mini notebook NB505-N500BL Laptop Customer Reviews
Good for price February 10, 2012
POSTED BY:
Chrisphoenix
,
Indiana
Overall rating: 
5.0 out of 5
"I don't use this as my primary. I have a beast gaming laptop for that. But for my on the go computer, this thing is tough. Never too warm, never too weak. It stays cool and I can't max it out, and I am HARD on computers. The system keeps it from running too much at once. If you need more ram, it's easy to upgrade. No problems with this one."
good laptop but bad stuff February 06, 2012
POSTED BY:
tommyc12
,
rossville, in
Overall rating: 
3.0 out of 5
"i bought this and i like it it is just it will not let me preform a factory reset on it and it is getting me really mad and i cant find out how to do it"
Good Laptop January 15, 2012
POSTED BY:
Bob
,
Bradenton, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I like the color, blue, and the easy gripping of the mini netbook when the screen is closed. The keyboard is very responsive to touch and feels very good. I like the included Toshiba software already installed on the mini netbook. I prefer the 10.1' screen size over laptops with a 15" screen size. This smaller screen and the fact of not having a CD drive makes the weight more favorable to me. I prefer using my Toshiba 320 GB external hard drive more than a CD or flash drive. I want to upgrade the RAM from 1 GB to 2 GB."
Could be better January 10, 2012
POSTED BY:
HR girl
,
Dayton, OH
Overall rating: 
4.0 out of 5
"Overall, I really like my netbook. I love the size and weight as it makes it really easy to carry around. I travel alot and it's a nice size to carry with me. Not as bulky as a full size laptop. However, it would have been even better if the RAM was upgraded. I'm going to upgrade to 2G but it would be even better if I could get to 3G. I don't understand why there is only 1G installed. I would suggest that 2G should be standard. I shouldn't have to invest more money into it immediately after buying it."
Excellent Netbook January 08, 2012
POSTED BY:
DesertRat
,
Albuquerque, NM
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Reports of the death of the netbook are premature. They are low-glamor, low-profit (so not Marketing's Dream), but rugged and useful.
We got the NB505 mainly to be able to log on while traveling, and it's as good as any Windows computer for that. (A Mac would have cost 4x as much!) For this we loaded it up with freeware: Firefox and LibreOffice portable, IrfanView, Paint.net, YC3, Greenshot, MS Security Essentials, etc., which it runs just fine.
The NB505 boots reasonably fast, has been 100% stable, and has a great display. The battery life is so good I turned the brightness way up, even on battery.
The minor weaknesses are the keyboard and touchpad ergonomics. Though not as bad as some laptops, the keyboard needs "volcano"-shaped keys to better quickly locate your fingers. The touchpad is smallish and lacks easily detectable edges to help with scrolling. Adding black tape solves this.
The camera, microphone, and speaker work just fine ... better than expected (if even expected) in for this price range."
Outstanding Netbook! January 07, 2012
POSTED BY:
Chumba
,
Central Pennsylvania
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I purchased this netbook for my 12 year son, but quickly discovered how valuable is would also be to me. It's size and features lend it toward many varied tasks...all of which it accomplished. Great Stuff!!!"
Great Package January 05, 2012
POSTED BY:
Bear
,
Lynchburg, Va
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Love it. Great for a toater. Music, videos, pics, and audible books. For the money you can't beat it. Toshiba support is always on the desktop if you need them. Toshiba and windows updates are on top of it for you too. Files from MS Work go right into and from it with no problem. Have a nice desktop and large laptop but seem to stay on this one the most. Just Handy to have I guess."
mini notebook scoop January 03, 2012
POSTED BY:
Stella
,
Erie, Pa
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Not needing a regular size laptop this mini notebook is what I was looking for - just to check out my emails and go online. I'm on a computer all day at work so not really wanting to go on again at home.Ste"
Exactly What I Needed January 01, 2012
POSTED BY:
Pasadena
,
Thousand Oaks, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is the perfect machine for what I needed to use for my work. Light weight, long battery life and almost instant on combine to make this an excellent on the road choice."
My Gift , My Laptop January 01, 2012
POSTED BY:
Sweetie
,
Sheboygan,Wisconsin
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Our friends have this brand for their laptop. They helped my husband , a novice computer user, to surprise me with this laptop. I can't thank them enough. I was surprised that I could quicklly set it up and enjoy its use. I know I will recommend this laptop to others as well. Sharon"
Great Netbook for the Value. December 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jpa76
,
Oklahoma City, OK
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a high quality product with decent features for a first time pc user."
meets netbook expectations December 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
netbookuser
,
Michigan
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Good keyboard layout. Decent battery life (5-6hrs). Nice to be able to upgrade RAM. Too bad the external display port is VGA not HDMI, but that is typical on netbooks."
Good netbook December 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Don
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a great netbook. I added a solid-state drive and 2G of ram and use Ubuntu 11.10. Everything seems to work great except that the wifi connectivity notifications seems to bounce back and forth between connected and unconnected (even next to the router). Otherwise, it seems to work perfectly with Ubuntu."
Great addition December 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
diva7187
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This netbook is used as my school and travel computer and it very efficient. It has been very useful."
Not bad December 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
mriedel57
,
va
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It's light, compact, and has decent performance for what it is. I would receommend the memory upgrade - it makes a lot of difference in boot time and overall system performance. The keyboard is small, but what do you expect? You'll get used to it. It's a good unit for the money. Beats a tablet."
great little laptop December 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
kittyg
,
Chicago, Il
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"If your needs are simple, like mine, this laptop is ideal. All I do with it on a regular basis is check email, shop online, and do online banking. This little laptop can more than handle all that!"
Very Awsome!!! December 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Newbe40
,
Seattle, WA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The netbook is a very well built portable machine. For those who just want to cruise the world wide web and to do light work then this will be the one to purchase."
Toshiba Mini Laptop December 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
Lucky
,
Eugene, OR
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"My little Mini Toshiba laptop is great! It's easy to carry around and easy to use. Just wish it had full version of Windows 7 so I can put my own desktop photo on it. Otherwise all is fine. I store everything on a flahsdrive as to not use space and energy on my mini.I also use a retractable mouse with it because I find that so much easier than using the built-in one."
I'm in love with this! December 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
Aurumir
,
Boulder, CO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I was using a large laptop before receiving this as a gift. Yes, this is smaller, but that means it is far more portable and I have found that very useful. I have seen other netbooks with small and awkward keyboards, this has a perfect keyboard, comfortable and easy to use, which is great, I've been typing for over 30 years and well, it's hard for me to adjust to a keyboard that is too small. The speakers are a little weak but if you really need sound quality good portable speakers are available. My hearing is not as good as it used to be, so adding speakers helped me a lot. I love this machine! It was super easy to set up and use, it does exactly what I need it to do. I like having the 3 usb ports if I want to add any peripherals. This is a sweet little friend."
just what i wanted..... December 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
emilio
,
northern new jersey
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"had a toshiba top of the line laptop......too big, too heavy, gave it to my granddaughter, who loves it and the accessories......i like to travel light, this netbook is just what i wanted....does the simple stuff and more, best keyboard i've used on a laptop, and i can stick it in my daypack to travel. it substituted for my mainframe for several months, and i have been very happy with it overall."
Waste of money!! November 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jim T.
Overall rating: 
1.0 out of 5
"I bought this thinking that a netbook would be great because toshiba is a relyable brand and my old laptop died in 2 years, but this one doesn't even last me a year! The key board is really hard to get used to and the netbook freezes up on me at least 5 times a day. The mouse feels awful and grainy and the battery life was okay until it died. I took it back and they wouldn't give me a refund, but would replace it. The replacement battery leaked so I decided to give up and get an actual laptop. I'm so glad I did and I defenetly would not recommend this netbook. I am now glad that I bought a laptop and definetly won't get a netbook again. The bad thing is I wasted my money on a piece of junk. I hope that if someone buys this netbook the same thing does not happen to them, but this is just a warning of how bad this netbook is."
November 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
BM
,
MFR, OR
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Very good travel companion. Seems to connect to WIFI fairly well. Speaker location underneath makes the sound week or muffeled. Battery life fairly good but not as long as advertised. Mouse pad very sensitive. Overall very satisfied."
Useful, Convienent, Proficient November 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Rozay
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The Toshiba NB505 is an awesome notebook to have, I can you use it with travel without having to plug it up for hours, and it small enough to carry to other functions if I need to use wifi and send a quick email. The one feature I wished it had was the ability to personalize the background like you can do on a larger laptop. The notebook should be an extension of the laptop so that lack of personalization is someone bothering"
Best mini notebook for the money. November 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
FJGIRL
,
NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This mini notebook has all the features of a tablet. Small, thin, compact, but has a very comfortable and easy to type on keyboard, plus a slightly larger screen. It is light, has great battery life and I don't have fingerprints all over my screen. It has a blue top which is also my favorite color. Great product for the money."
Well worth the money! November 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
Way
,
Niantic,CT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Purchased for a trip to Mexico, just to have some communication to the U.S.. When my flight was delayed the notebook worked flawlessly, enabeling me to find other flights faster than my Airline Service could provide."
