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M505-S4940

Average Customer Rating:

4.2 out of 5 (127 Reviews)

106 of 127 (83%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for M505-S4940

FEATURED REVIEW

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Best Laptop Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!, July 17, 2009
By DemonicLink from Paso Robles, CA

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		4 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"The Toshiba products are really good, the battery life is long enough, the processor and the memory RAM are really good. The performance is better than other desktop or laptop computers. The features are unique and really useful."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 2 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

My First Toshiba Laptop, November 7, 2009
By Cephas from Cranfield, Beds

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		5 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"I got the Toshiba Satellite® M505-S4940 about a month ago after reading the reviews online. I have enjoyed it ever since, the fingerprints notwithstanding. I would have love it more though if it has a fingerprint reader so my log-in could be faster, if the monitor could travel a few more degrees outwards and if the mouse pad is slightly wider without increase in overall size. I will recommend the product to anyone who loves clean, simple, beautiful and durable machine. The battery life is quite good."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 3 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Like My Toshiba, November 5, 2009
By Cheers from Plano, TX

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		5 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"The Toshiba laptop had the features I wanted at a competitive price, and I trust the quality of Toshiba products. A plus is that this laptop is equipped with Harman/Kardon speakers. The attractive styling of the case was a factor in my decision."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Newbie
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 4 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Laptop, November 4, 2009
By Scooter

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		4 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"I have owned this laptop for a couple of months now and have enjoyed it immensely. My only two complaints would be the quality of the camera and the fingerprints that get left on the keyboard. Other than that, it's a great machine!"

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 5 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

2 out of 5

Disappointed!!, November 4, 2009
By Sam from Sussex County, NJ

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Battery Life:		3 out of 5
Price-Value:		3 out of 5

"Things started out well. I found it very easy to install printer, updates, etc. upon purchase. Then, when just a month old, it had a major hard drive failure. Toshiba graciously sent recovery discs (VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE BACKUP UPON PURCHASE ASAP!!), but it is just not the same, right down to the desktop. Can't afford to trash it and buy another, so we'll just have to live with it. Very frustrating and totally disappointed. Considering the constant improvements in technology, the quality of the product doesn't seem to be there!"

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 6 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

November 4, 2009
By Bebe from Huntsville, AL

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Battery Life:		3 out of 5
Price-Value:		4 out of 5

"The laptop has great features for the average student. I was able to get all of my needs met with the software package that was available with this special edition of Toshiba."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 7 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

November 3, 2009
By Steve

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Battery Life:		4 out of 5
Price-Value:		4 out of 5

"computer is very nice but the web cam is poor quality"

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One week to a month

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Review 8 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Satellite® M505-S4940, October 19, 2009
By serenity

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Battery Life:		4 out of 5
Price-Value:		4 out of 5

"I love the laptop, finally bought one after procrastinating for so long. I love the keys and the screen is so clear. The only negative I found so far is it gets a little hot, but not enough to be a showstopper."

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Review 9 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Laptop great - Batterry Not so much, October 13, 2009
By Uma from Raytown, MO

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Battery Life:		2 out of 5
Price-Value:		3 out of 5

"Overall, the laptop is as good as any I've used. The battery, well that's a different story...it's so not up to code"

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 10 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

like it alot, October 8, 2009
By mom from Nekoosa, WI

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		5 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"Never used one before
getting to know it"

What is your level of technical expertise?: Newbie
How long have you been using this product?: One week to a month

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Review 11 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Toshiba ergo smile!, October 6, 2009
By Discodad514 from Lexington,KY

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		3 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"It exceeded all my expectations; this coming from someone who already ownes another Toshiba laptop. If there were one thing I would have included, it would have been a lit keyboard. However, the free software, value, and rugged durability make it my everyday winner."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 12 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

best buy back 2 school special, October 3, 2009
By vee from hawaii

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		3 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"i have no complaints"

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 13 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

good laptop, October 2, 2009
By lynn

Features:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Battery Life:		3 out of 5
Price-Value:		3 out of 5

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What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One week to a month

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Review 14 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

buy this one!, September 30, 2009
By KT from Baltimore, MD

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		4 out of 5
Price-Value:		4 out of 5

"I bought a dell with my college savings before my freshman year. i had no viruses or no problems with it...until 1 week before starting this year (my senior year)...i heard a clicking noise. yep, it was the harddrive. i searched all sorts of laptop brands but i liked 2 different toshibas in the store...however, i ended up buying this one online after reading the reviews and looking at toshibas on consumer reports. i also asked my tech-savy friends and they alll told me to get a toshiba....so i did!"

