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Toshiba Satellite U305 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD, Vista Home Premium) comparison

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Product name	Toshiba Satellite U305 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)	Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310 (red)	Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980	Asus UL30A-A1 (Core 2 Duo Su7300 1.3GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)	Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830
Price	Check Prices	$699.96 to $749.99	$629.99	Check Prices	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating		3.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	July 02, 2007	October 22, 2009		September 08, 2009	April 15, 2008
The Bottom Line	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.	Toshiba's slick entry into the thin-and-light laptop world is timed for Windows 7, but if you're going to get one, make sure it's the dual-core T135-S1310, and not its single-core cousin.	Good design and some really nice-sounding speakers round out the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980, a very affordable mainstream laptop with excellent battery life for its size.	If you're in the market for an affordable thin-and-light, the Asus UL30A-A1 provides great value and a solid Core 2 Duo CULV processor in an attractive package.	Toshiba's thin-and-light Satellite U405 is a sleek alternative to the 13-inch MacBook, but is weighed down by excessive out-of-the-box bloatware.
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Networking	Network adapter - Ethernet - IEEE 802.11a - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - Fast Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR - IEEE 802.11n (draft)	Info unavailable	- Ethernet - Fast Ethernet - Gigabit Ethernet	- Ethernet - Fast Ethernet	Network adapter - Ethernet - IEEE 802.11a - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - Fast Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Notebook Camera	Integrated	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated
Optical Storage	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated	Info unavailable	DVD+/-RW	Info unavailable	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with Labelflash Technology
RAM	2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300	DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz	4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM	4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM	3 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Cache Memory	2 MB - L2 cache	Info unavailable	2 MB - L2 cache	2 MB - L2 cache	3 MB - L2 cache
Graphics Controller	Intel GMA X3100	Intel GMA 4500MHD	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD	Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core )	Intel Pentium SU4100 / 1300 MHz	Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 / 2.2 GHz	Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 / 1300 MHz	Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 / 2.1 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Hard Drive	200 GB - Serial ATA-150	320 GB - 5400 rpm	500 GB	500 GB - 5400 rpm	250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Display	13.3 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )	13.3 in 1366 x 768	16 in TFT active matrix 1366 x 768	13.3 in TFT 1366 x 768	13.3 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - TruBrite
Video Memory	Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0	128 MB	128 MB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Battery	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback	266	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)	12.2 in x 8.9 in x 1.3 in	Info unavailable	15.1 in x 10.2 in x 1.6 in	12.9 in x 9.3 in x 0.9 in	12.4 in x 9 in x 1.4 in
Weight	4.6 lbs	Info unavailable	7.2 lbs	3.7 lbs	4.9 lbs
OS Provided	Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Service & Support	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
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Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	TigerDirect.com $699.96 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $749.99 In stock: Yes Sears $709.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Best Buy $629.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	As shown: $799 Check manufacturer site for availability	E-mail me when this product is available
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