Enjoyable November 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Gram
,
Queens, NewYork
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Easily learned how to use it and I am enjoying it."
Good netbook November 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Chrome Toaster
,
Ocoee, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Although I already have a laptop, I wanted something smaller and lighter for occasional use. This has worked out very well. I would recommend upgrading the memory to a 2GB module -- it is currently inexpensive and I have noticed even better performance with it. You can get the upgrade right from Toshiba. I use my netbook for internet and Microsoft Office, and it works well. Realize that netbooks are small, and to be small, they must have a compact keyboard. This means that you may have to get used to typing on it and some people may not find it as comfortable. I still find it to be a decent keyboard with a good feel to it. Battery life is quite good. I haven't tested it fully, but mine looks like it should easily last several hours. Very pleased so far."
Excellent Buy November 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
JAD
,
Wichita, KS
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I bought this netbook for when I have to travel. I upgraded the memory to 2GB and to Windows 7 premium.
I often find myself working on it at home too. It is a great netbook that serves my purposes well. I use MS Office all the time and have no trouble opening several documents.
Great for email and surfing. Don't forget it's a netbook not a laptop. If you are into gaming and want speed this is not for you. Although the speed is fine for my purposes.
I definitely would recomend this netbook"
Exellent for its size November 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
Blackcat1965
,
New Mecico
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I do a lot of traveling and needed something smaller/lighter to be able to do my work and check e-mail on the road. This laptop was exactly what I was looking for. Does everything my full-size laptop does, but much easier to pack and carry."
It works for my daughter November 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
miyu
,
Westminster, CO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It is a very nice small computer for a child to have. She uses it to take a internet class and has taken the teacher who lives in Japan on a tour around the house with it."
My nbook November 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
neena
,
Clarkdale, AZ
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"works well, cursor sometimes jumps around, cursor pad doesn't always respond quickly"
memory October 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
Gas
,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It should be furnished directly with 2 Gb memory"
Junk October 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
Dan Dan
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Had the netbook 3 months use probably 4 hours a day 4 times a week and the hard drive already fail, had to replace hard drive and put windows 7 ultimate. not good to have to buy parts after a few months"
Enjoy this mini-notebook ! October 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
HoneyBun
,
Maplewood, NJ
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Fun to use .... I like the keyboard ...
Manual is online, but easy to access ..
Attractive casing"
Don't Bother October 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
casey
,
chicago il
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"I've had this for about a month and am very dissapointed with this laptop. It is slow as can be doesn't respond to I would not recommend this to anyone."
Flakey mouse October 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
ansarno
,
Cape Cod, Ma
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The internal mouse is flakey. Even without touching the mouse, it activates on anything it's on, like a ghost is in control of it. So, I had to go buy anexternal mouse.
Andy"
Great Netbook October 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
Edge
,
Astell,GA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The Toshiba NB505-N500BL is great. Everything worked well out of the box. Very few changes needed. Can;t beat it for the money."
Very Happy So Far October 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
gdem
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Just bought it, loaded Office 2010 this morning. I have a Lenovo for work. My expectations for this netbook is light work, some word, blog, social media and email. I think I can use the netbook on short trips but will probably lug the laptop on longer trips.
Mostly I bought the brand Toshiba 'cause it's the only computer that has exceeded my expectations previously.
Just a quick note to previous reviewer commenting on short lapse on sleep timer, you can adjust the elapsed time in the options under battery life."
October 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Ralph
,
Portland, OR
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Bought this netbook as a second computer. I already have a Toshiba notebook for 3 years or so and the reliability has been good. The price on the netbook was attractive. I wish it came with 2 MB of RAM instead of 1 MB - I had to upgrade to get acceptable performance. And I wish it came with the backup software on a DVD instead of making me do the backup myself. But other than that I am very pleased so far."
Toshiba Netbook October 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
Munchkin
,
Pittsburgh PA
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"A decent computer for the money, but like my Toshiba laptop, the touch-pad appears to 'stick' at times. When I try to scroll down the page, no mater how slowly I move my finger, the scroll speed is rapid. At other times I have to tap the pad 5 - 6 times for it to work."
Very handy for traveling. October 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
drjimm
,
Newberry, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is even more travel friendly than the 13" Satellite U305 I also own. It is lighter, has a full-sized keyboard and a nice, bright screen. Battery life is excellent and it can handle a lot of productivity software on it's hard drive. It needs an external CD/DVD drive (not included) to load software or watch videos, and the internal speakers are barely audible, so add-on USB speakers or earphones/buds will be helpful. This laptop gives you more than just web access and a multimedia platform; you can actually do serious work on it. However, it has only a single-core processor and is definitely not a gamers machine. It is easy and inexpensive to upgrade to two gigs of memory to get maximum performance. With two gigs, the speed seems more than adequate for every-day tasks including streaming online video. Two gigs also allows you to upgrade the OS to Windows 7 Professional if you wish."
Good Laptop October 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Joyce
,
Holiday,fl
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I like this net book because it is light weight. The processing is slower than I would lilke."
Good Value October 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
James from Las Cruces
,
Las Cruces, NM
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Pros
Adequate Storage
Comfortable Keyboard
Fast Web Browsing
Lightweight
WiFi
Battery Life is great
Cons
Inadequate Memory
Speakers"
Works great October 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Haledamage
,
KS
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Works!
Mostly use to surf /e-mail."
Good Laptop October 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Lost Gurl
,
FM
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"save battery, comfortable and lighter to carry around."
Love it! September 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
C
,
Banning, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Perfect for my needs. Light weight, portable, full size keyboard a real plus."
A Very Useful Little PC September 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
Gary 500
,
Las Cruces NM
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have three other laptop pcs around the house. This new Toshiba netbook is the one I am using the most lately. My wife and I, in the evenings, like to watch TV and, each has a laptop in our laps also. We surf the Internet, do Email and, Social Websites during the commercial breaks.
This little Toshiba is so small and light weight I hardly notice it on my lap. It runs very cool compared to the other laptops I have and, it is such a joy to use. If I need to read something that seems too small all I have to do is hit CTL and + to enlarge it, then when finished, I hit CTL and - to go back to the original size. You can also do this with the touch pad, I just like my way better.
The screen display set at half brightness is plenty for me and, at that setting the battery goes an incredible 8 hours plus. My other laptops are ready for a charge after about half that time.
I took this netbook with me on a trip recently and, it fit right in my carry- on and, it was so easy to use on the plane. It has only one small speaker but, that’s no problem for me. I always use ear buds and the sound is great.
It is not as fast as my other laptops but then let’s be fair, it is a netbook, not a laptop. It does what it was built to do and, does it very well. I am very happy with it and I think you will be too.
I did add the 2 Gig Memory and upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit version. It ran OK before but, now it has more functionality and, all the Windows Games are there. If you buy this netbook you will not be disappointed. The price is a real bargain these days. I hope you find this review useful."
Pleasantly pleased! September 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
iamledbetter
,
South Carolina
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"In the beginning before I purchased my netbook, I was a little bit skeptical, but after using it, I am quite pleased. It is very user friendly except that it goes to sleep if there is no activity after a couple of minutes, and I would like some help in correcting this problem. Other than that, it is a really good product."
WIndows 7 issues? September 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sunan
,
Arizona
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The size and price are perfect for travel and the keyboard works well for the size (and far better than a touch screen) however it locks up at times. I attribute this problem to Windows 7 which has created problems at work particularly with older software. I would suggest make these available with Windows XP."
First Laptop September 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Andy
,
Spartanburg, SC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've been looking at Netbooks for several years, but was put off by the price and had never found a keyboard that I liked. After I tried this keyboard I was sold, and then the price was right! I am totally in love with my netbook and love being able to get online on my porch with this Fall weather. I was pleased I could load my Quicken program so I can update my portfolio when on the road. Sadly, I use the "bill reminder" part on my PC, but cannot enter the split portion on the netbook; the screen will not let me reach the OK button. That's the only complaint."
Small but MIghty September 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mom
,
Kensington, MD
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This laptop is great for travel or home use. Small in size but not in performance. Easy to type on and wonderful long full 9 hours out of the battery each time I have used it."
Perfect for school September 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
Anna
,
Cedar City, UT
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I bought this laptop because I needed a lighter one to carry for school. I have severe back problems, so the Toshiba Satellite that I have been using for over 6 years was too heavy. I love Toshiba. Quality, durability, and value are excellent! 5 stars for that. The only thing I don't like about my new mini notebook is that it comes only with Windows 7 Starter. I would rather have paid a little more for the full version than have to go through the purchase and update process with the Microsoft company. I really hate dealing with them! But, all in all, I love my new mini as much as I love my old Satellite Tablet!"
Windows 7 Starter Stinks! September 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
MM
,
Junction City. OR
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Windows 7 Starter does not have the features advertized on TV. Expensive to upgrade. Added to price of netbook, not good value. Needed help adjusting settings for maximum battery life."
works September 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
that guy
Overall rating: 
2.0 out of 5
"While the net book has excellent battery life and nearly full size key board and track pad it has an undersized processor and insufficient ram for reasonable multitasking and frequently programs are unresponsive I am trying to remove unnecessary programs from the preload then probable ram upgrade in the near future."
