Toshiba is one of the oldest laptop companies. Its products have always been of high quality. In today's review I will tell you about a laptop from the Satellite C660 series - the C660-1TE model. In this series, the developers managed to find a compromise between an affordable price and good performance. So the Toshiba Satellite C660-1TE is a versatile 15.6-inch display solution for study and work.
Design and scope of delivery It is immediately evident that the main advantage of this laptop is its practicality. Its body is made of high quality black plastic, which has a matte finish. The working surface and the top cover were made of plastic with a relief surface. Therefore, scratches or fingerprints will not be visible on the laptop. The build quality of the device is quite decent: there are no creaks or backlashes. The only thing I didn’t like was that when closed, its top cover is not very tightly pressed against the body, which is why it bends noticeably when pressed. I advise you to transport this model carefully. In addition to the laptop itself, the kit contains a battery, a power supply and a set of instructions. Unfortunately, there are no software discs, so you will need Internet access for the initial installation. Display and sound The Satellite C660-1TE is equipped with a Toshiba TruBrite HD 15.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16: 9. The display has good picture quality. Its rich saturated colors are perfect for watching movies. The screen received a glossy finish, which makes it inconvenient to work outdoors. The glare creates problems. But if the laptop is used indoors, then this is not observed. The built-in Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System stereo speakers support HD Audio. They have excellent surround sound. So watching the video will not cause you any complaints. Full HD video plays smoothly and without slowdowns, and the volume level is sufficient even for watching a movie on the street. The sound is clear enough on both the speakers and headphones. Keyboard and touchpad The full-size keyboard was placed in a small recess. A separate digital block was allocated on it. It has 102 keys, which are characterized by a soft and quiet stroke. With a very active set, they "make noise" a little. It is not very convenient to switch the layout: the Alt and Shift keys have been blown apart a lot, and for this you will have to drag on, and have cut the Shift key a little more. So I advise you to change the button combination to switch the layout. To navigate through the text, there are PgUp / PgDn, Home / End keys, which are brought to the upper right edge of the keyboard. The touchpad is large, so it had to be shifted slightly to the left of the center. Its surface is pleasant and rough, and the edges are clearly defined, so it is very convenient to work with it. It is possible to disable it, which allows you to conveniently work with documents or use an external mouse. There is also support for multi-touch, thanks to which working with images and surfing the web will become especially comfortable. The touchpad buttons are also large, they are divided among themselves and slightly sunk into the work surface, so that they are pressed without much effort. On the work surface itself, you will not notice a single additional button. There are only speakers and a laptop off / on button, which are located above the layout. Configuration The Toshiba Satellite C660-1TE laptop is equipped with a second generation Intel Core processor on Sandy Bridge - Intel Core i3 2310M. It has a clock speed of 2.1 GHz and integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000. It also has 2 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320 GB hard drive (which rotates at 5400 rpm) and an all-format DVD Super Multi optical drive. ... All these characteristics make it possible to work comfortably with office applications, as well as to play high-quality video in HD format and not particularly demanding games.If you are looking for a more productive configuration, then you should pay attention to the Toshiba Satellite C660-1TN model, which is equipped with discrete graphics from NVIDIA and a Core i5 processor. And if you are looking for an even more budget-friendly solution, then the Toshiba Satellite C660-1PM with an Intel Celeron processor is for you. The laptop has a modest array of connectors available: two USB 2.0 ports, a VGA video output and an RJ-45 connector, and audio jacks for headphone and microphone. Also in this model there is a card reader, a webcam with a microphone and wireless modules Bluetooth 3.0 with HS and Wi-Fi 802 b / g / n. Performance and features of work First of all, I would like to note that this model does not have a pre-installed operating system. So you have to take the time to install your preferred OS. But then you can choose any one you like. You will also need to select a driver. I would recommend that you install Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit. This is not too difficult, but it will take some time to find the necessary drivers. First of all, you need to read all the instructions included in the kit, and also download the driver for the wireless network on the Internet. Our Toshiba Satellite C660-1TE model has an Atheros adapter. Testing of this model showed that it almost does not make noise and does not heat up. So even in hot summer, you can safely put it on upholstered furniture or on your knees, without fear of overheating. Battery life The Toshiba Satellite C660-1TE is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 48 Wh. The test was carried out in the Battery Eater test read mode, with the Wi-Fi enabled and with an average display brightness. In such conditions, the laptop worked for about 3.5 hours. And in the classic test, he showed a result of 1.5 hours. I think this is not bad at all for a laptop of this class. Output In general, the Toshiba Satelite C660-1TE is a completely successful and practical solution for those who are looking for an inexpensive laptop for everyday work or study, simple games and watching HD videos. Its main advantages: Intel Core i3 processor, practical design, widescreen display, Bluetooth 3.0 adapter and high-quality sound. And you will get all this at a very affordable price on F.ua. More details: /index.php?action=tg/draft&id=126511 
