Satellite L745-S4210 Laptop Customer Reviews
A good performer February 05, 2012
POSTED BY:
journeyguy
,
Phillipsburg,NJ
Overall rating: 
4.0 out of 5
"I brought this to replace a previous Toshiba laptop I owned. I like how it's made, and it's ease of start-up and performace. I like too, how the keys on the keyboard are easliy read,versus my wife's where it is hard to read the numbers, letters and symbols on the keyboad. Do hook this one up to a HDTV...it works great with an HDMI cable !"
Great and useful Laptop February 01, 2012
POSTED BY:
Bob
,
Dallas, Tx
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It just has all the features I wanted and the price was in my range."
I like my Laptop January 30, 2012
POSTED BY:
CJ. L
,
Des Moines, Iowa
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I want to let you know I really like my laptop and it works alot better than my older model."
January 26, 2012
POSTED BY:
lizard
,
Dinosaur, Colorado
Overall rating: 
5.0 out of 5
"so far it has done everything that I need it to do"
January 25, 2012
POSTED BY:
SMcK
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a nice, small, lightweight laptop but the volume is horrible.....it's at 100% but the volume is really more like 25%."
Perfect Size January 20, 2012
POSTED BY:
tricht6
,
Norwalk, IA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The size of this lap top is perfect to sit on my lap and move from one location to anther. Has great battery life."
my first toshiba January 13, 2012
POSTED BY:
jewels
,
rogers, ohio
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"So far so good. I am still trying to figure out the bells and whistles on this thing. I am really pleased. This is my second laptop (first being a Vaio). I think that the internet provider has a lot to do with it as well. I have only had dial-up until this past Dec. What a difference. I like this one because it is smaller. I did want to buy one with the number keys off to the side but they were sold out. I have been trying to figure out if I can take video of people just sitting in a room instead of someone just sitting in front of the computer. (two-way camera?)"
January 11, 2012
POSTED BY:
Rich
,
Massachusetts
Overall rating: 
3.0 out of 5
"poor speaker system"
Works well. January 05, 2012
POSTED BY:
Lolo
,
Queretaro, Mexico
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I have a few days with my notebook, but i have some non conventional programs, and until now all of them work well."
Decent laptop with one big problem January 03, 2012
POSTED BY:
NewToshibaUser
,
Denver, CO
Overall rating: 
2.0 out of 5
"This is a decent laptop for the money. The battery life is good, screen resolution great - overall a nice machine. However, there is one big problem - the mouse click buttons are way too difficult to click and to click and hold when copying and pasting, etc. For this reason alone, I would not recommend this laptop. It is a serious flaw and impedes ease of use for almost all functions."
January 02, 2012
POSTED BY:
Dee
,
Phila. ,Pa. 19131
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I feel this product does the job well, and I wished I had purchased it sooner."
Great product January 02, 2012
POSTED BY:
ND
,
New York, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Don't have time to say much, but I bought this laptop to replace an almost identical one that I lost. I think that says a lot. Rather than go out and spend a lot of time looking at other laptops (I did look at other laptops), I liked the Satellite series so much that I decided to buy another one if I found it at a good price. Well, I did, and I'm writing this review on the L745-S4210.
By the way, there are many reasons that i like this laptop, but there are two things that really distinguish this laptop from other ones that I've owned. First, the keyboard feels amazing. Pressing the keys is really easy on my hands, and the feedback is great. Second, the heat vent for this laptop is on the side. Therefore, the laptop does not heat up my lap and does not overheat when used for an extended period of time. It does not require an external cooling fan."
erratic January 01, 2012
POSTED BY:
dd1234dd
,
Wytheville, VA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Windows doesn't load the same, for instance I use a docking station and my monitor settings occassional is not the same when I start up again. Internet seems erratic. On occassion I have to keep re-booting until I get my original settings when last shut down."
Epic laptop December 31, 2011
POSTED BY:
FenrirFace
,
Modesto, Ca
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"My very 1st laptop and I feel that it was a great choice. Plenty of memory and a great system set up. Not much I wanted to change if anything at all. I love my laptop and will continue with this brand for years"
Love this computer! December 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jan
,
Maryland
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have had computers for over 20 years but this is my first laptop and I love it. Fun, easy to use and full of applications that I'm still learning about."
