Posted to Notebooks 2010-02-07
The Toshiba Satellite P505-S8980 is a new 18.4" widescreen multimedia/gaming laptop from Toshiba. The unit includes an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, 6GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Other features include a Blu-ray disc player/DVD Super Multi drive, Intel 4500MHD Graphics Media Accelerator and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. The Satellite P505-S8980 also includes 1680 x 945 HD+ resolution, harmon/kardon stereo speakers, built-in webcam and microphone, and wired and wireless (802.11b/g/n) Ethernet. The unit also features a 104-key keyboard with 10-key keypad, a memory card reader, an S/P Dif port and an HDMI output. It comes equipped with an ExpressCard slot, an i.Link (Firewire, IEEE-1394) port, 3 USB 2.0 ports and 1 USB/eSATA combo port.
ValueThe Satellite P505-S8980 notebook is a full-featured multimedia/gaming platform at a very reasonable price. The full HD+ widescreen display is larger than the competition in this class, as is the 6GB of ram and high power graphics processor for those graphics intensive multimedia apps or fast 3D games. The harmon/kardon stereo speakers deliver excellent sound for a laptop, and the spacious keyboard and keypad are the largest in class. All in all the P505-S8980 represents an excellent value for the money. PerformanceThe Satellite P505-S8980 delivers excellent performance despite its low price. The dual core processor, 6GB RAM, and fast 500GB hard drive all add up to impressive speed. The sound experience is best in class, as is the display size and resolution. This is not a small, or for that matter, lightweight (weighs 8.7 pounds) laptop, but the unit is thin and doesn't feel bulky. Whether you're playing your favorite fast action graphics game or watching an HD movie on Blu-ray disc, the P505-S8980 delivers a rich multimedia experience. SummaryThe Satellite P505-S8980 is an excellent choice in a multimedia/gaming machine. And it's value priced. The unit could also do double duty as a business laptop with no problem -- the large widescreen display could add considerably to your productivity - it has the width for handling side-by-side applications with ease. All in all an excellent offering from Toshiba at a very good price. Pros
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