Toshiba Notebook For The Budget-Conscious

Toshiba Notebook For The Budget-Conscious Reviews
Programs include Adobe Reader 8, Microsoft Office Professional (60-day Trial), Norton Internet Security 2007 (90-day trial), Recovery Disc Creator, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba DVD player, Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba, Camera Assistant Software, ConfigFree (ConfigFree Tray, Connectivity Doctor, Profile Settings, Radar), Speech System, and Toshiba Face Recognition.

While the notebook is good for web surfing, office tasks, and movie viewing, we found the notebook to struggle with photo/video editing programs as well as multitasking. This is expected of course, given the unit's specifications, so users who want a more powerful notebook should look elsewhere. Battery life was within normal limits, with the L300 lasting 88 minutes before shutting down. The speakers can get loud but don't expect clear vocals and thumping bass.

Toshiba's L300 may not have as much power as other notebooks, but with a price tag of $949 (and $150 Cashback), it is quite understandable. Users with budget constraints should definitely check out this portable laptop.