Portege R705-P35 Laptop Customer Reviews
Nice and light November 07, 2012
POSTED BY:
Picky
,
Iowa
Overall rating: 
5.0 out of 5
"Very nice laptop with nice feel on the keys. Very light weight. Fast start up. Quiet. Battery is decent for its size, but it says it has extended life and that is only for about 6 months of use. It considerably drops after then. Lucky to get 1.5 hr 18 months later."
Needs keyboard backlighting. August 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
Rick
,
Wayzata, MN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This computer needs keyboard backlighting and a switch to disable the wireless receiver/transmitter, other than that, it's a great laptop."
Great Buy June 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Happy People
,
South Bend, IN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"My professional life requires me to travel 100% of the time and drag my laptop with me; not only through airport, but consistently throughout my day. I was looking for a lightweight laptop that was easy to handle and provided me with the power and tools needed to get the job done. I must say; this laptop did it for me. It's the best. Highly recommended."
Very good laptop, June 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
Tom
,
Villgs, Fla.
Overall rating: 
4.0 out of 5
"Laptop preforms very well, but disappointed in Battery life..I bought this particular laptop cause of up to 8 hours battery life..NO WAY !!!!!!!!..Full charge and will say abt 4 hours.Better check the manufacturers disclaimer..."
Powerful ultra-portable with great value May 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
mO
,
Toronto, Canada
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Powerful ultra light laptop which doesn't make me feel like I'm compromising anything that's in the regular sized and much heavier laptops. Would be even better if the battery achieved the 8hr rating, but instead you get the average 3-5 hrs or so depending on use."
Small and efficient May 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
yogamr
,
CT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I had a 6 year old inspiron and I was just getting tired of it being slow and not being compatible with updated software at school (I am a first grade teacher).
I just love the lightweight size, quick response and clear screen as well as the longer battery life. I almost bought another Inspiron but then I saw this laptop and I changed my mind. A happy new customer to Toshiba.
Very happy with it."
Good Value Laptop May 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
Satisfied User
,
Manhattan, KS
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I bought this laptop chiefly due to it's light weight. It has done well. I have had no problems with any of the software on the computer... I would agree with another review that there is too much software with the computer. I have much better resolution in Internet Explorer using the 'full screen' option. My only complaint is the poor quailty internal speakers (but they are light weight). Also, I agree with one review that the keyboard is noisy when typing. It sounds like my fingernails are too long, just the keys being depressed. On the other hand, you can hear each keystroke."
Best valued laptop May 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Joey206
,
Manila, PHL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The best ultra-portable laptop in its class! Power packed with great features such as durability, long battery life, above average processing, lightweight, with built-in optical drive, eco-friendly, with pre-installed windows 7 OS, face recognition and 4G WIMAX technology ready...the only thing that needs to be enhanced is the audio HW feature. Definitely a must have..."
Best Laptop I've had May 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
Quilter
,
Winnipeg,MB,Canada
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"We do a lot of travelling and take our laptops everywhere to keep in touch with folks at home and to write daily reports on our where-abouts. This laptop is the right size and weight for this purpose, without being cramped in keyboard or monitor. We also store pictures of our travels and play games in boring hotel rooms, as well as use Skype to reach our son in China. He is a computer program developer and we always ask his opinion before we buy a new computer, then follow his advice. He has had several Toshiba laptops and swears by them for value for money as well as for what he can do with them. So we bought this one on his advice and are more than happy with it. We also have a Toshiba Satelite and are very happy with it for the same reason - value for money along with everything else."
My first Toshiba April 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Drewman
,
Ohio
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have been using a Dell Inspiron 8200 I bought new in 2003 prior to going to college. This laptop was excellent and is still in supreme operational condition however it was falling apart - plastic coversing off, screen hinges broken (used string to hold it up attached to the fron the latop...
Finally, after much review and waiting for the perfect laptop I settled for the 705-35.
Likes: look (brushed metal), lightweight, 4gb RAM, 0.5 terabyte HDD
Cons: lacks dedicated graphics, screen resolution and quality is sub par for the advanced user. Toshiba BLOATware.
