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Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Black Laptop – 2 Hours 25 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Black Laptop – 2 Hours 25 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) Feature

• 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 Processor
• 4GB Memory
• 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive
• 15.6″ High-def Display
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, *2 Hours 25 Minutes of Battery Life

The product came as advertise !! It an excellent machine for the price and I was impressed at the delivery time !!!

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Black Laptop – 2 Hours 25 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) Overview

Offering solid performance and impressive affordability, the Satellite L505 laptop is tailor made for handling life’s essentials at home, school or work. Surfing the Net, downloading video, checking email, managing household finances or studying for finals, this easy-to-use, all-purpose, eco-conscious machine makes an excellent first-time or secondary laptop. It gives you ample processing power, memory and storage for getting things done. It also offers convenient connectivity options for staying in touch, along with ports for enjoying and sharing pictures and playlists. A stunning high-def display lends a new visual dimension to whatever you’re doing. While an all-new Fusion Finish design means you’ll be multitasking in style.

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Black Laptop – 2 Hours 25 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) Specifications

Offering solid performance and impressive affordability, the Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997 laptop is a great choice for handling computing essentials at home, school or work–from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. This all-purpose, eco-smart machine features a stunning 15.6-inch display with 720p native high-definition resolution. And thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you’ll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. To top it off, the L505 features a brilliant high-gloss Fusion Finish design with a Midnight Breeze pattern that’s sure to turn heads.

Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.

The Toshiba Satellite L505 laptop is tailor made for handling life’s essentials at home, school or work.

A brilliant high-gloss Fusion Finish design with a Midnight Breeze pattern means you’ll be multitasking in style.

Spacious 104-key keyboard with 10-key input (see larger image).

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)

It’s powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. It also offers a fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), 5-in-1 memory card reader, Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), full-size keyboard and 10-key pad, and dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers Labelflash print functionality.

This Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Key Features

• 15.6-inch high-definition TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity (Learn more)
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• 2.20 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more)
• 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive
• 4 GB of RAM (800 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1750 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more)
• 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing (See speeds)
• 1.3 megapixel with Face Recognition capabilities for added security (Learn more)
• 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad
• Enjoy proactive PC health–without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine’s power usage, temperature and hard drive–so you won’t have to.
• Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• 6-cell (4000 mAh) battery for up to 3 hours, 20 minutes of continuous use
• Dimensions: 15.1 x 10.2 x 1.55 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 6 pounds
• Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). This notebook also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players
  • Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port
• Analog video output: 1 VGA
• 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
• 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
• RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• RJ-11 port for 56K modem

What’s in the box
This package contains the Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Ulead Label@Once, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb Game Console

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15.6-Inch High-Definition Display

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Simplify everyday tasks	Work the way you want	Make new things possible
Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap. Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs. Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever. Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.	Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory. Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.	Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center. Watch your favorite DVD movies. Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

Jump Lists
New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You’ll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can “pin” whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don’t just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music.

Improved Windows Taskbar
In Windows 7 you can “pin” favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews–a big time saver.

Snap
Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again–and your windows are back.

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Intel Core 2 Duo Processing Power

The Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) It’s optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor: The Dual-Core that Delivers Impressive Power While Saving Energy Featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor lets you surf the web, download content, connect with friends–and do it all with ease. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. Intel’s power-saving capabilities enable fast, cool-running performance even in a compact form factor.

Intel Centrino Processor Technology: Advanced Technology for Connected Mobility Intel Centrino processor technology combines advanced dual-core responsiveness, wireless networking, and exclusive power management features designed for stay-away-longer battery life. Two high-performance processing cores let you run multiple demanding applications simultaneously–download HD video while you retouch photos, remix a soundtrack or enjoy casual gaming. Intel HD Boost dramatically accelerates multimedia processing for more exhilarating high-definition video and gaming experiences.

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8x DVD-SuperMulti Drive

Integrated Webcam with Face Recognition Capabilities

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Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook – 11 Hours of Battery Life Review

Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook – 11 Hours of Battery Life Feature

• 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom Processor
• 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
• 250GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM)
• 10.1″ LED (16:9) 1024×600 Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA3150
• Windows 7 Starter Edition 32-bit

While many consider themselves tech gurus, I’m an end-user. My concern is is “what is it going to do for me?”