Worst Buy Of The Year! September 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
hoppy
,
Boston, Mass
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"It was slow, and it freezes everyday. DONT BUY IT."
Toshiba makes a quality netbook! September 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Devine
,
Wash, D.C.
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is the first Toshiba that I have ever owned, this is also my very first net-book and the Toshiba NB505 far exceeds what I hoped for."
Excellent Mini Netbook September 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
collegekid
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I have been looking for an affordable laptop that I could bring to school with me without having issues with size and weight in my backpack. This fits the bill perfectly! It is so small and portable that I am having a hard time keeping myself from using it when I'm not at school. I wish it came with Windows 7 home or better, but Starter does everything you really need for school. The battery life is 10 times better than my old Dell and not having to carry the AC adapter around makes things so much more convenient."
Toshiba rocks! September 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Yvonne2u
,
Manchester, MI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have a laptop by Toshiba, a widescreen flat TV from Toshiba and now a netbook by Toshiba. I love them all. Especially my new netbook. It's small, my favorite color, does everything I need it to do, and that's without the memory upgrade. I take it on vacation, trips, download my home movie clips to it, check maps, local attractions, use my Facebook and YouTube among just a few things. It has never let me down yet finding hot spots, signing on to the Internet. At home I use it while watching tv or lounging around on the couch..it doesn't get as heavy and hot as a regular sized laptop. I even use it as a book reader. Love it! The battery life is good, about 5 hours of continuous use. I highly recommend it."
Great value September 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
Marine
,
Branson Mo.
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"great value for the price, the only thing I was dissapointed in was having to upgrade for complete windows 7, I already had the software so at least it was not an added expense, if I did not already have the software I would not have been as happy with my purchase."
Netbook Review September 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
Terry
,
Memphis, TN
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"My only disappointment is the limited performance from
the Windows 7 starter software. I chose this product in
part due to the operating software. Having to upgrade
it for performance is not exactly what I expected."
awesome,cool,best September 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
C
,
T.O. CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"awesome little comp. I just love Toshiba products. Top of the game."
Hard drive died after 5 weeks!! September 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
Greg
,
Bloomington, IL
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"After about 5 weeks of occasional use, my NB505 will no longer boot, saying "operating system not found"."
Love my mini notebook September 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
judihteacher
,
Kibbutz, Israel
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I'm a teacher, working in a hi-tech environment. The school supplied us with laptops but the weight was too much. I was looking for a mini notebook that offered all the features I needed to operate with an interactive SmartBoard. My mini is fantastic and quick for in-class use. I needed a mini for recording minutes of meetings, and this Toshiba does the job silently! I love it!"
Good netbook September 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
Goblueraider
,
Nashville, Tn
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Having read reviews of the nb505-n500 I was expecting a good machine with some quirks and slowness. It is performing as I expected. After a week, I upgraded it from 1gb to 2 gb of memory, and it somewhat improved the speed, but still not anywhere near the speed of my Satellite. Wife loves it for checking e-mail, etc., and being light weight. I like it as a secondary machine, and that it's half the price of a tablet."
Replacement netbook September 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
MK
,
Mt. Sterling, KY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I purchased my netbook to replace an Acer Aspire 1 that I'd have for 3 years. This one is a bit larger--10.1", my previous 8.1" size is no longer available for any netbook. I'm very pleased with the performance, screen and graphic quality, and the keyboard. In fact--this keyboard is better than my Acer. Since I'm a touch typist who tries to be productive while using this netbook--that is important. I haven't taken it on the road for work travel--but will be the end of the month--and I have high expectations while I travel. I have high expectations of productivity for my netbook--as I use it the way many people use their tablet. However, I need great productivity than a tablet will provide--and personally, I wouldn't spend 3 times the amount of money for a tablet, when this netbook gives me all I want, and ease of use/compact and light weight travel options."
Great buy!! September 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Nikita
,
Spokane, WA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I am a network engineer. I have repaired all kinds of computers and have never had to repair a Toshiba. They are very durable. I always recommend Toshiba to my clients."
Great Mini Notebook September 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sandy87
,
Murrieta, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Great price, great size, wonderful mini notebook!"
only one available September 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Cacique
,
Bonaire Carib Neth
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This was the only netbook available when I went to buy it, but was happy because my other computer is a Toshiba, and am pleased with it."
It's a little slow September 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Julie
,
Breckenridge, TX
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"It's a little slower than I like and as I type it doesn't always do what I want it to do. When I play games there are interruptions as I play. I like the size of it and it's easy to carry around."
September 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
cindylou
,
cincinnati, oh
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I purchased this mini notebook to surf the web and get emails when traveling. (and to use just sitting in the ol' recliner!) I love it."
Great netbook August 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Splat
,
Denver, CO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Long battery life, good performance, very portable, I use this more than my desktop now. Great for travel, I even take it on my motorcycle."
Great for travel August 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
j
,
West Hartford, CT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Lightweight, user friendly and easy to set-up with printers and accessories.
I do find it difficult to view web pages in their entirety-they don't fit on the screen and I haven't figured out how to fix that yet."
Nice size for travel and beyond August 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
Boomer
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I like the size for travel and at home for a quick look while relaxing. I wish the speaker was more present."
Perfect August 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
mountain wine girl
,
breckenridge, co
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is the perfect little computer to take with you when you travel.
The battery lasts forever"
Excellent/Best Netbook Out There August 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
wooleywews
,
Avondale, AZ
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've been really impressed with my new Netbook. It does everything I need to do well. Excellently long battery life."
A fine netbook August 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bob
,
Oak Ridge, TN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This netbook seems to be everything I was looking for. Compact, reasonably fast, lots of memory, boots up very quickly."
Great Machine!! August 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bunky
,
Las Vegas, NV
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Love the size and the keyboard is very usable although not full size. The battery lasts several hours of surfing the web and Facebook. I think this is a great value for the price!!"
Great Value August 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
flftech
,
Denver, CO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"For the very low price, this netbook is a very good deal. I wish it were a litle faster and that it came with W7 Home Premium, but for the price, this is an excellent backup PC for travel and for just grabbing it to do smal tasks."
Great Little Tool August 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
The Swimmer
,
Scottsdale, AZ
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I am enjoying my Toshiba notebook very much. We bought it to take on vacation with us because we do banking and email frequently. It is perfect for our use! The price was great as well! Thanks Toshiba!"
Love this product! August 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
TBear
,
Oklahoma City, OK
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Great laptop; great price!!"
Good netbook August 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
Lulu
,
Latgham, NY
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I have found this to be a very easy unit to operate. I have had to get used to Windows 7, since my other computers have been XP, ME, or Windows 2000 Professional. I really liked the fact that there were 3 USB ports available--no need to use a hub, so less things to carry around."
Love it! August 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
jojo
,
CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love my little netbook. I do wish it had a real manual, not just an online one. Would have been nice to have Windows 7 Home Premium and 2GB memory already installed. Other than that, I am very happy with my purchase."
Mini Notebook Fun August 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Cat Slave
,
Worcester, MA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I know practically nothing about computers and this is my first experience with any kind of laptop or notebook. Each day I can hardly wait to turn it on and learn new things and I don't find it complicated or frustrating. If I get stuck, the tech support is awesome!"
Netbook August 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
JRS
,
Indiana
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Boot up is slow even after I increased the RAM from 1G to 2G."
A GREAT SUPPLEMENTAL COMPUTER August 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Chuck
,
Santa Rosa, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This netbook is really great. Based on some reviews I read before buying, I immediately installed 2 GB memory. The cost was negligible and the installation was easy; the computer is now much faster. I haven't fully explored all the capabilities, but I am really impressed with the utility of this small easily portable package.
I like the keyboard, the display, battery life, and particularly the small size and light weight. For my purposes it's much more convenient than a full size laptop."
very good product August 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
john
,
Canton, oh
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a very good product for the price. I have had no problems using it at all. After going through the the user manual which explained everything it is easy to use, portable, and enough memory to download what I need and take with me. I am able to pack it on my motorcycle and take with."
Excellent Netbook August 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bunks
,
NYC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I researched Netbooks for a couple of months by visiting the big box stores and reading just about every review out there for 2011 netbooks and found the NB505 to offer the best value combined with standard features. LED screen is great, overall size and weight of the unit is perfect for travel, upgraded the RAM to 2GB when purchasing and it is fast, the speaker is OK but I didn't purchase this for sound, love the blue rubberized cover - only wish Toshiba carried this over to the wrist rest area. It is the quietest netbook out there - never even know it's running. My only complaint is that the right sided shift key is too short, I would recommend getting rid of the right sided control key - move over the arrow keys, move the page up/page down keys lower making just enough room to lengthen the shift key. Other than that I am extremely satisfied with my first Toshiba purchase."
Love this laptop August 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
Nornor
,
Canoga Park, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love this laptop. Serves my purposes. Would have preferred to be able to place a wallpaper on this laptop. No wallpaper is available."
