What specifically makes it the cheapest in the series is the lower end graphics GPU and the inclusion of smaller storage space compared to the other models. For a graphics GPU the S9810 includes an NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT card with 512MB DDR3 onboard memory, plus up to 255MB shared memory with NVIDIA's TurboCache technology; putting the total GPU memory at 767MB. The maximum supported video resolution is 1440x900, and the graphics card does support 720p high-definition content. For storage space the S9810 includes two hard drives (160GB 5400rpm + 160GB 5400rpm) equaling a total of 320GB. Like the other models in the series the S9810 also includes a DVD-SuperMulti optical drive (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive software, an Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n), Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR functionality, HDMI Output, a Webcam with a Built-in Mic, a Fingerprint Reader for added security and a Li-Ion Battery (6000mAh). For added peripherals the S9810 also includes 6 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Expresscard slot, a 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter, IEEE-1394, and an S-Video out connection. Additional media functionality also includes media keyboard buttons (Internet Launch button, CD/DVD Buttons; Play/Pause, Stop, Prev Track, Next Track), and Harmon Kardon stereo speakers complete with a built in subwoofer. The S9810 comes packaged with a copy of genuine 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium and additional software (TOSHIBA ConfigFree, TOSHIBA Security Assist, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba, Microsoft Office Trial Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Google Picasa, TOSHIBA Games Console designed by WildTangent, Norton 360 All-In-One Security (60-day Trial), Microsoft Works Version 9.0, TOSHIBA DVD Player, TOSHIBA Speech System, TOSHIBA Disc Creator). The Toshiba Satellite X205-S9810 was released in June, 2008 and has an MSRP of $1,449.99.
