Toshiba NB305 review

But what sets it apart?

Sounds good, but is this really any better than the other Pine Trail netbooks, for example the Samsung N210 or the Samsung N220?

By jezza101 on 25 Feb 2010

Comparison requested

Yes I'd like to see this go head to head with the new Samsung range (the NB30 in particular) too.

By moocifer on 4 Mar 2010

Comparison please!

I agree, I would like to see the Samsung n210 and the Toshiba nb305 compared.
I am currently deciding between these two.
I am leaning towards the Samsung. They are v similar spec-wise. The Samsung's matt screen is swaying me.

By Raypa on 1 Apr 2010

Problems in Linux

Warning: Toshiba do not support Linux, and the NB305 currently has problems with the display. The brightness cannot be changed, and if the screen is turned off while suspended, it will not switch back on.

By spaceLem on 16 Apr 2010

Win7 Starter - Don't do it!

I've got the Samsung N210 - its a nice machine with hyperspace allowing me to load up Linux at boot, when I want to, which by the way loads in a flash, compared to waiting almost a minute and a half, to get to the log on screen and then a further minute before you can actually start a browser, and the problems are not just at startup, running media player takes forever at times, the explorer crashes or freezes - very often, tbh - you're better off with either Linux or XP on these machines. - The Atom is too lightweight - or maybe you need 2gb instead of 1gb. Just give it a test in the shops and see for yourself - boot it up there and then and run a few apps.

By nicomo on 17 May 2010

Win7 Starter - Do do it!

Ok, we all know that most machines arrive with rubbish installed, startup options etc that are not reuqired and things that should be turned off. Windows search/indexing for instance.

'nicomo' above is the 'I have linux so I'm superior' type of person while not realising that most people don't actually care and simply want to use Windows and again, get used to the start speed.

Standard people could also replace the slow hard drive with an SSD if they wanted faster start times.

2Gb would also be a VERY good idea on any machine. (As readyboost will try to cache your favourite apps at startup. (I wonder if nicomo knows this)

P.s. There's nothing wrong with Linux (Especially Ubuntu)

By rhythm on 2 Jul 2010