Toshiba Satellite A215-S5829 15.4" Laptop (AMD Athlon 64 X 2 Dual Core TK-57 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) | 
| Brand: Toshiba
Category: Personal Computer
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 880
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Speed: 1.9
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 X2
Processors: 2
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 160
Display Size: 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 14.3 x 10.6 x 1.3
MPN: PSAEGU-03C01K
Model: A215-S5829
UPC: 883974072613
EAN: 0883974072613
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| Features:
| • | Bright 15.4-inch LCD stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover | | • | 1.9 GHz 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 TK-57 processor, 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer DVD drive | | • | 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; ATI Radeon X1200 graphics (up to 319 MB of available memory) | | • | Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 headphone, 1 microphone, 1 ExpressCard 34/54 | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities) |
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Product Description
The Satellite A215-S5829 notebook delivers cutting-edge technology that's built to match your lifestyle mobile and multitasking. Systems feature the latest AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology and 1GB memory for great performance. A 15.4" diagonal WXGA TruBrite display shows off media from a DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash that reads and writes up to 11 formats. High-speed wireless LAN 802.11AGN lets you work cable free. The 160GB hard drive provides ample storage and faster speeds to make quick work of multimedia files. Packed and priced to go, it's great for students and everyday use. 15.4 diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) TruBrite TFT LCD display ATI Radeon X1200 with up to 319MB allocated shared graphics memory DVD+-R/RW Super Multi Drive with Double Layer Atheros 802.11B/G Wireless 10/100 Ethernet 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard Slot (34/54 Slot) 4 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, TV-Out (S-Video), IEEE-1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 14.3 (W) x 10.6 (D) x 1.55 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 6.05 pounds
Amazon.com Product Description
A great multi-tasker for road warriors, the Toshiba Satellite A215-S5815 notebook PC offers dual-core productivity from its 1.9 GHz 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 TK-57 processor. It allows you to easily run multiple programs without bogging down your system, and it features intelligent power management for longer battery life. Stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover, this Toshiba Satellite features a large, bright 15.4-inch XGA-resolution LCD (1280 x 800)--perfect for viewing multiple application screens or watching widescreen movies on DVD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. p Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), ATI Radeon X1200 video card with up to 319 MB of shared video RAM, dual-layer DVD RW burner, and four USB ports for easily connecting all your peripherals. Additionally, this Toshiba notebook is RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. p This PC also 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. p bThe Basics/bbr ul liiProcessor:/i The 1.9 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PCa#128;#153;s capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music. p It has a single 512 KB L2 cache shared between the two cores, and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (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.) pliiHard Drive:/i The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0. pliiMemory:/i The 1 GB of installed RAM (2 x 512 MB DDR2) will is a good start, but this notebook's two DIMM slots have a maximum 4 GB RAM capacity--perfect for high-end video editing and 3D gaming. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed. pliiDVD/CD Drive:/i The dual-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: 4x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x. pliiKeyboard Mouse:/i This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous) as well as a volume control dial. /ul bScreen, Video Audio/bbr This notebook has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the ATI Radeon XPress 1200 integrated video/graphics card, which delivers up to 319 MB of dynamically allocated video RAM shared with the system RAM. ATI's HyperMemory technology allows the chipset to run in either Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) mode or with dedicated frame buffer memory to enhance graphics performance. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks. p bNetworking, Connectivity Expansion/bbr This notebook has an integrated Atheros 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection options: ul li4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players li1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals li1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot liVideo out: VGA and S-Video liMicrophone/line-in and stereo headphones/speakers/line-out liRJ-45 port for 10/100 Ethernet connection li56K modem port (V.90) /ul p bOperating System/bbr Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version) 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 via Wi-Fi. p 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. p bPreloaded Software/bbr Microsoft Works 9.0, Google Desktop and Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, Norton 360 All-in-One Security (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial). p bDimensions Weight/bbr This notebook measures 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.55 inches (WxDxH, and it weighs 6 pounds. p bPower/bbr It comes with a 4000 mAH lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long battery life. p bWhat's in the Box/bbr This package contains the A215-S5829 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Great for the price September 17, 2008
Michael Balfour (Hartford, CT USA)
I initially had a Toshiba Tecra M4 for almost 4 years and so I am used to the Toshiba products. This was a good purchase and the price was great! I haven't had any problems so far.
Good quality!!! July 12, 2008
Blue
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I received the laptop within a few days of the purchase. It's almost hard to tell by a pictue the quality of a product. I must say that I was clearly taken away by this laptop. Very good quality!!!
 COMPLETELY SATISFIED June 28, 2008
A. RIVERA (Puerto Rico)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am Completly satisfied.The laptop has performed beautifully, Met my expectations in every way. I have called Toshiba a couple of times just to learn more about the laptop. They have been extremly helpful and have gone beyond their normal duties to help me out and answer my questions..
fantastic bargin with prompt shipping June 18, 2008
Kathryn A. Ingersoll (California)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
My son's lap top crashed jts before a big paper was due. This lap top provided a reliable and more speedy system to catch him back up before 6th grade graduation. br /Thanks a million for the speedy delivery.
Review of Toshiba Laptop June 18, 2008
Keith Hartner (Springfield, Missouri United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Product was received in good order and works well.Toshiba Satellite A215-S5802 15.4" Laptop (AMD Athlon 64 X 2 Dual Core TK-57 Processor, 1024 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Onyx Blue
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