Toshiba Satellite E305-S1990 Laptop First Look
The Satellite E305 doesn't cut quite as eye-catching a profile as its predecessor, the E205, but it's actually a more functional design. Clad in patterned metal, it's not as thick as recent Satellites we've reviewed, such as the M645 or the A665. The E305 has a metal chassis and repels fingerprints, thanks to the patterned design. The tapered sides cut a sharper angle, while still managing to fit all the expected ports, plus an optical drive. The metal continues on the inside around the keyboard deck, and the upper lid features glossy black plastic around the inset display. It's reminiscent of a MacBook Pro, or of Samsung's recent laptops, and even looks more professional than some of the tackier-looking Satellites we've seen.
The Satellite E305 doesn't cut quite as eye-catching a profile as its predecessor, the E205, but it's actually a more functional design. Clad in patterned metal, it's not as thick as recent Satellites we've reviewed, such as the M645 or the A665. The E305 has a metal chassis and repels fingerprints, thanks to the patterned design. The tapered sides cut a sharper angle, while still managing to fit all the expected ports, plus an optical drive. The metal continues on the inside around the keyboard deck, and the upper lid features glossy black plastic around the inset display. It's reminiscent of a MacBook Pro, or of Samsung's recent laptops, and even looks more professional than some of the tackier-looking Satellites we've seen.
