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Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Toshiba CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 1.83 GHz CPU Type: Intel Centrino Display Size: 15.4 inches EAN: 0883974072323 Floppy Disk Drive Description: None Hard Disk Size: 200 GB Item Dimensions: Label: Toshiba Manufacturer: Toshiba Model: A205-S5853 Modem Description: Fax / modem MPN: PSAE3U-077023 Processor Count: 2 Publisher: Toshiba Studio: Toshiba System Bus Speed: 667 unknown-units System Memory Size: 2000 MB System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM Warranty: 1 year warranty Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Optimized for everyday use, the affordable Satellite A205, with 15.4" diagonal widescreen TruBrite display, is loaded with a PC wish list of features. Intel's latest mobile technology offers efficient use of power and speed for multitasking and multimedia. Redesigned for looks and convenience, the Satellite A205 offers an attractive metallic case, CD/DVD control buttons for instant media access, and better spacing of its four USB ports to accommodate larger peripherals. Amazon.com Product Description: Stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover, the Toshiba Satellite A205-S5853 notebook PC is a great blend of multitasking productivity, multimedia prowess, and efficiently powered portability. It features a large, bright 15.4-inch XGA-resolution LCD (1280 x 800)--perfect for viewing multiple application screens or watching widescreen movies on DVD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. The dual-layer DVD±RW drive also burns CDs. This notebook is powered by the 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor, which offers a 667 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, as well as excellent battery management. It also includes a spacious 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (4 GB maximum), tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), Intel GMA X3100 video card with up to 256 MB of shared video RAM, and a webcam integrated into the bezel. Additionally, this Toshiba notebook is RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. This PC comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. The Basics
This notebook has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 256 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. Networking, Connectivity & Expansion This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Atheros wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection options:
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software Microsoft Works 9.0, Google Desktop and Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, Norton 360 All-in-One Security (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial). Dimensions & Weight This notebook measures 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.55 inches (WxDxH, and it weighs 6 pounds. Power It comes with a 4000 mAH lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long battery life. What's in the Box This package contains the A205-S5853 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - TanziaThis is an incredible piece of equipment. It is very very versatile, reliable and economically priced. I would recommend it to persons doing research and teaching. It also has the capacity to provide good entertainment. It makes a good companion and good buying choice for starters. Rating:  - A very BAD choicethis is a conversation that took place in an authorized toshiba shipping store: me: "Man..let me tell you something... NEVER buy a Toshiba laptop." clerk: "With the ammount of them that we ship back every month, I never would." ..just in case you were wondering how many exactly the UPS receives from customer and ships out for repair every month - "..about 30" is the answer I got Good luck. Rating:  - awesome laptopgood fast service and awesome toshiba laptop its quick and trouble free .definetly recomend it Rating: - Very satisfiedMy first lap top and so far so good. A lot more bells and whistles than my desk top but they are all to the good. I am a novice in the computer world but I am able to do all I want with this. Rating: - Toshiba laptops are a piece of junkI purchased a Toshiba Satellite computer for > $1300. It had all the bells and whistles including fingerprint reader. Within six weeks after purchase I started having problems with it. It wouldn't boot up, it would crash, monitor would fail, etc, etc, etc. I called customer service after the first occurance and was told it was a software problem and they would do nothing about it. I repeatedly called, after each occurance, and was repeatedly told by customer service it was a software problem. Nine ... Read More |
