Toshiba Mini 300 Series NB305-N310 10.1-Inch Netbook – Black Onyx

5 Responses to “Toshiba Mini 300 Series NB305-N310 10.1-Inch Netbook – Black Onyx”

1. Nat
   February 22, 2010 at 11:29 pm

   I bought this model based on the fact that it came preloaded with the Windows Office suite. However, it is just a trial version, which I only realized after spending an hour on the phone with both Amazon and Toshiba. It is very misleading, because there is a product key that comes with the machine; however, the site does not recognize it once you put it in.
   Rating: 2 / 5
2. Hassan Kahrobai
   February 23, 2010 at 1:32 am

   I received my Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BN 10.1-Inch less than a month ago. I Had an NB205 before running on the Windows XP. The NB305 runs on Windows 7 starter. I am disappointed with my purchase. the computer is very slow, In fact so slow that the courser is always behind a step making it so difficult to type anything fast. I have to take time in between so the computer can catch up with me (I am so slow in typing, in fact I type with two fingers only). The problem is that Toshiba did apparently not think about the Windows 7 demanding operating system before marketing this product to the public. Sounds like another Japanese product gone Toyota way.

   The worse is that the customer service leaves you with no solution, they know it! I asked if I could convert to Windows XP! The answer was that I am on my own w/o any customer support as soon as I load Windows XP.

   It is really sad to pay more for the newest product and yet you realize what they sold to you has less performance than their older product.

   I am totally disappointed and most likely return my Toshiba perhaps for an ACER!
   
   Rating: 2 / 5
3. A. Turietta
   February 23, 2010 at 2:52 am

   thought this would be a cheap investment but realized i should have never bought another windows based product. very slow out of the box and the very next morning i had a blue screen—stay away………Amazon was very good on getting it returned with my full refund
   Rating: 1 / 5
4. pognyc
   February 23, 2010 at 4:14 am

   Toshiba Mini NB305 Netbook Review

   As I type these words on my new Toshiba N305 Netbook I feel as if I have somehow entered a new age in technology. The keyboard is impressive to say the least and the machine seems quite sturdy. The raised keys respond well with tactile feedback and are spaced far enough apart to prevent typos due to minor finger slippage.

   I am inspired by the Toshiba design and ease of use. I am sitting on my bed right now and the keyboard is tilted forward enough so I don’t have to exacerbate my bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the lid / screen tilts back far enough that not unlike the best sexual partner, the angle seems perfect.

   After fiddling about in the computer store with the three models I had narrowed my search down to, and giving up with the tiniest netbook, the lady’s purse sized Sony Vaio which has a keyboard that is just too tiny… the fifty or so dollars more in price went to the Toshiba for keyboard, 250GB and Bluetooth capability for the easy transfer of files and syncing between the netbook, the desktop and the handheld cellular device.

   The two top contenders were the new ASUS EEE Seashell PC with Bluetooth and the new Acer One also with Bluetooth. The ASUS has a nice thin and sleek shell and the keyboard is seemingly improved over previous models. I liked the ASUS raised “chicklet” or “island” style keyboard as well as the Toshiba’s but even though they are both plastic, the Toshiba seems metallic and sturdier and the keys take a nice punch well. I was less impressed with the Acer One keyboard which seemed flat and lifeless compared to Toshiba’s.

   On taking the Toshiba netbook to work I was made aware of one big negative fact: netbooks are still too heavy. This is 3 pounds which slung over my shoulder after a long day is like a ball and chain. I want a netbook that isn’t going to cause any back strain. I want a one pound netbook like the Sony Vaio, however that keyboard would not be satisfactory to me so at this time, so that and the promised 9 plus hour battery life are why the Toshiba is my first choice.

   Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BN 10.1-Inch Java Brown Netbook – 11 Hours of Battery Life
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. PJG
   February 23, 2010 at 5:03 am

   I do have a little bit of buyer’s remorse with this little guy. After the retail price of the netbook, add the $50.00 for more RAM, and then the $120.00 if you want a clean install / upgrade of windows 7 home premium or $80.00 for just the upgrade, I could have purchased a full blown laptop with 4g of RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium, and larger display for the same if not cheaper.

   I have to remind myself….netbook, netbook, netbook. This is a long term purpose device to have laying around to surf the net, travel with, etc. Not to handle my media. Just do not make the mistake of thinking this will replace a laptop, it definitely does not.

   Pros
   
   -Small Design
   
   -The White is super classy looking
   
   -Light Weight
   
   -Nice Keyboard
   
   -Nice Track Pad
   
   -Standby USB Port (Will still charge a device if the netbook is in sleep mode)
   
   -Nice Display
   
   -Nicer, Better Build compared to other netbooks I looked at.
   
   -Battery life is great so far. Had it on for about 5 hours now since I received it yesterday and it is only half way down.

   Cons
   
   -Windows 7 Starter is a absolute JOKE.
   
   -Cannot do “dual display” to extend the desktop to another monitor among many other short comings.
   
   -Has some flex to the screen if you hold it like a book in between your arm carrying it.
   
   -The bottom becomes almost scary hot, be careful if you are using it in bed or on the couch with a blanket in your lap. And men, protect the jewels. The vents are on the bottom and your bedding can cut off the air circulation.
   
   -Price (As noted above)
   
   -I know people have mentioned that the NB is fast, but I did add additional RAM (2g) total and it isn’t as fast as I would have liked. I hope that it is because of the limitation that Windows 7 Starter has built in and the upgrade to Home Premium will really make it shine.

   Overall I am happy with the purchase, but if it wasn’t for the great battery life, I would have purchased a current laptop and not a last gen laptop (aka. netbook). If you want a casual device to surf the net while watching TV this is great. If you want a media power house or something to play DVD’s, get a real pc.
   
   Rating: 3 / 5

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