Like its predecessor, the fixed-configuration Satellite P105-S9722 also features a mix of higher-end--though not top-of-the-line--components for a reasonable $1,999. The selection includes a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of fast 666MHz memory, a downright massive 200GB SATA hard drive spinning at a sluggish 4,200rpm, and an Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS graphics card with 256MB of VRAM. As expected, the system performed admirably on CNET Labs' graphics-intensive Photoshop CS test, scoring within 5 percent of a $3,500 Dell XPS M1710 that had a faster processor, a superior version of the GeForce Go 7900 GPU, and twice as much VRAM. Even more importantly, the P105-S9722 displayed 87.8 frames per second when playing Quake 4 at 1,024x768 resolution--within 12 percent of the XPS M1710's performance at nearly half the cost. Obviously, if you're a hard-core gamer who needs absolute top-shelf equipment to play new, demanding games at their highest settings, the XPS M1710 still trumps Toshiba's offering. But otherwise, the Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722 delivers very strong gaming performance at a far more palatable price than the Dell.
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Quake 4 1,024x768, 4xAA 8xAF |
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System configurations:
Alienware Area-51 m5550
Windows XP Media Center 2005 SP2; 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7600; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 666MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7600; 100GB Seagate 7,200rpm SATA/150
Dell XPS M1710
Windows XP Media Center 2005 SP2; 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7600; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 666MHz; 512MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7950 GTX; 100GB Hitachi 7,200rpm SATA/150
Polywell PolyNote V512NC
Windows XP Professional SP2; 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 664MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7600; 100GB Hitachi 7,200rpm SATA/150
Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722
Windows XP Professional SP2; 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 664MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS; 200GB Fujitsu 4,200rpm SATA/150
Velocity Micro NoteMagix L80x Ultra
Windows XP Professional SP2; 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 664MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7600; 100GB Seagate 7,200rpm SATA/150
Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722 - Core 2 Duo T7200 2 GHz - 17 in TFT active matrix
Dimensions (WxDxH):
15.5 in x 10.8 in x 1.7 in
Weight:
7.1 lbs
Localization:
United States
Platform Technology:
Intel Centrino Duo
Windows Vista Certification:
Windows Vista Premium Ready
System Type:
Notebook
Built-in Devices:
Stereo speakers
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Wireless LAN antenna
Embedded Security:
Fingerprint reader
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory:
4 MB - L2 cache
RAM:
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Card Reader:
5 in 1 card reader
Floppy Drive:
None
Hard Drive:
200 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 4200 rpm
Optical Storage:
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd):
None
Storage Removable:
None
Display:
17 in TFT active matrix 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Graphics Controller:
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS - 256 MB
Audio Output:
Sound card
Telecom:
Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking:
Network adapter - Ethernet
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- IEEE 802.11a
,
- IEEE 802.11b
,
- IEEE 802.11g
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- Fast Ethernet
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- Gigabit Ethernet
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- Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wireless NIC:
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Input Device:
Keyboard
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Touchpad
Voltage Required:
AC 120/230 V
Battery:
Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To):
3.4 hour(s)
OS Provided:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty
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