Good laptop, ,great value December 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
REO
,
Coral Springs, FL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Bought laptop b/c old dell was getting too heavy and cumbersome for travel. This laptop is small and lightweight but keyboard is good sized. Battery life seems to be very good. Have had no problems, no complaints. Had good ratings in consumer reports which is one main reason we chose Toshiba Satellite."
Satisfied December 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
Educator
,
Detroit, MI
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Laptop is conveniently light-weight, immediately responsive, and easy to use."
Great except for the keyboard December 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Rodencia
,
Reston, VA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love this little machine except for the performance of the keyboard. I am a fast touch typist with a very even touch. I find that double letters (or double spaces, backspaces, etc.) often do not register despite setting the repeat speed to max. This is pretty annoying, and a symptom I have never experienced with any other laptop."
Love it! December 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
jrbrph
,
phoenix,az
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Was debating on whether to get this Toshiba or a similar Sony Vaio coz both were priced almost the same.. but happy to have made this decision! Loved the lightweight and stunning design, very speedy setup, boots very fast! very bright and nice display, brilliant touchpad and keyboard keys very soft and comfortable... most of all, loved the sound!! dolby surround gives it a very crisp and clear voice clarity, and my songs haven't sounded better! Also very handy 3 USB ports.. and the HDMI cable is a blessing! Love it!! I would personally recommend it to anyone who is looking for value for money in the 14" category! Superb!"
Not so sure about it! December 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Flaquin
,
Rockville, MD
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Something is wrong with this laptop, if it's left on and goes into sleep mode when you turn it back on it shuts down and turns back on on safe mode, it keeps on trying to fix something on the system and it keeps saying it can't fix it!! we just had it for a month, it is my daughter's laptop."
the best I ever used December 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
tx_firestorm
,
Longview, Texas
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I just love the handy keyboard"
Laptop December 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Bev
,
nc
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This product is easy to use for newbies and seniors. I personally like to key touch."
I love this laptop! December 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
Barb
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This laptop is exactly the right size and very lightweight. I have been very pleased with it."
Nice laptop - good buy December 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
zebraz
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I'm overall pleased. This is a quality laptop out of the box. I'd like a little longer battery life but I suppose everyone wants that.
Nice package, 14" screen is plenty big for average use. Good keyboard."
Decent laptop for a good price. December 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Candie
,
Virginia
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"It's not anything super special. If you're looking for something to use to browse the internet and write papers for school then it's perfect. That's why I got it, I wasn't looking for anything extravagant. And the price is perfect for that. The speakers are kind of bad, and video quality isn't the best. Overall I'm happy with it."
Cool Running December 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
Joe K
,
Rochester, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I purchased a similar model for my daughter and was very impressed with hers. So, when my old laptop died, I went with Toshiba. It does everything I expected and I was extremely surprised by how cool it runs. Their thermal management system is amazing. I expect the components to last a long time, since the heat won't be shortening their life. The fan rarely runs and the bottom of the unit is actually cool. No hotspots anywhere."
I like it so far November 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
Dave
,
Dayton, OH
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Speakers are terrible, otherwise it is very good"
really disappointed November 23, 2011
POSTED BY:
Kosmos
,
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"i dont know whats wrong with this laptop but its so freaking slow that im already trying to change it, i love the features, the style and all the rest of the laptop but its performance sucks, something is wrong, it doesnt even play music smoothly"
worst keyboard ever November 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
blondie
,
collingwood, ON
Overall rating: 
1.0 out of 5
"Keyboard does not work correctly. if i press the question mark key é comes up! no slash keys work either."
best laptop ever..wouldn't use any other! November 16, 2011
POSTED BY:
kim
,
vandemere, nc
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"i already sent in on my opinion of my toshiba laptop. So with that being said after you read my poll.....let me just say again!!!! would not have any other laptop! KUDO'S TOSHIBA! AAAAA+++++"
Best Bang for the Buck! November 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Dino
,
Honolulu, HI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"L745 has everything you need for non gamers. Lots of storage and CPU power.