Perfect Little Computer August 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mom
,
Palmetto, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I admit that I am a die hard desk top user. However, I cannot take my computer with me when I travel. I purchased the mini netbook strictly for traveling. It's the perfect size for travel... not too big and light weight and very easy to use."
Great traveling laptop August 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
Di
,
Malvern PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I purchased this laptop because it was light weight. I have a large laptop but find that when I travel it is quite heavy. This fits the bill. I bought it to check email and surf the web while I'm away. It does what I want it to."
Good little Notebook August 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
JC
,
Campbell, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I got this notebook primarily for travel, to look at our digital photos on a larger screen than the cameras' and go online occasionally. It works great for that. I am using minimal software, ie. Freeoffice, Picasa for photos, etc. The battery life has been good, and everything works fine. It would have been nice to have Windows 7 Home Premium on it, but Starter is sufficient for what I am using it for, not worth the upgrade for me."
Pretty happy August 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
wolfkin73
,
greensboro
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Replaced my old Toshiba Satellite with this netbook. Very happy with size and weight. Battery life is great, really don't need to worry about plugging it in every day. Pretty fast starting up. Though sometimes background programs (norton) slow it down.
Don't like the shiny border around the screen (my old satellite finnish was flat). The touch pad (mouse) is a little awkward, it seems to jump around when I'm using it to scroll with. Maybe I'm just not used to it.
Over all I'm very happy would buy it again."
Notebook August 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Gamecock
,
Columbia,sc
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a very nice unit. I upgraded the RAM to 2GB and it performs much faster. The wireless works great. Performance was a little sluggish when loading software, but nothing to get excited about. A really nice unit for the priced"
I love my new mini notebook!!! August 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
babygirl
,
Gainesville, GA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I bought this notebook for college and so far its reached and gone beyond what i needed it for.It has everything you could need in a laptop and lightweight and easy to travel with.Its my first mini notebook and so far I love it.I would recommend this product to everyone,especially students.It also has a great price."
Great Laptop August 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
David
,
Mishawaka, IN
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Toshiba always has a great product. This will be my 3rd Toshiba computer and I have never had a single problem with any of them. Dell and HP cannot compare when it comes to reliability. There is something about this little notebook as compared to the others. It just looks and responds better, it is easier to work with. It feels like a full blown computer in a small package; the others feel like a notebook."
Good Netbook August 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Scott
,
MN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I bought this because I was taking a trip to Europe and wanted something to check email with on Wi Fi while I was traveling. I bought it as a disposable, so if I lost it I would not cry. I like it so much, that I am sure I would be upset now after using it if I did lose it. The small size makes it easy to carry. The screen is clear and it worked great for my purpose. I added the extra 1Gig of Ram."
Amasing netbook August 08, 2011
POSTED BY:
joe
,
tlaqui, mex
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It is so light and powerful that I don´t miss my old dual core laptop. batery last more than five hours. MS Office run well and fast. It was so easy to configure a 4 Gb SD Card as ReadyBoost memory. Only inconveniencience to me, is that the only option to create Recovery Disk is trough a 16 GB USB flash memory, even if you connect a usb dvd drive. Anyway It´s a Great purchase!"
August 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
navigator
,
Sebastian, Florida
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I recommend the 2gig upgrade for performance. Great for the business traveler who packs light. I use this as my second computer and am very pleased so far. I use Skype along with the built in camera when traveling, to keep in touch as well."
Awful August 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
Honey
,
Fremont, MI
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"I got this laptop for my birthday, it worked great until one day I decided to go online and It told me I had no internet. Now I can't get my internet back. Very unsatisfied."
Great Netbook August 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jim
,
Miranda CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This netbook is a great buy and an outstanding unit - it's wireless reception is better than a HP laptop I have"
Failed after 2 weeks August 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Crewline
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"I bought this netbook for 'light' home/travel use. It initially worked fine but within a few days started slowing down. It finally got to the point where it took 30 minutes to boot and 3-10 minutes to execute each command. I decided to restore it to the 'out-of-the box' state but received an error. Checking the error on the web it pointed to a failed hard drive. I contacted customer support and they opened a repair ticket...the netbook is in transit to the repair depot.
I understand ANY computer is subject to hardware failure at any time, but after only a couple of weeks is very frustrating. I'll reserve final judgment until the unit is replaced (this could take another 3 weeks) but right now I could NOT recommend this netbook to anyone."
Good Value August 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
jane
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a good option for a netbook."
Great Netbook August 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Al
,
Walterboro, SC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"3rd Toshiba Netbook and have 8
toshiba laptops in our family and all still working, the oldest is a Satellite L25. Good battery life on the Netbooks and upgrading the memory now on my NB305 N442BL."
Great traveling unit August 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
CiCi
,
Urbana
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have loaded Office in this computer and a syncing software to sync my Outlook email files and Windows shared files. I now use my 17" laptop as my home/business machine and the Toshiba is my travel unit. Its small size and weight let me carry it in my briefcase or by itself"
July 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
Soupstir
,
Arizona
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I am computer challenged, but have managed to find my way into this computer. So far it is meeting my needs, and since I did not want to invest a lot of money in a computer, the computer is great. I do wish that the keys on the keyboard were more concave, to adapt to older fingers. Sometimes these items are geared for the younger audience."
Still getting acquainted July 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
Ed
,
little City Oklahoma
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"My new notebook meets most of areas I wanted to fill when I purchased it. I do not like the sensitivity of the mouse pad. Touching the pad is perceived as a "transmit"and if the indicator is left for just a moment on an area, away it goes on a voyage of it's own. I do not like having to shut down my notebook to keep it from using battery power while stored. Turning it off should accomplish the same thing."
Slower Than I thought July 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Xu
,
U.S.A.
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Sometimes it is too slow. I tried to install more RAMs to increase its speed, but the space is too small so I'm not sure if I can do that."
Perfect For My Needs July 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Square Peg
,
Hampton, GA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I drive regionally for a trucking company 5-6 days a week so space is valuable; the NB505 doesn't take up much room and mainly I just wanted something to write on."
Great Little Toshiba! July 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
GiuliaG
,
Los Angeles, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Everything is great except the sound. Volume too low and quality not good enough. Excellent portability, weight, efficiency. Good video."
It is what I expected July 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
MaddieB
,
Phila., PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I wanted a laptop that I could take with me on trips and this will fit the bill. It is slower than my other laptop and typing on the keys is taking some getting used to since the spaces are closer together. I still need to get familiar with it. It does get hot sitting on my lap."
Toshiba Net-book? Get-book!! July 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
Obiwan
,
Salt Lake City, UT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I enjoy my Toshiba Netbook very much. I travel quite frequently and I can take my netbook with me with no problems. The keyboard is large enough for me to use even with my large fingers without making many mistakes. The memory is large enough and the processor fast enough so that I don't wait around much watching the circle spin - it gets me to 'hotmail' or 'google' fast which I like. The entire Netbook is so light that I barely notice it in my carry-on bag. The battery lasts a long time. There are 3 USB ports which is great. Great design also - I like where everything is on the Netbook. Keep up the great work!"
I love this lightweight laptop! July 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
VA LADY
,
Winchester, VA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love the portability and that it is lightweight. It does everything I need. I use all external equipment. Would definately recommend."
Nice Laptop July 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Raam
,
Frisco, TX
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Price is deceptive, does not include MS Word"
Ok but the screen July 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
DJ
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I had this less then a month and the screen is borken and nothing can be done about it."
Can true keyboard get any smaller? July 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
friend
,
Tulsa
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The current tablets & books that have virtual keyboards don't work for old school folks who learned on typewriters. I need to rest my fingers on the keyboard.
Until the development of practical folding keyboards and screens, this is as small as it goes.
This net book also has full PC capabilities other than the CD/DVD drive (that I use only once or twice a year). For that the external CD/DVD makes sense.
Future advancement needs technology that can replace the hard drive with large fast flash drives and manage the heat.
Another positive is the ease of connection to the internet. While driving across the Midwest and using only available free internet service, I was able to hook up to the web at almost every truck stop on the interstate easily.
Negatives are 1) an SD reader would be nice. 2) while adequate, the sound needs improvement. 3) BIGGEST PROBLEM: A hand held mouse needs to be marketed along with net-books. My arthritic hands don't do well on these mouse pad."
