Toshiba Satellite P855

Plenty of power ; Great screen ; Premium speaker setup ; Huge array of connections ; Handles the latest gaming

Poor keyboard ; Too much bloatware ; No 1080p ; No Blu-ray drive ; Average battery life

The Toshiba P855 is one of the better conventional laptops we've seen of late, offering a lot of performance for a relatively small price tag.

How you rate this laptop will depend how much you prize its 3D screen. You’re paying a premium of several hundred pounds for this privilege, so you’ll have to really want it. Take away the 3D, and the rest of the laptop is mid-range rather than...

Attractive but practical exterior ; Very little bloatware ; Great Harmon/Kardon speakers ; Quick performance ; Entry-level version is well priced

Mushy keyboard feel ; Poor battery life ; Expensive variants aren’t a good value

Toshiba’s P855 is a beautifully designed entry into the mainstream segment. It’s certainly one of the better-looking PCs available and, unlike similarly shiny competitors...

A strong first outing for Ivy Bridge, although the Satellite’s screen is slightly disappointing given the price

The Toshiba Satellite P855 isn’t a big step forward in any respect, but is a respectable mid/high-end laptop. It uses a fairly good-looking aluminium-coated body, has decent connectivity and starts at a reasonable £599, sans 3D. We’re not convinced the...