Battery life is adequate but as with all laptop could be better."
first computer November 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Will
,
soquel ca
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I'm 61,never touched a computer or a keyboard.My work doesn't require it.The last three months have been a real learning exersice.I got a laptop because if I screw it up I can hand it over to the computer guys.My question is ,sence its portable for diagnostic and programing work on site,why is it as slick as a slab of ice?"
Solid Laptop November 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
mdrn57
,
Burlington, Vt
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I am a certified computer tech. I have repaired many laptops in the past so I've had a chance to work on some of the real powerhouses out there. For the average Joe that doesn't use a laptop for gaming, this is a good machine. Too man people buy computers that could almost run the space shuttle, to send emails! By the way, out of all the brands of machines I've worked on, I've seen the fewest Toshiba."
No Restore!!!! November 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
crosstrax
,
Beaumont, TX
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"After not being able to install a few programs I decided to install XP. I made the recovery DVD and did the XP install but could not find the drivers. I then tried to re-install Windows 7 and it would get part way thought the install from the DVD and ask for 2nd disk! There is no second disk! So it failed. I then tried to install from Hard drive partition instead of DVD and it said exactly the same thing and failed!!! Now I have no operating system!! I am taking it back to the store."
Easy to navigate November 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
P-Wee
,
Missoula, MT
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The teaching language is easy to understand. I like to be walked thru something in order to understand.I love the portability of my laptop and the easy access to the USP ports."
Good Laptop, Good Price, but Far too Many Glitches November 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
E
,
Towanda, PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a great laptop. For the price the specs are right. At 14" this is a highly portable laptop. My biggest complaint is the number of times the computer has stopped functioning. The laptop even crashed during setup and a month in I'm still having problems. For example a month in half the keyboard suddenly crashing and requiring a reboot. These are problems that shouldn't be present in a new laptop. I also miss having external volume controls. If the laptop continues to keep working I'll be very happy with the computer but for now I'm nervous."
Very impressive! November 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
Retired prof
,
Massachusetts
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This laptop has features I was looking for such as lighter weight, longer battery life, bigger memory, and speed. I was disapointed in the tutorial videos, largely because the speakers are so tiny that I couldn't hear what was being said. This has made learning the operations slower and more difficult."
L745 November 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
esotoruiz
,
Mission Texas
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Skow and unreswponsive on internet."
So far so good November 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Hamburgler
,
Boston, MA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"No complaints and easy to use"
I'm returning it and getting an HP instead. November 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Jim
,
Wisconsin
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
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Toshiba L745 I3 processor November 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
Marc
,
Ft Lauderdale, Fl
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"After owning a laptop with a 17 inch screen and a mini note pad with a 10 inch screen, iI find the 14 inch screen perfect. Not to small or too big, comfortable in my lap. Grate computer only one flaw. The sound system stinks not only forget about music or videos most web sites are hard to hear, without earphones"
Reciew October 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
poohbear
,
Alvin, TX
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"about par"
Very disappointed October 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
DCW
,
Providence, RI
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"Battery had to be replaced after just a few days; laptop constantly froze up and was unresponsive to programs. Very poor sound quality. Returned."
Tochiba laptop October 30, 2011
POSTED BY:
Dede
,
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"My first laptop. I'm still getting used to it, but I really like the size and perormance."
Good Laptop!! October 26, 2011
POSTED BY:
dr_rabii
,
Taroudant, Morocco
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Overall good, but the sound needs to be improved."
Just average October 15, 2011
POSTED BY:
Beba
,
Vancouver, Wa
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Many games cannot be played full screen. You cannot buy it with a 9 cell battery for longer work time. Portability is great because it weighs so little.
Speakers are still very weak."
Same again October 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
blues2
,
Shildon uk
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is my 3rd Toshiba satellite and the expectation has not been let down by my latest one"
So Light Yet Packs a Lot October 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
Ja
,
Makati, Philippines
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Pros:This laptop is fast, lightweight, has a huge hd capacity, huge memory, good processor, has big keys and responsive trackpad. For the price, you would not regret getting this one. Cons: the speakers...they really don't get that loud. The left and right buttons are kinda hard to press. Battery life is not that good. Might use eco-utility as a standard setting then."
nice features but short battery life October 08, 2011
POSTED BY:
Sasha
,
Iowa
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"When I bought this laptop, the description said it had a 5 hr battery life. Unfortunately mine only lasts about 2 hours which i find very frustrating. Otherwise, good computer, very fast. Still getting used to new Office."
