Product Description
Lightweight, exceptionally stylish and offering great battery life,
the Satellite U505 is a no-compromise laptop delivering performance,
portability and powerful multimedia features to accelerate your
on-the-go lifestyle. Built with innovative, energy-smart Toshiba
technology, it has a distinctive 13.3-inch diagonal display, giving you
ample room to work andunlike other so-called mobility laptopsa DVD
player for watching movies, listening to music or sharing your work.
It’s also framed in a compact chassis set off by a beautiful textured
finish, making it easy to use in cramped quarters and easy on the eyes.
Excellent communications options help you connect and communicate. And
Toshiba “Smart” Features like a touchpad with multitouch control let
you do more with less effort.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #271 in Personal Computers
- Color: Brown/Grey
- Brand: Toshiba
- Model: PSU52U-007005
- Dimensions: 1.50" h x
12.50" w x
9.08" l,
5.40 pounds
- CPU: Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
- Memory: 4000MB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 400GB
- Processors: 2
- Display size: 13.3
Features
- Intel Core2 Duo P7350 Processor
- 4GB RAM
- 400GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- 13.3" Diagonal Widescreen TruBrite HD Edge-to-Edge Display
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Weighing under 5 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite
U505-S2930 notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and
productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 13.3-inch
widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity
and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a
widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed movies. The Satellite
U505 features Toshiba's Edge-to-Edge display, which not only renders
stunning visuals but its edge-to-edge design offers a clean look that’s
also something to see. It also comes with a 12-cell rechargeable
battery that provides up to 8 hours of battery life on the go (twice
that of a normal 6-cell battery)--enabling you to go farther and do
more on a single charge.
This
Satellite U505 has a 13.3-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite HD
Edge-to-Edge display and 12-cell battery for extra-long use on the go. |
The
Satellite U505 is designed with a compact, lightweight chassis set off
by a beautiful, textured finish with a Matrix pattern in Luxe Brown. |
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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 touchpad with multitouch control, power-saving Eco Button to help
reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge
port, a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data, and a
dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers LabelFlash print
functionality. And this lightweight chassis is sure to stand out in the
crowd thanks to the beautiful, textured finish with a Matrix pattern in
Luxe Brown. This Toshiba Satellite is powered the 2.0 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo P7350, which includes a lightning quick 1066 MHz
front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache for an optimized, multithreaded
architecture providing improved multimedia and multitasking
performance. 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 400 GB hard
drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), 1.3-megapixel
webcam, 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
- 13.3-inch high-definition Edge-to-Edge TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity (Learn more)
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor with Centrino 2 for excellent multi-tasking (Learn more)
- 400 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.
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11a/b/g/n) for greater speed and range
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote.
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system (64-bit version) (Learn more)
- 12-cell (8500 mAh) battery for up to 8 hours of use
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.08 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 4.75 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 providesGigabit (10/100/1000) 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:
- 3 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 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- RJ-11 port for 56K modem
What's in the box
This package contains the Toshiba Satellite U505-S2940 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
This notebook has a 13.3-inch LED-backlit 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 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up
to 1759 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is
built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more
detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video
artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful
color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or
washed out. It's compatible with external monitor resolutions up to
1920 x 1200.
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.
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity,
and amazing battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor
featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology. This processor has a 2.0 GHz
processor speed, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a
extra-large 3 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.)
Formerly codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology
improves upon every facet of a laptop's main features, including
performance and battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster
draft 802.11n wireless, and new business-class manageability
capabilities. The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces
electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy,
giving you more time away from the wall outlet.
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in
a single processor, providing greater system response when running
multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase
in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and it can 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.
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.
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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.
