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Toshiba Satellite P500

The Toshiba Satellite P500 is a mid-range laptop that is designed as a desktop replacement with numerous entertainment features.  The laptop is an upgrade in size to the A500 with a large 18.4" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology and a high definition ATI Radeon graphics card for 3D gaming and HD movies.  It features either an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion X2 processor with 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and an up to 400GB hard drive.  The Satellite P500 is designed with a slot-loading DVD SuperMulti drive, illuminated LED backlit keyboard, and can be upgraded to include high performance harman/kardon stereo speakers that provide immersive virtual surround sound.  It has a built-in webcam and microphone and can be configured to include Bluetooth connectivity as well as HDMI and SPDIF ports.  The laptop operates on Windows Vista Home Premium and includes a PC-Express slot and memory card reader.  The Satellite P500 comes in an onyx black finish and has a 1 year limited warranty. 

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Toshiba Satellite P500
MSRP $770.00
Release date June, 2009
Brand Toshiba
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Specifications/Features

  • 18.4" Widescreen LCD Display
  • TruBrite Panel Technology
  • Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD Turion X2 Processor
  • 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
  • Up to 400GB HDD
  • Slot-Loading DVD SuperMulti Drive /w LabelFlash
  • ATI Radeon™ HD 4600 Series graphics
  • Optional harman/kardon® Stereo Speakers /w Virtual Surround
  • LED-Backlit Keyboard
  • Built-in Webcam and Microphone
  • Connectivity: 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi, Optional Bluetooth 
  • Inputs/Outputs: 3 x USB, 1-eSATA/USB Combo /w Sleep & Charge, 1 x PC Express, SPDIF(Optional), HDMI (Optional), Memory Card Reader, Firewire
  • Black Onyx Finish
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • 1 year limited warranty

Pre-Configuration Models

  • Toshiba P505D-S8930 - MSRP $770
  • Toshiba P505D-S8935 - MSRP $800
  • Toshiba P505-ST5800 - MSRP $819
  • Toshiba P505-S8940 - MSRP $950
  • Toshiba P500-ST5801 - MSRP $1049
  • Toshiba P505-S8945 - MSRP $1200
  • Toshiba P505-S8950 - MSRP $1600

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Buy It

Toshiba Satellite P505-S8950 | 2.53 GHz - 320GB - 6GB RAM

• Satellite P505-S8950

• Satellite NS Pro 18.4 Widescreen 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Notebook

UPC: 883974252633

EAN: 883974252633

MPN: PSPE8U-00X004

Toshiba Satellite P505D-S8935 | 2.2 GHz - 400GB - 4GB RAM

• Toshiba PRO Satellite P505D-S8935 18.4-Inch Laptop (Black/Silver)

• Satellite NS Pro 18.4 Widescreen AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-74 - Black

UPC: 883974252640

EAN: 883974252640

MPN: PSPF0U-004003

Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 | 2.0 GHz - 400GB - 4GB RAM

• Toshiba Satellite Pro P505-S8945 18.4-Inch Laptop - Black/Silver

• Satellite Pro P505-S8945 Notebook

UPC: 883974252619

EAN: 883974252619

MPN: PSPE8U-00S004

Competitors

Acer Aspire 5810 Timeline

Acer Aspire 5810 Timeline

MSRP  $750.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • ultra-thin design - less than 1" thick
  • faster than a netbook with proper Core 2 Solo CPU
  • DDR3 memory
Cons
  • not that light considering its thinness (5.3 pounds)
  • Intel GMA graphics
  • performance is poor compared to thicker and less energy efficient dual core options
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Asus K70IO

Asus K70IO

MSRP  $799.99    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • LED backlit display
  • powerful enough for the vast majority of consumers, including gamers
  • large display with close to full high definition resolution
Cons
  • 1600 x 900px resolution is not enough for full 1080p
  • no Blu-ray drive
  • large and heavy (9.3 pounds)
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