Thursday, June 30, 2011

Toshiba Satellite P755-S5274 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Black)

Toshiba Satellite
Toshiba Satellite P755-S5274 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Black)
by Toshiba
Date first available at Amazon.com: June 14, 2011

Buy new: $733.99 $699.99

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Review & Description

When you're looking for above-average performance-and show-stopping mobile entertainment-discover Toshiba's brand new Satellite P755. Sleek, stylish and ready for its close-up, this full-featured PC lets you do more by offering the latest in just about everything, starting with visibly smart processing power of the 2nd-Generation Intel Core i3 processor. Compact yet loaded with entertainment focused features, it's great for multitasking, mastering everyday challenges and tearing through visually intensive apps. It comes with a broad 15.6" diagonal HD TruBrite LED backlit display for brilliant movies and gaming, plus Harman/kardon speakers-tuned with sound enhancement technologies from Dolby and Waves Audio-for rich luxurious sound. Fast components like an USB 3.0 port make sharing files and media quick and easy. Intel Wireless Display technology makes for easy content sharing between your laptop and TV. What's more, it features a distinctive dual-tone textured Fusion X2 Finish that'll stop you in your tracks, and keep fingerprints and scratches at bay. Ideal for entertainment lovers, gamers, heavy multi-taskers and power users, the Satellite P755 laptop offers something for everyone, plus style, versatility and value that's one step ahead of the competition.

Part of a new family of Toshiba premium laptops, the Satellite P755 incorporates essential features for multitasking and multimedia--including latest generation of Intel multi-core processors. This all-purpose, eco-smart machine's stunning 15.6-inch LED-backlit display is easy on the battery and provides 720p native high-definition resolution. Other standard features on this Satellite (model P755-S5274) include a premium raised tile keyboard, Harman/Kardon speakers with sound enhancements from Dolby and Waves Audio, a USB 3.0 port, and HDMI video output for connecting to a compatible monitor or HDTV.

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P755-S5274
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It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor ("Sandy Bridge"), which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing. It's complemented by the integrated Intel HD Graphics processor for up to 1696 MB of dynamically allocated graphics memory shared with the processor.

This Satellite comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (learn more below).



Key Specifications

Display

15.6-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-backlit display with native HD 720p resolution (1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
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Processor

2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor (2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache)
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Storage

640 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM)
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Memory

6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
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Graphics

Intel HD Graphics with 64 MB - 1696 MB dynamically allocated shared memory
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Optical Drive

8x SuperMulti DVD drive
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Wireless

Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) plus Bluetooth 3.0
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Audio

Built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio and Waves MaxxAudio 3 enhancements
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Battery

Up to 6.5 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
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Touch Pad and Keyboard

Touchpad with multi-touch control and premium raised tile keyboard with 10-key pad
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Weight and Dimensions

5.8 pounds; 15 x 9.8 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH)
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Connectivity & Expansion

  • 1 USB 3.0 port for ultra-fast data transfer (with USB Sleep and Charge) offering up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). Download a 25 GB HD movie in just 70 seconds.
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports
  • HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your compatible digital TV or external monitor.
  • VGA video output (analog, RGB)
  • Microphone and headphone jacks
  • Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

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Toshiba Software

Toshiba Media Controller

Toshiba Bulletin Board

Toshiba ReelTime

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Toshiba Utilities

Toshiba eco Utility

Hard Drive Impact Sensor

Sleep and Charge

Laptop Checkup

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What's in the Box

This package contains the Toshiba Satellite S5274 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010; Google Toolbar and Google Chrome; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Microsoft Live Essentials; WildTangent Games Console; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial)

This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Environmental Specifications

  • Energy Star 5.0 certified
  • Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
  • RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment.

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Toshiba Accessories

Toshiba Dynadock U
Toshiba Dynadock U Universal USB Connect Docking Station

Toshiba's universal docking station provides a one-cable connection from your PC to all your devices and monitor. With a built-in HD digital video card, set up is quick and easy. It includes six USB 2.0 ports, a Fast Ethernet port, both VGA and DVI video outputs, mic and headphone jacks, and an S/PDIF digital audio output.

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Canvio Hard Drive
Toshiba Canvio Plus USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drives

Available in a number of capacities, Toshiba's Canvio USB 3.0 portable external hard drives are designed to be the most hassle-free back-up solution. With everything you need right in the box, they are the ultimate combination of storage, convenience, and style.