Buying a netbook came after many months of deliberation and review. My first intent was to buy a e-reader, but after seeing few at the local coffee shop and other gathering places, I considered that I would get more versatility with a netbook, and still have access to reading, if that was really what I wanted. But what to buy?

Like most purchases, my first reviews started on YouTube and followed the Internet trail. Spend any time at all, and it soon becomes apparent that the Toshiba NB305 and the Asus Eee 1005 are always at the top, both interchangeable from one moment to the next.

After getting teched-to-death I eventually decided (all things being equal) there were four things important to me that seemed to stand out with the Toshiba over the Asus:

1- The keyboard. Toshiba claims that their keyboard is closer to a full-sized keyboard and I tend to agree. It only took a short time for me to get the feel of the Toshiba board and I am quite comfortable with it. I’m a very rapid typer and I didn’t want to waste time hunting and pecking.

2- Durability. The Toshiba “feels” more secure. I bought the brown version, and the aluminum face around the keyboard and the cover strike me as being sturdier. I have no basis for whether it is or not, but first impressions……… the Toshiba also has a feature that puts the hard-drive into a “locked” or safe mode if the computer is jarred, and I understand that is a beneficial function to me. Makes sense.

3- Fingerprints. I know, a pretty lame reason for buying one over the other, but the truth be known that when I looked at both models for the first time I couldn’t help but notice just how badly smudged the Assus was. That certainly wasn’t a problem with the Toshiba. Combine it with the overall feel of the Toshiba and I really felt that the Assus was more cheaply built. I may be overreacting, but that seems to be a comment made by numerous reviewers.

4- Battery life. Both state that you can get 10-11 hours of battery life, and you may. At this point, I have gotten around 9-10, but I can’t say if that is standard. I was loading programs onto the system and that may have attributed to a drain on the battery. I downloaded a battery “gadget” and it says my battery life is around 8.5…we’ll see. I’ve not completely drained the battery and really don’t foresee the time when I will. Four consistent hours on a computer will surely suffice for me.

What don’t I like:

Keep in mind that a netbook is what it is. Windows Starter won’t allow you to change the wallpaper on your screen (unless you want to get really hi-tech and likely really screw up your computer) so what you see is what you get. No biggy. I’ve taken it to some local Wi-Fi hangouts and it connects easily to the Internet. The internal mouse works fine, but I’m not a big fan of those things… I’m working on it… so I have connected a regular one. It works fine and I have the option of one over the other.

The bigger pain is that they don’t have a recovery disc. The Assus has a function that allows you to restore you computer by striking the F9 button several times, but no such luck with the Toshiba. Also remember that you don’t have a CD drive. You have to add an external one if you intend on adding any programs from discs. You can get one for around bucks, but you may only use it only a few times. I should have thought of that. I got around that by loading a program onto an external drive on my larger PC, downloading it to a flash drive, and using that to load onto my netbook. Time consuming, but it worked. I don’t know if that process will work on every program.

Right now my netbook is fun. I’m happy with the purchase of the Toshiba, and feel like for more, it was worth it for the physical comfort I get over the Asus. I watched some YouTube and some streaming video, and it worked fine. My general purpose for getting it was to access the Internet and word processing. For that purpose, it does fine.

Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook – 11 Hours of Battery Life Overview

With a new sleeker design and up to 11 hours of battery life rating, our affordable, super-compact mini NB305 is a stylish companion PC that raises the bar when it comes to portability. This innovative netbook lets you enjoy all the benefits of today’s fast-moving digital world, putting you in touch with your favorite people, sites, networks and media in ways and places you never imagined. Though small enough to throw in a purse or bag, it’s designed with smart features to enhance your mobile life—like a full-sized keyboard and touchpad, USB Sleep-and-Charge technology and a Hard Drive Impact Sensor that helps protect your data from the bumps and grinds of daily life. So it picks up where smart phones leave off and makes many of today’s netbooks seem a waste of time.

Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook – 11 Hours of Battery Life Specifications

Toshiba Mini NB305: Sleeker Design and Improved Battery Life

With a new sleeker design and up to 11 hours of battery life rating, the affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305 weighs less than 3 pounds, is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and offers a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen. It features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control, which enables you to navigate documents, web pages and images more easily.

With up to 11 hours of battery life the Toshiba mini NB305 lets you go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge.

The NB305 features a comfortable full-size keyboard, plus a full-size touchpad with multi-touch capabilities (see larger image and schematic of all ports).

The Toshiba Mini NB305 in textured frost white.

Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a six-cell battery (5800 mAh) for up to 11 hours of battery power, you’ll be able to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge. The battery pack is neatly hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve its sleek, ergonomic design.

This model of the Toshiba mini NB305 (NB305-N410WH) has a distinctively styled cover in frost white, which is accented by a textured finish with a Matrix pattern. The 250 GB hard disk drive is protected using an integrated 3D impact sensor which detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations. The Toshiba Mini also features a USB Sleep-and-Charge port, which allows external USB devices such as mobile phones and personal media players to charge from the netbook even when it is turned off.

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever.

Key Features

• 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition–perfect for browsing the Internet.
  

• 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
  

• 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.
  
• 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (800 MHz; 1 memory slot; upgradeable to 2 GB)
  
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with up to 384 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
  
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range.
  
• Three USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
• Full-size 85-key keyboard
• TouchPad pointing device with multi-touch gesture control
• Built-in stereo speaker
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• Secure Digital memory card reader also compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC, and MultiMedia Card (MMC)
• Enjoy proactive PC health–without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine’s power usage, temperature and hard drive–so you won’t have to.

• Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do–less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. A small notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium is even easier to use. The new taskbar and advanced navigation features make launching programs, opening files, managing windows, and getting around your PC faster and easier. Personalize your PC to be just the way you want it with helpful gadgets and desktop themes–even turn your desktop into a slideshow of your favorite photos. And you get the best entertainment experience on a PC. With Windows Media Center, you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work.
• Up to 11 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
  
• Weight: 2.6 pounds
  
• Dimensions: 10.47 x 7.57 x 1.43 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage
• Energy Star 5.0 certified
• Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
• RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

What’s in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba mini NB305-N410WH netbook, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office Live Essentials (including Photo Gallery, Messenger, Mail and Writer), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, Toshiba PC Health Monitor, WildTangent Orb Game Console

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Toshiba Satellite A505-S6020 TruBrite 16.0-Inch Laptop (Black/Silver) Review

Toshiba Satellite A505-S6020 TruBrite 16.0-Inch Laptop (Black/Silver) Feature

• 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor
• 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
• 500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash
• 16″ CCFL (16:9) 1366×768 Display; NVIDIA GeForce 310M Graphics
• Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit

It is a great laptop for the price. My only complain is the shinny glossy finish. You can see all your finger prints. But as far as performance, it is great, no complaints.

Toshiba Satellite A505-S6020 TruBrite 16.0-Inch Laptop (Black/Silver) Overview

For all you want to see, hear and experience, the Satellite A505 laptop delivers serious style, luxurious entertainment and punched up performance across a broad, brilliant HD TruBrite display. Tap into major horsepower for fast multi-tasking, innovative A/V advancements to amplify your media, plus a suite of user-inspired features to keep you more mobile, productive and creative. Or break free, wirelessly, as you connect, browse, share and chat face-to-face—better than ever. Unlike others in its class, this PC rocks premium components and a glam look, yet won’t slam your pocketbook. Yes, it’s a great big high-def world out there. And the Satellite A505 laptop let’s you roll with it.

Toshiba Satellite A505-S6020 TruBrite 16.0-Inch Laptop (Black/Silver) Specifications

Toshiba Satellite A505: 16-Inch Screen for Mobile HD Entertainment

Replace your desktop PC with the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6020, which features a 16-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED-backlit display, touchpad with multi-touch control, and a dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers Labelflash print functionality. The bright 16-inch LCD (1366 x 768) offers a true 16:9 aspect ratio and 720p native high-definition resolution, and the A505 is great for using as a media center with the touch-sensitive media keys placed above the keyboard. And it’s sure to stand out in the crowd thanks to the stunning Fusion Finish in Quantum Black.

The A505’s brilliant high-gloss Fusion finish in Quantum Black is sure to turn heads.

The 16-inch A505 has a 104-key keyboard (with 10-key pad) and lighted, touch-sensitive multimedia controls (see larger image).

Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you’ll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge port, and a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Key Features

• 16-inch widescreen TruBrite HD LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it’s more environmentally friendly as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio).
  

• 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5-430M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel’s Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics–an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
  

• 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.
  
• 4 GB of RAM (DDR3; 1066 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
  
• NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 video memory (up to 2267 MB of total available graphics memory) provides up to 10 times the performance of integrated graphics with amazing visuals and Windows 7 compatibility. Let your GPU do the work for video playback with NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology–helping extend battery life, reducing fan noise, and freeing the CPU for multitasking.
  
