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Toshiba Satellite M305D S4830 Review

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Toshiba Satellite M305D-S4830 - Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology 2.1 GHz - 14.1 " - 4 GB Ram - 250 GB HDD

Toshiba Satellite M305D S4830 Laptop

Technical Specifications for
General
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna
Width 13.2 in
Depth 9.5 in
Height 1.5 in
Weight 5.3 lbs
Color Fusion finish with horizon pattern
Localization United States
Processor
Processor AMD Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology ZM-80 / 2.1 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Features HyperTransport technology
Chipset Type AMD M780V
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 2 MB
RAM
Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance PC2-6400
Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
Type Serial ATA/IDE
Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Card Reader
Type 5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card
Display
Display Type 14.1" TFT
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features TruBrite
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon 3100
Max Allocated RAM Size 1519 MB
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers
Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard - Localization and Layout US
Features Toshiba EasyKeys
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 53 Kbps
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x memory 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones 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) 2 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 1 x storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
Power Device External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Technology Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1
Capacity 3700 mAh
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba ConfigFree, CyberLink PowerCinema, Toshiba Speech System, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Skype, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Game Console, Memeo AutoBackup, Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, Toshiba Value Added Package, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba, Microsoft Office Ready, Face Recognition software, Toshiba DVD Player, LoJack for Laptops, Norton 360 (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Universal Product Identifiers
Part Number PSMDYU-00D006

Helpful Customer Reviews for

By Justareviewer200
What's great about it: Look and Feel, Performance, Price
What's not so great: Battery life could be a little better

"Before I purchased this computer, I had owned a Toshiba previously. I had it for 5 years, all through college, so it went through a lot. My old computer still works, it was just about time to upgrade. I knew I wanted a Toshiba after my last one was so good to me. I came across this one at my local Best Buy and fell in love with it.
The 4 GB processor is amazingly fast no matter what you are running. The speakers are harman/kardon and they really sound good. You can tweak with the bass settings to make it sound very rich. There are also built in media controls that run across the top of the laptop, very useful for anyone who likes to listen to music while they work or play.
I wasn't too sure if i would like the 14.1 in. screen after having a 16 in + with my last computer. After only 2 weeks of using it, I am absolutely in love with the size. The screen clarity is amazing and watching a DVD is just like watching it on any plasma.
The keys are different from most laptops, they have a glossy finish. They are incredibly soft and extremely user friendly. Your hands will glide across the keys. A lot of reviews are saying this is a bad thing because it holds fingerprints so easily, but you really can't tell unless you look really closely, and if you are buying a laptop to sit there and look at it and make sure there are no fingerprints, I feel sorry for you.
One cool feature I will touch on is the face recognition security. It is kind of ridiculous when you think about it, but it is pretty fun. You can take a picture of your face with the built in webcam, and everytime you sign in, instead of using a password, the webcam will scan your face, and it will only sign on if it recognizes your face. So far, it has worked for me, but I think I will stick with the password because it takes a little longer to log in with the face recognition. COOL FEATURE THO!
The only SLIGHT downfall this computer has is the battery life. I am experiencing about 55-75 minutes depending on what I am doing. I have been using it in balanced power mode which is the middle option. There is a power save option that dims the screen and slows down certain things that will get you closer to 2 hours. But the machine is so powerful, you sacrifice the battery a bit.
Overall, I give this computer 5 stars. For under $700, there isn't a computer out there that can outperform this computer, I can almost guarantee that."

By jc1187
What's great about it: Very powerful, lots of memory
What's not so great: nothing

"This is my first Toshiba laptop. I'll start with the pros. The display is very crisp, it has 2.1ghz dual core x64 processor, 4 gigs of RAM, it is lightweight and thin, and has decent sound. The powerful processor and decent graphics set allow great photo editing abilities (ie photoshop, or gimp). It has a 256 mb ATI graphics chip set, which allows you to play Half Life 2 at decent graphics (1024 by 768). Vista runs smoothly, and is very fast. It was no problem migrating from XP to Vista. I used the Vista migration wizard with a network cable and copied all my music, files, and documents in less than an hour. Here are some minor cons. It came loaded with trials and games that slow down your pc. I just uninstalled them and deleted the files manually. This sped up the pc greatly. The sound driver may be glitchy. I solved this by uninstalling it, and then reinstalling the one located in \TOSAPINS\COMPS1\Conexant Software Modem Driver (64bit)0\MANUAL. It works a lot better and there are no glitches. In the end, this powerful laptop is a great value and is great for work or school."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
Is this product used primarily for business?: No

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