Manufacturer: Toshiba Part number: PSU30U-01V012
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Battery life: 9.0
Service and support: 5.0
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Product Summary
Toshiba Satellite U305 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
price range: $1,379.99
It's a little thicker than other 13.3-inch models, but the Toshiba Satellite U305 should suit home users who want a laptop that's packed with features but still lightweight.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Toshiba
- Part Number: PSU30U-01V012
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- System Flash Memory Intel Turbo Memory (1 GB)
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 12.2 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 4.6 lbs
- Color Titanium silver
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 / 1.8 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
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 200 GB - Serial ATA-150
- 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) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (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 Pro
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 X3100
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 251 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
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 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- 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, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 7800 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Google Picasa, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Toshiba Assist, Adobe Reader 8.0, Toshiba ConfigFree, Drivers & Utilities, InterVideo WinDVD 8, Microsoft Works 8.5, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Game Console, Yahoo! Music Jukebox, Toshiba Speech System, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Toshiba Security Assist, Toshiba Value Added Package, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba, 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 266
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7
Product series
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Toshiba Satellite U305 (Core 2 Duo 1.73GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
Price: $1,134.99
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.73 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 4.6 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, RoHS
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Toshiba Satellite U305 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
Price: $1,379.99
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 200 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 4.6 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, RoHS
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Toshiba Satellite U305-S5097 (Dual Core 1.86GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
Price: $849.99
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core (1.86 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 4.6 lbs, 13.3 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




