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Toshiba Satellite A45 Review notebook computers,
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By nature, a budget laptop has to sacrifice some features to keep its price low. Happily, the mainstream Toshiba Satellite A45 makes some of the smartest trade-offs we've seen. It is far from a svelte travel machine, and it performs merely adequately, but the Satellite A45's long battery life and outstanding ergonomics impress us. The full-size keyboard has a snappy feel, the touchpad is sublimely responsive, and the unit runs cool, too. Our few mild complaints include the 15-inch display--which isn't wide screen or high contrast--and the weak speakers. But if you spend most of your time at a desk and are looking for an inexpensive laptop, the Toshiba Satellite A45 is one of your best choices.


