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By Ahmer Kazi In an age of increasingly svelte laptops, the Toshiba Satellite P845-S4200 ($671.50 direct) stands out for what it is and what it isn't: simply put, it's a laptop, and not one that concerns itself with donning the coveted "ultrabook" title. For users who value affordability but don't want a bare-bones system stripped entirely of features, it's a solid Windows 7-equipped budget laptop whose shortcomings—a so-so keyboard and buckets of bloatware, mainly—are tempered by its low price tag.
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The P845-S4200's sturdy aluminum chassis looks more expensive than actually is. Far from being the drab plastic chassis that one would expect in this price range, the Satellite P845-S4200 is decked out in a handsome silver finish that's elegantly complemented by an etched aluminum texture adorning the surface.
With a maximum resolution of 1,366 by 768, the P845-S4200's glossy 14-inch screen does a fine job displaying text and images alike, giving the user plenty of eye candy in the form of bright colors and crisp detail. With a resolution capable of supporting 720P content, users can pop their DVDs into the P845-S4200's internal DVD±RW drive and enjoy their movies in high definition. Two Harmon Kardon speakers are housed in symmetrical grilles beneath the display; I tested them out with the Knife's "Silent Shout," and they pumped out sound loud enough to fill a small room without sounding tinny. Although the bass level hardly qualifies as room-shaking, it's nevertheless decent for a laptop.
The P845-S4200's raised tile keyboard sports black keys and, despite its lack of a backlight, is relatively easy on the eyes. Alas, its shallow keystrokes are not as nearly as easy on the hands, and ultimately it makes for a fairly frustrating typing experience. The touch pad, on the other hand, is smooth and responsive, so while typing on the P845-S4200 may induce its share of grimacing, two-finger scrolling and pinch-zooming can be performed fluidly.