Toshiba Satellite C855D-S5203

Toshiba Satellite C855D-S5203

The Toshiba Satellite C855D-S5203 is the lowest-end C855-series configuration to date and also the cheapest with its $300 price tag. Featuring the dual-core AMD E-300 processor with Radeon HD 6310 integrated graphics, 2GB of RAM, and 320GB hard drive, the C855D-S5203 won’t impress with its performance, but it is OK for daily routine tasks. If you upgrade RAM, that is.

Two GB is really insufficient for any decent multitasking and is good only for a few web browser tabs opened at the same time, for example. Additional 2GB, which can be purchased separately and put into the free memory slot, will solve that problem and cost you only $10 more. An alternative is to purchase the C855D-S5205 model with 4GB and a faster CPU for $30 more.

When it comes to multimedia playback performance on this laptop, there is nothing to worry about. The included UVD encoder on the E-300 supports up to 1080p playback. However, a potentially big disadvantage in this field is a lack of HDMI port, so you will have to use the old VGA and audio cables to hook it up to a TV.

In other aspects, the Toshiba C855D-S5203 is a standard full-size affordable notebook, sporting three USB 2.0 ports, a multi-in-one card reader, Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN connections, and a claimed battery life of about five hours.

Toshiba Satellite C855D-S5203

Toshiba Satellite C855D-S5203 Specifications

  • Display: 15.6-inch 1366×768, TruBrite (glare-type)
  • Processor: AMD “Brazos” Dual-Core E-300 APU at 1.3GHz, 1MB cache
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310
  • Memory: 2GB DDR3 at 1,066MHz, two slots supporting up to 16GB
  • Storage: 320GB hard drive at 5,400rpm
  • Optical Drive: DVD burner
  • Webcam: Yes, with microphone
  • Audio: Stereo speakers
  • Network: Wireless N (802.11n), Ethernet LAN, no Bluetooth
  • Input: Chiclet keyboard with numeric pad, no backlight, multi-touch touchpad
  • Ports and Slots: 3 x USB 2.0, VGA, multi-in-1 media card reader, no HDMI
  • Battery: 6 cell 48Wh Lithium-Ion, “up to 5.03 hours” run time
  • Dimensions: 1.14-1.31 x 14.96 x 9.53 inches
  • Weight: 5.5lbs
  • OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Warranty: 1-year

3 thoughts on “Toshiba Satellite C855D-S5203”

  1. Can someone PLEASE tell me where online I can get that extra 2GB DDR3 RAM stick for $10 that’s compatible with the stock 2GB stick?

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