| The Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 is coveted by | | | | P500-S8945 is large at 500GB and we find the 6GB |
| serious gamers and multimedia editors alike. Seeing | | | | of RAM is more than enough. |
| how the Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 is a competent | | | | However, we found out that multitasking capability |
| mobile desktop replacement, we now realize what | | | | isn't one of its strengths. Instead of the Intel Core 2 |
| the hype is about and conclude that it is deserved. | | | | Duo Processor P7350, Toshiba should have gotten a |
| The 18.4-inch LCD screen is a vision in itself. For | | | | better processor since it does have all these |
| processing, it has the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor | | | | excellent features to support. The laptop runs on |
| P7350. It also has a 6GB of DDR2 system memory | | | | Windows Vista Home Premium. |
| and a large 500GB hard drive. | | | | In addition, it has an ATI Radeon Mobility HD 4650 |
| The build quality of the Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 | | | | graphics processor, which might not be able to keep |
| is outstanding. The chassis is described to have a | | | | up with really intense gamers even while boasting a |
| so-called Fusion Finish with Sonic pattern in black | | | | 1GB video memory. The Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 |
| onyx. The problem with having a gorgeous glossy | | | | is a laptop intended to give high performance so it's |
| plastic finish is that it picks up fingerprints quickly. | | | | shocking that it has neither Bluetooth nor a fingerprint |
| Due to its screen size and over-all dimensions, the | | | | scanner. |
| Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 is on the heavy side. | | | | SPECS - AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Toshiba's |
| But if that's the downside for the amazing display, | | | | website) |
| we'll still take it. With measurements at 11.6" x 17.4" x | | | | CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7350 |
| 1.6", carrying it around would put undue burden on | | | | RAM - 6GB |
| your shoulders and your arms. | | | | Screen Size - 18.4" widescreen, HD+ with TruBrite |
| The keyboard is full sized and has a separate numeric | | | | Technology |
| keypad, which has LED backlights. The keys are also | | | | Operating System - Genuine Windows Vista Home |
| pleasantly sensitive. Being able to type with this much | | | | Premium (SP1, 64-bit) |
| comfort is something we wish more laptops would | | | | Battery Life - Up to 4 hours and 30 minutes |
| follow. We even like the Synaptics touchpad. | | | | Graphics - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
| The Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 has the following | | | | Pros |
| features: an ExpressCard/54, a 5-in-1 Card Reader, a | | | | The Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 is attractive |
| Gigabit Ethernet and an 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi. It also has | | | | because of its wide screen, its keyboard that has |
| 4 USB 2.0, an eSATA, and FireWire, HDMI and VGA | | | | "comfort" written all over it, the impressive 500GB |
| slots. | | | | hard drive and the 6GB RAM. The build is of high |
| The hard drive inside the Toshiba Satellite | | | | quality and the design is exceptional. |