Toshiba Satellite M20-S257 (PSM20U-00F9Y7) Laptop (1.30-GHz Pentium-M (Centrino))

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009PUM7
• Item model number: PSM20U-00F9Y7
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,240 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 15, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring Intel's Centrino technology, which among other benefits incorporates embedded wireless support, reduced battery consumption, and a hearty 1 MB of CPU Level 2 cache for enhanced performance and multitasking, Toshiba's new Satellite M20-S257 Notebook is versatile, moderately powerful and packed with perks--all this at a palatable price point.

At the heart of the Satellite M20-S257 is a 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium M CPU. Toshiba has augmented this capable yet cost-effective processor with 256 of PC2100 DDR memory and an integrated Intel 855GM graphics controller with shared (not dedicated) video memory. Not the best setup for demanding business or graphic applications or 3-D games, the unit is nevertheless powerful enough for most day-to-day remote and mobile computing tasks.

Featuring a 30 GB hard disk, the Satellite M20-S257 offers adequate permanent storage space for most users but not enough for avid collectors of video footage or MP3s. The system's removable DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive allows you to archive data, burn and play audio CDs and watch the latest movies, but does not permit DVD writing.

At 12.4 by 10.8 by 1.5 inches and 6 pounds, the Satellite M20-S257 is comfortably petite. Inside, you'll find desirable amenities such as a full-size 85-key keyboard with HotKey function, an AccuPoint II pointing device with scroll function, and a 14.1-inch TFT active-matrix display screen capable of 1024 by 768 resolution. Other goodies include two high-speed USB 2.0 ports for external peripherals, integrated stereo speakers, a full duplex sound card that supports 3-D sound and two memory slots (both of which may be occupied).

Connectivity options include integrated 802.11b Intel PRO/Wireless, a 10/100 Ethernet LAN port, and a low-speed 56K modem. Battery life is estimated at 3:42 with one battery and 6:48 with two. To help you get started, Microsoft Windows XP Pro is pre-installed.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hey, it's a TOSHIBA!, December 12, 2003

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Eduardo Nietzsche (Houston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba Satellite M20-S257 (PSM20U-00F9Y7) Laptop (1.30-GHz Pentium-M (Centrino)) (Personal Computers)

I wouldn't buy a laptop from anybody else, have always had a great experience with them.

Personally I prefer a Toshiba Tecra S1, it has 32MB of dedicated video memory on a Radeon ATI card whereas this one has shared video memeory, and tons of different connections and expandability options.

But still way better than some crappy HP or Compaq or Sony, my IT friends all report that those have the most repairs by far.

Hint: buy extra memory from Dell, it's a snap to install yourself and will save you $$$.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible tech support, January 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Toshiba Satellite M20-S257 (PSM20U-00F9Y7) Laptop (1.30-GHz Pentium-M (Centrino)) (Personal Computers)

Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across. They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it. They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody. They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time. When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates. DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.