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Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993
$640.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Display is sharp, bright and clear - strong color balance provides high-quality image viewing and video playback. Consistently maintains low operations temperatures - internal fan component is rarely required. Quickly locates and pairs with available Wi-Fi networks - provides users with instant access to compatible internet service.
The Cons:Touchpad is difficult to use - sensitivity issues and tight/rough feel forces many users to purchase a dedicated external mouse. Battery life is fairly poor - many users report less than two hours of usage with a significant decline throughout the first year of use.
The L505-S5993 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series. The laptop has a 15.6" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology. It features an Intel Pentium processor with 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 500GB hard drive.
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The L505-S5993 is designed with a standard DVD SuperMulti drive and a built-in webcam and microphone. It also includes 2 standard USB ports, a sleep and charge eSATA/USB combo, and a memory card reader. The L505-S5993 comes in a graphite gray color with a Fusion finish and has a suggested retail price of $640.
Specifications/Features
- 15.6" Widescreen TruBrite LCD Display
- 1366 x 768 Pixel Resolution
- Intel® Pentium® Processor T4300
- 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
- 500GB HDD (5400rpm)
- DVD SuperMulti (+/- Double Layer)
- Numeric 10-Key Keypad
- Built-in Webcam and Microphone
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Inputs/Outputs: 2 x USB, 1 x eSATA/USB Combo /w Sleep & Charge, Memory Card Reader
- Fusion Finish™ with Breeze Pattern in Graphite Gray
- Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
- 1 year limited warranty
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Display is sharp, bright and clear - strong color balance provides high-quality image viewing and video playback
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Consistently maintains low operations temperatures - internal fan component is rarely required
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Quickly locates and pairs with available Wi-Fi networks - provides users with instant access to compatible internet service
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Includes a minimal amount of unnecessary "bloatware" - enables maximum free space from the get-go without requiring the user to perform manual de-installations
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Excellent overall performance at the price point - speed, picture and build quality are on-par with units well over the $1000 range
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Keyboard is ergonomic and fully-featured - incorporated number pad provides the capabilities of a full-sized desktop keyboard
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Touchpad is difficult to use - sensitivity issues and tight/rough feel forces many users to purchase a dedicated external mouse
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Battery life is fairly poor - many users report less than two hours of usage with a significant decline throughout the first year of use
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