Toshiba Mobile Satellite M505-S4947 14.0-Inch Laptop - Black/Silver | 
| Brand: Toshiba
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $899.99
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 1782
Color: Brown/Grey
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 1066
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SODIMM
Hard Drive Size: 400
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: Fax / modem
Display Size: 14
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 13.5 x 1.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PSMG2U-016009
Model: PSMG2U-016009
UPC: 883974252572
EAN: 0883974252572
ASIN: B002BDU94Q
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| Features:
| • | 2.0GHz Intel Core2 Duo P7350 Processor | | • | 400GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive | | • | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 12 Cell Battery | | • | 14" Diagonal Widescreen TruBrite HD LED Backlit Display |
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Product Description
The Toshiba Satellite M505-S4947 Notebook PC offers powerhouse performance and a brilliant High-Definition 14-inch widescreen Edge-to-Edge display with TruBrite Technology. This remarkable display allows you to take advantage of every inch of screen space when you enjoy movies, videos, and games in stunning HD clarity.
Amazon.com Product Description
Combining great portability, generous battery life and modern style in a slim, eco-smart package, the Toshiba Satellite M505-S4947 is sized to travel while providing powerful computing resources for all of your needs--work, learning and play. The 14-inch LED-backlit display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1366 x 768 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs--as well as native 720p high-definition resolution for watching downloaded HD movies and TV shows. This M505 laptop comes with a 12-cell rechargeable battery, which provides up to 8 hours of battery life on the go (twice that of a normal 6-cell battery)--enabling you to go farther and do more on a single charge. 
Made for mobility, this Toshiba M505 features a 14-inch high-definition screen and 12-cell battery for up to 8 hours of battery life. | 
The M505's brilliant high-gloss Fusion finish with a Sonic pattern in black onyx is sure to turn heads. | 
Playback of music and video is a breeze with the lighted, touch-sensitive multimedia controls. | 
This laptop comes with a unique LED keyboard with backlighting that lets you keep typing in low lighting conditions. |
| Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Button to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge port, a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data, and a dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers LabelFlash print functionality. And it's sure to stand out in the crowd thanks to the stunning Fusion Finish with Sonic pattern in Black Onyx. This Toshiba Satellite is powered the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350, which includes a lightning quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache for an optimized, multithreaded architecture providing improved multimedia and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel's 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. Other features include a 400 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), 5-in-1 memory card reader, eSATA/USB combo port, HDMI audio/video output, 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 - 14-inch high-definition, LED-backlit TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity (Learn more)
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor with Centrino 2 for excellent multi-tasking (Learn more)
- 400 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. (Learn more)
- 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)
- Enjoy proactive PC health--without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive--so you won't have to.
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11a/b/g/n) for greater speed and range
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- 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
- LED-backlit keyboard helps you keep typing in low lighting conditions.
- Brilliant Fusion finish with Sonic pattern in Black Onyx (Learn more)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system (64-bit version) (Learn more)
- 12-cell (8500 mAh) battery for up to 8 hours of use
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.14 x 1.55 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 5.8 pounds
- Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty
Networking, Connectivity & 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 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). This notebook also provides Gigabit (10/100/1000) 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: - 3 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 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- RJ-11 port for 56K modem
What's in the box
This package contains the Toshiba Satellite M505-S4947 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
This notebook has a 14-inch LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 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 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up to 1759 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out. It's compatible with external monitor resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.
While the highly portable nature of mini-notebooks exposes them to the knocks and bumps that are an inevitable feature of life on the move, the Toshiba A505 features a 3D-accelerometer monitoring system that detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations and protects the integrated HDD to secure against the loss of any personal data.
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology. This processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a extra-large 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.) Formerly codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology improves upon every facet of a laptop's main features, including performance and battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster draft 802.11n wireless, and new business-class manageability capabilities. 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. 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 it can 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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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 Honestly? I would return it if I could. January 12, 2010
GadgetChick
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I owned three different Sony Vaio laptops over the course of 8 years. All of them had their quirks, but all of them were ultimately serviceable until technology advanced to the point they were outmoded. I am admittedly very tough on laptops - I take mine more or less everywhere I go and my laptop is my only computer. I'm self-employed so my laptops get a lot of heavy use. I really liked Vaios, but they're a bit expensive for the price these days. When the last one died, I decided to look at what else was out there. After shopping around, I decided on this Toshiba M505.
I was sucked in by things like the integrated webcam with facial recognition software (barely works), better audio (that's fine), the light weight, ample internal memory, and fast speed.
The speed of the laptop and the portability are as expected, no problems there. But this computer is about to drive me to drink. And while I like a good drink every now and then, I don't want my laptop to frustrate me into drinking.
There are two major problems for me with this, which seem minor but are affecting the way I use the computer, day-to-day.