• 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing.
  
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range.
  
• 1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security. And if you’re using one laptop for several users–say for the whole family or for a small business–Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.
• Harman Kardon stereo speakers bring an added dimension to music, movies and gaming with rich, immersive virtual surround sound.
• Dolby Sound Room combines a suite of technologies to deliver truly stunning virtual surround listening from your two laptop speakers, or on headphones for a more immersive private performance. You’ll savor super-realistic dialogue and explosions, along with deeper, fatter bass and brighter treble tones.
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
• ExpressCard (34/54) slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
• Four total USB ports with one eSATA/USB combo port that also features Sleep and Charge capabilities, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
• HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote. A standard analog VGA video output is also included.
• Enjoy proactive PC health–without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine’s power usage, temperature and hard drive–so you won’t have to.

• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• 6-cell (5200 mAh) battery
  
• Weight: 6.48 pounds
  
• Dimensions: 15.1 x 10.2 x 1.61 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty
• Energy Star 5.0 certified
• Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
• RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

What’s in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6020 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Corel DVD Movie Factory, Google Toolbar, Google Picasa, PowerCinema, WildTangent Orb Game Console

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Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White) Review

This is a nicely designed, reasonably priced item to have as a secondary storage, just in case your CPU malfunctions or dies. Too bad it does not come with a Toshiba designed soft case.

Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White) Feature

• Capable of storing up to 91,000 digital photos, or 84,000 digital music files, or 260 downloaded digital movies
• Complete System Backup and Recovery for Windows Users.”
• Password-protected data encryption
• Internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology helps protect the drive
• USB Powered for portability

Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White) Overview

Toshiba’s range of portable external hard drives epitomizes its belief in enhancing yet simplifying our lifestyle: artlessly remove the external hard drive from the package and just “plug and play.”As the Toshiba Portable External Hard Drive was designed to be placed on the desk or taken on the go, careful attention was invested in the overall aesthetic and technology. To the touch, the sleek and highly glossed ergonomic design fits neatly in the palms of the hands or can be slipped smoothly into the pockets or even in the small internal sleeve of a briefcase. An anti-slip underside ensures that that the external hard drive stays fixated to all surfaces but can be easily and quickly removed. Last but not least, Toshiba’s shock protection and ramp load technology helps protect your drive from unexpected rough handling.

Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White) Specifications

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Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BN 10.1-Inch Sable Brown Netbook – 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

I looked at netbooks for about 2 months, comparing all of the various features. Then I went on the road to see them in person and put my hands on the keyboard. I ended up choosing the Toshiba NB205-N325 because it met all my criteria (Windows 7, upgradable RAM, great battery life, and overall quality construction) and because it has the best keyboard for my hands. The chicklet keys are great and the sub-sized keyboard only slows me down a little from a full-sized version.

After shopping all around I ended up buying it direct from Amazon. They had the best price on cyber monday of 329.99. Interestingly, the price is now back up to 380+ so I guess I got lucky with the timing.

I tossed the 2GB RAM upgrade into my shopping cart and the machine showed up at my door about 8 days later.

Start up was a breeze. It found my home network and network printer without a problem. I downloaded chrome as my browser with no problem, activated the Norton trial (still shopping for an antivirus program), and activated the free trial of Office (I actually have the software but haven’t gotten around to activating my copy). I’ve plugged in several USB devices without issue including a wireless mouse and external hard drive. No problems. The 160 GB hard disk has plenty of space and unless you plan to make and store movie files you should never need more. After about an hour I shut back down and installed the 2GB RAM chip which is simple to do. You just remove one screw on a small cover on the back and the chip is right there. Pop the old one out and the new one in, then start back up. The user manual spells it out perfectly. I didn’t run it long enough on the 1GB chip to give you a comparison on performance but with 2GB it seems as quick as my other laptops. I think this upgrade is a no-brainer if you plan to use your netbook for anything more than reading e-mail.

The only glitch I’ve had is with the display. About 2 hrs after I started it up the display suddenly went crazy, jerking all over. I was talking on a cordless phone at the time and assumed it somehow interfered with the display. It happened again one time two days later only I wasn’t talking on the phone. Both times I got it to stop by putting it to sleep and then starting back up (which only takes a couple seconds). I don’t know what to make of this but so far it hasn’t repeated itself and at least I know how to stop it. If it happens again I’ll call Toshiba.

