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Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757
by Dan Ackerman
Review Verdict:
Toshiba's Satellite A215 is a well-balanced budget laptop. Its ample memory and big hard drive offset the low-end AMD processor, making the A215 a good deal among 15-inch mainstream laptops.
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QuickTake:
Pros: Sturdy construction yet sleek design; ample RAM and hard-drive capacity for less than $1,000; includes extras such as a Labelflash optical drive and a Webcam; speakers provide passable audio.
Cons: AMD processor can't keep up with Intel competition; no Bluetooth option; no option for nonglossy screen.
Toshiba's latest mainstream laptop occupies the sweet spot between price and features, packing in a generous 250GB hard drive and 2GB of RAM for $999. The 15.4-inch Toshiba Satellite A215 also includes a Labelflash DVD burner that can burn text and images...