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Processor
| Processor class | Intel Pentium III |
| Processor speed | 1100 MHz |
| Cache size | 256 KB |
| Bus speed | 100 MHz |
Storage
| Total HD Size | 30 GB |
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| Drive controllers | IDE (ATA/EIDE/ATAPI) |
Multimedia
| Installed video memory | 16 MB |
| Video bus | AGP (Version Unspecified) |
| Video integration | Discrete |
| Audio codec | Digital Audio (16-bit) |
Toshiba Satellite 5005-S504
Satellite 5005-S504 Review, by Carla Thornton January 18, 2002
WHAT'S HOT: The Toshiba Satellite 5005-S504 gives hard-core multimedia and gadget enthusiasts several reasons to salivate: It has out-of-this-world sound, flash-media card slots, three USB ports, and a case that (when closed) looks like the polished hood of a sports car.
The Satellite 5005-S504 makes beautiful music thanks to a small set of Harman/Kardon stereo speakers backed by a subwoofer on the bottom of the notebook. The speakers--which jut from the back corners of the keyboard--and the audio controls on the front of the notebook remain exposed when you close the lid. A dedicated power button allows you to kick back and enjoy a CD whether the notebook is on or shut down. The volume wheel, located beneath the fixed DVD-ROM and CD-RW combination drive on the right, can turn the speakers up as high as they will go--which is very loud--and the Satellite 5005-S504 doesn't distort or fuzz the sound, as most notebooks do.
The Satellite's striking looks feature a marine-blue, hard-plastic lid; a contrasting blue lower casing; and a silver-and-black audio panel studded with five brightly colored status lights and a small LCD that displays the time, the day of the week, and the remaining battery life. In addition to a TV-out port for watching DVD movies on a big screen and a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port for fast digital data downloads, you get Secure Digital and SmartMedia slots for popping photos, music, and other data into your notebook via the small media cards used in many digital cameras and PDAs. Of course, these slots don't help if your devices use other types of media, such as CompactFlash or Memory Stick.
Another part of the Satellite 5005-S504's appeal is the way it scatters connections all over the case in unconventional pairings, each under its own protective cover. For instance, the monitor connection and one of the USB ports sit under a door on the left side, while the FireWire port shares a cover on the back with the modem and network jacks. Only the headphones jack, far back on the right side, is inconveniently located.
WHAT'S NOT: The Satellite 5005-S504 includes only one fixed internal drive. Unfortunately, because the notebook lacks a modular bay, you can't add a second battery, and the floppy drive is an external USB device. The notebook omits parallel, serial, and PS/2 connections. Altogether, including the AC adapter, the Satellite 5005-S504 is heavier than most notebooks, at 8.7 pounds. The 1.8-hour battery life is disappointing too.
WHAT ELSE: The Satellite's case is somewhat thicker at the hinges than at the front, which gives the keyboard a slight tilt. The keyboard is large and nicely designed. What's more, you can use the included Fn-ness utility to turn almost any key on the notebook into a function-key shortcut for launching your favorite Web site, application, or file. Counting the two dedicated buttons above the keyboard, the total number of possible shortcuts comes to 34.
The battery sticks a little before popping out of the notebook, but the hard drive and memory are easy to upgrade. Toshiba's documentation is mostly electronic, but it's easy to use and seems complete.
The Satellite 5005-S504 uses a 1.1-GHz Pentium III desktop processor, but we didn't have any problems with overheating, as the notebook has several fan vents around the edge of the case. (The main downsides of using a desktop chip: It uses up the battery faster than a mobile chip does, and it lacks SpeedStep, which can save battery life. However, our tests have shown that SpeedStep technology provides only a minor benefit.) Helped by 512MB of RAM, the Satellite 5005-S504 performed strongly and earned a PC WorldBench 4 score of 95, the same as the score of Compaq's Presario 1720, which had a 1-GHz/733-MHz PIII-M CPU and 256MB of RAM.
UPSHOT: The Satellite 5005-S504 comes with almost everything devoted digerati could wish for. But with its short battery life and clunky size, it's not perfectly suited for toting from place to place.
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Reviewed by: bobdold
Strengths: Design, features
Weaknesses: Performance, reliability
Overall: Mine has been into service three times, first for random shutdowns, now for slow performance from bios fix that was supposed to fix shutdowns. Latest bios (1.7) works great if all you want is a 750Mhz computer (throttles back CPU when it gets hot), unfortunately I paid for a 1.1 Ghz!
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Reviewed by: emerldeyez
Strengths: Terrific graphics and sound. Handles nicely with comfortable, resilient keyboard. 512 RAM and 30 gig hd gives enough machine to do most any job.
Weaknesses: Lack of ports other than USB is a bit of a pain.
Overall: This is my 4th laptop and the best by far. I was not shopping Toshiba when I got this one, but am extremely pleased with it. I think it leads the laptop line with its 'over the top' sharp appearance, extensive memory and great graphics and sound. It replaces a desktop for me. And the SmartMedia slot is irreplacible for anyone doing much photography. My review is only showing up as 3 1/2 stars for some reason, but this is a 5 star machine in my book!
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Reviewed by: spinnyjr0809
Strengths: It has a large 15 LCD screen, has usb ports. The sound is very clear. The graphics are very good
Weaknesses: Heavy, the battery does not last very long. It does not have a parelle port for printing, but you can still use the usb ports for that.
Overall: It is very good for watching DVDs. It was a nice size screen for viewing. It is great for your office desktop. It is a bit heavy, may be hard to travel with. Printing may be hard if your printer does not have a usb port. It has great graphics and sound. I would recommend it to a friend.
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Reviewed by: Gonny
Strengths: Great sound! The graphic features are so crisp that at times I put my sunglasses on at night. Speedy mouse pad; keyboard comfortable. Love its looks when closed like a polished top of a car.
Weaknesses: No parallel or PS/2 ports. However, quickly solved with a replicator plugged into one of the three USB ports. Battery life short. No place for a second one. A bit heavy for travel.
Overall: I replaced my bulky computer with this laptop. Much more space on my desk. Its 15 inches screen alone uses a lot of battery life, therefore I keep it mostly plugged in. I added an extra keyboard with all the handy connection features. Love my new setup and am not permanently stuck behind my desk. I have not traveled with it yet but as a desktop replacement I can highly recommend it.
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Reviewed by: ebtravis
Strengths: Has all the goodies I was looking for in a laptop--great graphics and sound, slot for smart media card, large HD (30 GB) and tons of memory (512 Mb), all for a low, low price.
Weaknesses: Very low battery life, heavy, no docking station capability, have to buy adapters extra, though the 3.5" floppy is included.
Overall: Other comments about screen whiteness can be solved just by adjusting the tilt of the screen. This laptop works like a charm. I do a lot of graphics-intensive programs and desktop publishing and this handles them easily. With all the connection options, a LAN and 56 K modem (separate by the way), plus two pc card slots, this has become my office away from my office. Too bad the battery life is so slow because that means I must always carry the adapter, which adds to the bulky weight. Overall, the pluses far outweigh any of the minuses.
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