Toshiba mini NB305-N310

Toshiba mini NB305-N310

The Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 is the slightly lower-end version of Toshiba's Mini NB305-N410 netbook, but design differences and the NB305-N310's ability to run Windows XP make this Mini a better choice than the NB305-N410. Our review model, priced at $349, features a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor with integrated GMA3150 graphics processor, a 160GB hard drive, and 1GB of RAM. It also has a built in Webcam-and-mic combination, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (but no Bluetooth), and a one-year limited warranty. The netbook has the same weight and physical dimensions as the NB305-N410: 2.9 pounds (including battery), and 10.5 inches wide by 7.6 inches tall by 1.4 inches thick. It comes with a six-cell lithium ion battery that managed about 9.5 hours of battery life in PCWorld's tests. The battery, which sits beneath the chassis, is fairly discreet--though it does make the back of the netbook a bit thicker than the front. Whereas the NB305-N410 comes in blue, brown, or white, the NB305-N310 comes in only one color: black onyx. The cover and the trackpad are shiny and faintly patterned, while the interior surfaces are a slick, slightly sparkly black; and overall, its color choices make the NB305-N310 look more professional and more expensive.