Great! October 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
Anjo
,
Philippines
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love the whole package this model had. I wish it has a built in bluetooth in it, because its more usable now a days especially transferring files."
Fast! October 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
Spudchic
,
Bellevue,Ne
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Love the processor, and the on board programs. The internet runs at top speed and is great for online gaming. The huge memory and photo programs make my hobby faster and easier to share with family and friends."
Excellent except.... October 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
pussycat
,
joplin, mo
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"You only provide 3 UBS ports,...one more couldn't add much cost and would raeally increase the utility. Otherwise, a great laptop."
Great laptop September 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
grandma
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is my first laptop and findit so easy to use!"
My first laptop! September 28, 2011
POSTED BY:
Neko in Paradise
,
Honolulu, HI
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Took me some time to get used to, but am enjoying it. For the size, the screen is easy to read, and I like the feel of the keys. Some reviews said it looks "clunky" but I don't think so, and for the value, I'll take "clunky" over "sleek" any day."
goog laptop for the money September 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
Pam
,
Newton, MA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This is a very good laptop for the money. It does not have all the bells and whisles- but is a good service laptop."
Poor speakers September 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
barberis
,
Quito, Ecuador
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The volume of the speakers is terrible, the sound is bad. You need to improve this, i"
Excellent for college September 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Michelle
,
Lansdale, PA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Excellent laptop for college use. I have multiple web pages open, for research, as well as applications for writing papers, etc., and performance is great! It is also not too heavy to carry around."
Thrilled to own a Laptop!! September 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
Rosey
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is the first laptop that I have owned, I love it!"
L745-S4210 September 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
T-Mac
,
Louisville, KY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"The machine lives up to Toshiba's reputation. A finely tuned machine on every level."
A very nice machine September 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
Ben
,
New York, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"For when I had it, it was a very powerful machine. I don't do much gaming outside of insignificant flash games, but for streaming videos and such it's very good. More than enough power for any computer newbie. If you dislike widescreen laptops or laptops with numerical keypads, however, you should stay away. My only personal complaint is the lack of colors this model is available in, but c'est la vie."
Very good performance September 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
cpa
,
Fond du Lac, Wi
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Two years ago we purchased a HP laptop for my wife.
It ran so slow, and continued to cause problems, so we recently purchased her a Satellite L745 S4210 and have been very satisfied with the performance and the fact that we have not had any issues with it."
We only buy Toshibas September 05, 2011
POSTED BY:
khammerle
,
Pittsburgh, PA
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have bought Toshibas for the rest of my family. (My husband's Toshiba is 6 years old and still running well.) So, when it came time to replace my laptop, I bought Toshiba for me as well. This model contained the hard drive size, processor quality, RAM, operating system, and upgrade-ability I was looking for at an extremely reasonable price. Why look anywhere else?"
not for a typist September 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mika
,
Toms River, NJ
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I like that this is small and light. the battery lasts a few hours, which is nice. The keyboard is a bit touchy though. When I type, it will skip letters or the backspace needs to be tapped more than once. Nothing consistent. Not the same keys all the time either. And sometimes when my wrists brush on either side of the keyboard, things jump around on the screen. Only had it a month. The drivers are up to date. And I wipe it with a dust cloth often. If you are a serious typist ( . . . you use the home row), you will find this as annoying as I do."
Best Brand for the Best Price September 04, 2011
POSTED BY:
lucylou
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"When purchasing a laptop this time I was torn between the Toshiba and the HP. Toshiba won bc of the price. I am a single mom, full time Realtor and I need a laptop I can rely on all of the time. In the past I have had Dell and HP. Dell I was completely unsatisfied with.......paid a lot of money for something that I had nothing but problems with. My very first laptop was a Toshiba.....figured I should go back to the brand I could trust!"
Best Laptop in the World!!! September 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Ash
,
Taylorsville, Utah
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I love using my laptop for school, to study and do homework!"
Toshiba laptops are Good. September 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Carolyn0107
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I've had Toshiba's before and like them."
