Michael Knutson
07-21-2010, 09:30 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/toshiba-satellite-m645.aspx' target='_blank'>http://www.laptopmag.com/review/lap...llite-m645.aspx</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"It looks good, and it sounds even better. The 14-inch, 5-pound Toshiba Satellite M645 ($1,049) sports a a snazzy textured finish, plus Harmon / Kardon speakers powered by Dolby Advanced Audio Technology, producing the best sound we've heard from a laptop of this size."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/lpt/auto/1279742320.usr17748.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>Toshiba continues to improve their Satellite line of laptops, and the M645 continues the trend. Many pluses noted, and the few small minuses worth noting: VGA Webcam produced dark images; glossy display image washed-out during angled viewing and reflected when using less than full brightness; slowish standard 5400rpm drive; standard 6-cell 4400mAH tested battery life of only 3.5 hours; slowish WiFi transfer rates.</p><p>With seven preconfigured models and numerous configuration choices, starting at $719, the minor annoyances can, for the most part, be overcome for a reasonable price. $809 gets you an Intel Core i3 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 7200rpm drive, and a larger (5600mAH) battery, taking you to a reasonable five (5) hours of battery life. So, if you need a laptop that is a gamer, and strong on the multimedia side, consider taking a look at the new Satellite M645.</p>