Manufacturer: Toshiba Part number: PSM60U-0CR021
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
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Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Battery life: 7.0
Service and support: 5.0
Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Toshiba Satellite M65-S821
price range: $1,359.99
The midsize Toshiba Satellite M65 strikes a good balance between nice multimedia features, solid performance and battery life, and a fair price.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by thegirljamie on March 28, 2006
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by Tenichi1 on January 21, 2006
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Do not buy this laptop!!!!!!!!!"
by olc90b on June 23, 2006
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"AMAAAMMMMZZING This is the best laptop ever!!!!!!!!"
by drumking189 on November 30, 2009
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"Maybe I'm lucky, but mine is great!"
by chshrcat on December 2, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Toshiba
- Part Number: PSM60U-0CR021
General
- Recommended Use Small business
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 15.5 in
- Depth 11 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 7.3 lbs
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium M 740 / 1.73 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 915GM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
- Max Altitude Operating 9842.5 ft
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
- 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)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features TruBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 900 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec Realtek ALC250
- Audio output compliant standards DirectMusic, DirectSound, DirectSound3D
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type II, 1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick Pro, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features System password, Power-on password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards APM, ACPI 1.0b, VESA DPMS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 75 Watt
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 4300 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 4.75 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Toshiba ConfigFree, InterVideo WinDVD 5, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Custom Utilities, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 2
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7
Product series
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Price: $1,359.99
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.73 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 120 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 7.3 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix
Manufacturer info
- Toshiba
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.toshiba.com
- Address: 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Irvine, CA. 92618
- Phone: 1-800-316-0920



