather than the more common Phillips head screws found on the RAM compartment. Still, if you're ...

Someone at Toshiba has an M.B.A. in customer confusion. The company sells two different netbooks, each called the Mini NB205

But if you can live without Bluetooth, the N210 is a very appealing travel companion, with basic productivity backed by a better-than-basic screen, keyboard, and touchpad. It's not our favorite netbook regardless of budget—the suffix-less NB205 is ...

Toshiba may be new to netbooks, but the company is no stranger to small. Toshiba's NB205-N310 ($400) jumps into the market and claims a top spot in our rankings. This primo portable not only delivers where it counts with the longest battery life to ...

Great oversized touchpad with good keys ; Amazing battery life

Screen picks up a little glare

But considering all the features packed into the N310--and how well it performs in a pinch--this is an easy-to-recommend netbook that's perfect whether you are a budget-minded businessman or you just need a flexible minimachine for a long day of note ...

Toshiba is late to the netbook game, and with its 10.1-inch Mini NB205, the company overcompensates and complicates things a bit too much. But it still delivers a capable, quality machine.

Epically long battery provides hours of entertainment. Surprisingly lightweight (2.9 pounds) despite bodacious battery. Roomy trackpad accommodates normal hands. Hard-drive impact sensor safeguards data from everyday bump and grind

Awkward keyboard makes you feel like a n00b typist. Lame screen hinge detracts from the netbook's otherwise good looks. Setup puts you through an irritating game of 20 questions

They say the best things come in pairs. When the colorful Toshiba mini NB205 launched (and subsequently nabbed our Editors' Choice in the netbook category), another more traditional-looking netbook launched along with it (though flying under the radar ...

Price is very aggressive. Big touchpad and mouse buttons. Very good battery life. USB port has its Sleep-N-Charge technology. Comfortable-enough keyboard

Control, Alt, and Fn keys are very tiny. Battery sticks out awkwardly

The Toshiba mini NB205-N210 takes care of all the netbook necessities and places its focus primarily on price.

Toshiba may be new to netbooks, but the company is no stranger to small. Toshiba's NB205-N310 ($400) jumps into the market and claims a top spot in our rankings. This primo portable not only delivers where it counts with the longest battery life to ...

Great oversized touchpad with good keys ; Amazing battery life

Screen picks up a little glare

But considering all the features packed into the N310--and how well it performs in a pinch--this is an easy-to-recommend netbook that's perfect whether you are a budget-minded businessman or you just need a flexible minimachine for a long day of note ...

9.5 hours of battery life, Comfortable keyboard and large touchpad, Hard drive protection, USB port charges device when system is off

Lid attracts fingerprints, Large display bezel

The Toshiba mini NB205 has the standard set of ports we've come to expect from netbooks: two USB ports and a Kensington lock slot adorn the right side; a VGA-out, audio in/out, Ethernet, and third USB port are mounted on the left. That third USB port ...