Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212 Laptop with AMD A8 CPU

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The Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212 (models are identical) is an affordable 15.6-inch notebook computer with decent performance. It’s loaded with the AMD A8-6410 quad-core processor. The CPU provides enough computing power for smooth running of Windows OS and common applications, such as web browsers, Office apps, and multimedia playback programs. Professional photographers and video producers will be more satisfied with something more powerful, such as the Intel Core i5 and i7. The A8-6410 has the Radeon R5 series graphics processor built-in. Benchmarks of it aren’t available yet, but judging from the specifications it should be better than the Intel HD 4400 found in the Intel i3, i5, and i7. In the real world, it means enough oomph to play the latest AAA games, but you’ll still need to pull back significantly on the resolution and detail settings.

As for the screen, the 15.6-incher on the C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212 has the usual 1366-by-768 resolution, which is not something to write home about. You won’t have as sharp image as on the Full HD laptops, but that’s one of the concessions to make this model affordable. Touchscreen capability is missing.

For interaction with the system you can use the full-sized keyboard with numeric pad and trackpad with mechanical buttons. They are built into the plastic casing in black color. The lid of the display is made of the same material, and the whole chassis measures in profile and weighs in at 4.9 pounds.

The C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212 is outfitted with stereo speakers and a 720p web camera. Regarding ports and slots, three USBs, HDMI, VGA, media card reader are all on board. Networking is enabled through Wi-Fi wireless and wired Ethernet LAN connections. Bluetooth is also present.

The battery is a 4-cell unit, but info on battery life isn’t provided.

All factors combined, the C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212 is well equipped for the given price, but keep in mind that there are other equally or similarly good options in the budget notebook category.

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Keyboard of C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212

Specifications of the Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212

Here are the specs of the Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212 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 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.
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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User Reviews and Q&A on the Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5310 / C55D-B5212

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Current rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
  1. 2 out of 5

    Brad

    Mine started getting flaky within 2 months of using it. The touch screen would lock up for minutes at a time and I understand this is a common problem. The Bluetooth has never worked. Lately it has also been shutting down by itself. Sometimes it sleeps properly, sometimes it stays on indefinitely. I will not buy another Toshiba……

  2. 1 out of 5

    Ted Blackwood

    This computer started off o.k. then went down hill. One USB port no longer works and the computer randomly shuts down a few times a day. I have had the computer less than a year. I was told I must Restart the computer to factory and then likely send it in to be fixed. This is not an option as I run my business on it. I will just limp along on this one until I can buy another. Customer service was terrible, it was impossible to understand them, and they tried to sell me a maintenance plan. HA! I’ve had this thing 9 months and they are trying to sell me a service to repair it? I wish I could get my money back. This is coming from someone who usually NEVER writes a review good or bad.

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