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Keyboard and Mouse Pad fail

Excelent equipment

Toshiba's P105 line is flawed

Pleased so far

Excellent laptop

Toshiba Satellite P105-S6157 17" Widescreen Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Product Features:

Powerful multimedia, gaming PC with 17-inch LCD; 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor

200 GB hard drive, 2 GB installed RAM (4 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive (8x DVD+/-R)

Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard, 1 PCMCIA, 5-in-1 memory card reader

Tri-mode Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, Intel GMA 950 video card with up to 256 MB of shared memory

Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

ASIN: B000M90HWU
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Product Description

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 / 2GB PC-4200 DDR2 Memory / 200GB Serial ATA Hard Drive / 17.0-inch Widescreen TruBrite LCD / Windows Vista Home Premium 17.0-inch Diagonal Widescreen TruBrite TFT Active-Matrix LCD Display at 1440x900 Native Resolution Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Built-in Harmon Kardon Stereo Speakers Toshiba V.92 Software Modem Intel PRO Network Connection 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet Integrated Wireless LAN Network Connection 3945ABG 802.11a/b/g One PCMCIA Type I & II Card Slot ExpressCard slot supporting ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMedia Card (MMC), xD Picture Card Ports - Video RGB, S-Video, Microphone, Headphone, iLink Firewire, 4 Port USB 2.0, RJ45 LAN and RJ11 Modem Operating System - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Width 15.5 x Depth 10.8 x Height 1.41 Weight - 7.1 pounds

Amazon.com Product Description

Satisfy your multimedia and gaming needs wherever you roam with the thin, light Toshiba Satellite P105-S6157 laptop, which provides great DVD viewing as well as immersive gaming graphics thanks to the 17-inch TruBrite display and the Intel GMA 950 video card with up to 196 MB of dynamically allocated shared video memory. You can easily use this laptop as an entertainment center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. It's powered by Intel's 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. This laptop also features a 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (4 GB maximum), tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), built-in Harman Kardon speakers, multi-format/dual-layer DVD burner, ExpressCard slot, and multi-format memory card reader.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 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

Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor has a 1.66 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (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.)
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:
- Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
- Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
- Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
- Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.
Hard Drive: You'll be able to store large libraries of digital audio, video, and photos on the 200 GB hard drive (4200 RPM)--one of the largest hard drive capacities you'll find currently in multimedia notebooks (January 2007). This Serial ATA (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 built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM) is a very good start for power users, and it offers a decently fast 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add up to 4 GB of RAM for smooth DVD playback and 3-D gaming. 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 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 (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: 2.4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 103-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 laptop has a 17-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels. 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 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 196 MB of shared video memory. It offers both VGA and S-Video output connections for connecting to monitors and TVs. You'll enjoy crisp sound via the built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers, and it has standard headphone and microphone jacks.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Toshiba Satellite has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (in addition to a standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video out
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.92) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium 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 to your favorite WiFi hotspot.

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
Toshiba software includes Disc Creator, Recovery Disc Creator, and Speech System. Third-party software titles include Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, InterVideo WinDVD 8 SD and Creator 2 Platinum, Google Desktop and Toolbar, McAfee Internet Security Suite (with 30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 15.5 x 10.8 x 1.65 inches and weighs 7.1 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4000 mAh), which has a battery life of up to 2.25 hours (depending on usage). It has a recharge time of approximately 4 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the P105-S6157 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Keyboard and Mouse Pad fail.......2007-09-22

This laptop has given me problems after 1month I got it. The keyboard and mouse pad simply do not respond. Mine is definetely a defective one. However, my complain is about Toshiba's customer service and technical support. I have not received proper answers, they kept me on hold for hours on the phone until they hanged up on me,.Took it to the tech. support three times, it worked after I brought it home for a while, then it went back to have the same problem until at one point the tech. representative told me He would start replacing parts randomly until He fixed the problem by chance becuase He did not know what the problem was. Be aware, that if you buy one of their computers you are likely to be stuck. Simply, Toshiba has the worse support I've ever seen (a surprise to me at the beginning, but will never buy toshiba again)

Excelent equipment.......2007-09-21

This is an excelent product. The only thing that I complain is the video card, but this machine is way beyond others models. Outstanding performance and even though its huge dimensions, is very light in weight.

