Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
- 1.8 GHz AMD Phenom II P820 triple-core processor
- 4 GB DDR3 memory
- 320 GB SATA hard drive, DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
- 14-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display, ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 3.8 hours of battery life
Get mobility plus a little extra room to work with the Satellite L645 laptop–a fashionable, affordable and portable PC that’s ideal for students, families and small businesses on the go. Thanks to a 14 diagonal TruBrite HD display, this notebook performs well standing still or moving out, whether it’s a school assignment, family budget, pitching new clients or watching high-def multimedia. And with a rainbow of vibrant colors in our acclaimed Fusion Finish, it’s bound to raise a few eyebrows. New AMD Phenom II Triple Core processor technology, a built-in DVD player, along with tons of memory and storage, deliver full-featured performance, while a Webcam and Wireless-N make working face to face easy–no matter where you are. Plus, Toshiba “Smart Features and an eco-smart design tie greater convenience with a greater regard for the environment. All in all, it’s a great way to keep your mobile life in balance.
Toshiba Satellite L645D: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 14-Inch Screen
Offering a redesigned chassis with a sleeker body, the nicely affordable Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 notebook PC makes it easy to handle computing essentials at home, school or work–from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Black will be sure to raise a few eyebrows while you’re on the go.
Fusion Finish in Helios Black. |
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Toshiba’s exclusive high-gloss Fusion Finish (see larger image). |
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You’ll also be able to burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming thanks to the triple-core AMD Phenom II Mobile Processor P820.
This all-purpose, eco-smart machine features a stunning 14-inch LED-backlit display with 720p native high-definition resolution. Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you’ll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs and one USB/eSATA combo port.
This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).
Key Features
- 14-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it’s more environmentally friendly as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio).
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1.8 GHz AMD Phenom II P820 triple-core processor (with AMD M880G Chipset and 1.5 MB L2 cache) lets you enjoy movies, music and games like you never have before, with amazing detail, clarity and color. Plus, you can experience Microsoft Windows 7 the way it was intended. All this with the freedom to do more on the go with long battery life rating.
- 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB)
- ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card provides exceptional features, performance and power-efficiencies that enrich what you see and do (256 MB – 1917 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory).
- 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support.
- Wireless Connectivity
- With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers.
- With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers.
- Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio blends a suite of technologies to deliver a stunning audio experience from headphones or your laptop speakers. It analyzes audio signals and restores tones often lost in encoding, mimicking the same optimization techniques that go into tuning movie theaters and mixing rooms, resulting in brighter highs and deep, thumping bass tones. It also expands stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback for a listening experience that will have you talking long after the performance.
- Included Toshiba Software:
- Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
- Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
- Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you’re looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files–using graphical thumbnails–so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
- Included Toshiba Utilities:
- Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you’ll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you’re in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
- Hard Drive Impact Sensor takes the worry out of taking your most important files and multimedia on the go. Able to detect sudden movement along three different dimensions, the impact sensor (a complex system of hardware and software) helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. And it works faster than you can blink to help protect your laptop and all-important data.
- Up to 3.8 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 48 Wh)
- Dimensions & Weight: 13.3 x 9.13 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH); 4.98 pounds
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
What’s in the boxThis package contains the Toshiba L645D-S4036 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software:
This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty. |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you’ll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings
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Environmental Specifications
- Energy Star 5.0 certified
- Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
- RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances
Learn more about Toshiba’s environmental commitment.
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25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops
This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world’s first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world’s first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.
Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.
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List Price: $ 679.99
Price: $ 499.99
Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
- The Acer Aspire AS5251 Notebook offers powerful AMD V-Series performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features at practical price
- AMD V-Series Processor and 3GB DDR3 Memory accelerate all your daily needs with the multitasking performance and responsiveness needed to download music, launch movies, chat and complete your daily tasks.