My overall impression is that I love this little guy. It does everything I wanted it to do and is the ultimate in portability. I use it on and off all day, closing the lid when I’m done which puts it to sleep. It wakes up almost instantly, so this is a great way to extend the battery. The only time I plug it in is at night. I’ve never come close to running the battery down. The fit and finish of the machine are terrific.

Toshiba hit a home run with this model. It gets 5 stars from me.

Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BN 10.1-Inch Sable Brown Netbook – 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Feature

• 1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom Processor
• 1GB DDR2 533MHz Memory
• 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Integrated Wi-Fi
• 10.1″ LED Backlit Display, 1024×600 native resolution (WSVGA)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (32 bit), *9 Hours of Battery Life

Toshiba Mini NB205-N325BN 10.1-Inch Sable Brown Netbook – 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Overview

Small enough to throw in a purse or bag, the affordable, super-compact 10.1-inch Toshiba mini NB205 netbook–which weighs just under 3 pounds–is designed with smart features like a full-sized keyboard and touchpad, long battery life, 3 USB ports (including one Sleep and Charge port) and a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data. You’ll also get excellent battery life with the included six-cell battery that provides up to 9 hours of battery power–enabling you to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge.

With up to nine hours of battery life the Toshiba mini NB205 lets you go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge (see larger image).

The distinctively styled Toshiba mini NB205-N325BN features a textured finish with a Matrix pattern in Sable Brown that’s sure to capture attention.

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever. (Learn more about Windows 7 Starter below.)

Created especially for mobile devices, Intel’s 1.6 GHz Atom N280 processor uses an innovative design structure and hafnium-infused circuitry that helps reduce electrical current leakage in transistors–which means longer battery life when you’re on the go. It also includes the Intel 945GSE graphics chipset, which provides browsing the internet, emailing, running basic PC applications and enjoying online digital media. This model of the Toshiba mini NB205 (NB205-N325BN) has a distinctively styled cover in Sable Brown, which is accented by a textured finish with a Matrix pattern. It features a 160 GB hard disk drive, 1 GB of RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Fast Ethernet, and a Secure Digital memory card slot.

Key Features

• 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition–perfect for browsing the internet
• Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do–less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. (Learn more)
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. A small notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium is even easier to use. The new taskbar and advanced navigation features make launching programs, opening files, managing windows, and getting around your PC faster and easier. Personalize your PC to be just the way you want it with helpful gadgets and desktop themes–even turn your desktop into a slideshow of your favorite photos. And you get the best entertainment experience on a PC. With Windows Media Center, you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV.
• 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile (Learn more)
• 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. (Learn more)
• 1 GB of RAM (800 MHz; 1 memory slot; upgradeable to 2 GB)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950 with up to 251 MB of dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
• Webcam (0.3 megapixels) integrated into the bezel for easy video chats and teleconferencing
• Three USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
• Full-sized keyboard (85 keys)
• Integrated Wi-Fi networking (802.11b.g) so you can communicate, browse and share while on the move
• Fast Ethernet wired networking (10/100)
• Built-in mono speaker
• Up to 9 hours of battery life from included 6-cell battery
• Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.6 x 1.27 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.93 pounds
• Environmentally focused with RoHS compatibility (reducing its environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances), Energy Star 5.0 compliant, and EPEAT Gold compliant
• Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Toshiba mini NB205 notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that’s compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks. It offers the following ports:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players
• Analog video output: 1 VGA
• Memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
• 10/100 Fast Ethernet

The right side of the NB205.

The left side of the NB205.

The front of the NB205.

What’s in the box
This package contains the Toshiba mini NB205-N325BN netbook, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009, Microsoft Works 9, Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, Toshiba PC Health Monitor

Learn More

Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do–less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

Simpler and easier to use	Built with the latest technology	Makes home networking easy
Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy. Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.	Windows 7 Starter supports the latest hardware and software.	Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple. Connecting to wireless networks is easy and fast. Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing.

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Intel Atom Processor: Your PC’s Perfect Internet Companion

Take the Internet to more places with the long battery life and flexibility of a compact, lightweight netbook powered by the incredibly small, amazingly smart Intel Atom processor. It features a design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power–less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor–for excellent battery management. This 1.66 GHz Atom N280 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).

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