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Toshiba Satellite A105 S361 Review

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Toshiba Satellite A105-S361 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 760 (Centrino), 1024 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive)

Toshiba Satellite A105 S361 Laptop

Features and Technical Details
Features

    * Notebook with 15.4-inch TruBrite display and 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 760 processor, 2 MB L2 cache
    * 120 GB hard drive, 1024 MB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
    * Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
    * Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
    * Windows XP Home edition, SP2

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

    * Hardware Platform: PC
    * Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium M
    * System Bus Speed: 533
    * Number of Processors: 1
    * RAM: 1000 MB
    * RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive

    * Size: 120 GB
    * Manufacturer: Portable
    * Type: Serial ATA

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: Fax / modem

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 14.2 inches, 10.5 inches, 1.45 inches
* Weight: 6 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 3 hours

Description
Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S361 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch screen (which is also great for watching DVD movies when you need a break). This affordable notebook PC also features a battery-sipping 2.0 GHz Pentium M 760 (Centrino) processor, an extra-large 120 GB hard drive, 1024 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video card with up to 128 MB of shared video RAM, both USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity, multi-format memory card reader, and Windows XP Home edition operating system.

The Basics

    * Hard Drive: A welcome size for road warriors, the 120 GB hard drive is definitely above average in size for notebook PCs--great for storing a digital medial library or graphics-intensive presentations--and faster than average at 5400 RPM. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
    * Processor: The 2.0 GHz Pentium M 760 (Centrino) processor is near the top of the speed spectrum for this processor class (October 2005). It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a large 2 MB L2 cache--which will help speed up your system's performance--and a 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB).
    * Memory: The 1024 MB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM) is a good start for power users, and it offers a very fast 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add more power to handle graphics-intensive presentations and multiple open business productivity applications.
    * CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both 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--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R DL, 4x for both DVD+R/RW, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
    * Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers a launch button for the Express CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous).

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The A105-S361 has a 15.4-inch TFT screen with a widescreen 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video and graphics are powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks and two built-in Harman Kardon speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The A105-S361 has an integrated Intel Pro/Wireless Network Connection 2200BG LAN, which supports both 802.11b and 802.11g (54g) wireless connections in your office, home, and at Wi-Fi hotspots. You get a good offering of connectivity options, including FireWire:

    * 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
    * 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
    * 1 VGA monitor port
    * 1 S-Video out
    * 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)
    * 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
    * 5-in-1 memory card reader, compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and XD Picture Card

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, McAfee AntiVirus, InterVideo WinDVD and WinDVD Creator, Sonic Solutions RecordNow.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.2 x 10.5 x 1.45 (WxDxH) and weighs 6 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage). It has a 4-hour full charging time with the notebook off, and 12 hours with the computer active.

What's in the Box
This package contains the A105-S361 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Helpful Customer Reviews for

By Rizwan Ahmed
Brand new computer had video card issues causing it to hang. CD drive sounds like a 18 Wheeler truck. I returned this headache after two days of use and bought a sony vaio , happy ever since. I will never buy a toshiba product again. So far I have used HP, Sony, Dell and toshiba laptops, and unfortunately toshibas are the worst quality laptops after dell. I am not stereo type and I know alot of people who have numerous problems with toshiba.

By rdlman
I did a lot of research before buying this computer last month, and I am very pleased with my decision. I wanted a 'desktop replacement'-type laptop that wasn't huge, with a big HD and decent processor. This laptop is an excellent value.
The one thing of which I am not a fan are the quick play buttons on the left next to the keyboard. I don't use Windows media player (and you can't change them), so they're pretty much useless to me.
Overall, this is a great laptop and based on my experience with Toshiba, I'm pretty confident it will be solid and problem-free laptop.

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