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(More customer reviews)My 10" Acer netbook proved too small for me, so I went looking for a full size keyboard and larger screen but without sacrificing long (5-6 hr) battery life and light weight. Nevertheless, I was considering the Dell Inspiron 14" Intel i3 notebook, which has received some great reviews, but it only promises 3 hrs on the battery and will deliver even less as the battery degrades, so I chose this ultrathin Toshiba instead, which also happens to be a bit lighter. I was biased toward an Intel processor, but the AMD chip performs fine for me. Boot to login takes me 45sec and another 15sec for login/full software loading. (If you really want an Intel i3 chip in this model, the new Toshiba T235-S1350 comes with one at a higher cost.) Screen quality is great (with the screen tilted slightly back for best results), and Windows 7 is a big improvement over previous versions, making it easy to set up a home network, connect wireless, connect to a projector, or plug in new devices (drivers are loaded automatically), etc.
I like the keyboard, though if you're going to write your next novel on this notebook, you should test drive it first at a local store to see if you're comfortable with the flat keys. Also, remember, this model stays light by losing the DVD drive, so if this is important to you, either get an external one, or check out a different notebook that includes an optical drive. Does the battery really last 6 hrs as advertised for this model? Maybe in "econo" mode, but in "balanced" power mode I'm getting more like 4 to 5 hrs--it's hard to tell because the indicated time remaining on the battery jumps around depending on the application you're using. Having said that, I'm OK with anything north of 4 1/2 for a notebook this size. Because the front of the notebook slopes down, the mouse buttons are not as ergonomically well placed or as large as in some other Toshiba and Dell models, but because you can tap the mouse pad in lieu of clicking, you can work around this. And the mouse pad allows you to scroll down and sideways, which is great.
As with some other Toshiba models, sound quality is not good, partly because the speakers are located on the bottom of the notebook and partly because the speakers can't effectively reproduce bass notes. (I tried updating the sound drivers to see if that would help, but I appear to already have the latest drivers installed.) By using headphones and setting sound reproduction to the highest sampling rate, however, the sound quality is incredibly good, better than anything else I have at home (mp3 player, stereo, etc.). The cooling fans are placed on the sides and together with a less power hungry processor ensure that this model does not overheat your lap (unlike my niece's earlier Satellite model which can practically bake cookies.) This is also a beautifully designed laptop.
Pros: lightweight, great screen, beautiful design, long battery life, good processing performance and adequate keyboard/screen size. Cons: speakers, mouse buttons, and coming up a little short on advertised battery life. My overall rating is a 4+.
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Get laptop-class size and performance, plus world-class ultrathin mobility, with the Satellite T235 laptop-a sleek, stylish PC that gives you all the unplugged power and freedom you need. Weighing less than four pounds, and measuring just an inch thin, this easy traveler is a cinch to carry. Yet it offers a 13.3" diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED display-well-sized for multitasking, work or play. Plus, it has the horsepower to handle the day\'s tasks or evening\'s entertainment, along with a great communications package to keep you effective and in touch. It also comes with a choice of processors. AMD Neo processors offer tremendous multimedia capabilities. And energy-efficient Intel Pentium processors are ideal for digital entertainment lovers who demand a richer Web experience, but expect an exceptional battery life rating too. The Satellite T235 laptop also stands out when it comes to convenience, thanks to features like a comfortable raised tile keyboard, fast resume, built-in HDMI port and Toshiba productivity apps, like USB Sleep and Charge. Add premium styling with a Fusion Chrome Finish, and you\'ve got a machine with a design, and a reputation, that really gets around.
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