My first experience with Toshiba has been positive. I do not feel tha is necessary that they include so much software with their devies. I just want a laptop that is clean and hasn't been molested yet and a nicely partitioned HDD - windows 50GB, programs (50GB), bulk date (400gb)(music, video, photos).
Nice laptop for the average user and the masses. Would like an upgraded screen option! PLEASE!
Curious to see how it hold ups in 5 years."
Everything I wanted in a dual use machine April 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Izzy
,
New York, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I wanted a machine that would perform two different functions: serve as a very lightweight laptop for travel and, at home, serve as my desktop when connected to a peripheral monitor and keyboard. This machine has excelled at both functions. It weighs less than three pounds, even with a built in DVD drive (very useful). It has a fine 13 inch monitor. It powers up and shuts down quickly and its battery life has been excellent. As a desktop it performs equally well. It has three USB ports and a port for an external monitor. It is quick and, with 160 MBs of memory, it performs all of the functions I have asked of it as a desktop. I am very pleased with this machine, especially since I was able to get it (even with DVD drive) for significantly less than other competitive machines that claim to be ultra lightweight."
Light weight laptop April 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Silly Rabbit
,
AL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Use on travel & in kitchen. Resolution limited."
Excellent Value April 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
BW
,
Naperville,IL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Bought this laptop primarily for travelling as it weighs less than 4 lbs. Use it every day and have had not problems. Batterly life has been greater than 6 hrs."
Very slow to stream and download April 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bman
,
Bremerton, WA
Overall rating: 
3.0 out of 5
"I bought this laptop primarily because of the strong ratings and the fact that it is one of the lightest on the market at 3.1lbs, good for someone going overseas. Though it works fairly well, I have found problems with downloading video or music from the web to include streaming video previews or highlights on ESPN through both my wireless router or a high speed DSL through the hotel: the constant buffering is killing me to the point that I do not even bother anymore. When I took it in to store, they said it worked there and that it was a config issue with this laptop communicating with the router or highspeed. Meaning the laptop processor is fine and the router is fine, but the two together are having issues. I also found the navigation button and mouse pad to be too sensitive, clicking on things that I did not intend to click on."
Small, Light and powerful April 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
AJ
,
Hopewell, VA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I went shopping for a netbook and found greater value with this PC."
Very Satisfied April 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
nabi
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I wanted a skinny, portable laptop with long battery power to carry around to class easier (I am a college student), and it has done me well. I love this thing. It's very convenient for people who have to use their laptop on the go, like for students and businessmen."
Don't know what was wrong April 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sad Sack
,
Jackson, TN
Overall rating: 
1.0 out of 5
"I chose this computer because it was so light-weight but still offered wonderful features. I paid the additional fee for the store's set up and waited a couple of hours before I could pick it up. On arrival at home, I turned the computer on, and Windows would not open until the computer was restarted. For the next several days, the biggest problem I had was with the resolution changing continuously and without warning. I had the computer less than 3 weeks and Windows would not open/load at all. I returned the computer to the store where it was purchased and explained the problem. The store personnel told me they would exchange the computer, but this model was out of stock and had been discontinued. I replaced my computer with a different Toshiba model."
very good laptop April 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
Lucian
,
Chicago IL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"There is one single inconvenient that the keyboard is noisy."
Great Value and Performance April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
MN
,
San Francisco
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"high performance, very light, and great value. only have had it for 1 month but love it."
Light and quick April 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Biker B
,
NJ
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Very portable and light, yet handles like a larger laptop in terms of how well the keys and functions work."
Best laptop I had so far April 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
Hans
,
St Julian's, Malta
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Beside the very good price/performance of this laptop there is the low weight and relatively long battery life which makes it easy portable. Performance results in speed, finding files, memory storage capacity while the presence of a DVD drive enhances flexibility. The keyboard is comfortable. The ventilator should be less noisy. The three USB connectors is the minimum required."