- Enjoy today’s best high-definition entertainment and stay productive on the cinematic 15.6-inch HD widescreen display with true 16:9 aspect ratio and hear movies and music come to life via built-in stereo speakers
- Connect to the Internet anywhere, anytime; 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED conveniently delivers rapid and reliable wireless connectivity from your home, at work or on-the-go
- The Aspire notebooks modish yet practical design brings a slenderized look. The mesh-patterned cover bring a rich appearance and prevents fingerprints and scratches
Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 Notebook comes with these specs: AMD V-Series Processor V120, Windows 7 Home Premium, 15.6-inch HD Widescreen CineCrystal LCD Display, AMD M880G Chipset, 3072 MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, ATI Radeon HD 4250 Graphics with 256 MB of Dedicated System Memory, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, 250 GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Built-In HD Webcam (1280 x 1024), Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, 3 – USB 2.0 Ports, 1 – HDMI Port, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), Up to 3 hours 20 minutes of battery life, 5.74 lbs. |2.6 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (60-day insert).
Acer AS5251: Everyday Multitasking
The stylish Acer Aspire AS5251 laptop (model AS5251-1805) offers powerful AMD V Series performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features at practical price. Starting from the gorgeous 15.6-inch widescreen LED-backlit display with integrated HD webcam to the full-size keyboard with dedicated numeric keypad, you have everything you need for efficient multitasking and smooth communication at home or away.
Enjoy today’s best high-definition entertainment and stay productive on the cinematic 15.6-inch HD widescreen display with true 16:9 aspect ratio. |
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This Aspire laptop’s modish yet practical design brings a slenderized look, and the mesh-patterned cover brings a rich appearance while also preventing fingerprints and scratches. The full size keyboard extends to a Dedicated Numeric Keypad making number key in’s quick.
A Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. Other features include ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, an integrated webcam for video chats, and a SuperMulti optical drive that’s compatible with double-layer DVD discs. You’ll also be able to connect this laptop to your HDTV via the HDMI port.
This Aspire laptop comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).
Key Features
- 15.6-inch CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen display with native 720p resolution for high-definition viewing. Its widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio is designed to present websites without lots of left-right scrolling, as well as with a smoother line of sight.
- 2.20 GHz AMD V Series V120 single-core processor with 512 KB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus for good multi-tasking. And with Vision Technology from AMD, you’ll get a combination of cutting-edge processing and video power that allows you to experience vivid web and video content, sharp photos and crystal-clear music.
- 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 3 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
- ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics (with 256 MB of discrete video memory) is equipped with 40 stream processors and an advanced 3D engine to provide support for hybrid graphics when paired with this system’s Windows operating system. It provides up to 1919 MB of total shared system memory and is compatible with Microsoft DirectX 10.1.
- 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs–which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
- Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. (Learn more)
- Crystal Eye webcam with a built-in digital microphone that helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes. Acer Video Conference Manager software supports 640 x 480 resolution online video calls.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capability provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers).
- Fast Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
- Three USB 2.0 ports
- HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. It also includes a standard VGA video output.
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. (Learn more)
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
- Weight: 5.74 pounds
- Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty
What’s in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions
It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); NTI Media Maker; Google Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Acer GridVista; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days); Norton Online Backup
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The Acer Multi-Gesture Touchpad
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A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.
The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
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Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.
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And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you’ll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings
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List Price: $ 479.99
Price: $ 379.00
September 29th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Review by J. Shariat for Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
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The triple core 1.8ghz Phenom II is a strong and economical processor choice for a desktop replacement-type laptop. This computer regularly gets 3.5 hours on the battery with only the screen brightness turned down a bit. I really enjoy this.
The video card is listed as an ATI Radeon 4250, which it is, but the M880 chipset for it gives it power way beyond the Radeon 4250′s power in itself. When I checked the GPU benchmarks, the M880 chipset Radeon 4250 was consistently ranked middle of the pack, above such GPUs as the ATI Radeon HD 5145.
This computer is nice and portable, and the size is perfect for carrying with me. The screen isn’t small to where it creates any issues with seeing for me; I’m actually enjoying the fact that it is shorter and I can cradle it in my lap perfectly and totally comfortably.
