Compare Prices : Toshiba Satellite Pro U400

Review summary: Toshiba's Satellite Pro U400-IOH is an affordable, semi-portable laptop aimed firmly at the corporate user.

Verdict: It features a 13.3-inch screen with a Super-TFT coating, producing bright and vibrant images. It can be tricky to use in direct sunlight due to reflections, but it's ideal in all other conditions. The 1280 x 800-pixel resolution produces sharp images, ...

Review summary: Good overall performance Large hard drive Built-in webcam Tags: Battery, Satellite, Toshiba Satellite

Pros: Good overall performance Large hard drive Built-in webcam

Cons: Poor battery life Spongy keyboard Chunky build Poorly positioned USB ports

Verdict: The Satellite Pro U400 has a number of strong points, but the battery life, in particular, is disappointing. It could be a good choice if you need a compact notebook that'll spend most of its time on the desktop. But mobile professionals needing a ...

Pros: Sturdy and attractive design ; Penyn-class Core 2 Duo processor ; open DIMM slot should you want to add more memory ; great keyboard and soft, quiet mouse buttons ; can charge USB devices, even when off

Cons: Meager allotment of memory holds back performance ; glossy screen might put off some business users ; brutally bad speakers

Verdict: Double down on the memory and the 13-inch Toshiba Satellite U400-S1001X becomes a well-rounded laptop that will withstand the rigors of business travel.

Review summary: Decent spec, but can it deliver?

Verdict: The Toshiba Satellite Pro U400 is an affordable notebook that offers good performance for the price. Battery life is poor and the use of Windows Vista Basic limits its appeal. However, we liked the quality of the keyboard and overall usability of this ...