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One week to a month

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Review 15 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Toshiba M505-S4940 Seris, September 30, 2009
By Student2012 from New Haven, IN

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		3 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"This computer has been great! I wish it had a longer battery life but other then that the performance and the overall computer is absolutely great! I love this computer and I feel as though I'll be a Toshiba consumer in the future."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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Review 16 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

1 out of 5

DID NOT RECEIVE THE PAYED FOR LAPTOP, September 30, 2009
By LD from fayetteville,nc.

Features:		1 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Battery Life:		1 out of 5
Price-Value:		1 out of 5

"went to best buy on sunday 6pm only to be told where out of stock and the the m505 which was an advertised special in the circular that broke that day was out of stock.Was told one would be in on tuesday, but was not allowed topay for on sunday so i returned to the store the next day on monday morning and payed for it.I was then told to come back to pick it up on wednesday afternoon.I returned on wednesday afternoon, handed the assistant store manager my receipt where it plainly stated first line after best buy and store # the model# and serial # of the purchased laptop. I patiently waited for about (35min.) for the assistant store manager to return, literally shove it at the customer service cashier along with the other purchase (dvd-vcrplayer) i was also purchaseing and walk away (done in a very unprofessional manner).My Wife (Nancy) informed after extensive research on the internet that we had been given a different and lesser computor which did not have as many or as good of features and retailed for less after further review i discvered that this should and could of been easly discovered by the Best Buy assistant store manager if he had done his job properly (simply compared the model and serial number on the box for the computor to what was listed in big bold letters on the receipt).I took the laptop in question back only to be treated rude by the very young customer service cashier who's first words to me were i would have to take the computor to the geek squad counter to veryify nothing was missing. I insructed the cashier to call management.The cashier did so with obvious negetive physical communication. The operations manager came over and i began to inform him of the situation.THe assistant store manager walked by and the operation manager apprised him that he had given me the incorrect laptop.The assistant manager took the receipt walked behind the customer service counter and finally compared the receipt model number and serial number to what was on the laptop box of the one i was given.He then got what would best be described as a red face smurk. The assistantant manager then walked down the counter whispered in the right ear of a tall young geek squad employee with black hair,slender with a unique hair style.The geek squad employee begain to laugh half heartedly and with a red face. It looked to me as if the conversation was i did not get away with the switch, i have been caught.I now have great disdain for Best Buy and the managers they place in position in there stores.I really question the wisdom of someone from a corporate office who is well insullated from the customers and the store personel to be the only contact to resolve disgusted premiere silver customers BestBuy issues.The program of inadaquate inventory for advertised circular items is the norm for BestBuy and is unexceptable.The axiom "when in business be in business" still holds true.I wish you the best and the companys like BestBuy who put forward a suedo representation of customer care."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: Less than a week

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Review 17 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent Lapt0p, September 28, 2009
By Raldal from Colusa, CA

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		4 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"I was not sure what kind of laptop to buy so I went and did some research for over 2 weeks until I finally decided on this one.I looked online for a good deal and this was the far best deal that I could come across.I purchased this laptop at best buy and for the one month that I have been using it I really like it.This is my first ever laptop and now I can safely say that I don't regret buying this one.I have always heard that Toshiba was a good brand but now I think I can say that it really is."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Newbie
How long have you been using this product?: One week to a month

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Review 18 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Good First Laptop, September 28, 2009
By Realestaterobin from Riverdale, GA

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Battery Life:		4 out of 5
Price-Value:		4 out of 5

"The laptop is stylish and has plenty of features for the beginner to grow with and for the more advanced to take advantage of. The mouse pad is too sensitive for me but other than that a great buy."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One week to a month

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Review 19 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Very Happy!!, September 27, 2009
By ck from Spring Hill,Fl

Features:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		5 out of 5
Price-Value:		5 out of 5

"This is the first laptop we have ever puchased and we were pleasantly surprised with the performance. It was bought for our daughter who is home schooled over the internet. She has adapted well with the Toshiba and the wireless ability was worth all the money."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One week to a month

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Review 20 for M505-S4940

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

September 27, 2009
By JD from Colorado Springs CO

Features:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Battery Life:		3 out of 5
Price-Value:		4 out of 5

"Nice price. Not as heavy as my old Dell. Keypad is very user-friendly; especially if you're not a typist. Crisp picture and sound."

What is your level of technical expertise?: Proficient User
How long have you been using this product?: One month to a year

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