Laptops Review

Toshiba Satellite A305-S6908 15.4-Inch Laptop specifications:

• Stylish, greatly versatile laptop with 15.4 inch LCD, webcam integrated into bezel, and high gloss finish
• 2.0 GHz Intel Core two Duo T6400 processor, 250 GB hard drive, four GB RAM max, dual layer DVD R drive with Labelflash printing
• Draft N Wi Fi 802.11b/g/n, 10/100 Ethernet, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics up to 1750 MB total available memory
• Connectivity: four USB with one shared eSATA, one FireWire, one VGA, S/PDIF audio out shared with headset, one ExpressCard 34/54, 5 in 1 memory card reader
• Pre installed with Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 64 bit version

Toshiba Satellite A305-S6908 15.4-Inch Laptop review:
Intended to meet the demands of a multimedia hungry family, students on the go, and small businesses with calling for computing needs, the Toshiba Satellite A305 S6908 offers a versatile base for all your needs. It will include a generous 15.4 inch widescreen TruBrite high def display for amazing color depth and clearness, plus room to multitask and work with spreadsheets. And video is powered by the Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated chip, which gives up to 1750 MB of total available graphics memory for watching HD movies and TV also as excellent 3D gaming. And you will enjoy crisp audio from the Harman Kardon stereo speakers. A fitted 1.3 megapixel webcam with integrated microphone allows you to join in on video conferences also as make long distance VoIP calls using Skype.

The Toshiba A305’s striking Fusion high gloss finish with finely striped Horizon design pattern and recessed touchpad for a much more simplified look.

It is powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core two Duo T6400 processor, which boosts speed, decreases power prerequisites, and saves on battery life. It also offers a fast MHz front side bus speed and two MB L2 cache. It also will include Intel’s 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks also. Other features are an huge 250 GB hard drive, four GB of installed RAM max capacity, dual layer DVD±RW burner with Labelflash disc printing, ExpressCard 54/34 slot, a combo USB/eSATA port, SPDIF audio output for surround sound, and a 5 in 1 memory card adapter.

This PC comes preinstalled with the 64 bit variant of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, which will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center. Also to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your audio library, you will be able to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV. Vista also integrates new search tools during the operating system, will include new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of imminent hardware failures

Brilliant Fusion Finish
An advanced Toshiba notebook should be more than just a way to make mobile life easier. It should be a reflection of you, too. And this laptop offers the gorgeous new high gloss Fusion finish with striking Horizon design pattern. It features a smooth, shiny palm rest and a recessed touchpad to that gives your notebook both a more simplified look and more comfort when you are clicking. Separate multimedia buttons let you launch your beloved entertainment now also as control playback letting you start, pause, fast forward and rewind nearly with feather touch operation.

The Basics

• Processor: The Intel Core two Duo T6400 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, fast MHz front side bus FSB, and two MB L2 cache. An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data, and a bigger L2 cache may help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front side bus will deliver better in general performance.

  With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it gives greater system answer when running multi threaded applications at the same time with no important increase in power intake. It is optimized for multitasking and is prepared to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can at the same time run many calling for applications such as graphics intensive games or serious number crunching business productivity applications while downloading music or running virus scanning security programs in the background. Many of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core two Duo processor include:

  • Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to offer data to the processor when and where it is obliged.
  • Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for information used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
  • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates improved Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power management state C states transitions independently per core to help save power.
  • Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory throughout periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

  Spec Check 15.4 inch LCD screen 2.0 GHz Intel Core two Duo T6400 processor 250 GB hard drive 4 GB RAM maximum Dual layer DVD±R drive with LabelFlash Draft N Wi Fi 802.11a/b/g/n Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics up to 1750 MB shared Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit Weighs six pounds

• Hard Drive: The generous 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive 5400 RPM gives more than enough capacity for storing a big audio and video library, also as extra space obliged for video editing. This SATA hard drive also quickens the rate with a higher speed move of data akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
• Memory: The four GB of installed RAM PC6400, two x two GB maximizes the capacity of this notebook, and it also offers an ultra fast MHz speed.
• DVD/CD Drive: The dual layer Labelflash DVD drive is matched with a large range of formats, as well as 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 vital papers. It features the following speeds: 6x for both DVD±R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD RW, 5x DVD RAM, and 24x/16x for CD R/RW. It reads DVD ROM discs at 8x and CD ROMs at 24x.

  With the Labelflash functionality, you may be able to burn high resolution, high contrast pictures on the label side of DVD discs using the same laser used for data recording. Enjoy transparency and high quality not found in conventional printable media. All you need is a Labelflash DVD disc to start labeling without a printer.