-For some reason, Toshiba put the power cord port on the RIGHT hand side, next to the USB ports, not the left or the back. I've never had a laptop with the power port on the right. I've never even seen one like this, and my husband hasn't either (he's a computer guy). I guess it would be fine if I wasn't right-handed, sitting on the couch with the computer plugged into an outlet to my left. The power cord gets tangled in my (and my son's, and my husband's) legs because it cuts across the back of the computer. The computer has been pulled off the coffee table now several times; thank goodness for the "processor stabilizer" Toshiba builds in because I'm sure otherwise this thing would be toasted right now. The power cord got pulled out of the port so many times I had to buy a new power supply because the cable's metal end piece got so bent I couldn't fit it into the port any more. I have never had this problem through THREE Sony Vaio's and my husband has been through three laptops in that same timeframe (a Compaq, an ASUS, and an Alienware) and he's never had this problem either. Bad design.
- The touchpad would be a joke, if it wasn't so frustrating. The touchpad is integrated into the laptop's case, so there's not a separate touchpad that's not made out of the case material, which is what I'm used to. The material for the case is not appropriate material for a touchpad, apparently, because the touchpad basically doesn't work. We've replaced the touchpad driver twice and the mouse arrow will still randomly jump around, select things that it's not supposed to even when my fingers are not on the pad, not respond to light or heavy touch, etc. I have gone into the advanced pointer properties more times than I can count - I can't get this stupid thing to work at all. Just to keep the pointer from uninstalling software and randomly selecting things and deleting them I had to turn off most of the functionality I used to use with my pointer device. Now I have to carry around a small-size USB mouse and a mousepad with me everywhere so I can use the computer without dealing with the touchpad. This issue's been reported by a lot of other owners but unless there's some way to replace part of the computer case, or completely retool the driver (which I think Toshiba's already tried to do), I don't see a fix for it. It's usable as-is but for the money I spent I expect to be able to use the computer the way I've used EVERY OTHER LAPTOP I'VE OWNED, that is, without having to carry a mouse around.
I am honestly hoping this laptop develops a warranty issue and I can send it back to be replaced by something better. I have never hated a laptop so much within the first few months of ownership. It's a sexy-looking but poorly designed product, and yes, ultimately it is my fault for getting sucked into the hype. As soon as this laptop bites the dust (sooner rather than later, please God) I will be going back to Vaios, no matter how overpriced they are. This whole experience with Toshiba has been a major disappointment.
Frank December 9, 2009
Francis M. Shaknaitis (Meriden, Ct)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was very dissapointed that the battery life was not as advertised. It was advertised in all the stores to have a battery life of 8 hours. When I called Toshiba, They said they were not responsible for that advertisement. After fully charging the battery I get a little over 5 hours of battery life instead of 8 hours. When I told the toshiba representative I wanted to return the product and get my money back he said he would have somebody call me to arrange this. He took down my number but nobody ever called.
Please Read My Comments November 12, 2009
pga3011 (TN USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Frankly I am disappointed, this Toshiba Satellite m505 runs much slower than the other 3 year old laptop that I own of a different brand. In fact the other laptop has a slower processor speed and just 2GB of memory. The reason why I was attracted to this one was due to your claim that the battery will last up 8 hrs, and that is not exactly true. I noticed at full charge it may perform well for just 2 hours. Could it be I have a defective battery? Sad to say no bluetooth. On the other hand the sound system and a lighted keyboard are a plus.
 Great deal and great value September 25, 2009
Jen (Anchorage, AK)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research on different brands and configurations. I was all set to buy a Toshiba (with an ugly chasis) for its functionality at a big box store when I came to Amazon. This laptop had all the configurations I was looking for at the same price. My only complaint is that I wish it had more usb ports and built in blue tooth. But I added a usb blue tooth dongle and it works fine (other than tying up one of my limited usb ports). The biggest feature for me was that it came standard with a 12 cell battery. Lifts up the back just slightly but actually makes the unit easier to type on because of the angle.
Fast shipping, secure packing, and overall great value for the money I spent. Thanks!
Despite it all, I recommend September 25, 2009
Gyan
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I got this in 2 days time no hassle. First let me say that it looks great but it is a real fingerprint magnet. the gloss just makes you look like you've just eaten and put your greasy finger all over it. Nothing a cloth can't fix. Thinking about getting a skin and that will solve all the problems. It works like a charm now that I've gotten rid of all the bloatware.
Cons: When I first got it, all I got was this mind numbing static, so loud it made the dogs howl. However, after uninstalling all sound drivers, rebooting and then letting windows install new ones, all problems solved. Tech help is a bust but hey, that's why there's genius like mine! maybe I should apply for the job there! JUst a thought. Despite the bumps, I recommend this machine. It's cool, light (despite the 12cell battery) and just pretty to look at. I'm still testing out the battery life so I can't say if it lives up to the hype as yet. Meets my needs....
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