Toshiba - Satellite 14" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive - Satin Gold
Model: E45-B4100
SKU: 3108026
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This is my first Toshiba laptop, and I must say I'm impressed. This was by far the best spec'd laptop in the $600 price range that I could find. I've always been a Dell guy, but this is an excellent laptop. The performance out of the box is pretty darned good. Quite a bit better than my Dell Inspiron 7537 (4th Gen i5, 6GB RAM & 1TB HD). The battery life is much better (probably due to the touchscreen on my Dell), and it's a lot lighter. I love the brushed aluminum finish...looks a lot like a Kirabook at half the price. Now, if you're like me and don't mind voiding warranties, you can make this little guy really scream. I maxed the RAM to 16GB, and put in a 500GB Samsung EVO 850 SSD. There are a lot of screws on the bottom, but they're all the same size so you don't have to remember the hole they came out of. You'll need to be a little careful separating the bottom, but it is pretty easy. A flathead screwdriver and a little patience is all it takes. If you don't have a delicate touch, i'd recommend using something made of plastic. Now, I'm booted and logged on in less than 10 seconds. I run a virtual machine with Windows 10 Technical Preview alongside Windows 8.1, and have multiple apps open on each operating system. It just hums right along. For those of you who don't care for Windows 8/8.1, I recommend a little $5 program called Start8 by Stardock. After you install it, everything works just like it did in Windows 7, save for the location of some of the settings. You'll boot straight to the desktop, and the Start menu is just the way you remember it. Classic Shell is a free alternative and works great, just might be a little intimidating for those who aren't technically inclined. I'm very satisfied with my purchase, and have already recommended this laptop to a few people.
Posted by McDithers
There was a sale on Best Buy for this Toshiba computer, and based on the reviews, and my need for such an item, I decided to buy it. This is the best computer I have ever owned. The keyboard is great, and I like the fact that it is back-lit. The computer turns on "almost instantly". It does not get hot like my other laptops, very quiet, and it is super fast. Was happy to get a 4th generation Intel i-5 at such a great price. And I find the battery life to last at least 6 hours. Highly recommend this one!!!
Posted by mcgmari
Good laptop for the price. Nice and solid. Performance is good, after you purge the bloatware and McAfee. Another 2 GB of memory would be nice. Touchpad is big, but the "button" areas are sometimes behaving strangely. No media card reader.
Posted by buyer
Customers highly value the Satellite 14" Laptop for its budget-friendly price, fast performance, and high-quality screen. Many users appreciate its lightweight design, long battery life, and decent performance. While some customers are not fans of Windows 8.1, most agree that the laptop offers great value for its price.