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Toshiba Satellite U405-S2915 13.3-Inch Laptop

RatingCustomer rating is 4 of 5
BrandToshiba
List Price$779.99
Special Price
Lowest New Price$1,159.00
Features
  • 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB max)
  • 320 GB Hard Drive, Labelflash dual-layer DVD drive
  • Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version)
  • 13.3-inch LCD display, Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics (1750 MB of available memory)
Categories Laptops   ENERGY STAR Laptop Computers   Toshiba   Laptop & Notebooks   Satellite   Energy Star   Windows Vista   LCD   20 Inches & Under   PC   121 to 320 GB   Intel Core 2   4 GB  

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Description

Light, compact and packed together with value too, the Satellite U405/U405D Laptop Series is intended to help students, home-to-office consumers and others stay productive and on the move. Together with a mere 4.5 pound starting weight and uniquely sized 13.3-inch screen, these machines are excellent for those who want room for work or fun---not including taking up much room. A built-in Webcam and microphone help you communicate and collaborate. Aggressive dual-core processors , lots of memory, storage and multimedia advancements indicate these machines are ready to perform. And together with an attractive Horizon design pattern in addition high-gloss Fusion Finish, they're sure to illustrate admiring looks as well. The Toshiba U405-S2915 ships together with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64 bit version), 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor, 2MB L2 Cache, Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset, Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD together with 128MB-1759MB Dynamically Allocated Shared Graphics Memory, Configured together with 4GB PC6400 DDR2 SDRAM, 320GB (5400 RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive together with LabelFlash supporting 11 formats, 13.3 in (Diagonal) Widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD Display at 1280 x 800 Resolution, webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel, Intel Wi Fi Link 5100AGN /802.11a/g/n. Dimensions: 12.4 " x 9.0" x 1.13" not including feet, weight: Starting at 4.41 lbs.
Weighing under 5 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite U405-S2915 notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 13.3-inch widescreen display proposes TruBrite technology for best picture clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for more desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed movies. A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD's bezel lets you shortly snap photos and participate in exist video chats. The included webcam does extra than just video chats. It consists of Toshiba Face Recognition abilities--the ultimate hands-free, hassle-free way to log onto your laptop. Just show your face to the webcam--no keeping track of hard-to-remember passwords and no unnecessary typing. And if you're utilizing one laptop for several users--say for the whole family or for a small business--Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles together with one neat look.

It's powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, which boosts speed, decreases power requirements, and saves on battery life. It in addition proposes a quick 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. It in addition consists of Intel's 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and proposes compatibility together with 802.11a/b/g networks as well.

Other features contain a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB maximum), Bluetooth connectivity, dual-layer DVD±RW drive this in addition burns CDs, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics together with up to 1750 MB of shared video RAM, combo USB/eSATA port, 5-in-1 memory card reader, and pre-installed 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium together with SP1 operating system. In addition, this Toshiba notebook is RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Brilliant Fusion Finish
An complex Toshiba notebook should be extra than just a way to do mobile life easier. It should be a reflection of you, too. And this laptop proposes the gorgeous new high-gloss Fusion finish together with striking Horizon design pattern. It features a smooth, shiny palm rest and a recessed touchpad to this provides your notebook together a extra streamlined look and extra luxury when you're clicking. Separate multimedia buttons let you launch your favorite entertainment right away as well as control playback--letting you begin, pause, quick-forward and rewind nearly together with feather-touch operation.

Spec Check
  • 13.3-inch LCD screen
  • 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor
  • 320 GB hard drive
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB maximum)
  • Dual-layer DVD±R drive together with Labelflash
  • Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) in addition Bluetooth
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1750 MB shared)
  • Windows Vista Home Premium together with SP1 (64-bit)
  • Weighs 7.4 pounds

The Basics

  • Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, quick 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a big L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will bring better overall performance.)

    Together with two computational execution cores in a single processor, it offers greater system response when running multi-threaded applications concurrently together with no significant enhance in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can concurrently run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning safety programs in the background. Some of the complex Intel improvements of the Core 2 Duo processor contain:

    • Smart Memory Access: Advances system performance by hiding memory latency, like so optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to offer data to the processor when and where it is necessary.
    • Complex Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
    • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Increased Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
    • Deeper Sleep together with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

  • Hard Drive: The large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) proposes a wealth of storage space, ideal for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive in addition quickens the pace together with a higher speed transport of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

  • Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM (PC6400, 2 x 2 GB) helps boost the amount of available video RAM this's shared together with this notebook's video card. It in addition proposes a quick 800 MHz speed. This notebook has an 8 GB maximum RAM capacity. To get the faster data transport benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

  • DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer Labelflash DVD drive is compatible together with a wide range of formats, counting together DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--excellent for backing up your MP3 collection or your much important documents. It features the following speeds: 6x for together DVD±R DL, 8x for together single-layer DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

    Together with the Labelflash functionality, you can burn high-resolution, high-contrast images on the label side of DVD discs utilizing the same laser used for data recording. Enjoy transparency and high-excellence not found in traditional printable media. All you want is a Labelflash DVD disc to begin labeling not including a printer.

  • Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It in addition proposes a launch button for the Express CD/DVD media player and control buttons (have fun, stop, next, previous) as well as a volume control dial.
Screen, Video & Audio
This Toshiba Satellite has a 13.3-inch TFT display together with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It in addition offers TruBrite technology, which makes pictures brighter and extra vivid thanks to its anti-glare aspect. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up to 1750 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built together with Intel Clear Video technology, which brings clearer, extra detailed pictures by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features great color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out.

This notebook in addition features an included audio card and two Harman Kardon stereo speakers.

Networking, Connectivity & Extension
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity together with the included quad-mode Intel Wireless 5100AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi requirement, it proposes up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as current 802.11g wireless. It's in addition backward compatible together with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but extra limited range--excellent for closed office settings). The Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1 + EDR) enables you to communicate and synchronize together with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.

Together with USB Sleep-and-Charge support, you can use your Satellite M305 to charge your favorite portable electronic devices, even when the laptop is asleep. If you use a smartphone, you can just plug it in, power up and go not including having to worry this you've got enough charge. It in addition consists of a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you get advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter extension cards for even extra complex wireless, networking, storage, and safety features. Here's the full list of connection options:

  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (counting 1 eSATA/USB combo port)
  • 1 FireWire (in addition known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
  • 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot
  • Video out: VGA
  • 1 headphone jack (together with SPDIF digital output for 5.1-channel surround sound)
  • 1 microphone jack
  • RJ-45 port for 10/100 Ethernet connection
  • 56K modem port (V.90)
  • 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Image Card)

Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (together with SP1) is the operating system for users together with complex computer needs, and it consists of all of the Windows Media Center abilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can in addition use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers this contain Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will in addition agree to you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is in addition easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer environments to extra securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Each edition of Windows Vista offers the necessary tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista contain new tools this can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions contain parental control features this agree to you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instantaneous messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Works 9.0, Google Toolbar, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, Norton 360 All-in-One Safety (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 12.4 x 9.02 x 1.38 inches and weighs 4.4 pounds.

Power
It comes together with a 4800 mAH (6-cell) lithium-ion battery pack for more-long battery life.

What's in the Box
This package contains the U405-S2915 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

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Customer Reviews

Customer rating is 2 of 5  QA problem   2009-07-06
By Shiuan-haur Lu (N. Potomac, MD USA)
One of the USB ports went bad almost immediately when I plugged in my portable disk. (Other USB ports were OK.) Amazon was very nice to send me a new replacement right away. Unfornately the second one has the exact problem as the first one. The same USB port went bad again almost immediately. I believe this is a manufacturing QA problem. I decided to return it. Toshiba has reliable products that I have been using for many years. But this one I can only give two stars.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  Toshiba Laptop   2009-07-02
By K.C. Jones (Norcross, Georgia United States)
This is an excellent computer. The size and wieght make it very convient to use. Battery power is good. My only complaint is that it uses Vista.
Customer rating is 4 of 5  Powerful little notebook at a nice price   2009-06-11
By J. Maranell
I'm totally impressed with this little Toshiba notebook. Its got the hardware specs to handle Vista, multitasking, and even a little light 3D gaming. Battery life is good, and the screen is very crisp and colorful. The 64 bit Vista OS and max memory capacity offer possible future upgrades, if desired. Build quality is acceptable; its no Toughbook, but its sturdy enough to survive a few bangs and jars while being toted around in my backpack (its also very light and easy to carry). The glossy keyboard took some getting used to, its a little slick, but gives nice springy feedback when keys are pressed. The roomy hard drive provides plenty of space for music, videos, and even another operating system :)

Upon receiving this notebook, I setup a separate drive partition and installed the Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Release Candidate. It runs great, very quick and capable when multitasking, and the Vista 64 bit drivers provided by Toshiba are all compatible and working. I look forward to upgrading this fall, and using this Toshiba notebook for several years.

Its a great little notebook at a very fair price, I was looking at another similar model from Dell, which with similar options (bluetooth, memory, 64 bit OS), was a little over $1100, with a 2 week wait. I picked this Toshiba up from Amazon, on sale, for $770 shipped, and received it within a week. I'm very happy with this Amazon purchase.
Customer rating is 4 of 5  Quick and portable   2009-06-06
By brad-man (Pompano Beach, Florida, United States)
Quick little machine. Graphic speed is lacking, but that's the tradeoff for the size. My only complaint is the touchpad. It varies between unresponsive and squirly with a mind all it's own. The drivers are all up to date, so you'll just have to get used to it. Still, a nice laptop.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  Exelient laptop   2009-06-05
By Mohammed A. Alnasser (Vapo,IN)
It an excellent laptop,
I tried other brands but Toshiba, is something else. All of the problem that I had with the other computer I did not face with this laptop.


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