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(More customer reviews)I currently own 5 Toshiba laptops and one Gateway laptop. This L 645 is the absolute loudest laptop fan I own. The other Toshibas have outstanding quality and are utmost perfect build. This L645 is loud, and Toshiba knows it. I do not have a "bad laptop", they are all loud secondary to a software glitch that has the fan on high even when the CPU is not overheating. Most laptop fans rarely run on actual high, and it has nothing to do with Win & and AMD CPU (both known to run hot) as you can run the Toshiba PCHealth freeware on the new laptop and see low CPU temps and high (90+%) fan speeds.
Although it does not affect function, it is too loud to use in most quiet settings: classroom, office, bedroom, airplanes, etc. This thing sounds like it's trying to lift off from the desk!
I did more research than just the Best Buy comments after I bought the computer, and find that this is a known issue with all L645 computers. It is well delineated on the official Toshiba Forums, and I urge you to check there as I should have done (I had faith in Toshiba from all my past purchases). You will see dozens of owners all lamenting the high fan noise. They are, en mass, pleading with Toshiba for a software fix.
And the fan doesn't stop. Boot up, and within 10 minutes it starts and it will not shut down. Some suggest upgrade to latest BIOS, which I did (v 1.7), no difference. Forum members are begging Toshiba to please have a software patch--none are planned. I called Toshiba Tech support, and they have no solution, but one of them did admit that this is a common complaint of the L645 models. Again, not a fan issue, not a CPU issue, but a software issue with overrunning the fan. I even tried online software fan controls like Speedfan.com. No benefit. Mine, which I have tried to fix or tolerate for one week, is now being returned. I know Toshibas are quieter than this as I own many for work and home (the quietest is the L505, by the way). This laptop is poor, and the fan noise is a dealbreaker. I suggest not buying it.
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Toshiba Satellite L645: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 14-Inch Screen
Offering a redesigned chassis with a sleeker body, the nicely affordable Toshiba Satellite L645-S4026 notebook PC makes it easy to handle computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Black will be sure to raise a few eyebrows while you're on the go.
This all-purpose, eco-smart machine features a stunning 14-inch LED-backlit display with 720p native high-definition resolution. Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a fast dual-core processing from the Intel Pentium P6000, power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, and one USB/eSATA combo port.
This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).
Key Features
14-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it's more environmentally friendly as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio).
1.86 GHz Intel Pentium P6000 dual-core processor (3 MB L3 cache)
320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
3 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB)
Intel HD Graphics with 64 MB - 1274 MB dynamically allocated shared graphic memory.
8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing.
Wireless Connectivity
With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers).
Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio blends a suite of technologies to deliver a stunning audio experience from headphones or your laptop speakers. It analyzes audio signals and restores tones often lost in encoding, mimicking the same optimization techniques that go into tuning movie theaters and mixing rooms, resulting in brighter highs and deep, thumping bass tones. It also expands stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback for a listening experience that will have you talking long after the performance.
Included Toshiba Software:
Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files--using graphical thumbnails--so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
Included Toshiba Utilities:
Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you'll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you're in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
Up to 5.1 hours of battery life(6-cell battery; 48 Wh)
Dimensions & Weight: 13.3 x 9.13 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH); 4.98 pounds
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.
And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings
Environmental Specifications
Energy Star 5.0 certified
Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances
Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment.
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25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops
This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world's first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world's first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.
Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.