Toshiba is the Best! July 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
B
,
Philadelphia, PA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I really like Toshiba products, you get good quality, which is VERY important these days, as I don't find that often. Toshiba is a good bargain, no matter what the product, and that is something that is sought after. I would definitely recommend Toshiba to everyone I know, and beyond! Thank you Toshiba for great quality! (Btw, this is our second Toshiba laptop in the house, the first one was just so good; as well as got a family member to get one as well)"
My first netbook July 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
Wireless
,
Tallahassee, FL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"My wife and I wanted a netbook for checking our email and surfing the Internet when we are away from home. I bought this one based mainly on the #1 ranking by Consumer Reports and the low price. We like the netbook very much and have enjoyed using it. I wish they would go ahead and offer one with the 2GB memory installed -- instead of just the 1GB that is offered. I've ordered the 2GB memory card since all the reviews I've read have recommended it."
best notebook yet July 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
cappy
,
new york
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"well designed & great performance"
Marketing for Netbook/s July 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
nayan
,
plano,tx
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I purchased netbook on 06/04/2011 and wanted to upgrade to ram pa# 3856U1M/2G( toshiba 1066 mhz) as I experienced the product slow.To do this, I approached various stores but failed to get the part as the same is not available in stores. Alternatively, kingston part # KTT 1066D3S/2G which also is unavilable. Both these products are available online and i don't have Cr.Card. I tried almost all stores but failed to get the part leading me to complete disappointment. when I experienced its slowness, it led me to frustration and I began to think whether I bought correct netbook. I wanted to switch over to toshiba from other brands including intention to buy tablet as and when the same is launched. The company either should have arranged for supply of part with the store as consumer would not hesitate to buy for upgradation at the time of purchase. Can you provide solution for this? To break hard nut to switch over from branded product is not easy and once the switch over takes, the consumer should patronise using new co's product/s forever as a market strategy.
Rest upto you. i still want to use netbook rather than to surrender...nayan.."
Nice Netbook, but seriously under powered June 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
budney
,
Fountain Valley, CA
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"I bought this for a upcoming trip. After a little research this netbook stood out in the reviews I read. After a little use I started noticing it lagging when on the web. Then it started taking longer to open programs, etc. I tried deleting all the preinstalled programs, but that made little difference. This netbook is well made, but the Atom processor and 1 GB of memory leave a lot to be desired. I quickly took it back after my trip. And I am now awaiting my Thrive tablet."
Nice Laptop! June 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
KahluasMom
,
Fort Wayne, IN
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I really like this laptop, it is perfect for You Tube, email, etc. One minor flaw is a mini scroll bar that appears for no reason, moving your page unprompted."
Netbook freezes after sleeping June 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
LR
,
Estero, FL
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"For some reason, and it is not consistent, the netbook will freeze when I try to wake it from sleep mode. The only way to get around the freeze is to disconnect the power cord and remove the battery. Very frustrating. But this is the only complaint I have about the pc. Otherwise it is outstanding."
Unexpected-expected June 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
bac_si_bill
,
Severna Park, MD
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"When I decided to purchase the netbook, It was based upon my need to travel and being tired of toting around heavy laptops. I knew that there were some drawbacks in reduced capacity. These drawbacks in some cases have become annoying. Specifically the low amount of memory and the slow downloading."
Does the Job! June 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Traveler
,
Prescott, AZ
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Purchased this laptop to take on a cross country trip. I wanted something small but powerful enough to service my clients on the road if need be. The computer comes with Windows 7 starter which is very limited if you need to do any network work. I upgraded to Windows 7 professional and upgraded the menory to 2G. The computer works very well for all the applications that I needed. The very long battery life permitted me to work and watch a movie on the transcontental flight of more than 6 hours. Connected well at the airports. The unit is small and has a display that is manageable. Overall, I am very pleased with the unit."
This mini-laptop is exactly what I wanted June 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
Molly-PC
,
Temecula, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I purchased this laptop strictly for travel because the laptop I use at home is too large. I recently took it on a trip and it was easy to carry, pack, and use. I was shocked how long the battery lasts on a full charge."
Love the netbook! June 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sozo75
,
St. Paul, MN
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"We take this traveling with us; it's so handy! Easy to use and a great value."
June 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
ddub
,
Indianapolis, IN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Love it!"
Loving my Netbook June 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
Steve
,
Lorain, OH
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"My wife and I chose this equipment together. She is the main user as she loves to take photos and write a daily account of our tours as we travel. The photo program has been simple to use and the Word Pad quite simple as well. Her only complaint is that she cannot attach a photo to an e-mail - does she have to read the instructions more closely or is that not possible. The netbook is lightweight and easy to carry. The battery charges very quickly. And it gives long life. We have only had the netbook less than 2 months but so far we feel it was a great purchase."
Screen problem June 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bill
,
Hershey, PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Some applications are to large for the screen and cannot be shrunk or moved ti fit. Had this problem with a Adobe reader update, where the 'agree' button could not be displayed. Had to tab, then hit enter until the 'agree' screen went away.. Could not adjust screen size to solve problem."
Great Notebook Computer June 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Evan
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Bought this mini notebook because of good experience with Satellite laptops. Took it to Europe with us - performed great, very light to carry, easy to use. Did everything we needed it to. Have had NO ISSUES with it - a blessing for a new computer!"
Great for travel! June 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
happy customer
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"We bought this laptop to take on trips. Because it's so small it's very easily portable. The battery life is excellent. (6 cell)"
Great product June 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
jotae
,
Austin,TX
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Pros: Very light, excellent keyboard size, long battery life and great price-value. Cons: scarce memory and RAM memory."
Travel Mate May 31, 2011
POSTED BY:
pattycakes
,
Mesa,AZ.
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I take my Laptop with me when I go on a trip & this one is so light I don't ever know I have it in my carryon."
Great Laptop! May 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Rosio
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've had so many laptops over the last 6 years it ridiculous. My dell's memory board crashed and the dc jack is so flimsy I've had to replace it. My HP Pavilion dc jack had the same problem going on 2 replacements and being a college student I just needed a reliable laptop and my new Toshiba Laptop is. I can't ask for anything else, of course it doesn't have cd drive but these days you can download just about anything and all you need to do is extend you RAM and you good to go :)"
Lots of fun May 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
samiley
,
Blacksburg, VA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Since I've only had it for a month, I'm not sure of the battery life."
Convenient Portability May 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Topper
,
Perry, MI
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This notebook is for use by my church for record keeping. I like it for the portability and wireless capability. It doesn't get used for long periods of time so battery life has not been an issue. It usually is plugged into an ac outlet when being used."
Nice Netbook May 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
kennek
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Originally purchase based on size of harddrive as it was larger than competitors & everything else was equal. We purchased two, one for our son, to play online games with and the other shipped to sister-n-law so she can ride the social network. The netbook works flawlessly, the sound & image using the built in cam is clear & this is going international with sis n law in Philippines. Our son plays Wild Ones and the graphics are great, but it is a tad slow, need to do some tweaking w/background programs. All & all it is a great little net book, it it light has a plastic case but it doesnt feel inexpensive either."
impressed May 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
dewman
,
orange park, fl
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The performance of this netbook is great. It hasn't had any problems with performance (note: I don't use it for any gaming). The battery life is incredible."
Neat Netbook May 15, 2011
POSTED BY:
flying dutchman
,
Mooresville, NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This one is for my bride, and she loves her new toy.
It does everything she ask's of it, well and on a single charge. Mostly card games/e-mail and recipe storage. great overall value"
May 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Huf
,
SF Bay Area
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Since I've doubled the memory and upgraded the OS to Win-7 Home Premium, this netbook runs like a scared jack rabbit! I love it."
Great Netbook May 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
DePaul
,
Claremont, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This does almost everything my desktop does, just not as fast - love the small size and long battery life. I do PowerPoint presentations so needed VGA output and upgraded memory to 2 GB - not all netbooks in this class have both of these features. And the price was better than the others."
Like trying to tow a camper w/ a Geo May 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
grizzly_dad
,
Montana
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Its an OK, compact laptop, but the Windows 7 consumes 40% of its memory without running anything else, so you have to run out and at least upgrade the ram to 2G. (I still have not done yet)."
OS Recomendation May 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
mstngdrvr03
,
Mesa, AZ
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I would netbook a recomend a netbook with Windows 7 premium preinstalled!"
My Netbook May 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
Cmdrcody
,
Yuma, Arizona
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Good quality, great price, battery life is good but a little slow on startup. Overall its a netbook that will preform to the satisfaction of any user."
Really great laptop May 08, 2011
POSTED BY:
T
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Great size, price, and battery life- I love it. However, the power button is a little hard to press.. I wish that was easier because I worry about it eventually breaking. Also, it is a little annoying that Windows Starter 7 doesn't let you change the desktop background, but not a big deal."
NB505blue May 08, 2011
POSTED BY:
Kevin
,
Vancouver, WA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a netbook, purchased out of curiosity and to see how Windows Lite performed as opposed to the full version (MS Partner). Has nice set of features vs. price. Touchpad could use some redesigning. Speed is adequate but slow...had to add 1 gig of mem. but had to replace factory dimm with 2 gig chip...no room for 2 slots-bad $ waste. Should have upped to dimm 3 from 2. Could use 1 more USB and upped to 3.0. Nice size-pretty looking. needs stereo sound; one tiny tinny speaker. Mem card slot needs locking mechanism. Powerbutton awkward position, screen nice but bezel too big; could use extra inch of viewing space. Please note my recommendations and send me an improved version for review. On disability; can't afford new one."
Love it! May 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
peepers
,
KS
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Bought the Toshiba mini rather than hauling my notebook through airport security. It fits right in my purse and easy to pull it out and do work in seconds. I miss personalizing my desktop is the only thing."
