toshiba satellite a505-s6973 16.0-inch laptop - black grey
replace your desktop pc with the toshiba satellite a505-s6973 which features a 16-inch diagonal hd trubrite widescreen led-backlit display touchpad with multitouch control power-saving eco button to help reduce power consumption based on your needs usb sleep-and-charge ports and a dual-layer dvd rw drive that burns cds and offers labelflash print functionality . the bright 16-inch lcd 1366 x 768 offers a true 16 9 aspect ratio and 720p native high-definition resolution and the a505 is great for using as a media center with the touch-sensitive media keys placed above the keyboard . and it s sure to stand out in the crowd thanks to the stunning fusion finish with sonic pattern in black onyx . the a505 s brilliant high-gloss fusion finish with a sonic pattern in black onyx is sure to turn heads . the 16-inch a505 has a 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad and lighted touch-sensitive multimedia controls see larger image . with the multitouch-enabled touch pad you can pinch swipe or rotate images on the display screen with the brush of your fingers . the built-in harman kardon speakers bring an added dimension to music movies and gaming with rich immersive virtual surround sound . it s powered by the 2.1 ghz intel core 2 duo t6500 processor which boosts speed reduces power requirements and saves on battery life . it also offers a fast 800 mhz front-side bus speed and 2 mb l2 cache . it also includes intel s 5100agn wireless lan which will connect to draft 802.11 n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11 a b g networks as well . other features include a 500 gb hard drive 4 gb of installed ram upgradeable to 8 gb 1.3-megapixel webcam harman kardon speakers 5-in-1 memory card reader hdmi audio video output as well as spdif digital audio output for 5.1-channel surround sound and 64-bit version of the microsoft windows vista home premium operating system . this toshiba notebook is energy star 5.0 certified and it is rohs-compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead mercury and certain other hazardous substances . key features 16-inch widescreen trubrite hd led-backlit display not only renders stunning visuals but it s more environmentally friendly as it uses less power learn more 2.1 ghz intel core 2 duo t6500 processor for excellent multi-tasking learn more 500 gb serial ata hard drive 5400 rpm 4 gb of ram 800 mhz upgradeable to 8 gb integrated intel graphics media accelerator 4500mhd with up to 1759 mb of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system learn more 8x supermulti dvd drive with double layer support and labelflash printing see speeds 1.3 megapixel with face recognition capabilities for added security learn more sleep-and-charge usb port allows you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off . touch pad with multitouch control gives you a whole new dimension of freedom -- the ability to pinch swipe or rotate images on the display screen with the brush of your fingers . 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad draft-n wi-fi networking 802.11 a b g n for greater speed and range fast ethernet 10 100 hdmi-cec audio video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote . harman kardon stereo speakers bring an added dimension to music movies and gaming with rich immersive virtual surround sound brilliant fusion finish with sonic pattern in black onyx learn more microsoft windows vista home premium operating system 64-bit version learn more 6-cell 4000 mah battery dimensions 15.1 x 10.2 x 1.61 inches wxdxh weight 6.5 pounds warranty one-year limited hardware warranty networking connectivity amp expansion with its integrated draft-n wi-fi networking capabilities this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11 g networks . it s also backward compatible with 802.11 b g networks commonly found at wi-fi hotspots and in older home routers as well as 802.11 a networks which has a higher throughput but more limited range -- great for closed office environments . this notebook also provides fast 10 100 ethernet networking . it also includes a next-generation expresscard card slot replacing the pcmcia slot which lets you take advantage of thinner faster and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless networking storage and security features . it comes with the following external connectors see a view of the ports on both sides of this laptop 4 usb 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals -- from digital cameras to mp3 players includes 1 esata usb combo port with usb sleep and charge 1 hdmi output for connecting to a compatible hdtv or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable analog video output 1 vga 1 expresscard 54 34 slot for adding advanced wireless networking storage and security features 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with secure digital secure digital high capacity memory stick memory stick pro multi media card xd picture card 1 headphone jack with spdif digital audio support 1 microphone jack rj-45 port for 10 100 fast ethernet rj-11 port for 56k modem what s in the box this package contains the toshiba satellite a505-s6973 notebook pc rechargeable lithium-ion battery ac adapter and operating instructions . it also comes with the following software norton internet security 2009 30-day trial toshiba pc health monitor microsoft works microsoft office home and student 2007 edition 60-day trial windows media player corel dvd movie factory google toolbar google picasa powercinema wildtangent orb game console learn more superb viewing on 16-inch widescreen lcd the 16-inch wxga lcd has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels -- perfect for watching movies in their intended 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio . 