Once again, the best thing about this netbook is the keyboard. I’m the mom of a college student, and ordered this for him as an early Xmas gift. My only complaint it the backspace key is slightly out of position and I sometimes hit the = key instead. The touchpad works well, but I bought a wireless mouse as that is more comfortable to navigate lengthy documents.
Used the Toshiba for a 6 week trip around the US and Canada. The size makes it ultra-portable and the screens still big enough to get what you need done. The keyboard is easy to use and full sized, which I love. I’ve seen some complaints about the track pad but we have had no problems, maybe because we paired it with a wireless mouse. For value and performance, it’s hard to beat this little jewel. Not true with this one – well designed, compact, good video, well designed keyboard, memory can be upgraded, not blazingly fast but adequate for general use. It’s advertised mainly as a communication device for Web browsing, email and Skype but I’ve already put it through some serious software and graphics loads without a hiccup. I wasn’t planning on using it for heavy-duty PC-like applications but it looks like it will be able to handle anything I dish out without objection. I would totally recommend this laptop for any student who needs to have their laptop all the time with him/her, like me. Just got this little baby about a week ago and am very happy I went with Toshiba. All the keys are the same size as a standard computer the only difference being this computer has no number pad on the side, just the numbers across the top, which works wonderfully. I am however a dance major.
It has worked like a charm, connecting to international wireless, fast enough to process documents, pictures and YouTube videos. Screen size and clarity are very good. It is lightweight and easy to just throw into a purse or a book bag, which is extremely convenient to me as a student. The battery life is amazing, too, which is extremely helpful if I’m in a classroom where I don’t have easy access to an outlet. I think this netbook is great and the best. And I was astonished by the keyboard. It saved me from having to watch Vanessa Hudgens in Beastly. Just an aside, I have a bone to pick with Amazon constantly changing prices.
This is a great product, first of all. The keyboard is comfortable, the track pad is sensitive and easy to use, it is light, it feels good in the hands, and (easily the best feature in my eyes) the layout of the USB ports is amazing. Plus, that’s what headphones are for son. Touchpad mouse can be a little dicey at times but nothing to lose my mind over.
So far everything works except networking (internal and wireless). Still not sure why the networking is having trouble though all the other drivers seemed to work.
I needed it for a birthday present this weekend and I’m out of luck. compare dog food.