Choosing the size of the laptop display is a good place to start, because that may affect the size, weight and general portability of the whole machine. If you plan to use your laptop on a plane or in other cramped quarters a smaller 12.1" screen may be helpful; although many prefer the 14.1" size. 15.4" and 17" screens are better for getting full enjoyment from movies and games. And Toshiba offers models with widescreen formats in all these dimensions—an option that lets you see more content than a same-sized non-widescreen laptop.
Laptops are designed to be carried. So think carefully about overall weight. And also consider visiting a store to meet your future traveling companion in person—because reading weight specifications is no substitute for hoisting the actual machine. (Check the feel of the keyboard while you're at it.) If your laptop is going to be a sleeker stand-in for a desktop computer, weight may not be as crucial. Still, imagine toting around your laptop all day long, wherever you go, through airport security, or an entire day of classes. Those pounds can really add up.
One of the great things about mobile computing is that you can unplug from a wall outlet and still do the things you need to do. That's when your battery goes to work. The Intel® and AMD processors inside Toshiba notebooks are designed to be energy-smart. But if you think you might need to use your laptop on long plane flights, or in other places without power plugs, consider a machine noted for extended battery life—and one that lets you easily adjust settings to save power.
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