Extreme Backpack
Toshiba Extreme Backpack

The Toshiba Extreme Backpack is available in a array of sizes and features five separate sections and compartments keeps your laptop protected and holds everything you need in an easily manageable way.

  • For up to 14-inch laptops
  • For up to 16-inch laptops
  • For up to 18 inch laptops

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Windows 7
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Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

  • Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
  • Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
  • Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
  • Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
  • Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

Toshiba Satellite L655-S5161 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Grey)

Toshiba Satellite
Toshiba Satellite L655-S5161 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Grey)
by Toshiba
Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 45 days in the top 100
4.0 out of 5 stars(4)

Buy new: $699.99 $508.96
5 used & new from $499.00

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Review & Description

For plenty of power, plus room to multitask, study and play, the Satellite L655 laptop is a great choice, with its famous Toshiba quality, value and style, and a generous 15.6" diagonal TruBrite HD display. This larger screen is great for doing more things at once, handling business at home or in the field, watching movies or playing online RPG games. New multi-core processors from Intel and AMD, plus lots of memory and storage, make it a strong all-around performer for students, small-business owners, families and light gamers, who'll love its stunning Fusion Finish in a choice of colors. A webcam with Wireless-N, and wide range of ports, will keep them well connected with room to expand and share. Select models with HDMI or a Blu-ray Disc player deliver super-sized entertainment. And Toshiba "Smart Features"—like a Touch pad with multi-touch control and our power-saving eco Utility —make this laptop convenient for them and right for the environment too. With Toshiba, mainstream is far from mediocre.

Toshiba Satellite L655: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 15.6-Inch Screen

Offering plenty of mobile computing power plus room to multitask, study, and play, the Toshiba Satellite L655 (model L655-S5161) offers a generous 15.6-inch display that's great for doing more things at once--handling business at home or in the field, watching movies or playing online RPG games. The L655 is perfect for handling computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the Web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Black will be sure to raise a few eyebrows.

Toshiba Satellite L655
Enjoy added screen real estate with the L655's 15.6-inch screen (see larger image).

Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously.

This all-purpose, eco-smart machine's stunning 15.6-inch LED-backlit display is easy on the battery and provides 720p native high-definition resolution. It includes a plethora of multimedia features, including a SuperMulti drive that can handle all your DVD and CD formats, built-in speakers with Dolby audio processing, and Intel HD integrated graphics.

Fusion Finish in Helios Black
Fusion Finish in Helios Black.

Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, one USB/eSATA combo port, and an HDMI that lets you scale up with an external monitor or home theater.

This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).

Key Features

  • 15.6-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it's more environmentally friendly as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio).
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    A wide range of ports will keep you well connected, including
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    Toshiba Satellite L655
    Enjoy a full 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad (see larger image).
    Intel Core i3
  • 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3-2310M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
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  • 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
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  • 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
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  • Intel HD Graphics with 64 MB - 1274 MB dynamically allocated shared graphic memory.
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  • 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing.
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  • Wireless Connectivity
    • With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 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).
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  • Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio blends a suite of technologies to deliver a stunning audio experience from headphones or your laptop speakers. It analyzes audio signals and restores tones often lost in encoding, mimicking the same optimization techniques that go into tuning movie theaters and mixing rooms, resulting in brighter highs and deep, thumping bass tones. It also expands stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback for a listening experience that will have you talking long after the performance.
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    Toshiba ReelTime
    Toshiba ReelTime. Click here to learn about its features.
  • Included Toshiba Software:
    • Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
    • Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
    • Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files--using graphical thumbnails--so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
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  • Included Toshiba Utilities:
    • Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you'll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you're in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
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  • Up to 5 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
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  • Dimensions & Weight: 14.96 x 9.84 x 1.49 inches (WxDxH); 5.48 pounds
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Networking, Connectivity & Expansion

  • 3 total USB 2.0 ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
  • HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your compatible digital TV or external monitor.
  • VGA video output (analog, RGB)
  • Microphone and headphone jacks
  • Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

What's in the Box

This package contains the Toshiba Satellite L655-S5161 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010; Google Toolbar and Google Chrome; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Microsoft Live Essentials; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial)

This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Environmental Specifications

  • Energy Star 5.0 certified
  • Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
  • RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment.



Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Windows 7
Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

  • Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
  • Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
  • Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
  • Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
  • Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.