Portege Z835-P330 Laptop Customer Reviews
Great ultrabook ! August 19, 2012
POSTED BY:
BC
,
Cleveland
Overall rating: 
5.0 out of 5
"So far I am delighted with this laptop. Extremely light weight, but powerful. It does all my Vaio laptop did but with half the weight and price but more than twice the battery life.
Keyboard and trackpad are very responsive and I appreciate the optional back-lighting feature in the evenings on my back porch !"
Wonderful Laptop August 15, 2012
POSTED BY:
Koshsok
,
West Chester, PA
Overall rating: 
4.0 out of 5
"I bought this laptop after comparing it to Asus ultrabook. First off, I'm tight on budget, but Asus appearance was taking more of my attention. But after several consideration (mostly finance), I decided to try Toshiba. I've never had Toshiba laptop before.
Pro: Very light and cheaper than other ultrabook I saw! The appearance was pretty good after using it for a while. Keyboard (if you are a mac user, you might not get used to it cz it is a bit heavy). But coming from a PC person, I'm totally fine with it. The touch pad is responding well. Sometimes though it could zoom in and zoom out itself if you are not careful in tapping on the touch pad. If you have a huge hand like mine, make sure you are aware of the position of your LH, otherwise it will do something that you are not intending to do. The start up was quick and have no noise. Connect with the internet very quick. Has icon to show you the battery life in percentage and hours.
Cons: My only complain is that the battery life is not 8 hours! That's a lie! Its only about 4 hours max. If you do things a bit, then close it down, of course its going to be 8 hours or more. But if you use the laptop the whole day, its not up to 8 hours. Depend on the stuff that you do in the computer."
my first Toshiba August 08, 2012
POSTED BY:
saraleigh
,
juneau, alaska
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I didn't know if this was the notebook for me, but turns out it is. Love the keyboard lights. It boots up or down in seconds. That was the selling factor for me, everything else is a plus."
Love this Ultrabook August 08, 2012
POSTED BY:
dogman
,
St. Louis, MO
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a really light weight laptop computer, packed with lots of RAM and static hard drive memory. This is a really quick, very well performing laptop. Has all of the features you need with the exception of a CD/DVD drive, but plenty of USB ports available for connecting external devices"
Great lap top one thing August 07, 2012
POSTED BY:
Vero
,
mountain view, ca
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love it, its light and easy to carry everywhere. great for college. The only thing that is annoying is how much noise it makes when you are watching videos online or just going online. Other then hat best lap top ever!"
Love this Toshiba Portege Ultra Book! August 07, 2012
POSTED BY:
Jude
,
Bluffton, SC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is the BEST! Love how light weight and thin it is. It's quick to start and shut down and the display and other features are great. :-)"
A Really Fine Machine July 30, 2012
POSTED BY:
Zip
,
New England Coastal Village
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I use a computer for research and writing. I am not a whiz with computers, however downloading files from my old computer to this new computer was simple, quick and straightforward. I like the size of the screen, the layout and touch of the keyboard.
It is a very good looking computer, has a certain elegance about it and it weighs next to nothing. The battery life is fairly long which is helpful. I also like the position of the AC plug which is on the rear. When they come out of the side I've found they can get in the way and there's a greater risk of wires in the cord breaking if the cord is always at an acute angle which I've found to usually be the case with side plug-in..
I'm very happy with this little machine."
Great Ultrabook July 30, 2012
POSTED BY:
sassypt
,
MN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I needed a new lightweight computer for traveling. Just need email and Internet access on the road. Love the Ultrabook for those reasons. Small size, extremely lightweight. Fits in my carry on - no further need to drag my heavy laptop along.
Very happy with speed, features and size!"
Bad machine ever, never buy it July 29, 2012
POSTED BY:
Dr Koh
,
Los Angeles
Overall rating: 
1.0 out of 5
"Just, using it 7days, it has a critical problem with video card and more. I was a woo coustomer but now I hate all about this machine."
Super light and fast! July 21, 2012
POSTED BY:
KC
,
MI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Excellent lightning fast Ultrabook w/very good battery life. Wish it had more memory."
My Portege Z835-P330 July 16, 2012
POSTED BY:
Gene
,
New Orleans, LA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I wish I could expand the RAM to the advertised 6 Gb, without having to mail the computer to Toshiba. Perhaps future designs would incorporate a more user friendly environment which would allow users to increase the RAM capabilities. Otherwise, computer is very good, excellent screen, battery, etc.. Nice work Toshiba!!"