Disappointed but adapting. May 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bean
,
Madison, WI
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"Needed something cheap for college... kind of an impulse buy. Should have known from the start when there wasn't even system information on the box. Windows Starter is not appropriate for my college needs. The speakers are way too quiet. After I buy Windows 7 and more ram will it have been worth it to get this cheap netbook in the first place?"
First Netbook April 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Horse of Course
,
Bainbridge Island, WA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"As a first netbook, the benefits of an easier 'laptop' still needs to be discovered. So far, it looks like it's going to be a positive experience. Toshiba has always been my favorite, and I'm glad to be able to 'test' this Netbook."
Love it, love it! April 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
OneBusyMother
,
Forked River
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Most impressive is the long battery time with a short charge time. i believe that the battery would last for 8 hours, I've gone past 6 hours without a problem.
The unit is compact, yet still easy to use because the keyboard is full sized. Its light weight and easy to carry around... I use mine as my office on the go.... word documents, spreadsheets, and internet where available, all at my fingertips. It really helps me keep organized and informed.
This little mighty-mite is stylish and fun... everyone that sees mine wants to get one too. I always recommend that they do."
Nice Netbook April 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
howeird
,
Mountain View, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Upgraded from a Samsung N120. The Toshiba display is much clearer and sharper. The main reason for the upgrade was the faster CPU available but the Toshiba is much faster than I expected, especially after doubling the RAM to 2GB. Battery life is not as good, and the extended life battery is half the price of a new netbook. As with most netbooks, the fixed lens camera is difficult to aim.The speakers are good for such a small device. More memory capacity would be nice. The keyboard is easy to use, but the power switch is in an awkward position. Wi-fi is excellent, bluetooth would be nice to have built in. All in all an excellent coffee house and travel computer."
slower than a cell phone April 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
buyers remorse
,
pasadena, ca
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"I got this notebook mainly for internet use and picture transfer to external hard drive. The product out of the box was appealing but the moment I turned it on i notice how slow programs where to load. I cant even watch a video online due to the poor speed."
Only Problem April 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
Tech Mom
,
York, PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The only issue I had was creating the recovery file. I was not able to do it using a flash drive or using an external DVD burner. I still have not figured out how to do it."
Good Netbook April 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Tony
,
Odessa, Fl
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a good Netbook for the money, would have been nicer if it came with 2 GIG of RAM instead of 1"
April 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mama
,
Heber Springs, AR
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Really love my little laptop!! It goes everywhere with me!"
my first mini note book April 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
bee
,
Mt dora Florida
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"small and convenient for travel"
Netbook Review April 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bill
,
Salem,Or
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I have just started using my new Netbook and I am verry happy . I use a Laptop and Desktop at work. This is mainly for being able to read email while traveling."
Ok... I guess April 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
CBez
,
Boston MA
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"So the netbook is good for browsing the web and doing very VERY minor activities. The main reason that I bought this product is so that it could be used to watch netflix on however it cant support it without the playback being very choppy. I thought that I would simply add another Gig of RAM, come to find out you cant even do that without upgrading the operating system based on the forums I am reading."
Good Machine; Filled with Bloatware April 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Central Coast Gal
,
San LUis Obispo, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Love the laptop, keyboard layout, webcam, sound.
Hate the bloatware Toshiba added. At one point the processor was working at 100% capacity at idle. Once the extraneous programs were removed, it was 19% at idle. Took HOURS to remove all that junk."
High Quality in a Mini Laptop April 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Hal
,
Las Vegas, NV
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The overall quality of the unit is impressive. I upgraded my unit to the Windows 7 Home Premium OS and would recommend that upgrade. The touch pad took some getting used to. Unfortunately my unit does not allow "tap" sensitivity to be adjusted. That would be nice but not critical as you quickly adapt."
Up & Down April 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Boomer
,
Greenville, SC
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Keyboard and finding refresh on the tiny screen has been frustrating doing letters/emails when the screen cursor from Hades jumps around and removes portions of my document and I cannot refresh or go back to have the portion of the document that has been stolen or gone into hyperspace returned ... so I end up re-writing messages 2 or 3 times - very frustrating. It could be easier and more user friendly ... like having the pgup and pgdn keys right next to the right shift button ... how stupid is that? Plus the "delete" button is miniscule ... the keys that we need and use alot should be large, well place and user friendly!"
OK but... April 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
yabadaba
,
york pa
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Neat, handy little package but preloaded programs are deficient and the touchpad is the worst ever for totally inconsistant, even non-existant, response. Scrolling is next to impossible with it. Battery power is pretty good but that's a function of the thing going in to sleep mode after about 10 minutes."
Nice Netbook April 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bandit
,
Potosi, MO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a great little computer for web browsing and pictures. That is mostly what I use mine for. It's small size makes it very convenient to take anywhere and has long battery life."
I love it April 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
prior79
,
Houston, TX
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It is a perfect companion laptop. I can easily take it with me for word processing and internet usage."
Toshiba netbook April 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
Examiner
,
Rochester NY
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I hate Windows 7 Starter. Too much advertising on a screen that is small to start with. Maybe a little slow too."
Love this Notebook ! April 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
John
,
Long Island. NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Everything is great."
Does what I ask! April 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
GB
,
Racine, WI
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I was looking for a compact netbook for travel. Good features in a small package. I upgraded to 2Gb ram, runs faster for the applications loaded."
Good Product for the money April 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
jmandingo
,
Northeastern Wisconsin
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I upgraded the ram to 2 gb, otherwise it was pretty slow."
Excellent Notebook April 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
LoyBoy
,
Pueblo West, CO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I found it necessary to purchase the additional memory, but overall really worth the investment. A really nice, efficient Note Book."
Highly recommend upgrading the mini-netbook to 2GB April 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
moto-moto
,
Dallas, TX.
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Highly recommend upgrading the memory to 2GB. for the mini notebook NB505-N500BL. Toshiba should just issue it as a standard. The 1GB is ok with Windows 7 Starter Edition. But highly recommend 2GB memory for Windows 7 Home Premium."
Nice little machine! April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
mark
,
houston, texas
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It's a good machine. I like the 'fn' key, it displays the functions on screen above the buttons, makes it easy to use. Glossy screen is nice. I had to add another GB of RAM to bring it up to 2 GB's, but that is probably necesaary with any 1 GB machine these days. I'm happy with it, used for surfing the web, checking email, and writing some documents, on the go."
Love my notebook April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Barb
,
Hananan, SC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Since I got my Toshiba notebook last month, I have not used my lap top. My notebook is so easy to use and carry it with me wherever I go. It is so light."
Great on the go April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Shortstop
,
Honolulu, Hawaii
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've always hated carrying the bulky, full-sized laptops that take up space in my carryon or had to carry separately. This laptop is light and small enough to fit easily into my backpack. Yet it functions just like any full-sized laptop. Terrific product for working on the go."
April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Crew
,
MIA,FLA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I travel a lot and is very convenient for me to use this netbook for it's lightweigh and overall performance"
Good Laptop for the price April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Charlie
,
West Grove, PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Purchased laptop about 2 months ago. It progressively is getting slower and slower. The battery lasts about 5 hours. Keyboard feel is good, and the screen is clear although it's small. I miss a CD/DVD slot. I use a bigger laptop for more complicated activities. It's great for my wife so she can view her e-mail. Will take it on vacation with us.
Charlie"
Size is just fine........ April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
rtease53
,
Green Bay WI
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I do like the size and portability. You need to know what you want before you buy. With this type of laptop you will need to get a few extras i.e., dvd/cd player/burner."
Love my netbook April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sesame
,
Oklahoma
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love my netbook! I love the compact size and light weight, and carry it back and forth with me to classes (so much easier than carrying a laptop). It is a little slow to boot sometimes and the mouse gets a little wonky, but other wise I would recommend one to friends and buy another for my children!"
just what i was looking for April 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
flier1
,
ohio
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Not the fastest but it is a netbook after all. Battery life
is excellent around 6-8 hours"
Great for web surfing, April 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
MommaD
,
Green Isle,MN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Great little size, easy to carry & type with. Long battery life, can use up to 9 hrs. on charge. Excellent for email & web surfing. I also have a 15 in. Toshiba, but like the netbook much more."
Great Mini Notebook April 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
saweww
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This little notebook does everything we need it to do and then some. We love the casing because it resists fingerprints and smudging. Great product."
my favorite April 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
hooty
,
albion michigan
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have had other laptops. This is my favorite. It seems to do whatever the larger laptops do but nice and compact and easy to take arround. It does not have a cd burner built in but for $60. you can add one if needed. I'm real happy with this one and will have it a long time."
Very nice small computer April 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Pat
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I like small computers because they are easy to use while lying down watching TV. Toshiba's mini-computer is perfect.
The keyboard is easy to use, screen is clear and bright.
Only concern is that my email interface within the web browser takes up several inches of screen space. But after adjusting Internet explorer and getting used to the limited screen space (I've had this three weeks), it is an acceptable tradeoff for a compact computer.
Related to the smaller screen size of a mini computer is that some web site require a occasional horizontal shifting to see the entire site, if not designed properly. This is a tradeoff that I would easiy make due to the ease of web surfing while lying on my back watching TV.
