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CNET editors' rating:
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How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Battery life: 7.0
Service and support: 5.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PLUA0U-0M1042
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Product Summary
Toshiba Satellite U205-S5057
price range: $1,279.99
Users who want a laptop with solid performance, a rich feature set, and a compact design will be pleased by the affordable Toshiba Satellite U205-S5057.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Super Performer for the Money"
by kanepuu on June 11, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Portable with a minimal price"
by mitchchess2 on April 5, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Great laptop, horrible cutomer service"
by captainwin on March 12, 2007
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Tech support/customer service nightmare"
by erockebomb on August 30, 2007
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"A solid performer and a great value."
by Lolli_ on February 11, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Toshiba
- Part Number: PLUA0U-0M1042
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 11.8 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 4.2 lbs
- Color Mist gray
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 / 1.66 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW) / 3x (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 Pro
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features TruBrite
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 196 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
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 3945ABG
- 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
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Administrator password, Hard drive I/O control, 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 4700 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba ConfigFree, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Game Console, Yahoo! Music Jukebox, Toshiba Speech System, Ulead DVD MovieFactory, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba Value Added Package, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 139
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7
Manufacturer info
- Toshiba
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- Website: http://www.toshiba.com
- Address: 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Irvine, CA. 92618
- Phone: 1-800-316-0920
