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Toshiba Satellite A500

Toshiba Satellite A500
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alaScore 83

316 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 316 reviews of Toshiba Satellite A500. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the keyboard and usability are generally positive. The design and screen also get good views. Some have doubts about the touchpad and energy efficiency. There are mixed views on the connectivity and portability.

performance, screen, design, usability, keyboard

battery, reliability, energy, touchpad

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba Satellite A500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Toshiba Satellite A500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Toshiba Satellite A500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the design and usability are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good opinions, but the keyboard and touchpad get negative reviews.

performance, price, usability, design

touchpad, keyboard

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Review Toshiba A500-15H Multimedia Notebook

 

Multimedia Notebook with Gaming Ambitions. The Toshiba A500-15H i

Chic design; Good gaming performance; Many connections and supplies (remote control); Impressive loudspeakers; Illuminated keyboard

Gets fairly loud; Keyboard bends; Contrast poor and pallid display; Low battery life; Very sensitive case

Other efficient notebooks orientated on gaming at a moderate price, such as the MSI GX623 or the MSI GT628. Other multimedia and/or all-round notebooks like the Dell XPS 16, the Samsung R522-Aura T6400 Edira, the Acer 7738G, the Packard Bell TJ65, or...

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Toshiba Satellite A500 (PSAM3A-03P00E) notebook

 

A fully featured Toshiba notebook that serves as a desktop replacement and home entertainment hub

Comfortable to use, illuminated keyboard, big screen, plenty of useful utilities, stylish, full sized antenna port

Lacks FireWire, screen has limited vertical viewing angles, screen is reflective

The Toshiba Satellite A500 (PSAM3A-03P00E) is a fully featured notebook that's perfect as a desktop replacement, and even as a media hub for your lounge room. It's big, so you won't want to lug it around with you, but it's stylish, so you will want to...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Toshiba Satellite A500-11U - 16.4in Laptop

 

Toshiba's Satellite A500-11U 16.4in laptop is a great productivity, gaming and multimedia all-rounder.

Minor fit and finish issues aside, the Toshiba Satellite A500-11U is a cracking desktop replacement laptop. It'll gobble up CPU intensive tasks and games with aplomb, while the addition of a TV tuner and ample storage space makes it perfect for people...

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : Philip Barker (techradar.com)

Toshiba Satellite A500-17X review

 

An affordable media laptop, offering a great blend of performance and HD features

Good screen ; Powerful ; Connectivity ; Price

No Blu-ray drive

This laptop would suit those looking for an affordable gaming laptop or those without the desire to upgrade to Blu-ray

Jan, 2010
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Expert review by : Tech Staff (techradar.com)

Toshiba Satellite A500-11U review

 

An impressively competent media laptop that's packed with features

Stylish design ; Eco mode ; Dedicated ATi graphics ; eSATA and HDMI

Weak battery life ; Quite heavy ; Keyboard is a bit spongy

This laptop offers good multimedia performance and some neat features but it wont offer it for long when away from the mains

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Andrew Tiney (pocket-lint.com)

Toshiba Satellite A500-19X notebook

 

Toshiba's Satellite A500-19X is a mid-range multimedia laptop. It's considerably smaller and cheaper than the company's own Qosmio range, yet proves every bit as able. While we've tested an A500 before, the internal specification has changed quite a...

Quality, bright and vibrant display, powerful GPU and multimedia capabilities, value for money

Screen would still benefit from a higher resolution, no Blu-ray

Where the last Satellite A500 we reviewed - the A500-11U - lost out due to the same 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, at around £400 cheaper it’s no longer such a consideration for the A500-19X.

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Andrew Tiney (pocket-lint.com)

Toshiba Satellite A500-11U notebook

 

Toshiba's Satellite A500 marks a new direction for the brand, with excellent multimedia capabilities more in line with the company's Qosmio range than regular Satellite models. Along with raw power, it's also stylish, comfortable and well made. It's a...

Good quality, impressive feature-set, backlit keyboard, powerful

Low resolution screen

It’s a shame that the Satellite A500 centre doesn’t provide a higher resolution screen, but overall it’s an excellent choice, offering great performance and impressive value for money. The backlit keyboard makes it a comfortable proposition, and good...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Toshiba Satellite A500 (PSAM3A-03P00E) notebook

 

A fully featured Toshiba notebook that serves as a desktop replacement and home entertainment hub

Comfortable to use, illuminated keyboard, big screen, plenty of useful utilities, stylish, full sized antenna port

Lacks FireWire, screen has limited vertical viewing angles, screen is reflective

The Toshiba Satellite A500 (PSAM3A-03P00E) is a fully featured notebook that's perfect as a desktop replacement, and even as a media hub for your lounge room. It's big, so you won't want to lug it around with you, but it's stylish, so you will want to...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techadvisor.co.uk)

Toshiba Satellite A500 review

 

It's a 16in notebook and weighs 3kg, so the Toshiba Satellite A500 will be a little awkward to lug to and from work or the classroom, and it will only just fit into a modest-sized backpack. However, that's to be expected from a notebook designed to...

The Toshiba Satellite A500 is a fully featured notebook that's perfect as a desktop replacement, and even as a media hub for your lounge room. It's big, so you won't want to lug it around with you, but it's stylish, so you will want to show it to your...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

Toshiba Satellite A500

 

Toshiba's latest portable boasts all-new design and a keen price, but it's when playing movies and games that it shines.

So, if gaming is right at the top of your list, and you don't intend to travel further than from the sofa to the garden, you may find much to like in Toshiba's Satellite A500 - indeed, great speakers and a vibrant display make a great combination for...

Sep, 2009
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