• Keyboard &amp, Mouse: This notebook has a regular 86 key keyboard and electro static two button touchpad. It also offers CD/DVD media player and control buttons play, stop, next, previous also as a volume control dial.

Screen, Video &amp, Audio
This notebook has a 15.4 inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x pixels native 720p for high definition viewing. It also gives TruBrite technology, which makes pictures lighter and more vivid thanks to its anti glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory up to 1750 MB assigned from the system memory. This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more in depth pictures by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when looking at interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos aren’t too black, overly bright, or washed out. It is matched with external monitor resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.

This notebook includes an integrated audio card and two Harman Kardon stereo speakers.

Networking, Connectivity &amp, Expansion
Be prepared for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad mode Intel Wireless 5100AGN Wi Fi chip. Depending on the draft 802.11n Wi Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as present 802.11g wireless. It is also rearward matched with 802.11b/g networks commonly found in home routers and Wi Fi hotspots also as 802.11a networks which has a higher throughput, but more restricted range great for closed office environments.

With USB Sleep and Charge support, you may be able to use your Satellite A305 to charge your beloved movable electronic devices, when the laptop is asleep. If you use a smartphone, you may be able to just plug it in, power up and go without having to worry that you have got enough charge. It also will include a next generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot though no PCMCIA card slot, which allows you to take benefit of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here is the full list of connection options:

• 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a large range of peripherals from digital cameras to MP3 players including one eSATA/USB combo port
• 1 FireWire also called IEEE 1394 or i.Link port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot
• Analog video out: VGA
• Microphone/line in and stereo headphones/speakers/line out
• S/PDIF audio output shared with headphone
• RJ 45 port for 10/100 Ethernet connection
• 56K modem port V.90
• 5 in 1 memory card reader Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card

Operating System
The 64 bit variant of Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your audio library. You may also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV and to access new types of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an secondary Windows SideShow display will also let you to access key data when your computer is off. It’s also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista gives the essential tools and technologies to help protect you if you’re browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of imminent hardware failures long before you have lost any vital personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that let you to manage and monitor your family’s use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other actions.

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Works 9.0, Google Toolbar, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, Norton 360 All in One Security 30 day trial, and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition 60 day trial.

Dimensions &amp, Weight
This notebook measures 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.55 inches WxDxH, and it weighs six pounds.

Power
It comes with a 4000 mAH lithium ion battery pack for extra long battery life.

What’s in the Box
This package holds the A305 S6908 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium ion battery, AC adapter, and operating information. It’s supported by a one year restricted hardware warranty.

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18 Responses to “toshiba satellite a305”

1. Brian77 Says:
   September 1, 2008 at 3:43 pm

   i got it in Ebay store that had a clearance sale, but generally online deals are better

2. Ralph C Says:
   September 2, 2008 at 8:10 pm

   Amazon or Ebay generaly have a low price than an outlet

3. Alfred B Says:
   September 3, 2008 at 2:45 pm

   Is online price generally better than store price?

4. Betty K. Says:
   September 4, 2008 at 0:51 pm

   I saw Bestbuy has it for sale

5. Coleman Says:
   September 5, 2008 at 10:10 pm

   Enough comparisons, just buy it.

6. Judy M. Says:
   September 6, 2008 at 0:25 pm

   Pros: Great product for the price. Cons: Hard to find in stock

7. Samuel P Says:
   September 7, 2008 at 1:26 pm

   Usually has a limited availability, and when i found it, wasnt exactly the cheapest

8. Oscar R Says:
   September 8, 2008 at 5:18 pm

   Is that the lowest price for toshiba satellite a305 online, or all deals included?

9. Sandra P. Says:
   September 9, 2008 at 8:31 pm

   Review pretty much sums it up, great deal

10. Donna F. Says:
    September 10, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Will check local outlet for any discounted deals on

11. Mario S Says:
    September 11, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    No toshiba satellite a305 rebates in Milwaukee

12. Rose B. Says:
    September 12, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    It’s on all price comparison web sites, just look around if you dont think this is the best deal

13. Raleigh Says:
    September 13, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    I have one for sale, great price, email me if interested

14. Margie Says:
    September 14, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    Clearance prices aren’t much more discounted than this so may as well buy it now.

15. Terry Z Says:
    September 15, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Saw it discounted somewhere, great deal but forgot where

16. Noe Says:
    September 16, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    Check any price comparison web sites for lowest price.

17. Barbara G. Says:
    September 17, 2008 at 0:38 pm

    So far the best offer for toshiba satellite can usually be found at an online dealer

18. Francisco V Says:
    September 18, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    It’s one of the better notebooks out there. Good Pricing.

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