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Reviews of the Toshiba Satellite A105-S4074

  • 6.1

    CNET Review

    August 4, 2006

    The Good: Inexpensive; dedicated multimedia controls; decent speakers; runs on Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.

    The Bad: Display resolution is low for its size; small keyboard with relocated Windows key; small touch pad; no remote control.

    The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Satellite A105 combines Windows XP Media Center Edition with an inexpensive starting price and decent performance, making it a good entry-level media center laptop.

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  • 8.0

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | December 4, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 104185 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    laptopmag.com

    By Rich Malloy | January 3, 2007

    Review Summary: The Satellite A105-S4284 is a solid dual-core budget system that doesn't thrill, but can get the job done.

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  • 7.0

    laptopmag.com

    By John R. Delaney | April 20, 2006

    Review Summary: A reasonably priced multimedia performer with short battery life.

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  • 7.0

    pcmag.com

    By Cisco Cheng | February 21, 2006

    Review Summary: The Toshiba Satellite A105-S361 is ideal for multimedia lovers, and the slim form factor doesn't hog your desk space. Unfortunately, its subpar battery life may keep you tethered to your desk.

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Manufacturer: Toshiba

Part number: PSAA8U-0LH02K

General

  • Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
  • Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
  • System Type Notebook
  • Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
  • Width 14.2 in
  • Depth 10.5 in
  • Height 1.5 in
  • Weight 6 lbs
  • Color Mist gray
  • Localization United States
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Vista certified system
  • Screen type Wide-screen
  • Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core Duo T2050 / 1.6 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • Data bus speed 533 MHz
  • Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 512 MB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2-4200

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 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (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 15.4 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • Features TruBrite

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
  • Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 128 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio codec Realtek ALC861
  • Audio output compliant standards General MIDI, DirectSound, DirectSound3D, DirectMusic
  • Audio Output Features SRS TruSurround XT, SRS WOW, High Definition Audio

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
  • Keyboard localization and layout US QWERTY

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 PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
  • Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays None
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 1 ( 1 ) x XD-Picture Card, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type II, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory
  • Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Power-on password, Administrator password
  • Compliant Standards VESA DPMS, Plug and Play, VESA DDC/CI, ACPI, APM

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
  • Battery capacity 4000 mAh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 3.5 hour(s)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
  • Software InterVideo WinDVD 5, Microsoft Works 8.5, Yahoo! Music Engine, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, Toshiba Custom Utilities, Toshiba Express Media Player, Toshiba ConfigFree, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Sonic Solutions RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 2, McAfee VirusScan (Trial), Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition (Trial), Drivers & Utilities, AOL Online (90 days trial)
  • Windows Vista ready The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.7

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