The keyboard is not one with a full NumPad, but that doesn’t bother me much. The keys don’t have a loose sensation at all, which I really enjoy. I am still getting used to the location of a few of my keys, especially the backspace, but I’ll certainly get used to it soon enough. The trackpad isn’t bad; you can tweak it however you like. One major issue I noticed right away is that the Webcam drivers were so out of date that the webcam wouldn’t work when I first got the computer. I tried to update it and was told that this was already the newest available driver, but it still didn’t work. I ended up taking it off altogether and restarting the computer and it works just fine now. Just a word of warning for those who are looking at this one: The webcam may take a second of fiddling with to get it set up correctly. IT is nothing too bad, and there are guides all over the internet explaining how to do this.
Other minor gripes, the touchpad can be seems a bit insensitive at times, even with it turned up almost all the way… The two finger scrolling also isn’t as intuitive as it was with my last ASUS. I also have to press the power button to get it out of sleep… All minor gripes that I will come to terms with soon, after which I will be completely satisfied with my purchace.
These are my impressions after a few days with this computer… Great specs and performance for the money! I’ll be sure to update this review if anything else comes to mind.
EDIT- I want to add that the sound quality that comes out of these speakers is not too bad. Look in the Control Panel for a utility called SmartAudio. It controls all the sound output for the computer and will give you much greater control over your desired sound. You can go into the SmartAudio settings and have it appear in the System Tray if you’re going to be listening to a lot of music! I’m not claiming that the speakers are perfect; you’re still going to need good external speakers or headphones if you want an excellent and LOUD audio experience. Basically, these are good for stock speakers, mainly because of the SmartAudio software (found in Control Panel)…
September 29th, 2010 at 1:19 am
Review by Kamal Deep Kaur for Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
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I don’t think I need to say much coz the reviewer before me did a pretty good job explaining features and benefits of this machine, and that is the only reason I bought this laptop.
So now it is my moral duty to leave a review of this product so others might learn from my experience with this laptop.
I used to have an HP before this one which by the way was a complete piece of junk compared to this one, and the build quality on the Toshiba is much better that any of the HP’s out there right now, given that this one does not have the bells and whistles like HP’s have like a remote control to control your media or a wifi on-off switch, but still it is so worth the money when you actually have this thing in your hands.
The only thing I don’t like about this laptop so far after a week of use is that the mouse pad buttons make a clicking noise and are not silent when clicked. Windows 7 loads up fairly fast and compared to my desktop which has a 3.0 ghz quad core processor, this one loads up may be a second or two later, so really impressed by that.
I have really been looking for a 14″ screen laptop coz 15″ seemed to big for my portable computing needs, and I dont know for what ever reason the 14″ laptops Ive been looking for have been more money than the 15″ laptops, so I was lucky enough to find this one.
Haven’t tested the graphics card yet, but I know it should be alright for playing suitable games on the laptop since I use my desktop for playing power and graphic hungry games.
I also like the feature where you can put two fingers on the track pad and maximize or minimize your fonts going in or out on the track pad.
If you are on a budget, you need a laptop for yourself or your son or daughter going to college this should satisfy most peoples needs.
Oh and by the way I did go to a best-buy and turned on a laptop with an i3 processor and this one has a much faster load time than an i3, so people out there debating Intel i3 or this one, it should be a no brain er, I didn’t have a chance to compare i5 to this one, but in comparison with an i3 I would think that this processor should be at par if not less than an i5.
Oh and by the way the battery on this thing is really good, It lasted me about 4.5 hours before it needed a charge in Toshiba Eco mode.
I think I’ve done my job for leaving a review for this laptop so now I can sleep good, coz I know hopefully I helped in simplifying someone Else’s decision out there.
September 29th, 2010 at 1:56 am
Review by Jenn B. for Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
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My review may not be as thorough as the previous two which were extremely helpful for me, but here goes!
