Toshiba Satellite S875-S7242

For users who do not put a priority on having an ultrathin laptop , the Toshiba Satellite S875 - S7242 ( $ 879.99 list ) is a desktop replacement for pinepresyuhan affordably budget - conscious users who value performance over of portability . It is not nearly as svelte as an ultrabook , so 'll most likely be moved from room to room instead taken on a daily commute . Still, it is a solid sing at a reasonable price tag, and it's a solid choice for those who want performance not curtailed in favor of cosmetics .

Design
With a chassis that measures 1.3 by 16.3 by 30.10 inches ( HWD ) and weighs 5.88 pounds , the S875 - S7242 is not confused for an ultrabook any time soon . With the exception of the palm rest and lid, it is completely decked out in black plastic , and the area immediately surrounding the keyboard sports a glossy finish . The decision to opt for a smudge -prone glossy material in the section where the most action happens hand is somewhat puzzling , but that's the case here . Meanwhile , the brushed aluminum lid and palm rest are both decked out what Toshiba has dubbed an " Ice Blue " finish , which makes for an interesting contrast to the otherwise all -black body .

The raised tile keyboard makes for a rather uncomfortable typing experience due to its shallow keystrokes and tendency to flex . Furthermore , it lacks a backlight , which can turn off people who prefer to work in darker quarters . The streak of balanced out by sufficient size keyboard , which , like the Toshiba Satellite P775D - S7144 , also includes an alpha-numeric keypad . That said , it was a minor consolation that does not make up for what is ultimately an uncertain instrument to type . The palm rest fare better thanks to its abundant size , offering plenty of space for your hands to rest on . The same goes for the touchpad , which is cordoned off from the palm rest by a thin strip of silver and whose smooth and responsive handling Glory its multitouch capabilities and pinch controls - zooming .

Like the HP Pavilion dv7 - 6b55dx , 17.3 - inch display S875 - S7242 has a maximum resolution of 1600 by 900 , which is good enough for 720p . While a screen this size is obviously better accordance with true 1080p resolution , the display is easy on the eyes and still featuring bright colors and a glossy finish . Video playback looks great , too , which means you can put the built - in DVD drive to good use . A metal grille above the keyboard home speaker S875 - S7242 , to pump out sound commendable , although not too earth - shaking , levels .

The S875 - S7242 does not have too many ports as one expect from a system this size . The front of the system contains media card reader ( SD , MMC ) , while the right side has a full - size HDMI port , a VGA port , two USB 3.0 ports , an Ethernet port , and headphone and microphone jacks . The left side , meanwhile , said sports tray - load DVD burner and a single USB 2.0 port .

The 750GB 5400 RPM hard drive has plenty of room to spare , though it is stuffed with a considerable amount of preloaded software . As is often the case with preloaded software , these programs range from useful ( Microsoft Office Starter 2010 , Microsoft Live Essentials ) to bloatware ( Google Toobar , WildTangent games ) , with a slew of proprietary software ( Toshiba BookPlace , bulletin Board , Media Controller , etc. ) and test versions ( 30 - day trial of Norton Internet Security ) .