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Toshiba Satellite U205S5002

Toshiba Satellite® U205-S5002 (PLUA0U-01D018) PC Notebook

Toshiba Mini NB205

Toshiba Mini NB205 (PLL20U-00201D) Netbook

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Product Description
Toshiba Satellite U205-S5002 Notebook. The Satellite U205-S5002 packs advanced security and durability features into an ultra-portable sleek package. The next evolution in Toshiba... More
Toshiba Satellite U205-S5002 Notebook. The Satellite U205-S5002 packs advanced security and durability features into an ultra-portable sleek package. The next evolution in Toshiba ultra-durable mobility, the Satellite U205-S5002 features a 12.1in diagonal widescreen WXGA display with TruBrite technology for brilliance rarely seen in a notebook this size. Starting at 4.1 pounds, this notebook is big on hard-to-find features. Including advanced shock-absorbing design, HDD protection, ultra-strong chassis and spill-resistant keyboard that protect the notebook and your data from misadventures of mobility. Simplified security comes with the one-swipe Fingerprint Reader while another perk is the Toshiba-unique Express Media Player for instant-on entertainment. Less
This model of the Toshiba mini NB205 (NB205-N310/BN) has a distinctively styled cover in Sable Brown, which is accented by a textured finish with a Matrix pattern.
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Key Features   
Weight 4.1 lb. 2.9 lb.
Mobile Technology Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology Wi-Fi Certified
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Processor   Core Duo 1.66 GHz Core Solo 1.66 GHz
Laptop Type Thin and Light Laptop Ultraportable Laptop • Netbook
Installed Memory   1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM) 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix 10.1 in. WSVGA
Hard Drive   100 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM 160 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM
Use Corporate Business • Small Business • Business Netbook
Display   
Display Max. Resolution 1280 x 800 1024 x 600
Display Tech WXGA TFT Active Matrix WSVGA
Screen Size   12.1 in. 10.1 in.
Processor   
Processor Speed   1.66 GHz 1.66 GHz
Processor Number T2300 280
Processor Type   Core Duo Core Solo
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Motherboard   
Bus Speed 667 MHz 533 MHz
Chipset Intel 945GM Express Intel 945GSE
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Capacity 100 GB 160 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA Serial ATA
Memory   
RAM Speed 667 MHz 800 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 2048 KB 512 KB
Installed RAM 1 GB 1 GB
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 4 GB 2 GB
CD / DVD   
Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 2.4x (DVD+R DL) • 2x (DVD-R DL) -
CD / DVD Type   Dual Layer DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD±RW/DVD-RAM
Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) -
ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 2x (DVD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 3x (DVD-RAM) -
Video   
External Video Resolution - 1024 x 600
Graphic Processor   Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Graphic Bus Interface - PCI
Installed Video Memory - 251 MB
Audio   
Audio Input Type Integrated Microphone • Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)
Technical Features   
Input Method Keyboard • Touchpad Keyboard • Touchpad
Expandability 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot, 1 x MMC Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick PRO, 1 x xD Card Slot 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x SDHC Card Slot
Expansion Ports 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC) 3 x USB 2.0, VGA out, RJ-45 (NIC)
Security Features Finger Print Sensor, Screen Blank (Hotkey), Slot For Cable Lock, Setup Password, Power-On Password, Administrator Password -
Operating System   
Platform PC PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Networking   
Networking Type   Integrated 10/100 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth
Modem   
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92 -
Modem Type Fax / Modem -
Battery   
Battery Run Time 5 Hours 9 Hours
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Dimensions   
Width 30 cm 26.4 cm
Weight 4.1 lb. 2.9 lb.
Height 3.5 cm 3.2 cm
Depth 8.86 in. 7.6 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
World Wide Warranty - Yes, Limited
Miscellaneous   
UPC 032017597365 883974233106
Family Line Toshiba Satellite Toshiba Mini
Product ID 34306508 86519990
Product MPN   
MPN PLUA0U-01D018 PLL20U-00201D
 
Consumer Reviews
Toshiba Satellite U205S5002
Toshiba Satellite® U205-S5002 (PLUA0U-01D018) PC Notebook
$325.12
Toshiba Mini NB205
Toshiba Mini NB205 (PLL20U-00201D) Netbook
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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

2

My weapon of choice

bytowhook Nov 14, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, but big enough. Light. Rugged. Great screen. 4-5 hrs battery life. Best value...
Cons Smallish touchpad (depends on your preferred sensitivity though). No aftermarket high-cap...
Recommended it? Yes

I have had the U205 since July. I use my laptop alot. I live on the road and the computer is how I stay connected. When shopping for a new notebook I had some simple requirements: reasonable price, small size, tough, good battery life, large hard drive, plenty of RAM.

The U205 fits the... Read full review »

1

Odd limitations Encountered

bydatajock Sep 16, 2006
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, light weight, powerful processor, finger print reader for security, and solid feel...
Cons Can only restore "factory installed image". Media buttons work only with Media...
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this laptop from the local Office Depot. Once I got it home and unpacked it I found that it would not even power on. I called the 800 number for Toshiba and after having me try a couple of things the tech informed me that I would have to take it back to where I purchased it. Which I did... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 5 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Great Design (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Easy To Use (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Feature Rich (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Powerful (1)
Cons
  • Lacks Features (1)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Web Browsing (2)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Students (2)
  • Home (1)
  • Business (1)
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Consumer Reviews

6

A small computer with big ideas - and it keeps on going

byelizabp Oct 16, 2009
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very long battery lifeVery light and portable
Cons Keyboard takes some getting used to
Recommended it? Yes

Although this Toshiba NB205 is so small and light that you can fit it in your day-bag, its keyboard is almost full size, and it has a pretty good memory.  I use mine to juggle the files from 3 freelance jobs, store my itunes and keep my image library.  In fact, this tiny computer has a larger... Read full review »

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The closest a Netbook has come to a Laptop that I've seen

bycbotd Sep 8, 2009
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Battery Life, Build Quality, Keyboard and Touchpad. Stable w/Ubuntu
Cons About $50 more expensive than competition
Recommended it? Yes

There is a real application for a netbook in many peoples' lives. They're small, portable, powerful enough for most computing needs and offer connectivity to the web quickly and easily. Most come laden with a slew of features and the Toshiba NB205 netbook is no exception.

Just The... Read full review »

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