Toshiba Mini NB205 N210 Netbook
Toshiba Mini NB205 N210 10 1 Inch Black Netbook 9 Hour Battery Life
Toshiba mini notebook NB200 re-defines the computing experience available on a laptop. The design with a generous 10.1″ display is contemporary with enhanced protection and build quality fitting for a Toshiba brand. The near full-size keyboard instantly makes the NB200 much easier to use and broadens the appeal to a new generation of users.As a web browsing tool it is perfect. And fully capable of carrying out many other office based tasks. It is a take-anywhere mini laptop and now and has an ultra long 9 hours battery life. The mini NB200 has everything you need in a super slim and desirable laptop.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Meets my needs for a netbook.
This replaced a 15.4 laptop computer.
What I like:
Battery life! Hours and hours even using wifi and screen on full bright. The extended battery adds a little to the size and weight but is worth it.
Screen is bright and clear.
Windows XP.
Computer is fast enough for general usage with included 1GB of memory.
What I don’t like.
Trial software. I removed most of it and installed my own.
Although the screen is great, it would really help if the screen was 720 pix high instead of 600. This is my only real complaint about the computer.
I am very happy with this netbook and the service I received from Amazon.
4 Stars Nice Netbook
I decided to purchase this particular netbook a few weeks ago after doing much online research and wanted to give it a good run before commenting. I was all set to go with the Asus 1005HA based on CNET’s reviews and then I saw a friend with this attractive netbook and went straight to Best Buy to put hands on and check out similar side by side.
The Toshiba, hands down, had a better built feel and the keyboard is awesome with the exception of occasionally resting on the tiny tab key while typing, but getting used to that…undo is a quick fix while adapting. A number of reviewers have already commented about the tab key. Absolutely love the responsive keyboard and the reflective silver keys in low light which is really handy compared to black keys…think about it if you like to type in low light like while watching TV. I can’t say enough about the pluses of the keyboard.
Pros:
*Keyboard is very responsive and the silver keys reflect in low light for easy typing
*Battery charge is great – 6.5 hours today with 65% charge remaining
*Smudge free case vs. other models with glossy finishes
*Feels pretty solid for a small computer and I have no objection to the battery pack on the back like some have mentioned – seems common for the 6-cell battery builds
Cons:
*Like many have already mentioned…the touchpad can be a bit quirky at times. Since I don’t use a mouse unless forced to, this was a major concern. Adapting quickly to the touchpad and updated the driver to Win7…still out on whether it’s made any difference but haven’t noticed anything ill effects on XP.
*Speakers are weak sounding like many have mentioned, but I wasn’t expecting much anyway…updating the Realtek driver made a slight difference. Hey, plug in your earbuds!
My overall conclusion is that I’m very happy with this netbook because it is very portable and does exactly what it’s intended for. If I have only one concern it would be the cost and quality of future batteries which seems to be the curse of these devices.
5 Stars great netbook from Toshiba
Every laptop I’ve bought since 1994 has been a Toshiba, and I’ve never been disappointed. Also, on this netbook, I’m glad it’s got XP and not Vista.
