Posted to Notebooks 2010-01-03
The Toshiba Satellite U505-S2970 is a compact, 13.3" widescreen general-purpose laptop from Toshiba. The unit includes an Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor 2.13GHz, 4GB or ram and a 500GB hard drive. Other features include a slot-loading DVD SuperMulti drive, built-in webcam and microphone and an HDMI output. The display has a resolution of 1280 x 800, and supports HD 720p content. The Satellite U505-S2970 also includes wired and wireless 802.11b/g/n Ethernet, a security cable lock slot, built-in stereo speakers and a battery life of up to 4 hours. Additional connectivity options include 1 ExpressCard slot, memory card reader, S/P DIF port, 2 USB 2.0 ports and an eSATA/USB combo port. Software includes Windows Home Premium 64-bit, Microsoft Works 9.0 and Toshiba Multimedia software.
ValueThe Satellite U505-S2970 represents an excellent value in a general-purpose laptop. From watching movies in 720p HD, to gaming, to business or personal use, it has most all of the features you're likely to need at a reasonable price. There's a powerful processor, ample RAM, capable graphics processor and good battery life. And the included software bundle is an excellent one. Toshiba's Satellite series has a reputation for value, and this model in no exception. PerformanceThe Satellite U505-S2970 delivers solid performance at a reasonable price. The processor, RAM and hard drive are all a cut above the comparably priced competition, and Toshiba didn't scrimp on features to achieve this price point. The U505-S2970 makes an excellent choice for general use, and is perfect for student, business or personal use. And the 85-key keyboard is spacious for a notebook this compact. SummaryIf you're in the market for an all-around laptop, the Satellite U505-S2970 makes an excellent choice. The unit has the same or better feature set as the competition in this class, and offers excellent performance. It's a bit ahead of the game in RAM and hard disk size, and the included software bundle makes for a very versatile model. All in all an excellent offering from Toshiba. Pros
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