Toshiba Ultra Portable Satellite U505-S2940 13.3-Inch Laptop - Brown/Grey

Toshiba Ultra Portable Satellite U505-S2940 13.3-Inch Laptop - Brown/Grey
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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.
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

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13.3-Inch High-Definition Display

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.

Hard Drive Protection

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.

Dual-Core Processing Power with Centrino 2

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.

8x DVD-SuperMulti Drive

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.

Integrated Webcam with Face Recognition Capabilities

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.

Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System

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.