An Intel Core i5 3230M (2x 2.6 - 3.2 GHz, Hyper Threading, TDP: 35 W) alongside a dedicated nVidia GeForce GT 740M graphics solution with 2 GB of memory make Toshiba's Satellite C55-A-1D5 to a multimedia laptop . Our benchmarks prove that this combination...

• Suitable for games in medium to high settings, Sufficient power for demanding software, Richincolor screen...
• Might be too slow for future games in the midterm, Inferior keyboard, Short battery runtime, Fullplastic casing...
• The test leaves us with mixed feelings about Toshiba's C55-A-1D5. It is a plastic gadget whose overall impression fits exactly with the low price of only about 600 Euros (~$813). The weight, a moderately robust plastic casing, the inferior input devices a...

Bargain back-to-school laptops exist for a reason: Not everybody can afford a $2,000 laptop. Honestly, most people don't even need a $2,000 laptop.For this set of reviews, we're looking at the other end of the spectrum—basic laptops that let you work and...