Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5120
The Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5120 15.6-inch laptop PC appears to be the best choice for those who want an ultra-cheap full-size notebook. It has the same price as the Acer’s E1-510-2500 while offering a faster processor (~1.750 versus ~1,050 PassMark CPU points). It’s the AMD Quad-Core E2-3800 with AMD Radeon HD 8280 integrated graphics, a chip which simply doesn’t have enough oomph for video and high-resolution photo editing nor 3D gaming, but it is capable of completing your daily web surfing, office document editing, and audio / video playback.
Another advantage of the C55D-A5120 is a built-in DVD burner, which is missing on the Acer. Other features are similar on both laptops. RAM and hard drive sizes are 4GB and 500GB. The screen resolution is 1366×768 pixels and there are stereo speakers, webcam, HDMI, and three USB ports.
Update: The price has increased.
Specifications of the C55D-A5120
Here are the specs of the C55D-A5120 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Toshiba |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do. |
| Touchscreen | No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
| Other Display Specs | TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles. |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD E2-3800 quad-core 1.3GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 14) |
| Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 8280 integrated graphics (User Benchmark GPU score: 2) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. |
| Data Storage | 500GB HDD This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
| DVD Optical Drive | DVD writer |
| Keyboard & Input | Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. Touchpad with separate physical click buttons The touchpad features physical left and right click buttons, as opposed to click buttons integrated into the touchpad surface. |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops. |
| Bluetooth | No This laptop has no built-in Bluetooth module. |
| Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI + 1 x VGA HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. VGA is an old analog type of video connectivity used on older computers, monitors, TVs, and projectors. |
| Media Card Reader | SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
| Battery | 6-Cell 48 Whr lithium-ion |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Height | 1.3" |
| Width | 15" |
| Depth | 9.5" |
| Windows Version | Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
User Reviews and Q&A on the C55D-A5120
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Frank –
Sorry the screen system is called True Brite. Google it!
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faye –
hello, is it upgradable to 8gb RAM?
4 out of 5
Frank –
This laptop gives very good value compared to it’s prize. It is not heavy although the screen size 15.6 insch and it does have the optical drive. The battery time is great. And: it has got a good screen because of the TruBite system. It does not glare, has enough brightness and the colors are pretty good. Of course, for this money it will not be much of use if you won’t haeavy gaming or video editing. I always advise people to use deskop pc’s for that anyway. This is really one of the best laptops for it’s price at the moment!
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