I spent a good deal of time researching what I needed in a computer. I debated a netbook, desktop, larger vs. smaller laptop. My previous computer was a 6 year old HP desktop which had worked well for me, but I needed something for commuting back and forth to school with. I was not a fan of laptops in general as I had never had one before and had only used a couple of laptops. My research brought me to another store at first and I had settled to wait to buy the laptop there for my state’s tax free weekend, but a week before I was going to buy it the store raised the price which caused me to do some more shopping around.
This brought me to Amazon where I found this great deal! The Toshiba was a better model at a lower price and after reading the reviews I purchased it.
I have had the laptop for two days now, but I am thrilled with it so far. The difference in speed is amazing and I have never had a computer that starts up as fast as this one does. The size of it is perfect for me; it feels small and compact without being as tiny as a netbook (my sister has one and the screen size would drive me bonkers!). As far as the webcam issue, I have been able to use my webcam without any problems so far and haven’t had to do anything to fix it.
I like windows 7, but I did have some minor problems trying to get some of my older software to work, but I have now gotten it all up and running (it took me an hour or so to work through these minor issues as I’m not terribly tech savvy).
The battery has been lasting somewhere between 3.5-4 hours. Great keypad for typing. The speakers are decent.
The only drawback with this laptop was that it doesn’t have lightscribe technology which I use fairly often, but other than that I have no complaints. I would (and actually have already to a friend) highly recommend this laptop if you’re looking for something portable, fairly powerful, and easy to use. At this price you just can’t beat it!
September 29th, 2010 at 2:27 am
Review by Samuel Torrez for Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
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I just received my laptop a few days ago and it dropped $30 in price since then, not sure why, but I wish I waited a couple of days to order. About the product, Toshiba did a very good job in everything, but forgot the acoustics parameter. It could be because the the triple core needs constant cooling, but the fan is on at full speed about 90% of the time. This is a big deal for me because it is just too loud and it gets to the point where it’s annoying. Performance, weight, sound and battery life are just as specified, but too bad noise level was never mentioned anywhere. I had laptops with loud fans before, but usually the fan is on only for a few minutes and then turns off. This is not the case for this laptop, the fan will be on almost all the time and is very loud, even when I am not doing anything and the laptop is just sitting there. I am starting to wonder if my laptop has a bad temperature sensor because no one else complained about constant fan noise. I am thinking about returning it because it is way too noisy.
September 29th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Review by CQ DX for Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
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I needed a powerful, compact, well made, reliable notebook (not netbook) PC to be used as my main desktop system. This was replacing a Dell Inspiron 530S Pentium Dual Core desktop PC tower, 3GB system with resident Intel graphics that recently failed. I thought, why not just buy a smaller notebook PC, hook it up to a full sized plug and play keyboard (my old Dell keyboard works great), and save space. Enter this amazing notebook. I basically only use my PC for web surfing and downloading, playing, and storing my HD MP4 videos (taken with a Sony ‘Bloggie’) in 720p, and for my digital camera photos. I would like to start using my L645D-S4036 to play some hi-res video games, driving/racing games, and flight sims as well. Anyway, what sold me were the features and ‘horsepower’ of this machine, given the fairly low price. Where else can you get a reliable brand name like Toshiba that includes a 720P HD LED widescreen, an AMD triple core Phenom II processor, Radeon graphics, 4 GB DDR3, CDR-DVD player, and 64-bit Windows 7 for this price?
ADDENDUM TO MY REVIEW: I’ve had this PC only a few days now, and already, it is all of a sudden exhibiting technical problems! I’m using this as my main home PC (with AC power), and on several occasions, it just would not shut down via the ‘start menu’ ‘shut down’ command! The ‘caps lock’ light would remain lit, (did not have caps on), as would the lights on the front of the unit! The screen would be blank though, but I could not get it to shut off. ‘Esc’ or ‘Alt Ctrl, Del’ would not work, and the only way to shut it off was to unplug the battery pack. Anyone else experiencing shutoff problems?!
September 29th, 2010 at 3:49 am
Review by GadgetGeek for Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
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Now that I’ve been using this Laptop PC for more than a 2 weeks, I would give it a 3.5 out of 5 ratings. Here are my findings and opinion about it-
Its a good starter / entry level Laptop that was sent well packed by Amazon. One can rightly term this LPC as “BIG BROTHER OF LITTLE NET-BOOK”.
BUILD – It showcases a well-build body made up of tough Plastic with a contoured dotted touch which makes it non-glossy and fingerprint resistant. Extended numeric key-pad is an added advantage, though I feel that the keybaord would accumulate dirt very fast and would mis-operate. Missing are the LED indicators for Number / Caps lock key which a “kind-of-a” is compensated by an OSD (On Screen Display) indicators which informs the user about the current state of these Keys the moment these keys are pressed but still, LED indicators would surely be the first preference for many.
PROCESSOR – AMD V 120 single core with 2.2 Ghz clockspeed and 512 KB L2 cache is not a “Fast Enough” Processor compared to today’s technology and customer demands, but, it well complements a Laptop thats priced below $400 (NOT $479.99). There heven’t been any heating issues so far with the processor after prolonged usages ranging up to 5:00 Hrs of operation with Internet, Media player, PDF and MS Paint, Skype/Yahoo chat running in parallel.
LCD – This came to me as the most surprising feature, This laptop features a wide 15.6″ LED-backlit LCD that is really very crisp, clear and bright . Another thing that impressed me a lot is the steadyness/stiffness of its LCD BEZEL, unlike Dell LPC’s, it really holds to its place to what ever angle you may want to set.
ADD-ONs (WEBCAM/MIC/CARD READER/HDMI) – The LPC has an average performing integrated Webcam on the LCD bezel. You may not find it impressive on the very first use but, some tweaks and change in settings (Pixel resolution, Brightness, Contrast etc) will make it a bit better. In-built MIC really scores over the webcam with its good reception and quality of voice either recorded on-board or when transmitted onto the other side (when used with Skype / Yahoo voice chat). It also has a Multi-in-1 card reader along with a HDMI port something that makes it unique in its class.
O/S ISNTALLATION – The LPC came pre-installed with Windows-7 Home Premium and it was really very easy to configure (or should I say, Finalize) the installation though it took the system about 15-20 mins to get fully functional.
WIRELESS INTERNET – The wireless internet access was satisfactory as I couldn’t find any edge over my old Dell D600 LPC with Intel Pro 2915 Wireless Mini card.
OTHERS – This system comes with 3GB DDR3 RAM,out of which hardly 2 GB is available for you to run your Apps. The HDD capacity is claimed to be 250GB but available/visible Lot is only 218GB. The sound quality of the inbuilt speakers is good.
To sum up, Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 seems to be a good, above average, entry level Laptop PC with an attractive price tag that most can avail.
Thanks for reading…
September 29th, 2010 at 4:19 am
Review by Craig6z for Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
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This is not a $800 laptop, people need to keep that in perspective. Yet for $379 it is a fabulous buy. After a day of playing with it, two things stand out, the keyboard and the screen quality. The layout of the keyboard is similar to that of a much more expensive laptop, with a full numerical pad on the right. The positioning of the touchpad offset to the left takes a bit getting used to, but makes sense when one realizes that the keypad is only occasionally used. The feel of the keys is good, although after a couple of years I’m not sure they would hold up well with a typist who pounds the keyboard hard (such as a non-touch typer).
My expectations were the LCD would not have the most crisp picture, but so far the images are clear and bright. I have a two year old 20″ Acer monitor, and the notebook has a better picture.
A few misc. comments:
-The wi-fi card seems faster than other devices I have on my home network. This is an anecdotal observation, not from a real through-put test.
-The touchpad needs a lot of configuring. Out of the box it seems slow to react. Playing around alot with the controls help, but so far I have not set it to personal perfection yet.
-The physical presence is quite attractive, but it has a pretty big footprint (due to the large keyboard). The specs say it weights about 5.8 lbs., which I have no reason not to believe, but it feels heavy.
-Written documentation from Acer is bare bones, and there is no backup disk.
