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Toshiba Satellite M505-S4940

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4 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

Equipped with great speakers and a good screen but an inferior processor and keyboard, the Toshiba M505-S4940 just isn't a good enough buy for the money.

Reviews

  • 5.8

    CNET Review

    July 23, 2009 | 11:11 PM PDT

    The Good: Good speakers; decent screen for music/video playback.

    The Bad: Uncomfortable touch pad and keyboard; outdated processor.

    The Bottom Line: Equipped with great speakers and a good screen but an inferior processor and keyboard, the Toshiba M505-S4940 just isn't a good enough buy for the money.

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  • 6.6

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews of Toshiba Satellite M505-S4940 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 56/100 and users 66/100. Comparing these reviews to 314324 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 66/100 = Good.

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  • 5.0

    pcworld.com

    August 12, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Editor's note: This laptop is a special fixed-configuration model offered only at the Best Buy retail chain.

    The Verdict: Though it has awesome audio and decent video, the M505's slick looks won't fool many – it's a budget box.

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  • No Rating

    etechreviews.net

    July 31, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: In today's fast paced world, laptops have become more of a necessity than luxury. Gone are the days of 9 to 5 working hours. Today's clients want quotations, invoices, ideas and replies promptly. Apart from working class, laptops have also become...

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Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00

  • Manufacturer: Toshiba
  • Part number: PSMG2U-01501E

General

  • System Type
    Notebook
  • OS Provided
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Service & Support
    1 year warranty
  • Notebook type
    Midsize
  • Screen type
    Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities
    IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g

Processor / Chipset

  • Processor
    Intel Pentium T4200 / 2 GHz
  • Multi-Core Technology
    Dual-Core
  • Cache
    L2 cache - 1 MB
  • 64-bit Computing
    Yes
  • Front Side Bus
    800 MHz
  • Chipset
    Mobile Intel GL40 Express

Memory

  • RAM
    4 GB
  • Max RAM Supported
    8 GB
  • Technology
    DDR SDRAM
  • Speed
    800 MHz
  • Slots Qty
    2

Storage

  • Floppy Drive
    None
  • Hard Drive
    320 GB HDD / 5400 rpm
  • Interface
    Serial ATA-150
  • Storage Removable
    None
  • Optical Drive
    DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
  • Read Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • Write Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
  • Rewrite Speed
    24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
  • Disc Labeling Technology
    Labelflash Technology
  • Optical Drive (2nd)
    None
  • Hard drive type
    Portable

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards
    EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, RoHS
  • Min Operating Temperature
    41 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
    95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating
    20 - 80%
  • Max Altitude Operating
    9842 ft

Display

  • Type
    14 in
  • Max Resolution
    1366 x 768 ( HD )
  • Widescreen
    Yes
  • Features
    TruBrite

Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor
    128 MB, Intel GMA 4500M
  • Memory Allocation Technology
    Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size
    1759 MB
  • Camera
    Yes
  • Sound
    Microphone
  • Audio Features
    Harman/kardon stereo speakers

Input

  • Type
    Keyboard, Touchpad
  • Keyboard Layout
    US
  • Features
    Multi-touch touchpad

Communications

  • Wireless
    802.11b/g/n (draft)
  • Network Interface
    10/100 Ethernet
  • Compliant Standards
    Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Modem

  • Max Transfer Rate
    53 Kbps

Battery

  • Technology
    6-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty
    1
  • Capacity
    4800 mAh

AC Adapter

  • Voltage Required
    AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
  • Output
    65 Watt

Connections & Expansion

  • Slots
    2 x Memory, 1 x ExpressCard ( 1 free )
  • Interfaces
    VGA, Headphone/SPDIF combo jack, Microphone input, 2 x USB 2.0, USB 2.0/eSATA, LAN, Modem
  • Interfaces
    3 x USB 2.0 - USB 2.0, 1 x Modem - RJ-11, 1 x Ethernet - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - RGB, 1 x SPDIF, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphones
  • Memory Card Reader
    Card reader ( xD-Picture Card ), ( SDHC Memory Card ), ( SD Memory Card ), ( Memory Stick PRO ), ( Memory Stick ), ( MultiMediaCard )

Software

  • Software Included
    Google Picasa, QuickBooks Financial Center, Toshiba DVD Player, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, CyberLink PowerCinema, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Power-Saving Eco Utility, Toshiba PC Health Monitor, WildTangent Orb Games Console, Toshiba Resources, Norton AntiVirus (15 months subscription), Toshiba HDD recovery, Google Toolbar, Skype, Toshiba ConfigFree, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Toshiba Disc Creator, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), Face Recognition software, Corel DVD MovieFactory, NetZero Internet Service, Microsoft Windows Media Player

Miscellaneous

  • Color
    Fusion finish with gold onyx
  • Features
    Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
  • Compliant Standards
    RoHS
  • Localization
    United States

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    13.5 in
  • Depth
    9.1 in
  • Height
    1.5 in
  • Weight
    5.1 lbs

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support Details
    Limited warranty - 1 year

Sustainability

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    Yes
  • EPEAT Compliant
    EPEAT Gold
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011)
    2.8

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I won't buy Toshiba
JimboNobody 26th Aug 2009
ever since they snuck around export restrictions and sold military technology to the USSR. It was years ago, but I still remember.

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