Some users may find the power cord sticking out the side a bit annoying becase this makes the computer's total occupied space several inches wider.
The exterior is a slighly grippy material which means the computer and things placed on top of it when closed do not slide around like they would on the typical computer's sleek slippery surface.
I had wanted a optical drive, but clearly this would make the machine notably larger.
I've not run into any problems with the operating system being Windows 7 Starter (except that I can't change the background).
I would highly recommend this computer for anyone doing light computing,and/or wanting a machine for lots of email."
Good Value - A Few Quirks April 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Daytonian
,
Dayton, OH
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I am quite pleased w/the NB505 with two exceptions:
1. The power button is not as easily accessible as I'd like. 2. The touch pad and area surrounding it are more sensitive than I'd like, and things happen (e.g., new windows) when I don't want them to.
I use it for class when I'm on the road and used it for notes @ a conference - worked like a champ. I have not be able to get the 8 hours out of the battery; but I didn't really expect to."
Great Netbook April 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
Ray
,
Washington, DC
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I got this netbook primarily for studying Linux. I was able to run Fedora 14 although you need to download the Realtek wifi driver and recompile the kernel. Over all, I am pleased with the built and sturdiness of this netbook. I upgraded the ram to 2 Gig. I dual boot my FC14 with Win 7 starter so I can also run my other Win applications."
Travel Companion April 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
ianhobo
,
Sausalitio, CA
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"This mini notebook is a great travel companion due to its decent standby battery life and features in a small profile. The keyboard is easy to use and built in features are great (webcam and wifi).
The only downside (and it's a BIG downside) is windows 7 starter. It crashed and gave Blue Screen errors within 48hrs. It is bloated and slow and not meant for a resource constrained device. I would prefer XP, or Linux instead of this (my friend has XP on their NB505 and it is SO MUCH better). WIth windwos 7, I would not buy this product again, however with a different operating system, I would buy this again."
Great for the Business Traveler April 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
phyrphyter
,
Tupelo, MS
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Definitely not a regular reviewer for anything, nor a computer knowledgeable tech type, but this netbook has been a nice addition for me and worthy of a few moments to write a review. Being a lite traveler, this is perfect. Lightweight and easy to handle through airport security. Just the right size to work when flying as well. Battery life is great, no more finding a plug in the airport between flights. Upgraded Windows and Ram, but could have been happy with what came out of the box."
Love this netbook! April 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
lost2f8
,
Hickory, NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I write a lot and needed something portable with a long battery life, and I've found it in this mini. I haven't killed the battery once. Perfect for what I needed! And it will stream video! A+"
Excellent Little Addition To Our Family! April 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
g-ma
,
Salem, MO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I write and have 5 published romance novels, and there are times that I am in the 'mood' to write, but I have to travel to St. Louis for doctor's appointments. It is nice that I have the netbook to take with me and capture the worlds that have come to m, rather than waiting until I get home and have forgotten everything! Thank you for such a cut little way to continue writing!"
Really Nice Machine April 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
frankly
,
castaic, ca
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This Netbook is just what I need for my trip to the Philippines. It is attractive, efficient and offers me everything I need .....including a built in webcam so I can stay in touch with relatives back in the U.S. The processor seems to be pretty quick...AMAZING! I think I am in LOVE!"
Long battery life. April 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Meg
,
Bloomington, IL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Battery life is great. Laptop is very portable."
Solid Traveling Partner April 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mark
,
Connecticut
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Nice blance of small size for ease of travel, and performance, spped. Excellent quality of build, feels solid and screen doesn't bob around when typing. Excellent keyboard for such a small computer, my large hands have no problem working on it."
Nice little computer, but AWFUL speakers! April 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
Aleasha
,
Baltimrore, MD
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Get this if you are not concerned about quality of sound. Good computer otherwise, but the sound of the speakers are deplorable - even for the occassional video one may watch from a newscast etc."
Great little mini notebook April 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
white vette
,
Rochester, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I like this computer very much. It is easy to use, the battery life is great, the screen is clear and very and bright. I have not used all the features to this point.
Overall it is a nice unit."
Great Netbook April 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
jcfreak86
,
Archbald, PA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love this Netbook... easy and efficient..."
not sure yet April 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
denise
,
slidell, la.
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I've had the laptop a week. So far it constantly reloads web pages (making doing work online difficult) in ie9. not sure if ie9 or laptop or both.
Touch kepad below computer board and I haven't found a way to disable that while typing. So resting the butt of your hands below the key board makes typing efficiently impossible because the butt of your hand is selecting things and bringing you alllover the screen instead of just typing.
Sometimes fast and sometimes slow. not sure why.
So jury is still out. And price so far WAY too much for all this aggravation."
Do not buy March 31, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mom
,
Milwaukee, WI
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"Absolutely not worth the $."
Good Netbook March 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jaxterra
,
memphis
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Only had this a few days, seems to do a good job just about as fast as my laptop, I did add 2gb memory from the start."
portability March 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
small business owner
,
Hawaii
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Got this notebook because it's small and efficient. When I travel, it's easy to stick right in my briefcase, with less hassle than taking a full sized lap top with me. Doubling the RAM helps a lot if you need to do WORD or PowerPoint on your machine."
March 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bob
,
Grass Valley CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It seems to have what I bought it for. I plan to take it on a cruise to handle the pictures and videos I take."
NB505 March 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Neal
,
Illinois
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Toshiba should configure so that there can be a max of 4 GB of memory and should not use the Starter version of Windows 7. The size, screen, & keyboard are great, but it doesn't even work as a browser with 1 GB memory so you have to upgrade to 2GB.....and some aspects of Win7 that are good for laptops don't work."
Truth in advertising March 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
Steve
,
Washington, DC
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Finally a laptop battery on a budget netbook that lives up to the manufacturer's claims. Adequate power but it runs a single app quite well for 5-6 hours."
Love it March 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
Brooklyn
,
Houston, TX
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Bought it to use for travel, primarily surfing web and e-mails. Its ease of use, weight, size, features and appearance meet all expectations. I love it and have recommended it to several friends."
Best Net-Book Ever March 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
BadJohn
,
Minneapolis, Mn.
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"After owning a couple of Toshiba laptops this is my first one of their net-books. I owned an Acer before and this is better in every way! I upgraded to the 2 gig chip and Home Premium 7 and haven't looked back. It's faster than any other net-book I've ever used and faster than some lap-tops. I bought it because carrying my 15.6 laptop to school with my books was killing my back. I find myself using this around the house to because it's so convenient and I can sit in a chair or bed and watch streaming video and movies without a hitch. I have recommended this unit to everyone without hesitation! This is the first time I've ever written a review I like it so much."
Mini Book March 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
Fabio
,
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"So far, I am enjoing the mini book , I thought it would be a little faster on the internet , but it is fine, for what i need it is ok."
LOVE IT March 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
RUFFNIC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"LOVE IT FOR THE PRICE - SIZE - FUNCTION -- NO COMPLAINTS"
March 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
Candy
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This works perfect for using with flash drives for meetings, instead of caring my large laptop."
Super Notebook March 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Telecomnc
,
Charlotte, NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Lightweight, great performance and long battery life. Easy to carry anywhere. Highly recommend."
It is what it is March 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jack
,
Stonefort, IL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I didnot expect blazing speed. I wanted small size and good battery life and got both. I went to two gig of memory and that helped though it doesn't run Skipe."
I love it! March 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Rusty
,
Matthews, NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I especially love the NB505 due to its size and the fact that I can install Win 7 Pro with 2GB of RAM on the system. It has so many USB ports too, that there isn't a need for a USB hub. I can use it offline, as a backup to my offline data, or online as a quick access to a Wi-Fi point when I need Internet access but don't have much in the way of storage with me. Thus, the small footprint and quality of design is what really sold me on this particular model."
Very nice/compact March 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jon
,
Sarasota, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I really enjoy its size and versatility. Can take it anywhere! I love it"
Excellent Little Machine March 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
SoCalGeek
,
LA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I haven't had the machine very long or used it very much as I purchased it for a trip that I haven't yet begun, but so far it has performed flawlessly. I love the screen; it has better definition and readability than my 17' laptop. It is also very quiet. Sometimes when a software operation is being executed the screen goes blank for a disconcerting length of time or doesn't give you much feedback that it is still working but that may be more the fault of the Windows Starter OS.
All in all, I am very satisfied."
March 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
studentforever
,
Portland, OR
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"good laptop for good price"
Great Buy March 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
p967
,
Haynesvile, VA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I purchased this notebook so I could keep in touch with home by video chat and conduct other computer needs while I am travelling on my motorcycle."
Super Laptop March 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Chasegirl
,
Staffordshire, England
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Had this laptop for 8 weeks only but have been so impressed with all features. Light weight, good size keyboard (important for me as I have arthritic fingers), clear sharp screen and good battery life. A pleasure to use."
Nice and light March 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
KT
,
Bend, OR
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love how lightweight this netbook is. I am an international flight attendant and I have to have a computer with me on my trips. I was so tired of hauling around my laptop which seemed to get heavier with every trip. My netbook is so easy to take in and out of its case when I go through security.