Great Machine but very limited hard drive July 12, 2012
POSTED BY:
Donna
,
Houston
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love the size and portability of this machine. The solid state drive however does not boot up the machine as fast as promised. The main issue with this computer is the extremely small hard drive. i have had the machine 2 weeks and i feel like I'm already running out of space. I would be interested in expanding the storage on this computer. Other than that, this is very nice."
Best ever!! July 06, 2012
POSTED BY:
Little Bit
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love Toshiba laptops!! This is my second one and it's even better than my first! I love the ultra book! I will never change brands of laptops!"
Light, Fast, and Sleek July 06, 2012
POSTED BY:
Shannonfan
,
Chattanooga, TN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I didn't think my former laptop was THAT old, but this one is so light and boots so fast that I marvel at how far the technology has progressed."
Satisfied customer June 29, 2012
POSTED BY:
Bookie
,
Decatur. GA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is my second Toshiba and I'm very satisfied with both products"
Finally a truly lightweight laptop! June 24, 2012
POSTED BY:
happy camper
,
Thousand Oaks, CA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have been looking for a lightweight laptop for years. Netbooks just did not provide the necessary features. This laptop is fantastic, super fast and extremely lightweight."
Portability and Usability June 19, 2012
POSTED BY:
Nikos
,
Athens, Greece
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I find the combination of these two factors (ultra - portable and easy to use) fantastic. I live with my notebook, use it all day and am really satisfied."
Awesome light latop! June 12, 2012
POSTED BY:
Darlene
,
Latham, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love my Toshiba - it runs fast and furious. I love the lightness of it and that it doesn't heat up during use. The screen is great. At first I thought that I would have to careful of the lid/screen but it is tougher than it looks. I picked up the Toshiba sleeve and it does the trick with protecting the laptop. Great product for the price! Thank you Toshiba!!"
What's Not to Like June 05, 2012
POSTED BY:
ToMuchFun
,
Salt Lake
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Super light, fast, long battery life and just a top notch computer. Keys don't require any more pressure to activate than any other computer, and too light a touch would be disaster. Highly recommended!"
Great Value Ultrabook May 25, 2012
POSTED BY:
Knotty
,
NJ
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The Portege Z835 is a great value in the Ultrabook category. Very light and very thin, yet still has a full compliment of ports. The ethernet port eliminates the need to carry as USB-ethernet dongle. Video out is great for anyone who needs to make presentations via a projector. HDMI for external monitors and some projectors. Two USB2 and one USB3 ports for accessories. Lighted keyboard! Something no notebook should be without.
Battery life never quite reaches what's promised, the fan is noisey and would like to see the option for more memory. None of these are deal breakers, especially at this price point.
If you want an affordable Ultrabook, the Portege Z835 is a great choice."
Reliable laptop May 24, 2012
POSTED BY:
Gal Sal
,
NYC, NY
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Really wanted a 11" screen,but . . . This is a good, reliable laptop with good battery life."
Good value May 15, 2012
POSTED BY:
Jim
,
Maine
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I like everything except the space bar and the mouse keys. The space bar you have to make a conscious effort to hit otherwise it does not insert a space, very annoying when trying to type. The mouse buttons are just stiffer than they need to be."
Perfect! May 12, 2012
POSTED BY:
Grey Geek
,
Columbia, SC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It's the laptop I've always wanted - light weight, powerful, and excellent battery life. It has all the features I need and does the job every time, without fail. A superb portable computer, or desktop replacement. I would buy it again for sure!"
nice ultrabook April 14, 2012
POSTED BY:
topcat
,
omaha ne
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The only thing i can say good little ultabook"
Small Enuf for a Munchkin to Use April 02, 2012
POSTED BY:
TJ
,
United States
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I wanted a really light and lightening-quick laptop and this is it! So much more that a tablet or pad, I can stuff it into my large purse or carry it like a book. I'm very small and short, so this powetful tool is all about me!"
Awesome March 27, 2012
POSTED BY:
Bob
,
Washington, DC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"It's light, it's fast, I love it. Taking a laptop along is no longer a chore. the backlit keypad is a great feature. I've seen complaints about the fan noise, I haven't even heard it. Battery life is totally acceptable for normal usage. Get one!"
A Great Travel Companion March 24, 2012
POSTED BY:
Al
,
San Antonio TX
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Finally, a real computer you can travel with, without having to be a weightlifter! I gave up my Ipad up for a real computer with I/O and real computing power. The battery lasts over 7 hours (great for those long overseas flights).
The only drawback at the moment is the small solid state hard drive, but that will go away with time as SSDs get bigger and more affordable."
