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$819.99 1 online store
- CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
How we rate- Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Battery life: 8.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating:
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Product Summary
Toshiba Satellite U505-S2930 (Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Vista Home Premium 64-Bit) price range: $819.99
The stylish design and high-end feel of the Toshiba U505-S2940 don't make up for mediocre ergonomics and performance that can be had for less in other laptops.
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by carpatino on December 3, 2009
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"DON'T BUY ANY TOSHIBA IF YOU WANT TO USE SKYPE VIDEO!!!"
by hawaiidolfan on October 16, 2009
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"Fast computer with a lot of power!"
by josecaos1 on August 23, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Toshiba
- Part Number: PSU52U-006005
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 12.5 in
- Depth 9.1 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 4.9 lbs
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 / 2.1 GHz
- Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
- Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology
- Chipset Type Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
- Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features TruBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 1760 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 53 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 4800 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software Skype, Google Picasa, Google Toolbar, Toshiba ConfigFree, Toshiba DVD Player, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba HDD recovery, CyberLink PowerCinema, Corel DVD MovieFactory, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, NetZero Internet Service, Face Recognition software, Toshiba PC Health Monitor, QuickBooks Financial Center, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, WildTangent Orb Games Console, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Toshiba Power-Saving Eco Utility, Norton Internet Security 2009 (30 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details International warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Dec 2009) 5.3
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Product series
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Price: $819.99
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 / 2.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Intel GMA 4500MHD, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star, 4.9 lbs
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Toshiba Satellite U505-S2940 (Core 2 Duo P7350 2GHz, 4GB RAM, 400GB HDD, Vista Home Premium 64-Bit)
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 400 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Intel GMA 4500MHD, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS, EPEAT Gold, 5.3 lbs
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Manufacturer info
- Toshiba
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- Website: http://www.toshiba.com
- Address: 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY. 10020
- Phone: 1-800-316-0920
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