Toshiba Satellite U305-S2816 13.3-inch Laptop (Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Onyx Blue | 
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| Brand: Toshiba
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $1,459.60
Rating:  21 reviews
Color: Onyx Blue
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: Fax / modem
Display Size: 13.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 8.9 x 1.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PSU30U-08F012
Model: U305-S2816
UPC: 883974024902
EAN: 0883974024902
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Ultra-portable 4-pound notebook PC with 13.3-inch LCD and integrated Webcam--weighs just 4.6 pounds | | • | 2.10 GHz "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer DVD burning | | • | Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Bluetooth; 10/100 Ethernet; Intel GMA x3100 graphics (up to 251 MB of available memory) | | • | Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54, 5-in-1 memory card reader | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities) |
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Product Description
The Satellite U305-S2816 provides an ideal mix of performance, design and price to offer students, families and mobile professionals a computing solution that is ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing and powerful. The Satellite features a widescreen TruBrite display.Intel's latest Core 2 Duo processor provides Toshiba's high-end, thin-and-light consumer notebook with ample strength for powering the most demanding applications, while consuming less energy to empower users to accomplish more with greater efficiency.By sporting the latest draft 802.11n wireless protocol, the Satellite U305-S2816 offers transfer speeds up to five times faster than the previous 802.11g standard. Through this wireless protocol users can take advantage of an expanded wireless range, and the ability to download and upload large files with greater speed.
Amazon.com Product Description
Weighing just 4.6 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite U305-S2812 notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 13.3-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs. A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD's bezel lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. It's also enhanced with Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for fast connections to cell phones and peripherals, and a biometric fingerprint reader for advanced security. p This notebook is powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which offers a super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. Other features include a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Intel GMA X3100 with up to 251 MB of shared video RAM, dual-layer DVD RW drive, a larger capacity battery, and 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. p It 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. p bThe Basics/bbr ul liiProcessor:/i Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Penryn series Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which has a 2.10 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a super-sized 3 MB L2 cache. (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.) The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. And you'll be able to encode video on-the-go and watch HD movies with Intel HD Boost. p The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include: ulliSmart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed. liAdvanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications. liDynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power. liDeeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage./ul pliiHard Drive:/i The extra-large 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) provides more than enough capacity for storing a large audio and video library, as well as extra space required for video editing. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. pliiMemory:/i The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1024 MB DDR2) will satisfy many users, but this notebook's two DIMM slots have a maximum 4 GB RAM capacity--perfect for high-end video editing and 3-D gaming. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed. pliiDVD/CD Drive:/i 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 DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x. pliiKeyboard Mouse:/i This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers a launch button for the Express CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous) as well as a volume control dial. /ul bScreen, Video Audio/bbr This Toshiba Satellite has a 13.3-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 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 251 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks. p bNetworking, Connectivity Expansion/bbr Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with this notebook's integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You'll also enjoy wireless connectivity to a wide range of peripherals with the built-in Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR (enhanced data rate), which offers up to three times the bandwidth of standard Bluetooth. p It 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: ul li3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players li1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals li1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot liVideo out: VGA liStereo headphones/speakers/line-out; microphone/line-in li5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card) li10/100 Fast Ethernet li56K modem (V.90) /ul p bOperating System/bbr Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version) 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. p 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. p bPreloaded Software/bbr Microsoft Works 9.0, Google Desktop and Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial). p bDimensions Weight/bbr This notebook measures 12.2 x 8.9 x 1.33 inches and weighs 4.6 pounds. p bPower/bbr It comes with a 7800 mAH lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long battery life. p bWhat's in the Box/bbr This package contains the U305-S2816 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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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
good notebook April 20, 2008
Titiwat Bodhidatta
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Toshiba notebook. The 1st one was 17", and I find it very satisfactory. However, it's quite too big and take a lot of space in my bag. So I decided to find a smaller notebook and it has to be only Toshiba. I found this cute 13.3" Toshiba with full specification in many internet stores, but Amazon came up with the cheapest price. It didn't take long to get it after ordering. So far, one thing I notice about this product is the areas beside the mouse pad areas on both side (where I put my palms for typing)are getting warmer to hot after using for about 5 mins. Otherwise, this is a good quick notebook.
 It have a Big problem with the OS April 14, 2008
J. A. Sosa (Miami,FLA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bougth a several laptops like this. I like because the laptop look nice and it have a very good configuration, but when I work with it, the laptop has the problem that can't work the DVD unit, when I see the Device Manager appear the message that the problem is the driver. Toshiba support tells that the only way to fix the problem is with recovery cd's. br / br /Is a real problem to have to pass the recovery cds to the laptop because the requerided time. I will not buy another laptop like this model. I don't recomend this buy.
Very nice unit April 14, 2008
Tom Cruise (Virginia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like this computer. The small size is good for me. The graphics are sharp and bright.
 Fast. April 12, 2008
Robert Elton (Greeley, Colorado United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
br /This machine is fast. It comes loaded with a bunch of superfluous offers to various software products. Battery life needs extending.
 Could be better... April 12, 2008
B. Adefarakan (London, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great little computer! br / br /However, it does have a few glitches. The keyboard does flex, and this in turn makes the keyboard quality seem inferior. The U305-S2816 gets incredibly hot underneath, and the PC Express card slot is badly placed. It is so close to the DVD drive that it looks broken, and bends when you lift the PC on the right. br / br /It does have some good points, however. The machine is lightning fast, very portable and a beauty to look at. br / br /I would still recommend it above other PCs such as Sony and HP. br /
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