Product Description
For music, videos, games and more, the upscale Satellite A505 laptop
gives you style, advanced entertainment performance and desktop-like
versatility across a 16-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen display. A
great communications suite and advanced A/V ports keep you well
connected, with plenty of freedom to expand and share. Toshiba “Smart”
Features like a touchpad with multitouch control and USB Sleep and
Charge help you do more. While advancements like a power-saving Eco
Button and an LED-backlit display keep you energy smart. And it’s all
wrapped up in a stunning Fusion Finish with Sonic pattern in Black Onyx
so that it really stands out in a crowd.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #549 in Personal Computers
- Color: Black/Grey
- Brand: Toshiba
- Model: PSAP0U-00G007
- Dimensions: 1.61" h x
15.10" w x
10.20" l,
6.48 pounds
- CPU: Intel Core Duo 2.1 GHz
- Memory: 4000MB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 320GB
- Processors: 2
- Display size: 16
Features
- 2.1GHz Intel Core2 Duo T6500 Processor
- 4GB RAM
- 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- 16" Diagonal HD TruBrite Widescreen Display
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Replace your desktop PC with the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6967, which
features a 16-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED-backlit display,
touchpad with multitouch control, power-saving Eco Button to help
reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge
ports, hard drive impact sensor that protects your data, 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 with Sonic pattern in Black Onyx.
The A505's brilliant high-gloss Fusion finish with a Sonic pattern in black onyx 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). |
With
the multitouch-enabled touch pad, you can pinch, swipe or rotate images
on the display screen with the brush of your fingers. |
The
built-in Harman Kardon speakers bring an added dimension to music,
movies and gaming with rich, immersive virtual surround sound. |
It's powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 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. It
also includes Intel's 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft
802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as
well. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM
(upgradeable to 8 GB), 1.3-megapixel webcam, Harman Kardon speakers,
5-in-1 memory card reader, HDMI audio/video output as well as SPDIF
digital audio output for 5.1-channel surround sound, and 64-bit version
of the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. This
Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified and it is RoHS-compliant,
effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of
lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
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 (Learn more)
- 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 processor for excellent multi-tasking (Learn more)
- 320 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)
- 4 GB of RAM (800 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759 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)
- Sleep-and-Charge USB port allows you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
- Touch pad with multitouch control
gives you a whole new dimension of freedom--the ability to pinch, swipe
or rotate images on the display screen with the brush of your fingers.
- 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11a/b/g/n) for greater speed and range
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
- HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote.
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers bring an added dimension to music, movies and gaming with rich, immersive virtual surround sound
- Brilliant Fusion finish with Sonic pattern in Black Onyx (Learn more)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system (64-bit version) (Learn more)
- 6-cell (4000 mAh) battery
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 10.2 x 1.61 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 6.5 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) as well as 802.11a
networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great
for closed office environments). This notebook also providesFast (10/100) Ethernet networking.
It
also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the
PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and
lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking,
storage, and security features. It comes with the following external
connectors (see a view of the ports on both sides of this laptop):
- 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port with USB Sleep and Charge
- 1
HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater
receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot for adding advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features
- 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 (with SPDIF digital audio support), 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 A505-S6967 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, Corel DVD Movie Factory, Google Toolbar,
Google Picasa, PowerCinema, WildTangent Orb Game Console
Learn More
The 16-inch WXGA LCD has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels--perfect for
watching movies in their intended 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. 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 X4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up
to 1750 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.
While the highly portable nature of mini-notebooks exposes them to the
knocks and bumps that are an inevitable feature of life on the move,
the Toshiba A505 features a 3D-accelerometer monitoring system that
detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations and protects the integrated
HDD to secure against the loss of any personal data.
The Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 processor has a 2.1 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.) With two
computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides
greater system response when running multi-threaded applications
simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's
optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft
Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple
demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious
number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading
music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background.
Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor
include:
This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and
DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs, which can
store up to 8.5 GB of data. It offers the following read/write speeds:
With
the Labelflash functionality, you can burn high-resolution,
high-contrast pictures on the label side of DVD discs using the same
laser used for data recording. Enjoy transparency and high-quality not
found in traditional printable media. All you need is a Labelflash DVD
disc to start labeling without a printer.
A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD's bezel lets you
quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. The integrated
webcam does more than just video chats. It includes Toshiba Face
Recognition capabilities--the ultimate hands-free, hassle-free way to
log onto your laptop. Just show your face to the webcam--no keeping
track of hard-to-remember passwords and no unnecessary typing. 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.
The lighted, feather-touch multimedia controls. |
This Toshiba Satellite laptop makes a real statement about your
personal style the moment you walk in a room, thanks to Fusion finish
with finely striped Sonic design pattern. Run your fingertips across
the smooth, shiny palm rest of the Satellite laptop and what do you
encounter? Nary a bump. That's because the touchpad is recessed to give
your notebook a more streamlined look, and to give you more comfort
when you're clicking or going crazy with that cursor. Additionally,
separate multimedia buttons let you launch your favorite entertainment
right away. But with their unique feather-touch operation these
controls do that and more--allowing you to effortlessly start, pause,
fast-forward and rewind.
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Windows Vista Home Premium (64-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.
Great Great Laptop
To put it all in a nutshell this laptop is excellent.
The pros:
Long battery life (3 1/2, to 4 hours), 16 inch screen (very
bright), 4gigs of ram, 64bit vista, hdmi port, esata port, sleep and
charge, feather touch buttons, and GREAT speakers. This laptop really
is great for the money. You can upgrade the ram to 8gigs but comes with
4. Has a built in web cam and microphone that come in super clear on
skype. The keyboard also has a number pad on the right. Toshiba has put
a great multi touch touch pad (Synatics) on the computer that lets you
do numerous functions. The T6500 Core 2 Duo processor is lightning
fast. There is an eco-utility button that puts your computer on a
strict power saver level that really helps out with battery life. The
computer is very quiet and produces very little heat. Windows 7
upgrade.
The cons:
Fingerprints get everywhere. Toshiba put a glossy finish on the
computer which looks awesome but shows everything. Toshiba should have
put light scribe instead of label flash because label flash only has
DVD's istead of CD-RW. The face recognition with the web cam also does
not work very well, stick with a conventional password.
All in all it is a great computer for the price.
