Toshiba Satellite P870

 

Toshiba Satellite P870 offers stylish performance in a big screen format. The powerful Intel Core processors handle your most demanding tasks. It is especially designed for those who want a large yet luxurious computer at home. Instead of the regular desktop that remains stationary, this 17.3-inch laptop gives you an alternative. P870 boasts its cinematic features. The latest NVIDIA graphics chipset and premium Harman Kardon stereo speakers create the most clear and natural sound. The audio enhancement is great for watching movies and playing music. Because of its ultrafast processor, you can handle tough multimedia tasks like gaming, video calls and video editing.

 

Design

 

Something powerful can also look so good. The exemplary build hardly shows weaknesses even when looked closely. The thin, sleek silver brushed aluminum and the illuminated and full keyboard match its impressive performance. A number pad is available for computing jerks. The large touchpad is accurate and responds to multi-finger gestures. The built-in speakers are just above the keyboard and highlighted with a bit of chrome. The 17.3-inch screen is bright which allows viewing at different angles. The hybrid HDD provides high definition video calls and photos. You can even convert standard movies to near HD quality using the Resolution+. Toshiba Satellite P870 also has an Eco-button to reduce the power consumption by up to 25%.

 

Features

 

• Display: 17.3 inches Widescreen HD

• Intel Core i7-3630QM CPU

• graphics adapter :NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M

• 1 TB hard drive plus 8 GB of DDR SDRAM

• 16 GB RAM

• Resolution: 1600 x900 pixels

 

 

Pros

 

The Satellite P870 has an astounding performance. The superfast performance is best for multi-tasking individuals. It works well for office works, Web and communications tasks, video and image editing and gaming. The built-in speakers produce clear and well-defined sound. Among all other notebook speakers are concerned, they are among the best in the market. The whole package is great for home entertainment like watching movies and playing games. The hard disk storage is a whopping 1 TB backed up by a shock sensor. The overall design is classy yet sturdy and tough. It also boasts the Eco utility feature that reduces your power consumption.

 

Cons

 

The weight, which is about 3 kgs., makes it uncomfortable to carry along especially if you keep on travelling. Wi-fi is single band and screen is not full HD. Battery does not last too long. It can only serve you for four hours. Although the screen is large, it has a poor outdoor visibility.

 

Conclusion

 

Toshiba Satellite P870 belongs to the premium price bracket of laptops. It is a great option if you wish to replace your desktop. It features the cutting edge technologies of the company. The comfortable keypad, fast processor and loud speakers are the best features of the unit. From the aluminum casing to the internal components, everything is well thought of. You may want to consider it if you expect heavy workload ahead. But if you are looking for a dual band Wi-Fi and full HD, you should have a second thought on it. The poor screen may not be suitable for outdoor use. Overall, the product is worth for its price. It fits heavy gamers and workers and people who love home entertainment.