-Connection ports on the sides of the notebook are too close to the front. If you were hooking up monitors (espcially to the HDMI port) and a bunch of USB devices the notebook would look like a rats nest. It would not interfere with typing, but ain’t going to be pretty. There are no ports in the rear.
-Case seems well built. The only part of the physical shell that looks weak is the plastic strip running across the bottom of the LCD. When I pulled off the protective clear tape, the strip separated from the LCD a bit. The plastic dropped back into place without a problem, but this part of the build is sub-standard
-Hard drive does not appear to be the fastest one I’ve ever seen (using the testing program in Win 7), but is made by Hitachi, which gives me a level of comfort.
September 29th, 2010 at 4:30 am
Review by foamyhead for Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
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With a price tag of a netbook, this fully-fledged notebook is a steal. I purchased this notebook as a desktop replacement, and so far it has been a pleasure to use. The 15.6 inch display is very bright, which makes text and images a pleasure to view on the laptop. The build quality on the notebook is top notch. Nothing on the laptop feels cheap, and is what you would expect from a mid-range product. One feature I particularly liked about this product is that Acer opted for a non-glossy finish on the lid of the laptop. I can easily handle the notebook without worrying about greasy fingerprints covering my computer. The large keyboard with the much needed number pad makes typing a breeze.
I have no qualms on the other features of the laptop. The inclusion of HDMI and gigabit ethernet is a big plus. Wireless works flawlessly on the laptop. I can easily connect to the wifi network in the house. Sound quality on the Acer is better than I expected. Obviously, sound on the laptop lacks bass, but otherwise sounds great. The processing power of the Acer isn’t anything to boast about, but is more than adequate for common activities such as web browsing, viewing movies, writing papers.
Pros:
-Nice design and build quality
-Value
-Plenty of features
-Keyboard
Cons:
-A tad bit on the heavy side
-Battery may be lacking for prolonged usage away from power source
September 29th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Review by Chun J. Shin for Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
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This is not a technical review.
There are reviews about product’s feature, style, convenience, efficiency, innovativeness, etc. or lack thereof. Then there are reviews about lemons, which I believe could be kept in a separate category, but since Amazon reviews don’t allow for that, I feel comfortable giving a 1 star for getting a lemon. Lemons should be accounted for. Basically, I received this laptop tonight (all excited, my first Acer), followed the instructions and turned it on and the first thing I see on the screen is the black screen with “Windows did not turn off properly…” I thought, ‘wait a minute, shouldn’t this notebook be a new one?’ I called Acer and they had me perform a full system recovery. Everything went OK until it started shutting itself off repeatedly. Now it doesn’t even turn on. The power button stopped working. Acer told me that I need to send it in for repairs. I declined and am returning the computer for a full refund. I wasn’t going to get a warranty, so I don’t want to start off with a computer with a bad history right off the bat (my feeling is that generally warranties are just cash cows for computer makers with little benefits to warranty holders).
I am sure a fully functioning computer would deserve its fair share of stars. However, no lemon should deserve any star, and it should be made known to prospective buyers.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Review by Christina Age for Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
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A relatively good working computer, it would suit the needs of many. It can multitask without much problem (including downloading while still on the internet, playing music, etc), and the spacious screen is fantastic, displaying the entirety of a web page without left-right scrolling. The keyboard is spacious, and the touchpad, oriented slightly to the left, is just out of the way of resting palms, which prevent accidental “clicking” while typing.
The initial battery life is about 3-3 1/2 hours, and charging takes no time at all. Granted this is the way with many new computers, and I fully expect it to slow down in the near future.
My only problem with this computer is its AMD processor. As a gamer, I cannot do as much as I previously could before getting this computer. This computer was designed for the average computer user in mind.
All in all, a good computer, as a college student, I fully expect it to fulfill my needs of web browsing, paper writing, etc. And the add-ons of Windows 7 (the sticky notes, Microsoft Works as well as a trial version of Microsoft Office, etc) will allow for me to be able to keep more organized in my studies.