Love it. April 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
retired/student
,
Edmond, OK
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love this laptop. It has a huge amount of function built into a slim little box that you can easily just stick in a bag and go. The battery life is such that you don't even need to take the power cord if you're not going to be gone too long. One caveat, though - the small screen and max. resolution preclude some features in Photoshop Elements 9, and there is no patch thus far."
Speed April 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
Serg
,
Miami, FL
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I purchased this laptop bc all th ereviews I read said that it was very fast ... and the truth is that i find the computer much slower than expected and the programs freeze (not responding) all the time.
Sergio"
It does what I need it to do, and then some! April 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
kdomi002
,
Riverside, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Its a great, portable laptop. It does everything that I pretty much needed it to do, and then some! I wish it wouldn't get so loud at times, but its the fan to prevent the machine from overheating, so I understand. The features far out-weight the negatives. I'm pleased with it. I mostly use it for school. The portability of the laptop is my favorite feature, its is so light weight, yet it performs very well!"
Excellent Laptop April 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Prairies
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a budget laptop that packs portability and power that includes some advanced features. Certainly recommended to anyone."
Bargain April 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
LaDo
,
Chicago
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"A wonderful machine for a very, very reasonable price"
Good laptop with good perfomance April 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
zorinz
,
Israel
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
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Nice Laptop April 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
NLlady
,
WI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love the light weight of this machine and the great graphics. Do not like the version of MsOffice that it comes with, though; and would seriously consider another brand that came with the full version."
Lightweight, Powerful for the Price April 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
future
,
Dallas
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Pros:
Lightweight, not bulky
Includes built-in dvd drive (does burn dvd's)
Keyboard and screen are big enough for long work sessions.
Performance on this thing is excellent.
Fan is not that loud as some reviews state
Cons:
Minimum video graphics for gaming,
Gets really hot while gaming,
Speakers are somewhat suckish,
Battery doesn't last 8 hours more like 4 on eco setting.
(still not that bad though)"
Fantastic April 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
Eli
,
Philly
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I own 2 desktops, an iPad, and 3 notebooks, including my Toshiba R-705, and I can honestly say the Toshiba is the only one that I use consistently. It is fantastic. It is very light for its weight because of its special magnesium alloy body. It is very easy and quiet to type on. I am a medical student and the most annoying thing is when people are whacking away on their keyboards in the library. It makes me happy to know that I am not contributing to this noise! The memory levels are fantastic and the i3 processor is plenty fast to handle pretty much anything. The screen is glossy but not to glossy so you can use it in a well-lit room or outside in the sunlight. EcoMode extends my battery life upwards of 6 hours, which for the size of the battery, is pretty awesome. The HDMI output, eSATA port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, my WiFi, built in Clear wireless, Intel's WiDi technology, HDD sensor and Facial recognition are all absolutely incredible and function flawlessly. Toshiba truly integrates all of their extras with the native Windows 7 environment.
Simply put, this computer works. Works very well I might add
As far as the drawbacks go, the keyboard is not backlit and the mouse buttons have a very loud click. the mouse button click is not an issue at all for me, however, some people may find this somewhat annoying. It could have used a dedicated graphics card but this is by no means an advanced gaming computer. There is no bluetooth also but I don't use bluetooth anything anymore so I don't see that as a drawback. The speakers are a little weak because of the placement of the battery but on a personal computer like this, plug in some headphones and you're good to go!
This computer was designed for productivity and mobility and i can honestly say that it is the perfect balance of the two. For the price, there is simply not a better choice than the Toshiba R705."
Toshiba keeps getting better March 31, 2011
POSTED BY:
Seadog
,
New Delhi, India
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I bought my first Toshiba satellite laptop way back in 1996 (with 500Mb harddrive and Windows 3.1!) and have maintained my trust in Toshiba with subsequent upgrades in 2000 (Satellite), 2004 (Satellite), 2006 (Tecra - still in use!) and 2011 (Portege - fantastic machine!)"