I'll recommend it 100%

Toshiba's P105 line is flawed.......2007-06-03

There are at least two CRITICAL facts Toshba won't tell you about their P105 line of computers:

1. It has a NONSTANDARD KEYBOARD LAYOUT, and you probably won't realize this fact until you actually see it and use it because, to my knowledge, all their product descriptions fail to mention it. People who are proficient with a standard keyboard layout will probably not like this keyboard. The right shift key has virtually disappeared relative to a standard keyboard, and the arrow keys are very awkwardly placed. This will slow down your typing speed considerably, at least until you 'relearn' typing to accommodate these handicaps.

2. Although Toshiba's own website admits that silicone keyboard protectors are "must-have protection" for a notebook computer (and they ARE essential), you can't buy one for a P105 from Toshiba - OR FROM ANYONE ELSE to the best of my knowledge (and I've spent hours looking). This means that a single drop of water spilled on the keyboard can ruin it, resulting in the need for a very costly repair. Toshiba even went so far as to have at least one sample keyboard protector made for the P105 line but they failed to have any made available to customers.

I have done battle with Toshiba over this obvious problem, which required the writing of several letters and the filing of a Better Business Bureau complaint. Toshiba to this day fails to believe any problem exists. I had always been a huge fan of Toshiba products (including computers) until I bought a P105.

Other problems: the 'Super-Multi' DVD drive failed to read ANY form of blank media and had to be replaced. A bit of web research revealed this to be a problem that wasn't at all isolated. By the time I realized the DVD drive couldn't be used to record data, I had lots of data that needed to be backed up somehow before taking the unit in for repairs... without a working disk drive backups are very problematic. Finally, for some reason my P105 frequently stalls out during web browsing and no one can figure out why... it has done this since it was brand-new. My previous Toshiba notebook computer had none of these problems (although a Toshiba DVR I own also had a faulty DVD drive).

Pleased so far.......2007-05-13

I am pleased so far with the notebook. I have only had it for a short time, but I haven't had any problems with it. It's fast, and the picture is very nice. I did buy the extended warranty after reading other reviews about Toshiba products, just to be safe. I guess the only fault I can find so far is with the tech support. It is there, and you can reach them, but they don't seem to be as knowledgeable as the Dell support I get with my tower.

Excellent laptop.......2007-05-04

This is a little marvel for a reasonable price: I just needed a bigger hard drive (200 GB) and a larger screen (17") when I bought it, and I got a fully loaded, fast, efficient, elegant, ergonomic, thin and light laptop with great-sounding Harmon Kardon Stereo speakers. I have been using it extensively for 3 months (for scientific research as well as for video use) and I have not been disappointed. The fingerprint security reader works well and is a very nice addition to protect valuable data on the hard drive. The touchpad has the right sensitivity and disconnects automatically when a USB-mouse is plugged. Wifi can be turned off manually by a button to avoid any involuntary connection. The speakers are in front of the keyboard, which appears to enhance the sound quality (and power, by using the manual dial rather than the electronic sound window commands). The large 17" screen is bright, and the 1440x900 resolution allows for some crisp video viewing and for excellent working conditions without eye fatigue (which was my case with other computer screens). The DVD drive works fast and fine, and most of the software included are enough to satisfy the needs of most users. The only minus does not come from the laptop iself, but from Vista: it takes a little bit of time to get used to this new OS (which tries to imitate MacOS X's look and feel and to be more mouse-oriented, so it is a question of taste), and to the new version of Office (2007 is an improvement), but the laptop itself is almost flawless.

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