Reviews of the Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757
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CNET Review
The Good: Sturdy construction yet sleek design; ample RAM and hard-drive capacity for less than $1,000; includes extras such as a Labelflash optical drive and a Webcam; speakers provide passable audio.
The Bad: AMD processor can't keep up with Intel competition; no Bluetooth option; no option for nonglossy screen.
The Bottom Line: Toshiba's Satellite A215 is a well-balanced budget laptop. Its ample memory and big hard drive offset the low-end AMD processor, making the A215 a good deal among 15-inch mainstream laptops.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 64/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
dailydigitals.com
Review Summary: Toshiba has been release their new latest mainstream sleek design product called Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757. With sturdy construction with screen size 15.4
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Inexpensive laptop could be a good second PC if performance isn't a priority.
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PSAEGU-01100U
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 14.3 in
- Depth 10.6 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 6.4 lbs
- Color Onyx blue metallic
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Budget, Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-56 / 1.8 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Chipset type AMD M690V
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
- 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 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- 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 10x (CD) / 4x (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 Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
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 ATI Radeon X1200
- Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA)
- Max Allocated RAM Size 319 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard
- Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Features System password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CE, UL, cUL, R&TTE, DDC/CI, TUV GS, UL 1950, ACPI 1.0b, VESA DPMS, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15 B, Plug and Play, CSA 22.2 No. 950
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba ConfigFree, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Game Console, Yahoo! Music Jukebox, Toshiba Security Assist, Toshiba Value Added Package, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba, Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 122
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7
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