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 x4500mhd which uses shared video memory up to 1750 mb allocated from the system memory and provides windows vista aero interface support and enhanced 3d graphics performance -- delivering over 2x scores on 3dmark 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 . intel centrino processor technology advanced technology for connected mobility intel centrino processor technology combines advanced dual-core responsiveness wireless networking and exclusive power management features designed for stay-away-longer battery life . two high-performance processing cores let you run multiple demanding applications simultaneously download hd video while you retouch photos remix a soundtrack or enjoy casual gaming . intel hd boost dramatically accelerates multimedia processing for more exhilarating high-definition video and gaming experiences . intel is continually developing new technologies for all your computing needs . experience everything intel centrino processor technology offers or check out intel s buying guide to find the pc that s right for you . 1 internet access required and sold separately . 2 optional items sold separately or as add on features . 3 actual speeds may vary . don t copy copyright-protected materials . double layer is a new technology . double layer media compatibility will widely vary with some home dvd players and dvd-rom drives . lightscribe creates a monochrome image . lightscribe media required and sold separately . 4 certain windows vista product features require advanced or additional hardware . see www.microsoft.com windowsvista getready hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com windowsvista getready capable.mspx for details . windows vista upgrade advisor canhelp you determine which features of windows vista will run on your computer . to download the tool visit www.windowsvista.com upgradeadvisor . dual-core processing power the intel core 2 duo t6500 processor has a 2.1 ghz processor speed fast 800 mhz front-side bus fsb and 2 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 . with two computational execution cores in a single processor it provides 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 smart 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 . advanced digital media boost effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications . dynamic power coordination coordinates enhanced intel speedstep technology and idle power-management state c-states transitions independently per core to help save power . deeper sleep with dynamic cache sizing saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower cpu voltage . 8x dvd-supermulti drive this multiformat dvd cd drive is compatible with writing both dvd and dvd - disc formats as well as dual-layer dl dvd r discs which can store up to 8.5 gb of data . it offers the following read write speeds write 24x cd-r 24x cd-rw 8x dvd-r 8x dvd r 6x dvd-r dl double-layer 6x dvd r dl double-layer 6x dvd-rw 8x dvd rw 5x dvd-ram with the labelflash functionality you can burn high-resolution high-contrast pictures on the label side of dvd discs using the same laser used for data recording . enjoy transparency and high-quality not found in traditional printable media . all you need is a labelflash dvd disc to start labeling without a printer . integrated webcam with face recognition capabilities a 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the lcd s bezel lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats . the integrated webcam does more than just video chats . it includes toshiba face recognition capabilities -- the ultimate hands-free hassle-free way to log onto your laptop . just show your face to the webcam -- no keeping track of hard-to-remember passwords and no unnecessary typing . and if you re using one laptop for several users -- say for the whole family or for a small business -- toshiba face recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look . brilliant fusion finish and feather-touch multimedia controls the lighted feather-touch multimedia controls . this toshiba satellite laptop makes a real statement about your personal style the moment you walk in a room thanks to fusion finish with finely striped sonic design pattern . run your fingertips across the smooth shiny palm rest of the satellite laptop and what do you encounter nary a bump . that s because the touchpad is recessed to give your notebook a more streamlined look and to give you more comfort when you re clicking or going crazy with that cursor . additionally separate multimedia buttons let you launch your favorite entertainment right away . but with their unique feather-touch operation these controls do that and more -- allowing you to effortlessly start pause fast-forward and rewind . windows vista home premium operating system windows vista home premium 64-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 . 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 .