Great laptop March 31, 2011
POSTED BY:
hotwheels
,
NILW WI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"this my first laptop, my wife and I were both going to get one she chose the sony and I chose the tosheba I like the smaller more portable cost about the same but I feel I have the better quality,only time will tell but so far no problems or concerns"
Laptops need better quality control March 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
mg
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"This laptop, right out of the box, had a non-functioning keyboard. Need I say more? :-(
Another brand's laptop lost the screws in the bottom of the case, and had a display glitch.
It's not just Toshiba... laptop manufacturers need to do better quality control. Price/value assumes that a laptop works. If it worked as advertised then it might be a good value. I don't know about the features, performance, or even battery life because I've had to reset the laptop to factory defaults to diagnose a faulty keyboard.
Quality control is a must!"
R705-P35 March 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
The Traveler
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Wanted a laptop for travel. Came down to a Timeline X vs Portege. Chose Portege for light weight and optical drive. Comes with a very nice magnesium alloy case which so far has remained free of fingerprints. Software is more than adequate and screen is legible. Streaming video (using Netflix) works fine. Have not tried the Intel WiFi built in. Cannot say anything about battery life (at this time). Keyboard is good for a laptop of this size and trackpad and left and right mouse keys work fine. Price wise I'd say its a little expensive, especially for a small laptop. There seems to be a premium manufacturers are charging for 11-13 inch laptops. I'd guess this is the hot purchasing area and we are paying a premium for portability. Overall, a nice well specked laptop that is easy to use and easy to travel with."
Excellent Value March 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
CJ
,
Massachusetts
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Bought this because my expensive Sony Vaio Z Series died five months after purchase. The Portege virtually equals it for a fraction of the price. Only change I would make is for the Portege to have a discrete graphics option."
Great portability! March 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
eh
,
Boston MA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I fell in love with this laptop because of the size, weight, and battery life. Some reviews have noted that it's "too delicate" but that's one of the reasons i love it. It was a replacement for an old toshiba and so far it's fast, quiet, efficient...i haven't doubted my choice once so far!"
Great Laptop March 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Christian
,
Miami, FL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This laptop is unparalleled for the price."
Great little laptop! March 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
mrsmaddog
,
Birmingham, AL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Haven't had this long, but love it!! It had all of the features I was looking for and then some. Lightweight and simply a joy to use!"
Great, light laptop March 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Alabaster
,
San Jose, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've had this laptop for about 2 months. I am very happy with it. What I like most is the light weight. I take it to work and school daily, and it is really nice to have such a light, portable unit. Also, the battery lasts 8 hours which comes in very handy. The screen is very clear. I can see why it rated so high in cnet and pc world. Very good."
Love My Portege. March 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
John
,
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love everything about this Portege. It feels durable while still being light and easily portable. The only performance concern I have is with the built in mouse/scrolling pad. It is at times extremely sensitive and disappears around the screen or zooms in and out instead of scrolling. A little frustrating at times but I keep hoping I will adjust to the querkiness of it. Overall, however, I am a very satisfied first time Toshiba customer."
Lightweight laptop March 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
slm
,
Sacramento, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Love the size and weight of this laptop. My first Toshiba. Keyboard is great. Set up is easy. Have not tested battery life. Speaker quality not the best if you are a video watcher."
Love the Intel Wireless Display March 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Big Blue
,
Mentor, OH
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The screen quality is splendid. And, when you connect to a 55-inch HDTV you have pure dynamite. This is the kind of connection I've hoped for since my first HDTV a dozen years ago. Hail Toshiba! Hip Hip Hooray!"
Great computer March 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
Satisfied buyer
,
Penfield, New York
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Does everything I want it to and more. Incredibly light and portable. I'm often surprised by how much battery life I have remaining. Keyboard is outstanding too. I would buy this again in a heartbeat."
it's good March 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Patrick
,
Oregon
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It's nice and light, has DVD burner, good CPU and hard drive. Keyboard is a little click clacky, but good for its class. It is the best I find; I'm happy with it."
Excellent ultra-portable laptop A++ March 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sycadkid
,
San Jose, CA.
