On Toshiba's website, this notebook is listed in the "Basic" category, which describes the Tecra A8 to a pun-intended "T." Aimed at the casual user or business professional, the A8 sports features that prove to be equal parts adequate and unimpressive. The vanilla 15.4" WXGA screen lacks Toshiba's TruBrite technology, which translates to lackluster graphics especially when paired with Intel Media Accelerator 950 graphics system. Due to such anemic specs, 3D gaming or heavy duty Photoshop work is pretty much out of the question. If you're looking to just surf the 'net or work with MS Office, the A8 will have you covered. But if you want a media powerhouse or desktop replacement, check another category.
Review: Toshiba Tecra A8-EZ8511
On Toshiba’s website, this notebook is listed in the “Basic” category, which describes the Tecra A8 to a pun-intended “T.” Aimed at the casual user or business professional, the A8 sports features that prove to be equal parts adequate and unimpressive. The vanilla 15.4″ WXGA screen lacks Toshiba’s TruBrite technology, which translates to lackluster graphics […]
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WIRED
Biometric fingerprint scanner for security and application shortcuts. Sleek design. Hard drive shock protection. Light weight at 6.5 lbs. Reasonable price point.
TIRED
Windows Vista with Aero delivers sluggish performance. No side USB ports; only 3 in the back. Speakers are tinny and fuzzy at high volume. Brightness level of the screen resets itself to the default (read: too dim) level between restarts and hibernations.
- RAM Size: 512 MB (goes up to 4 GB)
- Clock Rate: 1.73 GHz
- Hard Drive Size: 60 GB
- Screen Size: 15.4 inches (WXGA)
- Screen Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels