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Toshiba Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757

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Pros
Very affordable
Full-size keyboard
Cons
Frustrating volume control
Slightly stiff mouse buttons

$779.00
From 1 Merchant

Product Specs

Processor
Processor class	Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Processor speed	1800 MHz

Memory
Installed memory	2048 MB
Memory technology	DDR2-667 SDRAM

Display
Display size	15.4 inches
Maximum resolution	1280 x 800

Storage
Total HD Size	250 GB
Optical Drive Type	DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM
Optical Drive Speed	4
Removable Optical Drive	No
Slots	Express Card Slot xD-Picture Card SD Card Memory Stick
Number of Media Slots	3

Battery
Number of Included Batteries	1
Standard Number of Batteries	1
Type of Batteries	Lithium ion

Dimensions
Weight (with accessories)	7.1 lbs
Width	14.3 inches
Depth	10.6 inches
Height	1.6 inches

Other Features
Input devices	Touchpad

Networking
Bluetooth	No
Included network card	Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
Modem Type	V.92
Wireless LAN Type	802.11a/g

Multimedia
Video chipset	ATI Radeon X1200
Video integration	Integrated

Software
Operating system	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)

Interface Connections
Interface connection	Video - S-Video Mini PCI Port Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini) USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x4) Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini) FireWire Port

Included Devices
Built-In Speakers	Stereo
Docking Station Port	No
Included devices	AC Adapter

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What You Should Know about the Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757

Multitask and Not Bog Down

The more memory a PC has, the faster your programs run and the more windows you can work in simultaneously. Equipped with memory between 1GB and 3GB, this laptop should be able to handle just about any task you can throw at it without bogging down too much. For instance, if you're a multitasker and you'd like to burn a music CD in one window while watching your favorite DVD movie (for the umpteenth time) in another--while flipping between your inbox and your browser to work on your blog during the movie's boring parts--this laptop can manage it all without a hiccup.

Reviewed by: keithrosenfeld

Duration of ownership: 6 Months

Strengths: Very usable with good screen

Weaknesses: battery life sucks. Toshiba only provides a crippled battery ... but as soon as you register or get online, they punish you further by pushing a 'real battery' for an extra $135. You know it wouldn't cost that much for them to just add a real battery in the first place.

Overall Evaluation: Great inexpensive computer if you are going to stay on AC power most of the time. If you are traveling, look elsewhere.
Reviewed by: emahevul

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: HUGE hard drive, good screen size, comes with a CD and DVD burner and a built in 1.3 megapixel webcam. 2 gigs of RAM

Weaknesses: More difficult than it needs to be to use the volume button and the keyboard is a bit clunky.

Overall Evaluation: I agree with some of the points in the professional review of this computer. The keyboard is a bit clunky, and the volume wheel can be hard to figure out, but beyond that, I love this laptop. I bought mine in July, 2007. It was a great deal then when I bought it and it is an even better deal now. I love Windows Vista. I love the fact that it has a huge hard drive. I love the fact that it has a built in webcam. I love the fact that it has both a CD and DVD burner. I highly recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a decent laptop. Is the performance the best? No, but I wasn't expecting the performance from a $5000 computer either. I am VERY happy with this laptop!