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is absolutely an excellent buy and great performing ultra-thin laptop. A++ for Toshiba, especially for the price. Light weight, portable and high quality. I wanted something small yet not hard to read as the 10" netbooks or a huge screen laptop. Standard processor with all the features you need. Had this for about 5 weeks and very pleased with every aspect. I spent alot of time searching and comparing, this 13.3" HD LED widescreen is perfect!"
R705-P35 Laptop March 15, 2011
POSTED BY:
Scott
,
Danville, VT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is my first Toshiba product. I purchased this particular laptop because it was listed as one of the top five laptops reviewed on CNet.com. I'm happy with my purchase. I love this laptop. There is one issue though. The case could be a little stiffer. There is bending when lifting the unit by the end near the CD drive as the case thickness is only millimeters at this point. Also, do not lift the unit by the top edge of the monitor screen while open. This is an issue partly because the laptop is so light that that this seems like an acceptable way to lift it. The case simply is not strong enough to support such use. Portability and use is not an issue as long as you are aware of the delicacy of the case in these instances. Otherwise, the case is extremely resistant to scratching and other daily abuse. Just be aware that due to the extreme lightness there are slight limitations, which would not be limitations if weight had not been such an integral aspect to design. With great power comes great responsibility. After owning my Toshiba for over a month now, my 1 year old HP laptop looks like an old club. The Toshiba is sleek, slim, light, quiet and has a long lasting battery."
Wonderful Portable March 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
TWN
,
Portsmouth, VA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've had a number of laptops and was using a netbook to carry around. This weighs just a few more ozs. than the netbook and is ten times the computer. It is a real pleasure to use."
Light, quick, dependable March 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
hcashny
,
New York, NY
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Does everything I need- which is not much- and quickly."
Great buy March 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Megamind
,
MN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Was looking for a laptop that was portable, great speed and with DVD player. I am most pleased with my purchase. Great speed and great priced."
A powerful, compact, lightweight laptop March 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
BK
,
Arlington, VA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This laptop is very pleasing, especially for its price. It is a convenient size for carrying in a briefcase, very light in weight. The screen is clear. The keyboard is comfortable. It runs very fast, and easily supports Windows 7 Home Premium. One weakness is the speaker system -- it lacks volume, sounds tinny, and has little bass. I also wish it had a built-in Bluetooth radio, but Bluetooth works fine with a USB plug-in. Setup was very easy, and Toshiba provides some useful utilities."
Pretty much average March 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
appo
,
Oak Park, CA
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Lighweight, great features, but very poor battery life. You won't be portable with this computer since you'll need to be tethered to an AC outlet whenever you use it."
great performance for size March 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
rick
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This laptop has the right weight to make it easily portable. Comes on quickly from standby mode. Wifi range is equal to other laptops I have. Battery length is good but rarely extends past 4 hours. Sound is good but could use a volume control button so one does not have to use Fn + keys."
performance of a laptop in a netbook case March 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
doobious
,
Glens Falls, NY
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I was impressed with the performance of this unit, even though it was small and light, nearly as light as a netbook. While the 8 hours of battery life is a bit of a reach, I'm getting an honest 5+ hours, which is excellent. The case it lightweight but not flimsy. It travels well in just a small slipcase, easy at airport security."
Lightweight March 08, 2011
POSTED BY:
snod08
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This laptop is definitely very lightweight. powers up quickly with windows-7. Generally performs well."
Pretty good laptop March 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
Vizag
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This laptop is amazingly light for all that it contains. Works well. I had to disable some of the extra Toshiba software because there is just too much of it for no good reason. I wish the fan could be quieter although its mostly bearable. The wireless card could use some stabilizing because I get disconnected often while others are connected to the college wifi."
Toshiba Portege R705-P35 laptop March 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mostly Happy
,
Raleigh, NC
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a great computer for the size and weight. However, one thing that annoys me the most is the mouse. It makes a "click" "click" noise every time I click on the mouse. Because the mouse is made of hard plastic, the noise is more prominent than the two Thinkpads that I used before. I wish the mouse is in soft plastic instead. So if you are using your computer in a quiet setting (such as a meeting or a seminar), it can be quite annoying hearing the click click noise. Also, the mouse is very sensitive. Whenever I clicked and highlighted a document to open, it would suddenly go to a different document. You'll have to be careful when you click open a document."
