Toshiba Satellite L305-S5961 15.4-Inch Laptop - Black/Grey

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 14.3 x 1.5 inches ; 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002BWPVY0
• Item model number: PSLB8U-109025
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,659 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 23, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With powerful processing power and ample memory, the Toshiba Satellite L305-S5961 notebook PC is a great mobile computing choice for the home, students, and small businesses. The integrated 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) lets you stay connected or work the Web at any wireless hotspot, while the cool Onyx Blue finish satisfies your requirements for style. It 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. The dual-layer DVD±RW drive also burns CDs.

It offers dual-core productivity from its 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium T4200 processor for excellent multitasking. It also includes a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (4 GB maximum), and a Intel GMA 4500M video card with up to 830 MB of shared video RAM.  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 comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit), 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

Spec Check 15.4-inch LCD screen 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium T4200 processor 250 GB hard drive 2 GB RAM (4 GB maximum) Dual-layer DVD±R drive 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Intel GMA 4500M graphics (up to 830 MB shared) Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) Weighs 5.5 pounds

• Processor: The 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium T4200 dual-core processor delivers additional computing resources and help expand the PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly. And its Intel 64 architecture is also ready for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, and offers enhanced performance through improved virtual memory. Each core shares 1 MB of L2 cache (for a 2 MB total), and they have an 800 MHz front-side bus. (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 generous 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.

• Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (PC2-6400, 1 x 2 GB, 2 x 1 GB) is a great start. This notebook has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (2 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer Labelflash 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: 6x for both DVD±R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD±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.

• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-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.

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 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500M, which uses shared video memory (up to 830 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.

This notebook also features an integrated audio card and two stereo speakers.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. 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
• 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot
• Video out: VGA
• Microphone/line-in and stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
• RJ-45 port for 10/100 Ethernet connection
• 56K modem port (V.90)
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO)

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (32-bit) 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 9.0, Google Toolbar, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, Norton 360 All-in-One Security (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.3 x 10.6 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH, and it weighs 5.5 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 Toshiba Satellite L305-S5961 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description

Offering solid performance and impressive affordability, the Satellite L505 laptop is tailor made for handling life’s essentials at home, school or work. Surfing the Net, downloading video, checking email, managing household finances or studying for finals, this easy-to-use, all-purpose, eco-smart machine makes an excellent first-time or secondary laptop. It gives you ample processing power, memory and storage for getting things done. It also offers broadband connectivity for staying in touch, along with ports for enjoying and sharing pictures and playlists. A stunning high-def display lends a new visual dimension to whatever you’re doing. While a brilliant high-gloss Fusion Finish design with a Breeze pattern in Graphite Gray means you’ll be multitasking in style.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality laptop for the money!, August 12, 2009

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El Dude "Andy" (Union City, California) - See all my reviews

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I recently purchased this new Toshiba laptop through Amazon.com to be used for College and so far I am really happy with it. UPS arrived at my door literally within 24hrs. after ordering it! After the initial set up it booted up just fine. After a couple of Vista automatic upgrades and it seems to be working like a charm with no technical hang-ups. The PC came bundled with a trial version of Norton 360(2.0) which I installed right away which allowed me to protect myself from the Internet and also back up my initial files to CD media. Really nice product Toshiba!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shiny.....too shiny, September 2, 2009

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Ambrose Valkore (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite L305-S5961 15.4-Inch Laptop - Black/Grey (Personal Computers)

Why on Earth Toshiba chose to use shiny black plastic for the surface of this laptop I'll never know. For an Adrian Monk-ish freak like me, the fingerprints are going to be hard to get used to. The finger pad to move the pointer with is fantasticly devoid of prints which makes me wonder why this texture wasn't used throughout.

Ignoring the cosmetics, the screen is pratically gigantic and very bright, both pluses in my book.

Another positive is the dial-controlled volume for the speakers. Much more senstive than the + and - on most laptops. This prevents the "silent to too loud" and lets you pick with much more accuracy the level of sound.

All in all, a good buy for the price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent value, September 12, 2009

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Vijay R (United States) - See all my reviews

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this is an excellent laptop for everyday tasks like email, document & photo editing, itunes etc. it is not a gaming machine. it is among the lightest in its class at 5.4 pounds and looks solidly built. the preinstalled vista premium boots up fast. no issues that I can think of. some sites have talked about the power plug coming loose inside the laptop; hope toshiba has fixed it in this model. i removed the shovelware and norton, installed avg and IE8 and it works great.