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(More customer reviews)I purchased a P25-(s)607 about a month ago and have been nothing but pleased with its performance.
Pros-
a. HUGE screen that really allows you to see a lot at one time
b. really fast computer. Benchmarks were outstanding for this product when I ran them right out of the box. They did nothng but improve after I did all the recommended steps (esp. driver upgrades)
c. Lots of goodies that no other laptop has... 4 USB 2.0 ports are great, and the DVD R/RW is really fast (4x) by today's standards. The 5400 rpm hd is fast, though with 60GB isn't the biggest out on the market these days (though with a dvd rw you really can't mind too much)
Cons-
a. This puppy is BIG... and heavy. Even though the screen is a whopping 17 inches, there is an area around the screen of unused plastic (about a 1-1.5 inch edge) This only adds to the huge footprint of this laptop.
b. The keyboard is relatively big, but is still not quite full size. In fact, the keyboard on my 15 inch compaq laptop is actually wider by almost 3/4 of an inch. It is still a capable keyboard though. It is also placed in about the center of the huge case, which can make using it a bit uncomfortable.
c. Lights, Lights, Lights... boy, this thing has a lot of pretty blue and green lights... and I can't find any way to turn them off. This can be a bit distracting while watching a movie in the dark.
d. Battery/TV tuner issues. there is only one battery port, and if you want to use a secondary drive (or the included tv tuner for that matter) you have to remove the battery. I know it seems semi-logical as you will be plugged into a cable anyway for the tv, but at the same time, you would think toshiba would find a way to incorperate a battery.
e. price- lets face it... this isn't the cheapest laptop on the planet... though it is one of the fastest and best equipped
All in all, I would probably rate this as a 4.5 star computer. I haven't fallen in love with it yet, but the courtship is well on its way.
L.
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Considerably larger (16.4 by 11.5 by 1.8 inches, 9.9 pounds) than the average portable computer yet packed with more high-end amenities than most desktops, Toshiba’s new Satellite P25 series is designed for discriminating individuals who won’t accept anything less than the very best. This model, the stunning Satellite P25-607, sits at the very top of the P25 lineup as one of the most capable and exciting notebooks manufactured to date.
Those who can’t live without the benefits of a full-featured stationary PC will find plenty to like in the Satellite P25-607. For starters, Toshiba has fitted the unit with a whopping 17-inch display screen capable of a dazzling 1440 by 900 resolution. It has added a pair of high-quality harman/kardon stereo speakers and enclosed a versatile DVD multi-drive through which you can not only watch the latest Hollywood releases and burn audio and data CDs, but also record your own home movies to DVD media. You can even record television programs via the integrated TV tuner. Thusly, the Satellite P25-607 is one of very few notebooks to deliver a true state-of-the-art desktop multimedia experience to your mobile world.
Moreover, the unit is blazingly fast. Driving the Satellite P25-607 is a potent 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology for more efficient CPU usage and a scorching 800 MHz processor system bus clock speed. Matched with this speedy CPU is a generous 512 MB allotment of PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory (expandable to an extraordinary 2048 MB) and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics chipset with an impressive 64 MB of dedicated video memory to help efficiently display 3-D games and applications.
Other critical features include a 60 GB hard disk, four high-speed USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals such as scanners or external drives, an IEEE 1394 FireWire port for fast interaction with devices such as digital camcorders, two memory slots (both of which may be simultaneously occupied) and two PC Card slots. Communication facilities include 802.11wireless networking, 10/100 Ethernet LAN and an integrated 56K modem. Bundled with the Satellite P25-607 are Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Works, and a variety of multimedia utilities. Average battery life expectancy is 2 hours.More About Microsoft Windows XP Media Center What sets this PC apart is that it is powered by Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which offers the features, reliability, and power of Windows XP Professional, plus advanced digital entertainment capabilities. The Media Center interface offers you more types of entertainment to enjoy: TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), Movies, Music, Photos, Videos, Radio, and DVD. Use the remote control to enjoy from anywhere in your room.
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