Toshiba Satellite M45-S265 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti Dbl Layer Drive)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009XHPTM
• Item model number: M45-S265
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 14, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Easily mobile at just 6.2 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite M45-S265 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch screen (which is also great for watching DVD movies when you need a break). This affordable notebook PC also features a battery-sipping 1.6 GHz Pentium M processor, 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD burner, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, and Windows XP Home edition.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) is a above average in size for notebook PCs, and its capacity is a welcome size for road warriors.
• Processor: The 1.6 GHz Pentium M 730 (Centrino) processor is at the low end of the speed spectrum for this processor class (June 2005). It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a large 2 MB L2 cache--which will help speed up your system's performance--and a 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB).
• Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, PC2700, 333 MHz DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB).
• CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection. It features the following speeds: 2.4x DVD+R-DL, 8x/4x for both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The M45-S265 has a 15.4-inch XGA display w with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video and graphics are powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. The integrated audio card (Realtek ALC250) provides 16-bit stereo sound via the built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The M45-S265 has an integrated Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g LAN. You get a basic offering of connectivity options:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 S-Video out
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office OneNote, McAfee VirusScan, ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD Version 1.3, and Sonic Solutions RecordNow! Basic.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.17 x 10.6 x 1.45 (WxDxH) and weighs 6.2 pounds

Power
It's powered by a 4-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the M45-S265 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limiited hardware warranty.

Product Description

Includes: lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, Microsoft Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2, Microsoft Works 8.0, Office OneNote 2003, WinDVD 5, WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, Norton AntiVirus 2004 (w/ 3 month subscription), & more. Toshiba Satellite M45-S265 Notebook Computer - This portable computer is great for day-to-day work, as well as creative & fun projects. The Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (1.6 GHz) and 512MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM, can handle most any application. The DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive is an exceptional feature that gives you the ability to record to nearly every optical disc available today! Make your own DVD movies, audio CDs, MP3 CDs, back-up gigabytes of important files, and much more! Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter Fixed Bay DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Double Layer DVD+R, 3x DVD-RAM, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 24x CD-R, & 10x CD-RW Fixed Bay DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM 15.4 Widescreen LCD Native Resolution - 1280x800 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with 128MB of shared memory (memory is taken from the system's memory) 16-bit Stereo with built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers 1 PC Card Slot - supports 1 Type II PCMCIA Card Integrated v.92 Fax Modem Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 1 VGA, 3 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire, 1 Headphone, & 1 S-Video Out

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice machine, rated best buy in consumer reports, August 5, 2005

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J. Murphy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite M45-S265 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti Dbl Layer Drive) (Personal Computers)

I bought this machine after reading a favorable review in consumer's reports and laptoplogic.com. I would recommend trying one first at a Best Buy or circuit city.

Pros:
- Attractive design - thinner and more eye-pleasing than M35/M35X predecessor
- Exceptional sound from built-in speakers, though deeper bass is lacking
- Quiet keyboard with easy-to-depress keys, though see issues below
- TruBrite display produced excellent images
- Touchpad is smooth and has good tactile feel
- Sonoma platform with 533MHz FSB
- Solid WiFi performance
- Wide array of connectivity options: 3 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, SD/MMC/xD/MS/MS Pro Media Card slot
- Very quiet and cool to the touch - fan came on rarely and made a pleasant sound when running
- Toshiba power management and system management software: Touch and Launch, Acoustic Silencer, graphical WiFi utility
- S-Video (TV Out) for connection to projectors and TVs

Cons:
- TruBrite display exhibits lots of glare, though this is common on nearly all glossy LCD's
- Lacks DVI output and Express Card
- Display exhibits too much flex and seems fragile
- Poor 3D performance due to integrated graphics and shared memory
- Below Average Battery life
- Slower 333MHz DDR memory rather than newer 533MHz DDR2 memory, though lower latency (CL 2.5) generally compensates for slower speed
- Keyboard seems slightly cramped and is shifted to the right rather than centered; dedicated Windows® key is inconveniently located in upper-right area of keyboard
- Relatively low-resolution 1280 x 800 display (98 PPI), though TruBrite has good color & contrast

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great value, no burning your legs!, August 14, 2005

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Deb (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba Satellite M45-S265 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti Dbl Layer Drive) (Personal Computers)

I am on day two of ownership of this computer. I'm very impressed that I haven't burned my legs when I have it on my lap, as I have done many times with my Dell laptop!

I have to agree with one of the other reviewers, the keyboard is a little awkward to use, and those with small hands might want to shift the primary mouse button to the right. I'm not impressed with the speakers, though I'm not using the computer for MP3s or anything requiring great sound.

In closing, this is a great computer for students, or those who like to surf the web. The wireless internet works amazingly well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You want max power..get a desktop..this is a laptop, October 6, 2005

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David T. Webster "Davids_in_Carolina" (Cumberland County, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite M45-S265 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti Dbl Layer Drive) (Personal Computers)

My Toshiba is wonderful. The Pentium M is something everyone should look into getting.

Today, laptops are going slower proc. speed to maximize efficiency and cooler temps. Like that one reviewer stated.."NO BURNING MY LEGS". The computer is very quiet, almost seems it is not even running. My HP sounded like a Turbine Generator spinning in the wind..seriously, it was loud.

The Laptop gives you many options to conserve power, from adjusting screen brightness to adjusting the computer's capabilities while running on battery...nifty

Only quirk is the keyboard..its a bit off center, but we'll just have to (GOSH DARNIT) adjust!!..haha