Best Bang for the Buck and more! March 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
GeorgiaBigBoy
,
Brooklyn
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The Toshiba Laptop is just what I was looking for... fast, light, compact, full featured. I travel alot and lugging my old heavy laptop just wasn't cutting it... this one is so light... so fast and comfortable to work with..."
Hardward Problems for the Start March 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
GTMD80
,
Nashville, TN
Overall rating: 
2.0 out of 5
"I did an extensive search prior to the purchasing a new laptop. This particular model was highly recommended by CNET and users. However, they clearly did not use it for more than a week. From day one, the screen has cut off and on with a Graphics Display Driver error message. More recently the webcam has crashed making the entire system highly unstable. Support options online are limited. I do not recommend you find this out the hard way like me."
Speedy, lightweight, complete! March 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
Molly
,
Phoenix, AZ
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is the perfect combination of speed, features and portability. Love it."
Very satisfied March 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
limapo
,
Bel Air, MD
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I needed a laptop that was light weight and also compact for traveling. It has everything that I need for my purpose. I definitely would recommend this to a friend. The battery life was also excellent. I could get at least 6 hours or more."
Light weight February 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
dhigg
,
Aurora, Il
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Great light weight computer with a good batery life."
The Excellent Laptop February 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bill
,
Clearwatere, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"When one purchases a Toshiba computer one knows that they are getting excellance and more importantly they are getting dependability."
Less than Heavy Laptop February 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jpkjr55
,
Chicago
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"My search for a light weight laptop is over. It is feather lite."
Nicest laptop for your money February 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
w0by
,
Chicago, IL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have to say that this laptop is a very, very nice computer. It's fast, very lightweight, the screen is bright with great colors, the case is strong and not cheap plastic and the battery lasts a long time. I sold mine after 4 months! I sold it because I couldn't stand that it had a black keyboard and no option for a backlit keyboard which makes it very hard to see if the lights are even dim. I also don't like that there is a fan on the bottom of the comptuer, so if you put it on your lap you're blocking the fan the computer starts to get hot. But those are just my opinions and most people would be just fine with it. Toshiba, if you offered the backlit keyboard I would've totally kept that computer and I would've become a Toshiba fanboy. I really don't understand why there is no option any any of the Portege's for no for a backlit keyboard. I had no clue that Toshiba had such nice products until I bought this laptop."
Lightweight Excellence! February 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
Ian
,
NC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I wanted a laptop that was light in weight (this one is 3.2lbs) but heavyweight in features (500GB hard drive, 4GB Memory, DVD player, etc) with a solid reputation for quality, reliability, and service. First, I checked PC Magazine for ratings, features, etc. I didn't want to pay the price for an Apple Airbook, and the Sony I looked at was similar to the Portege R705 but more than $100 more expensive. I had a Sony laptop before and liked it, so was between the Toshiba and the Sony. However, the Portege R705 is much lighter. There are a couple of drawbacks: the battery life is definitely not the 8 hours that is listed, the speakers are 'tinny', and the keyboard doesn't feel as solid as the Sony's, or the Lenovo I have for work. I can live with these minor irritations, though. Overall, I love the R705, and definitely feel I made the right choice for my requirements."
Great Value February 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
The G
,
Central Texas
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Everything I needed in a laptop - size, speed, battery life, features. Only thing I would like to have that it didn't is a dedicated graphics card. It is an excellent laptop for the price."
Perfect size February 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bucko
,
Salt Lake City, UT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is just the size and features I was looking for. No other brands could produce the laptop I wanted, I searched plenty. This laptop is lite weight and small in size and yet has enough screen size to make internet browsing as I want. With a new Intel processor, it performs well. This laptop has turned out to be a good portable computer. I am well satisfied."
I love it! February 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
can'tlivewithoutit
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Redondo Beach, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It's very light and fast! Battery lasts for over 5 hours for sure.
