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Out of stock | | | A great multi-tasker for road warriors, the Toshiba Satellite A215-S7433 notebook PC offers dual-core productivity from its 1.8 GHz 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 TK-55 processor. It allows you to easily run multiple programs without bogging down your system, and it features intelligent power management for longer battery life. Stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover, this Toshiba Satellite features a large, bright 15.4-inch XGA-resolution LCD (1280 x 800)--perfect for viewing multiple application screens or watching widescreen movies on DVD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), ATI Radeon X1200 video card with up to 319 MB of shared video RAM, dual-layer DVD burner, and a 5-in-1 memory card reader Additionally, this Toshiba notebook is RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. This PC also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. The Basics
- Processor: The 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 TK-55 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music.
It has a single 512 KB L2 cache, and this processor can deliver up to a 800 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can 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 overall performance.) - Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
- Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1 GB DDR2, PC5300) is an excellent start, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. It provides two DIMM slots and has a large 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed.
- DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including 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 important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x both DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 4x for both DVD+RW and DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous) as well as a volume control dial.
Screen, Video & Audio
This notebook has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the ATI Radeon XPress 1200 integrated video/graphics card, which delivers up to 319 MB of dynamically allocated video RAM shared with the system RAM. ATI's HyperMemory technology allows the chipset to run in either Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) mode or with dedicated frame buffer memory to enhance graphics performance. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks. Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated Realtek 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection options: - 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot
- Video out: VGA and S-Video
- Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
- Microphone/line-in
- 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is 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 provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are 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 impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software
Microsoft Works 8.5, InterVideo WinDVD 8, Google Desktop and Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial). Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.3 x 10.6 x 1.55 inches (WxDxH, and it weighs 5.8 pounds. Power
It comes with a 4000 mAH lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long battery life. What's in the Box
This package contains the A215-S7433 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty. | | | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 14.3 inches | | Product Width: | 1.32 inches | | Product Height: | 10.6 inches | | Package Length: | 20.0 inches | | Package Width: | 15.0 inches | | Package Height: | 15.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 20.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 31 reviews |
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| | Features | Bright 15.4-inch LCD stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 TK-55 processor, 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM, dual-layer DVD/CD burner with Labelflash printing54g Realtek Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; ATI Radeon X1200 graphics card with up to 319 MB of shared memoryConnectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54, 5-in-1 memory card readerPre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)
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 SLOOOOW! May 04, 2008
Product too slow. Vista needs min. of 1gig of ram and thats all this computer has. I thoght toshiba would lighten up on the software to run vista but I guess when are going backwards in technology.
I wouldn't buy again, but not a complete waste. Apr 20, 2008
I've had this computer for 4 months now. I was told that the computer was purchased for around $600. I see on here it's going for as much as $850! THIS COMPUTER IS NOT WORTH THAT MUCH MONEY. $500 maybe. I have a couple of minor peeves about this computer. First, you cannot burn CD's with iTunes. I have been trying since i got it to burn CD's and eventually I just gave up and figured i must have been wrong in thinking in could burn CD's. Well come to find out that Toshiba just isn't fixing the problem and selling the computer for way more than it's worth. Secondly, you cannot play the Sims 2 on it. I was devastated when i found this out. All that money on expansion packs down the drain because once again Toshiba is overpricing this laptop and putting in crappy hardware. Thirdly, it runs somewhat slow. If I've got photoshop open AND I want to open a game AND go on the internet... well.. you could be there for a while. Also, THE BATTERY LIFE SUCKS BIG TIME. Heaven forbid you have a two hour class with no plug nearby! I can tell you right now that with ALL the settings turned down to their lowest and the battery life fully charged that this computer gets EXACTLY 2 hours and 10 minutes. Lastly, it's pretty ugly. It has ZERO ZERO ZERO cool or visually pleasing aspects about it's appearance. Don't even get me started on the black cover with a WHITE KEYBOARD.
My mom just bought an HP for $750 and it is 20 times more decked out than this computer, AND CHEAPER than it is selling for on here. Even so, mine was $600 and it would be worth it to you to drop the extra $150 for something that will have everything that a basic needs computer should have.
This is an overpriced piece of ugly junk that can't burn cd's in itunes, play the sims 2 or multi task and will probably die when you need it the most.
I only gave it two stars because it's never blue screened or blacked out on me like I've heard that it's done to other people.
Does not burn cd's with itunes, difficulty connecting to dial up and little battery time.. Mar 31, 2008
In general a good laptop, but has a few problems. First it has a firmware problem that doesn't let you burn cd's with itunes (when you try you get a 2131 error message) and the people at toshiba have not shown any intention of solving it (dell laptop using the same drive had this problem but dell solved it months ago). Also the modem doesn't seem to work right, when trying to connect to dial up i have to uninstall it and then re install it in order for it to connect. no solution from toshiba either. also battery life is lousy (about one hour in power saver mode). So if you are an itunes user, are planning to use dial up or use your computer on the move, this laptop is probably not the best computer for you. Other than that it is a good computer for non advanced users.
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 Avoid this crash prone machine. Feb 18, 2008
I bought this machine for a general purpose laptop and in that regard it sometimes works, however the stability of the machine is very low. I have had multiple BSOD, boot errors, and windows loading errors since getting this machine. If I try to run Virtual Box to host a virtual machine the ATI driver crashes and brings down the entire machine with it. I've reinstalled the OS multiple times, it seems a bit more stable on the last time but I still get BSOD errors due to the graphics driver crashing, I think its a hardware issue since driver updates don't fix it. Toshiba told me to adjust the power settings as others have stated, but it only causes the battery life to run down faster as the CPU never throttles down. And there are no XP drivers for the graphics, the ATI drivers from the ATI site do not install. So this is Vista only, which isn't a good thing. The keyboard is not as responsive as it should be either, typing can be error prone due to poor key response.
Avoid this machine, its cheap but you get what you pay for. I'd return it if I could but its too late for the store to take it back. Its reached the point where I'm ready to write off the money spent and buy a different notebook.
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 Nice all-AMD system Jan 20, 2008
This unit replaced a old Celereon system that was a Frys replacement for a system orginal purchased at Frys. The system is fast and setup was easy. The 200GB of storage should last for a long time. I did have some black screen scenarios mensioned by others, but since I adjusted the power management properties, the system was worked without any issue. Screen is bright. Toshiba makes a good laptop. Will get another next year.
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