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Toshiba Satellite P505D-S8960


$800.00 Released October, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Enough graphics processing to handle some gaming duties. Works gracefully when multitasking several applications at once. Runs stable and never crashes even under heavy load.

The Cons:Battery life doesn't last much longer than an hour. Thick and heavy, a burden to carry around.

The Toshiba Satellite P505D-S8960 is one of six notebooks in the P500 series that was released in October 2009 alongside the Windows 7 operating system. It features an AMD Turion II Dual-Core processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, and a 500GB SATA hard-disc drive.

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It’s friendly to all users, whether they are seeking to use it for business and/or multimedia purposes. In fact, it includes both a 18.4” high-definition screen and an ATI Radeon graphics card, allowing the system to process HD films and games in 720p resolution. Included also is 802.11b/g/n connectivity, standard Ethernet, and a DVD multi-drive. Additional features include a security cable lock slot for securing the unit to an immovable object, a webcam/mic set, and a rechargeable battery that lasts approximately 3 hours.

Features

  • Toshiba Satellite P500 Series
  • Windows 7 Operating System
  • AMD Turion II Dual-Core
  • DDR2 RAM
  • SATA HDD
  • 18.4” HD Screen (720p)
  • ATI Radeon Graphics
  • Wired/Wireless Connectivity
  • DVD SuperMulti
  • Harman/Kardon Speakers
  • Security Cable Lock Slot
  • Webcam/Mic
  • Lithium Ion Battery

Specifications

  • OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Processor: AMD Turion II Dual-Core M500
  • Memory: 4GB DDR2 800MHz
  • Display: 18.4” HD TruBrite (1680x945)
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon 4100
  • Hard Drive: 500GB, 5400rpm
  • Optical: DVD SuperMulti
  • Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
  • LAN: 10/100 Ethernet
  • Audio: Harman/Kardon Speakers
  • Battery: Li-Ion, 6-Cell
  • Express: 1-ExpressCard
  • Reader: Memory Card Reader
  • Communication: Webcam/Mic
  • Security: Security Cable Lock Slot
  • iLink: IEEE-1394

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    enough graphics processing to handle some gaming duties

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    works gracefully when multitasking several applications at once

  • 1

    runs stable and never crashes even under heavy load

  • 1

    good price for a laptop with a screen this big and bright and a separate video processor

  • 1

    backlit keyboard makes working in a darkened room comfortable

Cons
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    battery life doesn't last much longer than an hour

  • 1

    thick and heavy, a burden to carry around

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