The keyborad makes squeaky noise once in a while.
Speaker can be better, too.
But overall, I love my laptop!!"
this is my first Laptop but I think it s the best February 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
George
,
Los Angeles, Ca
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"as I mentioned this is my first Laptop, but I got your Protoge from Consusmer Repeort, they talked about it and they recomended, so I bought it. because of the Consumer Report gave a very high rating compare of other Laptop"
Good and Light February 15, 2011
POSTED BY:
Houdini
,
Alexandria, VA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I was considering a Mac Book Air or something, but comparing the specs I couldn't justify it. This is very light and fast. Not as sexy as a MBA, but very productive.
Battery life averages about 4 hours, but i usually have it plugged in so my estimates could be wrong.
One interesting feature of the computer (and all Windows 7) is you can upgrade them on line very quickly because all the versions of Windows are on the hard drive. You have to pay to get a more capable version.
I wish it had more than two USB ports and these are 2.0 not 3.0 which in the last couple of weeks has become the after market standard."
Great Lightweight Machine February 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
HAH
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a great lightweight but powerful little laptop. Keyboard is a tiny bit smaller than a desktop but has the raised keys. So it is very easy to switch between the two machines. The only problem I have had was my friend accidentally disabled the mouse pad. I was not aware there is a button just above the mouse pad or directly below the space bar that switches from mouse pad to mouse or both. I had to use a regular mouse to change it back. But all is working now and I am VERY happy with this machine. I agonized between a netbook or laptop. But now I am so glad I purchased this."
It is sooo light February 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
PortegeBuyer
,
Washington, DC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love the fact that it is so light but still powerful. I only wish that it had windows 7 professional but that is a minor issue. Being able to turn of the touch pad when you know you will be typing for a bit avoids a lot of headaches that I have had with notebooks in the past."
I am glad I bought it! February 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Faust
,
Miami, Florida
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Very well built. Solid yet very light all-metal construction. A pleasure to use and carry on long trips."
February 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Blabo
,
Austin, TX
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"If what you are looking for is a high powered, yet lightweight laptop this is perfect. I used to dread carrying my old laptop from home to school, but with this laptop I hardly notice I have it in my bag. I could not be happier."
Fine Laptop February 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
bmb
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Philadelphia, PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love having a laptop that feels as light as a netbook but with all the functionality of a computer. The full size keys on the keyboard make it very easy to use, and the battery life allows me to take it places without the adaptor."
Great laptop for the price! February 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
PortegeUser
,
Itasca, IL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This laptop is exactly what my wife and I wanted. It's ultra portable, has good battery life, just the configuration we need and pretty stylish too."
Great value for the price February 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Adam
,
Chicago, IL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Super compact, fast, and attractive machine that is an ideal portable workstation and can serve as desktop replacement. Keyboard touch response is fantastic, although backlighting would be a nice feature that is lacking on this laptop. Overall, I give this PC an A!"
Sweet February 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
Zendi
,
Maryland
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The Portege R705-35 is an ultra-thin laptop at an affordable price that doesn't sacrifice features. I am very happy with it."
Great Traveling Laptop January 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sherry
,
Vancouver, WA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love this laptop. It is so lightweight and small. Great for traveling. I took it to Thailand this month and loved having it with me. Not sure about the battery life...."
Awesome laptop for a reasonable price January 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
kleppie15
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I bought this laptop in early December 2010. After using it for almost 2 months, I absolutely love it. I was going to buy an Apple laptop, but I was really impressed with the graphics, battery life, speed, and lightweight design of this Toshiba. Plus, it was much less expensive than the Apple. I highly recommend this product!"
Nice but loud fan January 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
RM99
,
Mountainview,CA
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I purchased this laptop after looking for something to replace my Vaio. This laptop is very light and has a good battery (though nowhere close to the 8 hours claimed even on eco mode) so great for travel. But, the sound of the fan is just too much if you sit in a quiet room, which I do. Also, it will kick up a notch after a bit of browsing and this adds to the annoyance. I've had several laptops and never had this issue. It's a real shame, but I am returning it for this reason alone."
