Reviews of the Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi3
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CNET Review
The Good: SLI graphics at a relatively low price; good gaming performance; HDMI output.
The Bad: Pitiful battery life; too much Toshiba branding; mini spacebar; fixed configuration means no GPU options; lower screen resolution than some other 17-inch laptops.
The Bottom Line: Toshiba's Satellite X205 offers dual-GPU SLI graphics starting at less than $2,000, making it a solid choice for mobile gamers on a budget.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 103421 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4 may not have performance bragging rights, but the reasonable price tag should bring new gaming talent out of the woodwork.
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: Robust home portable offers great gaming with beautiful-sounding audio and a stylish striped lid.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: At $2,199, the Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4 offers decent performance, but its scores were so close to the much more affordable Gateway P-6831FX that we're hard-pressed to recommend it. For $850 less you get comparable gaming scores (better on some tests,
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PSPBUU-00E00K
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- System Type Notebook
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Four speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 15.7 in
- Depth 11.3 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 9.5 lbs
- Color Flare carmine
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11 pre-N, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 / 2.2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM / HD DVD-ROM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 1x (HD DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD?R) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features TruBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT TurboCache - PCI Express x16
- Multi-GPU Configuration 2 single GPU cards (SLI)
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 512 MB
- Max Allocated RAM Size 255 MB
- Total Available Graphics Memory 767 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Output Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type Digital and analog TV
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Remote control, Touchpad
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Integrated Wi-Fi, TV Tuner, Remote control, Bluetooth, Fingerprint sensor, Camera, WiFi
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 180 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 6000 mAh
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Software McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Microsoft Works 8.5, Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, Toshiba Security Assist, Toshiba HD DVD Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba, Adobe Reader 8.0, Toshiba ConfigFree, Yahoo! Music Jukebox, Google Picasa, InterVideo WinDVD 8, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Value Added Package, Toshiba Disc Creator, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), Toshiba Speech System, Toshiba Game Console
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.7
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 65
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
Satellite X205-SLi3 Notebook from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $1398.99
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ecomElectronics.com
$1399.95 |
In stock: yes
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SaveOnComps.com
$1398.99 |
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