Toshiba Satellite T130-12N review

Not the most exciting CULV laptop but offers portability and a great battery life

Toshiba Satellite T130-12N
The excellent battery life of the Toshiba Satellite T130-12N means you can leave the charger at home

TechRadar Verdict

We think this is a laptop for those who need a decent amount of batter power but are not too worried over pure computing power

Pros

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    Fantastic battery life

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    LED backlit screen

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    Build quality

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    Sleep and Charge technology

Cons

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    Not one for multi-tasking

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    Integrated GPU

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Designed to offer good portability and everyday performance, the Toshiba Satellite T130-12N is a comfortable machine that delivers on most of its promises and could prove a great choice for those seeking an ultraportable for working on the move.

This laptop is the small and light and the excellent 534-minute battery life offers excellent mobility, allowing you to leave the charger at home or in the office when you're out and about.

Toshiba build

Like the MSI, however, it is very easy to brush against while typing, which moves the cursor and quickly becomes irritating. 802.11n Wi-Fi is included, as is 10/100 Ethernet, providing flexible networking options.

There are also three USB ports, one of which supports Toshiba's Sleep and Charge technology, which means you can charge peripherals even when the machine is switched off. VGA and HDMI-out ports round off the specifications.

It may not be the most exciting laptop around, but the solid design and great battery life make the Satellite T130-12N a good option for the regular traveller.

If you're looking for more in terms of power, though, it's probably worth taking a look at the MSI X600.

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