So, is that something to be considered on this laptop? The Toshiba Satellite T115-S1105 has much the same performance and specs as its bigger-screened cousin, the T135-S1300. With a single-core Pentium processor, you cannot demand to get an extreme speed, but on the other hand, this is a better-featured and generally faster-performing machine than most Netbooks,
The look and feel of the T115-S1105 is nearly identical to the T135 line of Toshiba Satellite: very glossy plastic surrounds the outer and inner surfaces, highlighted with chrome lines on the edges. From a short distance it's a great look, but up close the faint checkered pattern and fingerprint-showcasing design make it look a little cheap and plasticky. It is, however, a very comfortably sized laptop to pick up and hold in one hand, managing a size and shape very similar to the Lenovo IdeaPad S12.
Outfitted with a Webcam, a nearly full-size keyboard, and an 11.6-inch glossy screen, the Satellite T115-S1105 is almost a full-size laptop. Lacking an optical drive, however, thins its frame down a bit, and the battery bulk in the rear is engineered to slightly taper down, reducing a sudden "bulging lip" look that can happen on some thin-and-lights, and also providing a bit of keyboard elevation. The keyboard is a bit different than the T135's--it's flat, but it has a matte surface rather than glossy. At first we were quite excited, but the keyboard's also just slightly smaller than full size, with cramped enter and backspace keys and a mushy feel when typing. The wide but thin touch pad below alternated between good responsiveness and complete failure on our review unit, and it didn't improve when we tried updating drivers and software. One user on Toshiba's Web site seems to have encountered the same problem as we did, but then again, it could be faulty hardware on our particular unit. That still doesn't account for the single-bar chrome button below that lacked sufficient "clickyness" and was hard to press--it smacked of useless overdesign. We'd take two discrete unsexy buttons any day.
Its 11.6-inch screen, and with a 1,366x768-pixel resolution, you will be able to have a full-screen Web browse, watch videos, and do your work with no feeling of cramping that normally comes with a Netbook. Picture quality is decent but not spectacular. The built-in audio, on the other hand, is not that good compared with other laptops. The speakers, built in on the front underside, are nearly impossible to hear, but the headphone is special.
One thing that could bother you is the lack of Bluetooth. On the other hand, it does have 802.11n and the very convenient Toshiba sleep-and-charge USB port that turns your laptop into a giant portable battery pack.
With a 250GB hard drive and 2GB of DDR3 RAM, the T115-S1105 has above-average specs than a Netbook, although even Netbooks are increasingly offering similar hard drive and RAM capacities. Now, for a word on the processor: the T115 has a single-core Pentium processor, the Intel SU2700. Definitely, it is not a choice for those who wants any multimedia features.
Quick Specification of Toshiba Satellite T115-S1105
Processor 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium SU2700
Memory 2GB, DDR3 1066MHz
Hard drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
Dimensions (WD) 11.3 x 8.3 inches
Screen size (diagonal) 11.6 inches with Intel GMA 4500MHD (1366 x 768 ( WXGA ))
System weight / Weight with AC adapter 3.4 / 4.1 pounds
Audio Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader (Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , xD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro , SDHC Memory Card )
Networking Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, optional WWAN
Color Fusion finish in nova black
Battery 6-cell Lithium ion
Starting price:$449
