Review: Toshiba Satellite A305D

Our review unit of the A305D features the following specifications:

• Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit)
• AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core TL-64 (2.2GHz)
• 15.4" diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display at 1280x800 (WXGA)
• ATI Radeon X1250 Integrated Graphics
• Atheros Wireless 802.11a/g/n
• 3GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (maximum capacity 4GB)
• 320GB 5400rpm Toshiba Hard Drive
• DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive with Labelflash
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Harmon/Kardon stereo speakers
• Dimensions (WxDxH Front/H Rear): 14.25" x 10.5" x 1.4" /2.25"
• Weight: 6 lbs 2.5oz with six-cell battery
• 75W (19V x 3.95A) 100-240V AC Adapter
• 6-cell (4000mAh) Lithium Ion battery
• 1-Year Standard Limited Warranty
• Price as configured: $999.99

Pros

• Above average LCD
• Slick keyboard (literally)
• Touch sensitive media keys
• Flush mount touchpad with great surface texture
• Great Harmon/Kardon Speakers

Cons

• Warm touchpad
• Reflective surface can blind others with its awesomeness
• Low performance for the price