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Pros

  • Full audio expertly reproduces music and movies
  • Competant speed powers any day-to-day applications

Cons

  • Short battery life keeps you tied to an outlet
  • Trackpad and keyboard disappoint

At A Glance

Don't be fooled by the glossy features and finish. While it’s fast enough for typical business applications, this Satellite cuts corners.

Manufacturer’s Description

The Toshiba Satellite M505-S4020 Notebook is designed for great everyday performance, it is affordable but serve up the power, features and portability that even the most demanding home users requires.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number PSMLBU001002
Processor
Processor type Intel Core i3-330M
Processor speed 2130.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 4000.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 1066.0 MHz
Display
Display size 14.0 inches
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 500.0 GB
Drive Controllers Serial ATA II
Other storage
  • Express Card 54
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Number of Included Batteries 1
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 13.5 inches
Depth 9.1 inches
Height 1.8 inches
Weight with Accessories 6.6 pounds
Weight 5.9 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Included Software Adobe Reader 9; Corel DVD MovieFactory 7; Toshiba DVD Player; Microsoft Works
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Speakers
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Volume Control
Input devices Touchpad (multitouch)
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) Yes
Memory Stick PRO 1
Express Card 54 or ExpressCard/54 1
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • HDMI
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x4)
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) 1
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Slots
  • Express Card 54
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card
PC Card Slots 0

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 89
Battery
Battery Life 2:46  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 323  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 400  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 254  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 535  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 464  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 535  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 267  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 372  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 216  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 383
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 28.73  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 22.33  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 22.53  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 17.01  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 11.7  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 10.2  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 14.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 13.1  Frames per second (higher is better)