Reviews of the Toshiba Satellite M205-S7452
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CNET Review
The Good: Typically attractive Toshiba design in a handy 14-inch format; decent specs, including 160GB hard drive.
The Bad: Doesn't include features found in other, only slightly higher-end Satellite laptops, including 802.11n Wi-Fi, Harman Kardon speakers, and LabelFlash optical drive; only 1GB of RAM; not customizable.
The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Satellite M205 strips out most of the typical Satellite series extras, but comes at a reasonable price and boasts an attractive design as well as a useful, versatile 14-inch chassis.
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PSMC3U-03M00R
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 13.1 in
- Depth 9.5 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 / 1.5 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 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 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) / 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 14.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features TruBrite
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 256 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, Multimedia control panel
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Miscellaneous
- Features Wake on LAN, System password, Power-on password, Remote boot control, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards DDC/CI, ACPI 1.0b, VESA DPMS, Plug and Play
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Google Picasa, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba ConfigFree, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Disc Creator, Yahoo! Music Jukebox, Toshiba Speech System, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Toshiba Management Console, Toshiba Value Added Package, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 115
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7
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