The verdict The Toshiba C55-C isn't flashy or glamorous, but it gets the job done - and does it better than any of the competition. If you're looking for a fast laptop in the sub-$500 range and don't give a damn how it looks, this is your ticket.

Background and Infomation. The Toshiba Satellite C55-B5200 laptop was released June 15, 2014, and came installed with Windows 8.1, but can be updated to the newest Windows program. The device runs on Intel Core i3-4005U Processor. 6GB DDR3L 1600MHz worth of memory, and storage capacity of 750GB, it has a lot of space.

Toshiba C55 The system is powered by a 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-6200U Dual-Core processor. It also has 8GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, a 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, a multi-format media card reader, Ethernet LAN, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth an integrated webcam, and dual microphones.

The Satellite was a line of laptops manufactured by Toshiba's computer subsidiary now known as Dynabook Inc. Models in the Satellite family varied greatly - from entry-level models sold to consumers at major retailers to full-fledged business laptops sold through enterprise channels.

The Toshiba Satellite C55 houses an Intel Celeron N2830 processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 2.16 GHz.

Toshiba is always at or near the cellar because of its poor-quality laptops, weak support and mediocre design. To add insult to injury, the company preloads a lot of bloatware and makes you pay your own return shipping for defective products.

TIC is part of an expansive global manufacturing network with operations in the United States, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, and China.

Crucial 4GB DDR3L-1600 SODIMM.

Incredibly Durable Toshiba laptops are nothing short of durable. Toshiba laptops will typically never let you down _ you can have faith that they will surely last quite a long time.

It dates back to 2013 and the CPU can't be upgraded. In fact the only things you can upgrade on it are RAM and SSD.

RAM Upgrades | Satellite C55D-A / C55-A C-Series - max up to 16GB.

Toshiba is rated 4.1 out of 5, based on 192 reviews by employees on AmbitionBox. Toshiba is known for Work-Life balance which is rated at the top and given a rating of 4.0. However, Career growth is rated the lowest at 3.5 and can be improved.