Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5206 Notebook with AMD A8 & 750GB HDD
The Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5206 notebook PC from the budget 15.6-inch C55 series offers decent performance and large data storage space. Equipped with the with the AMD A8-6410 quad-core processor and 4GB of RAM, the C55D-B5206 is able to crunch everyday tasks with ease. The A8-6410 has a PassMark benchmark score of around 2,600 points, so its performance is line with the popular Intel Core i3 “U” series chips. On the other hand, 4GB RAM ensures that system memory won’t be a performance bottleneck, since it’s large enough to support multitasking of the average user with no hiccups. The Radeon R5 graphics processor incorporated in the A8 chip offers similar performance to the widely adopted Intel HD 4400 IGP of the Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 series processors. This practically means the R5 is able to run newer games, but only on significantly lowered detail and resolution settings.
As same as the numerous 15.6-inch laptop models with affordable prices, the C55D-B5206 has the low-end 1366-by-768 resolution. Therefore, the display will lack picture sharpness of the more expensive Full HD notebooks. IPS wide viewing angle and touchscreen technologies are omitted on this screen. For touch capability, you should take a look at some of the C55T models.
So, data input and navigation through Windows and programs relies on the keyboard with numeric pad and trackpad which has mechanical right and left click buttons.
The C55D-B5206 is outfitted with ubiquitous stereo speakers, a 720p webcam, Wi-Fi wireless and wired Ethernet LAN connections, HDMI video port and VGA video port, and a multi-in-one media card reader. The notebook has three USB connectors, but no Bluetooth.
The battery is a 4-cell 45Whr unit. We have no info on battery life.
All components and features are wrapped in a minimalist-designed 1.1 thick chassis with Jet Black matte finish.
Specifications of the Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5206
Here are the specs of the Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5206 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 A8-6410 quad-core 2-2.4GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 24) |
| Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon R5 integrated graphics (only for lightest gaming) |
| 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 | 750GB HDD This is an excellent 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. |
| Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
| 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 | 4-cell lithium-ion 45Whr |
| Weight | 4.9 pounds |
| Height | 1.1" |
| Width | 15" |
| Depth | 10.2" |
| 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. |
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