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Toshiba Satellite L670-12J notebook review

by Parm Mann on 16 October 2010, 09:00 4.0

Tags: Satellite L670-12J, Toshiba (TYO:6502)

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Final thoughts and rating

Few notebooks combine the power of an Intel Core i5 processor with a 17.3in high-res display for under £630.

In doing so, Toshiba has created a tasty prospect in the form of the Satellite L670-12J.

Designed as a desktop replacement for everyday computing, the notebook is competitively priced, finished in a sleek new design, and offers plenty of 2D performance.

The lack of a dedicated GPU and average battery life detract from the overall package, but thanks to a comfortable full-size keyboard and a bright 17.3in display, the Satellite L670-12J offers excellent value for money.


The Good

Excellent 2D performance
Keyboard's a pleasure to use
Bright 17.3in display
Competitive £629 price tag

The Bad

Poor battery life
No dedicated graphics card

HEXUS Rating

4/5
Toshiba Satellite L670-12J

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Would be v nice to see the 13.3" R630 reviewed.
If you are making a 17" laptop, why go for Intel onboard graphics? :wallbash:
OilSheikh
If you are making a 17" laptop, why go for Intel onboard graphics? :wallbash:

Price I guess.
OilSheikh
If you are making a 17" laptop, why go for Intel onboard graphics? :wallbash:

Because not all desktop replacement users are gamers?

I'm not at all a fan of Toshiba's non-Pro Satellites - especially the gaming ones. In my experience they're poorly built lumps of overheating plastic with frequent reliability issues due to the monumental heat they produce and disappointing screens. Inside they're even worse, with the unlimited repairs needed (failed screens and hard drives) where the build quality goes from poor to atrocious - I'm quite experienced at replacing the bowels of laptops, but I don't think I've ever snapped off as many pins and clips or experienced such a fiddly interior as in these things.

This is no different. Yes it's got an i5 and apparently the heat is OK on this one (probably due to only having 1 chip to cool), but overall it's just not good value. Its big brother with the HD 5650 is available for £650. Only 3GB RAM, but it does have a faster CPU than this one.

Also… £600 for a laptop with 10/100 ethernet… 10/100? For the sake of what - probably £3 extra?

I always hated these things and nothing I've read here has changed that.