Toshiba has launched a new netbook, the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL. The NB3056-N410BL is the little brother of the widely known NB205. With the goal of providing the public with an affordable netbook that provides the essentials that a netbook should have. The Tohshiba Mini NB305-N410BL has an entry-level price of US$373.54.00.
FEATURES
As people become more aware of what they want in a netbook, they tend to look for the best value for their money. Well, the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL is just that, it will provide you with the essentials you need to work with this netbook. The Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL has a 10.1″ LED-backlit display with a native resolution of 1024×600 that is powered by an integrated Inter GMA 3150 chipset, giving you enough viewing space that you will need. The NB305 is fully equipped with Intel Atom N450 Core offering good 1.66 GHz processing power, 1 Gig of memory, massive 250 GB hard drive storage space, fast 802.11b/g/N Wi-Fi, a 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN card, a webcam with a built-in microphone, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a microphone and a headphone jack, and it also comes with stereo speakers.With being lightweight and portable.This netbook also lasts for 7-hour battery life without having to plug it in. It also comes with Windows 7 Starter Edition installed, so you’re up and running right out of the box.
ADVANTAGES
A good note, the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL is really affordable in its class. At an affordable price, it gives you the performance and essentials you need in a netbook. One positive aspect that the NB305-N410BL has is that it is powered by the new Inter Atom N450 processor which provided it with reliable processing power. Another good thing about the NB305-N410BL is its storage space, you will have 250 gigabytes of space to work with this netbook. With the sleek and sophisticated new look that comes with the NB305-N410BL, as well as being lightweight and portable, you’ll have a great looking netbook.
DISADVANTAGES
One down side that the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL has is its stereo speakers, it sounds weak and doesn’t sound that impressive. Another negative side of the NB305-N410BL is that it only provides 7 hours of battery life, compared to its big brother, it fell short by 1 hour. But compared to some netbooks, the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL’s battery life is mediocre at best. The Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL may also feel slow when starting up.
CONCLUSION
For $373.54, the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL is worth it. But performance-wise it receives a 7/10 rating, it gives you what you need, but performance-wise it’s mediocre at best. But if you are looking for a good affordable netbook then try the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL netbook, it is a good alternative for its price range.