Happy Camper August 27, 2011
POSTED BY:
Tennis
,
Grand Rapids, MI
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I purchased this laptop because it had the best price/feature rating and solid service support. So far I have been very happy with this unit."
Awesome Laptop!!! August 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
Alex
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"this laptop is fun and esay to use. it is easy to carry around and a graet experience. it isn't to heavy which makes it perfect. the keyboard and other features are great. overall it is an awesome laptop!!!"
Cheap August 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
rick
,
atlanta
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"Very poor speakers and has locked up several times in just the past few hours. Had to turn off and reboot to get it back up and running. Returning it tomorrow."
So disappointed! August 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
hs85
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"I bought this to replace a 4-year HP. I thought with buying a laptop with more features, I will get better performance... Unfortunately, within 2 weeks, this laptop is acting like a 4-year laptop!!! slow, freezing, crashing... i might return it for checkup!!!"
very pleased August 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
Allison
,
Syracuse, NY
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have only had my laptop for a few weeks, but so far I am very pleased with it, although I am a little disappointed with the battery life. It was advertised as having about 5 hours of battery life, but I only get about 3 hours. But aside from that I'm very pleased. This is my first Toshiba--previously I had a Dell--and I really like it."
Good for the money August 03, 2011
POSTED BY:
Anna
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"The laptop is really good for the price you get it. It has the basic features any non-professional user. It's small and really compact. It is light, but it could be lighter, but that's not my main problem with it. The main thing that drives me insane sometimes is the non-stop zooming in and out by mistake I do with my fingers when I'm trying to move the mouse around with the touch pad. Besides that, I am really happy with that laptop, the display and battery life are perfect and I will definitely recommend this laptop to anyone who needs one for internet browsing, music, watching movies and even using Photoshop and other programs that may be a bit heavier. It is definitely worth the price."
great laptop August 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
newuser
,
tx
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"i like this laptop. Great graphics, excellent battery life and overall great laptop for the price. I found the sound comparable to that of other laptops. satisfied with this product."
I am trying to get used to it! August 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
Carol
,
Valencia, CA
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I have avoided laptops for years - this is MY first one. Everyone in the family has one but me! So, I needed one for traveling.....I am satisfied, but still have many problems with the computer doing things I did not ASK it to do! I suppose these are problems with the mouse and pad....zooming in an out, coming up with a font so big or small I can't see the whole page, moving from page to page without my directing it to!!"
Its OK August 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
va
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Not the greatest, not the worst - average laptop. No bluetooth - cheap, cheap..Bought a BT dongle, not a big deal.
Hate Windows 7 though... partitioning HDD and installing Linux is a real pain in the neck, especially with 64 bit Win 7."
August 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
T
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Overall i am very impressed, however, the speakers are a huge issue...i would give it a 5 except for the speaker. I don't use the speakers a lot so for someone who doesn't use media a lot this is a great computer!"
Good Value August 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
ballooning1
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"This laptop has very good performance for the price. My previous laptop had a 9 cell battery, so I'm missing the extended battery life. I would like the audio volume and mute keys to be better labled. I have trouble seeing the faint markings. I think the plastic top case should be a little heavier, this one is so flexible it gives the impression of low quality."
Fair product July 25, 2011
POSTED BY:
BB
,
Florence, AL
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I am disappointed in this product. The speakers are a problem and below average in quality, in every way. They cannot be turned up high enough to properly hear many videos, advertisments, music, etc. The screen constantly needs to be adjusted due to it zooming in and out on its own? And, it is much heavier than it should be for a portable laptop. The visusal is fair, could be clearer, indeed. Disappointed and may take it back to the store."
Performs well, lack of ports etc. July 19, 2011
POSTED BY:
Queenie
,
Damariscotta, ME
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Bought this model and got it home, my husband realized it had some bad pixels. We had to return it and do another setup. Then, I started to use it and realized there is no port for my small camera card. Case is cheap, speakers are awful, not impressed, plan to take it back."
Totally Satisfied July 10, 2011
POSTED BY:
ron w
,
dallas tx
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"This is our second Toshiba notebook. I have worked extensively with Compaq, HP, Dell and Lenovo. Based on my experience, Toshiba is a superior product."
