The updated version of Toshiba NB305 (model# NB305-N440) with Intel Atom N455 processor and DDR3 RAM is now available for purchase on Amazon
Specification of Toshiba NB305-N440:
The Toshiba NB305-N440 is available in 4 colors: Frost White
Netbook Italia spotted a new Toshiba NB305 model on Toshiba France website that will come with Intel’s new DDR3-enabled N455 Atom processor along with 1GB of 1066MHz DDR3 RAM. Other specs are similar to the current model of NB305 which includes a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 resolution display, GMA 3150 graphics, and 250GB hard drive. The model name is NB305-10F and its launch date is unknown yet.
The Toshiba Mini NB305
There are 2 model available: NB305-N310 and NB305-N410. The model that we are recommending in this model is the NB305-N310
Rating: 4 out of 5 – Read reviews>>
Specification
Overall rating and customer reviews
In order to provide more choices to consumers, netbook manufacturers will normally release a netbook model in multiple variation. And as consumers, it’s important for us to realize the differences between these variation so that we can pick the one that’s most suitable for us. I have written a post about Asus Eee PC 1005PE vs 1001P before, and in this post I will do the same for Toshiba Mini NB305
There are 2 variation available for the Toshiba Mini NB305 netbook: NB305-N310
| Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 | Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 | |
| Price | $349.99 | $399.99 |
| CPU | Intel Atom N450 | Intel Atom N450 |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 160GB | 250GB |
| Display | 10.1″ LED (16:9) 1024×600 | 10.1″ LED (16:9) 1024×600 |
| Battery Life | 11 hours | 11 hours |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Wireless | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Keyboard | Normal | Chiclet |
| OS | Windows XP Home | Windows 7 Starter |
| Colors | Fusion Finish in Black Onyx | Texture Finish in Royal Blue / Frost White / Java Brown |
As you can see, the NB305-N410
– a higher capacity hard drive
– a metal chiclet style keyboard which is more comfortable to type on
– a textured lid which prevent fingerprint, and also with more color choices (blue
– Windows 7 starter instead Windows XP Home
Both models are highly rated by customers (4 out of 5). Check out the customer reviews here
Toshiba Mini NB305 Overview
Toshiba NB305
) that comes with lower price, Fusion Finish casing in Black Onyx, normal keyboard, 160GB HDD, and Windows XP Home.) that comes with higher price, Textured finish casing in multiple color option (blue, white, and brown), chiclet style keyboard, 250GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter.In this review, we are looking at the higher-end NB305-N410. The detailed specification of Toshiba NB305-N410 is as following:
Review Roundup
While the NB205 has everything that we would recommend for a netbook (i.e. ergonomic metal keyboard, large touchpad & touchpad buttons, excellent battery life, unique textured lid that’s anti-smudges, etc..), the two biggest complains on the Toshiba NB205 are the bulky battery that sticks out from the back of the machine, and the weak speaker that hide below the front edge of the system. Not only Toshiba has retained all the good features of NB205 on the NB305, they have also solved those 2 issues on the new model. Instead of jutted out from the rear, the battery is now tucked in underneath, causing the keyboard to be slanting towards the user and giving a more ergornomic angle for typing. Also, the speaker on NB305 is much louder compared to the one in NB205. Another improvement that the NB305 has over the NB205 is weight. Toshiba NB305 is slightly lighter than its predecessor at only 2.6 pounds.
In terms of performance and battery life, there’s not much difference between NB305 with its predecessor. Laptop Magazine manage to get 8:37 hours from their battery test (continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi), while Engadget gets 6:30 hours from their battery drain test (video rundown test with brightness set to 65 percent). In terms of performance, the Toshiba NB305 is similar to other Pine Trail netbooks – good for daily tasks such as web surfing, checking email, document processing, etc.. but not suitable for HD video playback. This is the
The only drawback of the Toshiba NB305 is that it’s more expensive than other Pine Trail netbooks such as the Asus Eee PC 1005PE
Customer rating on Toshiba NB305 is pretty good as well. Check out all customer reviews here
Related Videos
Take a closer look at Toshiba NB305 in the following video:
Brief introduction of NB305 netbook by Toshiba:
Availability
Toshiba NB305-N410 is available in 3 colors:
All of them are currently available for purchase on Amazon
Conclusion
The Toshiba NB305 is still one of the best netbook in the market. Although the price is slightly higer than other Pine Trail netbooks, it’s keyboard and especially its touchpad are second to none, and to us that’s worth the premium.
Source: Engadget, Laptop Magazine
Toshiba Mini NB305
The new model Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 comes with a few improvements compared to its predecessor. First, it comes with the new Pine Trail platform and Intel Atom N450 processor which gives it a longer battery life (11 hours according to Toshiba). Second, the NB305 has an improved design where the battery no longer sticks out from the back like the NB205 does. And finally, the NB305 is a slightly lighter at only 2.6 pounds.
This particular model, NB305-N410WH
Rating: 5 out of 5 – Read reviews>>
Specification
Overall rating and customer reviews
Toshiba’s new Pine Trail netbook, the NB305, is now available for purchase on Amazon
Here’s a video of Toshiba showing their latest NB305 netbook on CES 2010:
Laptop Magazine has recently published a review of Toshiba NB305, a new model that comes with Intel Pine Trail platform. According to them, the chasis of the NB305 looks better with more curves and thinner at the front. Also, the battery has been moved from the back to the bottom of the netbook. The battery life which last for 8:37 hours is however shorter than the NB205′s battery life which last for 8:51 hours, according to Laptop’s test. Although that’s not too much of difference, but we actually expect the NB305 to run longer hours than the NB205 since it’s built on the Pine Trail platform.
Toshiba’s next generation Pine Trail netbook, the NB305 has made appearance on both Engadget and Laptop Magazine. It looks pretty similar to the NB205, but the battery no longer sticks out from the back of the netbook and is more integrated into the chassis now.
The specs for the Toshiba NB305 includes: 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Windows 7 Starter, and a 6-cell battery that can provide up to 11 hours of battery life. The colored models are priced at $400 while the black model costs $350.
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