Very good ultrabook March 21, 2012
POSTED BY:
Moxie
,
Oregon
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a VERY light weight laptop and the start-up/shut-down are noticeably good due to the SSD. Not having a CD/DVD-ROM/Write is a major weakness; I had to buy an external writer and that isn't very desireable.
I am an iMAC user on the personnel side so the SSD yields a comparable performance; the lightweight of the Ultrabook isn't that significant once you consider the weight and bulk of most carry bags (a sleeve would be the exception, but they don't do the job for most of us business types).
So far the computer itself seems very durable."
The slickest lightest and easy to use laptop. March 15, 2012
POSTED BY:
arrowtech
,
Downers Grove, IL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"i have had several laptops over the past years but none of them do i want to carry with me and use as the Portege - i love the crisp screen image and the weight of the laptop. People that have seen me useing the Portege were every impressed and told me they were interested in getting on for themselves."
I'm in love March 14, 2012
POSTED BY:
HolyCowGirl
,
Spokane, WA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Best laptop ever. Ultra thin, light, and fastest. I chose it over a tablet of any kind. I like to journal and the convenience of the screen not attached to the keyboard! I also like Windows 7 over Mac, having them both."
Fantabulous!!! March 10, 2012
POSTED BY:
lindat
,
hackettstown, nj
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love my Ultrabook...Portege! Its light and its fast!!"
Light and Fast February 29, 2012
POSTED BY:
Jane
,
Washington, DC
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I became disabled recently, with one of the main difficulties being an arm that does not function normally. Because the computer is so light wieght I can lift it with one arm and do all that I need to do. It is fabulous. Thank you"
weight and battery February 23, 2012
POSTED BY:
Omee
,
Chicago area
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I was looking for a light weight computer with a good battery life, and I didn't want a tablet. Now I wish someone would come up with a really good small mouse iinstead of the mouse pad."
nice laptop February 22, 2012
POSTED BY:
J
,
Dallas,Texas
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Like the light weight of the computer and the easy
ability to take everywhere...."
Good product February 14, 2012
POSTED BY:
Kons
,
Florida
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"litle bit noisy"
Portege Z835-P330 Laptop February 08, 2012
POSTED BY:
Maddy
,
Marietta,GA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Only complaint is hard on the eyes. Had to buy a glare screen. But everything else is great. Would recommend to anyone!!!"
Tony never Lie February 07, 2012
POSTED BY:
Tony
,
Gardena, CA
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"not sure if it's good cuz my wife like it so much..."
Great Laptop January 30, 2012
POSTED BY:
piyush
,
seattle,wa
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This sleek laptop is every thing you wish a laptop to be. There two big pitfalls though
1. Fan sound is annoying
2. The screen is flimsy, it shakes and vibrates. If you open the laptop in a car or bus the screen moves alomost like butterfly wings :(
Oh ya i wish it came with an i5
other than this it is a great laptop"
January 30, 2012
POSTED BY:
L
,
T&T
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Best ultrabook in its class and the price is the icecream on the cake."
Great Laptop January 25, 2012
POSTED BY:
Monkey
,
Baton Rouge Louisiana
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Best one ever. I do so enjoy it"
Great Ultrabook! January 25, 2012
POSTED BY:
Hank
,
Canada
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Toshiba excelled in bringing an excellent ultrabook to market before everyone else. This is the benchmark for 2012."
light and responsive January 19, 2012
POSTED BY:
Llama
,
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Very happy with purchase. Good functionality, good speed, but weight is the greatest asset. I'm glad I purchased this."
great laptop! January 16, 2012
POSTED BY:
bebe
,
West Palm Beach, Fl
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Super light and great for traveling. I am able to use it for work, in which I travel all over the country and outside of the country and can carry it in a shoulder bag. Tons of storage space and long battery life."
Excellent Portable January 14, 2012
POSTED BY:
Slo
,
Iowa
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"If you want to be portable there's just no sense in getting larger and heavier laptops when the Z835 can give you everything you need. The screen resolution is excellent. Mouse controls are very good. The keypad takes a little getting used to, but after a very short time it, too, feels right. The lack of an optical drive is easily remedied by a USP portable that is quick to install and very responsive. The ultrabook is light, thin and quick.
Complaints? Only one. The front edge is a little sharp. But that's understandable when you fit all of this into something that is only 2/3 of an inch thick.
I've always been a Toshiba fan. This ultrabook keeps me in that group. WTG."
