Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960PK 13.3-Inch Black/Pink Laptop – 2 Hours 45 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

  • 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 Processor
  • 4GB Reminiscence
  • 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive
  • 13.3″ Show
  • Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), *2 Hours 45 Minutes of Battery Life

Lightweight, exceptionally stylish and offering improved battery life, the Satellite U505 is a no-compromise laptop delivering performance, portability and powerful multimedia features to accelerate your on-the-go lifestyle. Built with innovative, energy-smart Toshiba technology, it has a distinctive 13.3-inch diagonal show, giving you ample room to work and—unlike other so-called mobility laptops—a DVD burner for surveillance movies, listening to composition or sharing your work. It’s also framed in a compact chassis set off by a gorgeous texture end, making it simple to use in cramped quarters and simple on the eyes. Brilliant communications options help you connect and communicate. Toshiba “Smart” Features like a TouchPad with Multi-touch control let you do more with less effort.Weighing under 5 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960PK notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 13.3-inch widescreen show offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for superfluous desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for surveillance letterboxed movies. And this lightweight chassis is sure to stand out in the crowd thanks to the gorgeous, textured end with a Matrix pattern in pink.

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The Toshiba U505 in pink

Lightweight, exceptionally stylish and offering fantastic battery life, the 13.3-inch diagonal Satellite U505 is a no-compromise laptop delivering performance, portability and powerful multimedia features to accelerate your on-the-go lifestyle.
The Toshiba U505 in pink

The Satellite U505 is designed with a compact, lightweight chassis set off by a gorgeous, textured end with a Matrix pattern in pink.
The Toshiba U505 in pink
The Toshiba U505 in pink

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. Windows 7 is the simplest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for quicker and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium not more than.)

Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you’ll delight in a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a touchpad with multi-touch control, power-saving Eco Button to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge port, a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data, and a dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers Labelflash print functionality.

It’s powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. It also offers a quick 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. It also includes Intel’s 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), 1.3-megapixel webcam, 5-in-1 reminiscence card reader, and HDMI audio/video productivity as well as SPDIF digital audio productivity for 5.1-channel surround sound.

This Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, EPEAT Gold registered, and RoHS-compliant–effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other unsafe substances.

Key Features

  • 13.3-inch high-classification TruBrite show for incredible color depth and clarity (Learn more)
  • 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor for brilliant multi-tasking (Learn more)
  • 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. (Learn more)
  • 4 GB of RAM (800 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1760 MB of dynamically shared reminiscence allocated by the system (Learn more)
  • 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing (See speeds)
  • 1.3 megapixel with Face Recognition capabilities for added security (Learn more)
  • Sleep-and-Charge USB port allows you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
  • Touch pad with multi-touch control gives you a whole new dimension of freedom–the ability to pinch, swipe or rotate images on the show screen with the brush of your fingers.
  • Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11a/b/g/n) for greater speed and range
  • Quick Ethernet (10/100)
  • HDMI-CEC audio/video productivity lets you control additional media players with just a single remote.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • 6-cell (4800 mAh) battery
  • Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.08 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 4.75 pounds
  • Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range by 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range–fantastic for closed office environments). This notebook also provides Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet networking.

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, quicker, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage space, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players
    • Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port with USB Sleep and Charge
  • 1 HDMI productivity for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
  • Analog video productivity: 1 VGA
  • 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot for adding advanced wireless, networking, storage space, and security features
  • 5-in-1 reminiscence card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Reminiscence Stick, Reminiscence Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
  • 1 headphone jack (with SPDIF digital audio support), 1 microphone jack
  • RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
  • RJ-11 port for 56K modem

What’s in the box
This package contains the Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960PK notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Journal (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Corel DVD Movie Factory, Google Toolbar, Google Picasa, PowerCinema, WildTangent Orb Game Console

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Windows 7 Home Premium makes it simple to make a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and composition. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Simplify everyday tasks Work the way you want Make new things possible
  • Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
  • Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
  • Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is simpler than ever.
  • Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.
  • Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
  • Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and reminiscence.
  • Connecting to wireless networks is quick and simple.
  • Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
  • Watch your favorite DVD movies.
  • Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

Jump Lists
New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the ID, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You’ll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can “pin” whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don’t just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to orders for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing composition.

Improved Windows Taskbar
In Windows 7 you can “pin” favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for simple access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Top to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, go your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews–a huge time saver.

Snap
Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again–and your windows are back.

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13.3-Inch High-Classification Show

This notebook has a 13.3-inch LED-backlit show with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (native 720p for high-classification viewing). It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which uses shared video reminiscence (up to 1760 MB allocated from the system reminiscence). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced make pleased and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out. It’s compatible with external monitor resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.


Integrated Webcam with Face Recognition Capabilities

A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD’s bezel lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. The integrated webcam does more than just video chats. It includes Toshiba Face Recognition capabilities–the ultimate hands-free, hassle-free way to log onto your laptop. Just show your face to the webcam–no keeping track of hard-to-remember passwords and no unnecessary typing. And if you’re by one laptop for several users–say for the whole family or for a small business–Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.


Intel Core 2 Duo Processing Power

The Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, quick 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a better L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a quicker front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) It’s optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor: The Dual-Core that Delivers Impressive Power While Saving Energy
Featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor lets you surf the web, download make pleased, connect with friends–and do it all with ease. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. Intel’s power-saving capabilities enable quick, cool-running performance even in a compact form factor.

 
Intel Centrino Processor Technology: Advanced Technology for Connected Mobility
Intel Centrino processor technology combines advanced dual-core responsiveness, wireless networking, and exclusive power management features designed for stay-away-longer battery life. Two high-performance processing cores let you run multiple demanding applications simultaneously–download HD video while you restore photos, remix a soundtrack or delight in casual gaming. Intel HD Boost dramatically accelerates multimedia processing for more exhilarating high-classification video and gaming experiences.


Hard Drive Protection

While the highly portable nature of mini-notebooks exposes them to the knocks and bumps that are an inevitable feature of life on the go, the Toshiba U505 features a 3D-accelerometer monitoring system that detects freefalls, shocks and atmosphere and protects the integrated HDD to secure against the loss of any personal data.


8x DVD-SuperMulti Drive

This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It offers the following read/write speeds:

  • Write: 24x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6x DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM

With the Labelflash functionality, you can burn high-resolution, high-contrast pictures on the categorize side of DVD discs by the same laser used for data recording. Delight in transparency and high-quality not found in traditional printable media. All you need is a Labelflash DVD disc to start labeling without a printer.

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