Comments on: Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 vs. NB205-N310: An Extra $50 for a Better Keyboard?

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:20:06 +0000

The N310 is ugly, really ugly. Chav ugly. It is worth $50 MORE to get a less ugly computer, and when it costs $50 LESS (and I can get a USB bluetooth for next to nothing) there is no reason for anyone who isn’t a chav to bother with the n310.

If nothing was glossy on the N210 I might have it already.

By: flyeagles

flyeagles — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:43 +0000

I tried both N210 and N310 in local MicroCenter store. I actually prefer the N210 keyboard, because it allows a quick and less-strenuous typing experience. N310′s island-style keyboard looks nice, but if you are used to type very fast, you will find the N210 keyboard is actually easy to use and less prone to error. So, even without the $50 difference, I will pick N210 over N310.

By: booya

booya — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:12:35 +0000

Both keyboard work for me, but I’d like to get the chicklet keyboard in all black. It reminds me of my thinkpad.

By: Ghost

Ghost — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:30:55 +0000

An extra $50 for something I will never use for extended typing seems like a waste to me. I’m glad Toshiba offers both models personally.

By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:58:25 +0000

I went down to my local Staples and checked out the chicklet style keyboard on the 310. I didn’t like the feel of the “pop up” keys. Yes, the 310 was “snazzier”. It had a colored lid (whoopee) boy would my friends be impressed. I don’t need bluetooth, I prefer a standard keyboard, Who am I going to impress with a netbook? I agree with another poster, I put the extra 50 bucks toward the ram upgrade. The 210 is perfect for me.

By: mark

mark — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:21:38 +0000

The concept of “a better keyboard” is subjective. I personally prefer the keyboard on the N210. You fingers slide over the keys much faster and i have no issues touch typing with the N210. I suggest doing what i did, get the N210 and apply the saved money to a 2gig memory card. The only real deal breaker is if you need bluetooth. If not go with the N210 if you do, then go with one of the others.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:40:46 +0000

I have the black N205-N210, and I prefer it over the island-style N310. The keyboard is very comfortable. Battery life is phenomenal. No problems with sleep mode or with trackpad. The only cons are as follows: (1) speaker positioned down instead of up (sound is muffled), (2) lower res video camera for Skype, (3) bottom gets hot, (4) light on the power button a bit annoying when watching a movie.

By: B. Will

B. Will — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:31:04 +0000

Not so fast Toshiba fans! Why do you think instrument panels in aircraft almost always have black background panels with white lettering and numbers? Easier for the eye to see particularly in lower light conditions or very bright lighting conditions. Soooo, the NB205-N210 is almost ideal in that regard. Chicklet keyboards? Their fine. But… why doesn’t Toshiba issue an all black N205-N300 series with white lettering and numbers on the keys? Then everyone would have a color of choice. Me.. I’ll take a functional black computer with bold white lettering anytime. having been a 30 year retired aircrew member with oh…. about 10,000+ hours give or take a few, I know from where I speak.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:52:51 +0000

Oh, and decent stereo speakers. My 6 year old Toshiba laptop/boat anchor still gets ooohs and ahhhs for its terrific sounding Harmon Kardon speakers.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:47:15 +0000

It would be a no-brainer if the better keyboard was spill resistant and lit. As it is, tough choice — I’m looking for a Netbook partly for portability, and partly for a low cost solution. $50 is +15% (approx). Still, I’ll probably go with the better keyboard.

Bluetooth doesn’t matter to me (or to most people, I suspect). Using my phone as a Bluetooth modem is too expensive, and their aren’t that many compelling add-ons.