I am still getting used to the keyboard. I prefer the HP keyboard of my laptop. I that find the shift button and the space bar don't respond well and have to go back to fix that in my typing.
The sound from the speakers isn't great- very tinny sounding, but with headphones plugged in the sound is great.
The microphone seems to work really well when I have made calls on Skype- no complaints from the people with whom I was talking.
Even with 2 RAM installed, it is fairly slow to load when first turned on, but is reasonably quick once my browser is up.
Overall I love this netbook."
Nice little netbook March 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
galaxy
,
ohio
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Does all that I expected. Much of the stuff better than I thought it would."
Excellent Value March 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bevo
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Excellent value for what it is designed for - surfing the web, checking email. Battery life is great, recommend upgrading to the 2G memory."
Toshiba NB505 March 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
dev
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have been using the toshiba nb505 for a little over a month now and I am very happy with its performance overall. It has a sleek look, its very fast and I was able to download skype and talk with a friend and I had no issues whatsoever."
worst purchase in 5 years March 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mick
,
Neffs, Ohio
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"This is a step backward in laptop technology."
Great little netbook =) March 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Kita_86
,
Calumet City, IL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Very functional and useful for just about every computer need I have. Just wish it was easier to customize the desktop and came in a few more colors...Great netbook overall though!"
can not load another operating system March 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
cls
,
bakersfield calif
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I could not find a way in Bios to load another operating system. Returned the product."
Great Little Netbook March 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
"Joe"
,
Sharon PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"When I purchased the NB505, I knew it was not a full blown computer. I wanted something small and compact to use for work (I am a sales person). It is great for Microsoft Office, Powerpoint presentations, E-mail, etc. It may not be as flashy as an i-pad, but for the money... you can't beat it."
Perfect for my needs March 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
Savgirl
,
Tampa, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"My work put new restrictions on our computers so this netbook lets me continue to go to my favorite web sites, shop, check email and it even streams video very well!! I will never put big games, music or lots of photos here so its PERFECT for what I need. Just a convenient, compact way to be online on my terms."
handy little laptop March 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
emked
,
NYC, NY
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It's nice and small, I set it up really fast and the battery lasts at least 6hrs!! If you're looking for something to work on while travelling this is it. Don't expect performance like your normal laptop though, it's not the fastest. All in all, a good deal, I'm very happy with it."
Good Netbook for General Use March 15, 2011
POSTED BY:
CoffeeTime
,
SC
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This netbook is a good, portable backup for a larger laptop. It provides adequate resources for surfing the 'net or checking email. Download speed is more than adequate for viewing video downloads. The computer can get bogged down with multiple tasks, however. Viewing email is a bit cumbersome, requiring a lot of frequent scrolling, but in general this a a very good device for basic purposes. It's great to pick up and put in a purse, and I've enjoyed owning it. Just keep in mind that it does what it does pretty well, but if you need more complex functions, you need a computer with more capacity."
Sufficient March 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Liz
,
Seattle, WA
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I previously had a Toshiba NetBook that I was really happy with...until it inexplicibly died. Sadness. I found this current NetBook online and I thought it had all that I wanted. Nice blue color, check. Small portable size, check. Speedy-nope. I wait alot for it to download and "buffer.""
Great Netbook March 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Lucky
,
Kimball, MI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a great netbook. It is small, light weight and still has a full size keyboard. The battery life is very impressive, after using a lap top for school for a while, it is nice not having to charge the battery all of the time. Only thing I may end up doing is increasing the RAM."
Love this netbook! March 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mathixe
,
Spokane, WA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I bought this netbook because I wanted a smaller/lighter version of my laptop. I was used to taking my dv9628nr 17" HP laptop to school everyday and combined with all my books my back was starting to bother me. I bought this netbook and it does everything that I needed at school! Super Light and The battery lasts for freekin ever! Absolutely Awesome! Very Happy! Thanks!"
Huge Disappointment March 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jr
,
West Palm Beach, FL
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"I have purchased numerous Toshiba laptops but this will be my last as the display screen stopped working after 2 weeks. I will also stop recommending this brand to my friends & family."
Good features and performance in a netbook March 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
D-Dubya
,
Mechanicsville, MD
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"My netbook came with everything I needed (except for antivirus software) pre-loaded ready to go right out of the box. It performs all of the tasks we need of it. We use it as a travel appliance for email, downloading pictures from cameras, and light web browsing). I am very satisfied its performance, it is not, after all, high-end laptop or desktop computer. In my opinion it is a better value than an I-Pad because it is less expensive, has Wi-Fi, a keyboard, and USB ports for hanging peripherals."
notebook review March 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
tobyrailroad
,
clementon,nj
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"its a good notebook to get me started. its been 10 years since ive used a pc"
Just what the doctor ordered March 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
justaguy
,
New York, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have back problems from lugging heavy school books and a big laptop around. Doctor said I needed to lighten my load. Just the features I need, good performance in a lightweight package powered by a battery that just doesn't quit. Keyboard is roomy and construction is solid. Beats out any notebook. Price so competitive it's price / performance beats out that tablet with the fruit logo. Highly recommended."
Outstanding quality for mini notebook March 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
Miss Emma
,
Gales ferry, CT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Not only is the quality outstanding all its features are as well. Bought the laptop for travel. I am NOT disappointed
I am really satisfied with the choice I made"
Does what it's supposed to and does it very well! March 08, 2011
POSTED BY:
GJK
,
Flanders, NJ
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It's lightweight, easy to take everywhere and has all the features you need to collect data, make presentations and access the internet. The battery life is EXCELLENT. I can use it all day long and never have to recharge."
Keyboard 'Keys' Falling Off March 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
Dave
,
Birmingham, Al
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Love this little mini. Works very well for our purposes, mainly web surfing.
But, after a month's use, the keys started falling off the keyboard. I had to send off to repair."
Best buy in the price range March 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
idlehands
,
Stuart,FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"For the money you can't really go wrong. Compact, good looking, and does everything I need it to. Only real draw back is in the touch pad. Only seems to work around the edges so a mouse is needed for working any length of time."
Sweet LapTop March 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
JJ
,
Detroit, MI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is the fastest Mini LapTop that i have ever had, as soon as i cut it on it up and ready to go... but it takes a min to start."
The Best!! February 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
bned52
,
Zion Illinois
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I am TIRED of carrying around a full laptop on my business trips just to access my e-mail and corporate network. I decided to buy a netbook and picked the Toshiba NB505. I did not want a power computer, did not want to multitask. I was primarily interested in size, weight, and battery life. After having this net book for over a month, I can say that I'm extremely happy with its performance. While on business trips, I can access my corporate e-mail and log on to my corporate network from every location. I can surf the web without issue. I have an external hard drive with my personal movies to provide entertainment while I'm in the motel room. ALL work without issue. The biggest thing - I can watch movies for hours, surf the net for hours and all fits in a VERY light bag. THIS is one HAPPY customer."
Best Ever February 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
golfer
,
Burlington, NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Great laptop! Performs much better than expected."
Great Little Notebook! February 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jeff
,
Two Rivers,Wisconsin
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This my FIRST laptop notebook.I got this as a gift and I absoluteley LOVE IT!!!!! Toshiba is a great product and if you are looking for a gift for someone
by all means this is the way to go!!"
LOVE MY NEW NETBOOK February 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
ROD
,
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I FIND I USE MY NB505 MORE THAN MY TOSHIBA SATELLITE AS IT IS SO EASY TO WALK AROUND WITH AND USE ANYWHERE. GREAT ITEM TO TAKE TRAVELLING."
Nice little netbook February 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Red
,
Kiester, MN
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I bought this netbook to take on vacation and it really came in handy. Sometimes the key response seemed a little slow but I'm a patient person so it didn't really bother me too much."
February 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
rocky
,
Cashiers NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I use this little thing for emails when I'm out of town, its portable and works just great for what I need it for.
I think I like this better then those I pads and the price was in my budget."
Net book for fun February 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Engine288
,
Acton CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I use this net book for looking up stuff and e-mails. I use my desk top for more serious matters. The net book was inexpensive and easy to take places. The battery lasts a long time and a big plus."
MINI T February 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
Tasa
,
Cali,Colombia
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Very good for travellers, fits almost any small size bag or back pack with great reliability."
Great Laptop February 15, 2011
POSTED BY:
DBL
,
Peachtree City, GA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Love this laptop...it is so light-weight, and the battery life is the longest I've ever had with anyother laptop. Great for long flights."
Cheap but has quality February 08, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sepo
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Comfortable to use, elegant, cheap & quality assured"
Great for the price February 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mark
,
Iowa
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Bought to replace a two year old Acer One netbbok after the display began to fail. Chose because of price and Toshiba reputation.
Bought to use mostly for travel (because of weight) but have begun to use more as home PC also.
Battery life is very good (get 24 hrs. of normal home use) and does not drain when off and stored.
Speaker is a bit weak and no stereo but head phone work great.
Would be nice to have bluetooth."