Insane speed! January 10, 2012
POSTED BY:
sonodiva
,
Fort Myers, FL
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I was reluctant to purchase this laptop because I was a dedicated HP user and balked about giving up my optical drive.. I relented when I found all the features I was looking for in this product. It weighs less than 2.5 lbs., has a solid state drive (hence the insane speed), an LED screen (great resolution), a backlit keyboard (ala Mac), a 3.0 USB port (superfast download) and an i3 processor. Who could ask for anything more? I purchased a LiteOn portable optical drive (super small and light as well) and now have everything I could ever want in a laptop. I would recommend this to anyone who is tired of bruised shoulders and an aching back from toting around those 8 lb laptops."
Keyboard deters from the rest of the computer January 08, 2012
POSTED BY:
bearspa
,
philadelphia, pa
Overall rating: 
3.0 out of 5
"The keys are stiff and have to be pressed down on hard. The worst is the spacebar key, which is not very responsive as it also requires more pressure than normal, resulting in wordsrunningtogether like this. The mouse buttons arealso very stiff and noisy.
Other than that the computer performs well and is quite speedy."
Just what I was looking for January 07, 2012
POSTED BY:
Betty
,
Storrs Connecticut
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I researched laptops for 2 years, trying to find one that was as light as possible but with as many features as possible and a screen I could read. SOmething was always missing or reviews very mixed. I was about to give up when the Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 suddenly appeared."
Light, fast and small. January 02, 2012
POSTED BY:
tingls
,
Arthur, il
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I love the lightning fast start up and how light this Ultrabook is. I am up and surfing the net in seconds. Email is downloaded in seconds. The eco mode is nice and when I need the backlit keyboard I just turn it on. Very nice feature. I love the battery life. I can work for an hour or two and close the lid and leave it. I find that i can go for several days without a charge. And when it does need charge, it doesn't take all day. Just an hour or two and it is fully charged. Sweet."
December 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
Di
,
Indiana
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have a long train commute to I wanted the light weight. The only problem is on the train because it's so light the screen wiggles. otherwise, love it."
Good Laptop December 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
dgr8n8
,
noblesville, IN
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is a great laptop for moderate computer use (web surfing, email, netflix etc.). The size, weight and battery life truly make it a portable computing solution. I wouldn't purchase this for gaming or memory intensive application use though (intel I3 chip, low RAM)."
Better than most of the reviews. November 24, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bluepig
,
South Jordan, UT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have read nit-picky reviews one right after the other, but gave it a shot anyway. In all honesty there are only two technical concerns I have with the system, and one minor note.
1. Angle of view is pretty poor on the screen, so expect to be no more than 15 degrees off angle if you want to view it. Not a big issue, as most of the time any laptop is right in front of you.
2. Battery life. I am guessing there are people who are getting longer operational time, but not if you are using WiFi and backlit keys. My time seems to be between 3-4 hours in that mode. Since my HP was under 2 hours, this in itself is a drastic improvement. I just turned on ECO mode today and will see what that brings.
Minor note - The CPU or bottom fan is noticeable, but not over powering. From an engineering perspective, I am shocked at the thin nature of the unit and its ability to dissipate heat. I've had it on my lap for hours (max of 4 to date), and I feel almost no lap heat. So for me the fan can make a little noise as long as my lap does not get hot.
Positives – My HP was an 11.6” with a dual core Intel CPU, and was drastically slower. You don’t know until you get a faster machine just how much time you spent waiting. This system boots in 19 seconds, and when it’s asleep it wakes up in less than 2 seconds.
I wanted an i5 but all they had at BestBuy was the i3, so I was concerned it would not perform as fast as I would like. Now I am very glad they did not have the i5 because I would have wasted the $200+.
The SSD is fast, but I’m rapidly running out of space. At 128G I now have 55G useable. This is with Windows 7 Home 64bit, Office 2010, Project, Visio, Adobe Acrobat Reader X, Active X, Java, and a web dev app. So I expect to be looking at a 250G SSD next week. I was also concerned about the 4G of RAM, but it seems to do everything I need, and no speed issues to speak of.
The full size ports kill Samsung, and ASUS. And the full sized SD card reader is excellent for a pocket backup, or for bringing down images. The keyboard is almost perfect to my hand size, and has a good tactile response. Since the keys do not touch like on the Apple Air, you get clear definition and separation between keys, so it helps you limit overtype.
I bought this thinking I would give it a try, and if my rain check came in within 45 days I would take it back and get the ASUS. Since the ASUS is getting hammered on the keyboard and touch pad issues, I am going to stay with the Toshiba.
I run a data center for a medical company in Utah. I am an Electrical Engineer by degree, but a systems engineer by occupation. I see a lot of good and bad product, and rate this notebook/laptop/ultrabook a solid 8.5 in the general xbook category."
