Toshiba Satellite U505-S2010 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Laptop (Black/Brown)

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 12.5 x 1.5 inches ; 4.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003155Z5G
• Item model number: PSU9BU-00G004
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,153 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 9, 2010

Product Description

Model: PSU9BU-00G004

Amazon.com Product Description

Toshiba Satellite U505: Travel Light with Exceptional Style and Touchscreen Display Capabilities

Weighing less than 5 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite U505-S2010 notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 13.3-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed movies. The display also offers touchscreen capabilities for easy navigation through your digital life (learn more below). And this lightweight chassis is sure to stand out in the crowd thanks to the beautiful, textured finish with a Matrix pattern in Luxe Brown.

Lightweight, exceptionally stylish and offering great battery life, the 13.3-inch diagonal Satellite U505 is a no-compromise laptop delivering performance, portability and powerful multimedia features to accelerate your on-the-go lifestyle.

The Satellite U505 is designed with a compact, lightweight chassis set off by a beautiful, textured finish with a Matrix pattern in Luxe Brown.

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 touchpad with multi-touch control, 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.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

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Key Features

• 13.3-inch touchscreen-enabled, high-definition TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity with 1280 x 800 resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio (see more touchscreen details below)
  

• 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5-430M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
  

• 320 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.
  

• 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
  

• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with up to 1696 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system.
  

• 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing.
  

• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range.
  

• 1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security. 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.
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Dolby Sound Room combines a suite of technologies to deliver truly stunning virtual surround listening from your two laptop speakers, or on headphones for a more immersive private performance. You'll savor super-realistic dialogue and explosions, along with deeper, fatter bass and brighter treble tones.
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• 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
• ExpressCard (34/54) slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
• Three total USB ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that also features Sleep and Charge capabilities, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
• HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote. A standard analog VGA video output is also included.
• Combo headphone S/PDIF digital audio output
• 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.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Up to 3.5 hours of battery life from standard 6-cell battery (4800 mAh).
  

• Weight: 4.75 pounds
  

• Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.08 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty
• Energy Star 5.0 certified
• Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
• RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

What's in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba Satellite U505-S2010 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

More Details

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Touchscreen-Enabled Laptop

This model of the Toshiba Satellite M505 offers a whole new way to navigate your digital world via touchscreen display technology. And with the new touchscreen capabilities of Windows 7, you'll discover easy and exciting new ways to have fun and get things done with your PC.

Browse
If you're the type who likes to go digital and read a lot online, you'll love having a laptop with a touch screen. Browse through newspapers and Web pages with ease, or flick through photo albums fast. It makes going paperless a real possibility.

Scroll, Drag and Drop
Easily sift through long lists and files with a natural swirling motion. Then point, drag and drop those files wherever you want them. You've never sorted things out quite so quickly.

Rotate
Sometimes you want to adjust the onscreen image clockwise or counter-clockwise--for a presentation, a photo album, or simply to enjoy better viewing. The touch screen makes it a cinch--using just the tip of your finger.

Zoom In and Out
Study the details of a picture. Read the fine print. Or simply punctuate your latest point. The touchscreen lets you zoom in and out with a simple two-finger motion. You'll save time and keystrokes--and have some fun in the process.

Product Description

Lightweight, exceptionally stylish and offering great battery life rating,6 the Satellite U505 laptop is a no-compromise PC delivering performance, portability and multimedia features. Built with energy-smart Toshiba technology, it has a distinctive 13.3-Inch diagonal display, giving you ample room to work and—unlike others in it’s category—a DVD player for watching movies, listening to music or sharing work. It has a compact chassis, weighs in at under 5 pounds and is set off by a beautiful textured finish, which makes it easy to use in cramped quarters, while making for some very admiring looks. Excellent communications options enable real-time face time even when you’re away. New Toshiba Bulletin Board and ReelTime productivity apps help simplify your day. And extras like a TouchPad with Multi-touch Control let you do more with less effort. Wherever you want to go, whoever you want to impress, this PC is there for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, April 2, 2010

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A. Whalen "Car Buff, Gamer, Reader, Music Fan... (Raleigh, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite U505-S2010 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I also have an HP DV4t, half a dozen older Toshiba, Sony and HP notebooks, and a whole gaggle of netbooks. So I'm kind of addicted to cool portable hardware.

Among the myriad laptops & netbooks I've owned and used, this one is not the best, but certainly above-average.

Stylish, Core i3 is quick, memory & HDD are roomy. The screen is bright, color saturation is good but mildly washed out relative to the better panels out there. The 8" 1600x900 panel on Sony Vaio P-series is the worst color I've ever seen; this one is above average, just not the best. Beware that this unit (Amazon's, specifically) does not come with a backlit keyboard, which is part of the standard U505-S2005 build spec on Toshiba's website. I bought & installed the backlit keyboard separately, but it cost another $60. So actually this isn't a great deal, it's a cut-rate edition for a cut-rate price. If the backlit keyboard, bluetooth and slot-loading DVD don't really matter to you, then save yourself maybe $150 and snag one of these. Overall it's a very stylish case wrapped around some respectable hardware. However, if you don't care about the relatively compact 13" LCD or the fashionable presentation of the dark brown case, you might be just as well served with a standard 15.4" unit from HP or Acer, with similar hardware, for a couple hundred bucks less. That's true of any laptop that charges a premium for its design.

If you do care about the style and compactness, U505 is a great option.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, light-weight, powerful machine for daily use., April 4, 2010

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J. M Wallace "Tim Wallace" (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite U505-S2010 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I bought the U505-2008 model. Seems to be similar to the one described. I love it. Have it had it for about a month. The only negative is the short battery life, but when you look at the lightweight portables with longer battery life (e.g., HP, Dell), their batteries are twice as heavy. I wanted a lightweight laptop above the netbook size for everyday use that was fast. This is it. The screen is bright, it is fast, easy to set up, 500 GB HD, 4MB, i3 intel core. Is it perfect? No, but for the price and the features, as well as the weight, I couldn't find much better. Also, Toshiba has reputation for being durable. I took it on a recent trip to Spain, used local outlets, had no problems with it, works like a dream, especially compared to the clunky Dell Latitude I was using before.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars really nice!, April 20, 2010

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Abdul Ali Ebanks-gordon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Satellite U505-S2005 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Laptop (Black/Brown) (Personal Computers)

Toshiba has done a really good job with this laptop, its fast, the screen is very good in its clarity, wireless its excellent, I get good reception, where my wife laptop does not( diff brand). I've yet to encounter any problems, but I've not had it for long so we'll see. For now good.

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