Great laptop! January 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
JP
,
Seattle, WA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've been a Toshiba laptop user for over 6 years having this laptop be my second one as an upgrade from my Toshiba Satellite laptop. It's reliable, performance is great, perfect size and weight without having to sacrifice performance, and the price is unbeatable. I've had a Dell, Gateway, and a HP laptop and this beats them all."
Gorgeous Design and a Good Performance January 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
JAY250497
,
New York, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It's gorgeous laptop she does his job very well :-)"
Great Laptop in every way! January 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
manayunkmichelle
,
Philadelphia, PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I LOVE this laptop. It's so light and works so well. Wish I could convince my work to get me one of these guys!"
Light weight & clean look November 23, 2010
POSTED BY:
msnrohit
,
Warren,NJ
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Better performer, works greate with WIDI & NETGEAR PTV1000 wireless display."
do not buy!!! November 13, 2010
POSTED BY:
RE96
,
Canaan NY
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"i bought this toshiba 3 weeks ago because a friend recomended it to me three weeks later thecomputer is falling apart i take very good care of it i keep it in my laptop case i have never dropped it and this computer turned out to be a giant disapointment"
Great for the Money November 04, 2010
POSTED BY:
CWA
,
Detroit, MI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I was considering a Macbook, and did quite a bit of research, but then I decided before making a decision I would do a little looking around at what PC had to offer. When I found that this had the portability, almost twice the hard drive space, a better processor, and the same amount of ram at a lot cheaper I was sold. I love Mac O.S. but Windows 7 is growing on me and this machine has been great so far!"
Awesome :D October 18, 2010
POSTED BY:
lconalos
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Tucson, AZ
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I needed a smaller and lighter laptop to carry to school with me but did not really want to sacrifice the power of the big boys. A number of people recommended the toshiba brand so I ended up buying this baby. This thing has good battery power, I've had 6 hours non-stop so far. The keyboard is good, the eco utility works just fine and it's an awesome thing to have an optical drive despite always having the power to download or use flash drives. I love how light and slim it is! Definitely a good investment on my part!"
Great Little Machine! September 27, 2010
POSTED BY:
dgrevillius
,
Round Lake, IL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I spent about two weeks researching and researching before deciding on this laptop. I wanted something small, yet powerful, and at a decent price. My look ended when I found this laptop's predecessor, the R705-P25. But then, lucky me, I check the BBY website on last time on Sunday morning and find their is a brand new model hitting the shelves that same day, the R705-P35. The difference between the two is the CPU (this one has the 370M) and the WiMax capability that this one boasts. I didn't really need the WiMax, but for $20 less than the P25, I got this one with a better CPU. It was a deal in my mind.
So, after playing with it all day yesterday, I have to say that this little thing packs a punch. It is very light and portable, but definitely out performs most other 13.3" Laptops out there.
POSITIVES: Good battery life (read below), crisp little screen, decent sound, very light, has a DVD drive (some 13.3" laptops cut them out), WiMax, Intel Wireless Display, Can be used as a Wifi Hotspot!
NEGATIVES: Well, the only thing I can even remotely knock it for is the cooling fan on the bottom has a slight whine to it. The only way I noticed it though was in a completely quiet room, and then I could barely hear it, but it was noticeable. I really do not think this should deter anyone from getting it though because probably 80% of laptops out there would have the same problem (I speak from experience). There is also no Bluetooth.
The Battery is rated at 8+ hours. I believe this was done from within Eco Mode. There is a button above the keyboard for Eco Mode, and a nice utility is included to observe how much power the computer is using. In Eco Mode, I would believe you could get 8 hours, but in regular power, I would guess 6 1/2 at best. But even the regular power setting out of the box has limited the performance of the computer. I went into the advanced power settings and saw several settings that were reduced. After putting everything at maximum performance, you could get about 5 hours, which is still more than most laptops out there.
Overall, I am very happy with this laptop purchase. I see myself keeping this laptop for a long time, which is out the ordinary for me."
