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Whistle Stopper - Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI5 17-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)
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List Price: $1,949.99
Our Price: $1,449.00
Your Save: $ 500.99 ( 26% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Toshiba
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Toshiba
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.4
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Display Size: 17
EAN: 0883974080717
Feature: Portable multimedia powerhouse for HD video enthusiasts and PC gamers--17-inch LCD and four Harman Kardon speakers with subwoofer
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Graphics Memory Size: 512
Hard Disk Size: 320
Label: Toshiba
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Model: X205-SLI5
Modem Description: Fax / modem
Processor Count: 2
Publisher: Toshiba
Studio: Toshiba
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory Size: 3000
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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Portable multimedia powerhouse for HD video enthusiasts and PC gamers--17-inch LCD and four Harman Kardon speakers with subwoofer
2.40 GHz "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 processor, dual 160 GB hard drives (for 320 GB capacity), 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer DVD burning (with Labelflash disc printing)
Quad-band Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g/n); Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia SLI Dual GeForce 8600M graphics (up to 767 MB of available memory)
Connectivity: 6 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54. 5-in-1 memory card reader
Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Laptop
Comment: Fast shipping.......few problem with the CD directory (common with Toshiba laptops) but overall I am pleased.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great gaming laptop - at least for casual gamer....
Comment: I purchased the x205-s9810 back in July to replace a Dell Inspiron I had. I did it primarily to play WOW and get more than 12 FPS ;-). I haven't tried any other heavy duty games like Crysis or anything, although I hear that it runs very well with it. (I did try Star Wars Galaxies, but that game's graphics suck anyway....)
Pros:
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Ports: All major inputs and outputs (6 USB, HDMI, etc...).
Touch Pad: Touch pad is very cool (especially the volume control).
Keyboard: Keyboard layout rocks. Ilove the silver matte finish.
Speakers: the Sound!!! WOW. Best sound out of a laptop I've heard.
Media keys and camera are a cool feature. Overall aesthetics are nice.
OS: Vista is fine if you turn off all the annoying admin pop-ups, configure the windows and views, etc... I've only ran into problems doing heavy networking, WebDav, etc.. But then again, it's not for business, but pleasure and gaming.
Fingerprint Scanner: I use this everyday to log in. Very nice feature.
Cons:
These are MINOR cons (and why I gave it 4 stars; wish they had 1/2 stars....):
Glossy Finish: As others have said the glossy finish, both on the monitor and cover, grab finger prints like nobody's business. BUT did I buy it for looks? No. So that's not a big deal to me. I wouldn't pass this computer up just beacause of looks...
Fans: The fans blow out to the right and left. This means that if you use a mouse a lot (like I do), your hand will burn up in no time. I have resorted to taping a piece of folded paper to the right side to deflect the heat away. This heat really only comes into play when you're gaming. They should have made the fans blow out the back instead.
DVD Drive: I've only used the DVD drive once to install something and it was VERY loud; vibrated like crazy. I'll have to try another soon to get a better idea. The laptop was, however, sitting on a stand at a 30 deg. angle so that might have had something to do with it.
Standby: For some reason, every now and then, when I put the unit on standby, and try and unplug a USB device, it shuts down. Now, this is probably my fault due to the pulling of the USB device andnot stopping it first. If I pull it out first, and then put it on stand by, everything is fine.
Power Brick: Yep...it's a brick. Heavy and hot especially when gaming. BUT AGAIN, what do you expect from a gaming laptop! Doesn't bother me a bit.
Weight: Heavy, heavy, heavy. But I don't care as I would expect that from a gaming laptop. Not a big deal to me. I'm not a wimp so I can handle carrying it around the house and to the local gaming coffee house.
Conclsions:
For the money and features, and especially if you're a casual gamer, this is the best gaming laptop on the market so far. If you are a intermediate to advanced computer user, the computer will end up working like a charm once you configure Vista like you need it (I had bought a copy of XP in case Vista was as bad as people said, but I didn't need it). I am very happy with the laptop so far.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't waste your money
Comment: If you're reading this review right now, then chances are you want to make sure you are making the right choice.
Let me assure you, if you're planning on purchasing a Toshiba laptop, you are not.
Please, google "toshiba laptop complaints" and get the REAL reviews.
As for my input...
this is a conversation that took place in an authorized toshiba shipping store:
me: "Man, let me tell you something... NEVER buy a Toshiba laptop."
clerk: "With the ammount of them that we ship back every month, I never would."
..just in case you were wondering how many laptops this authorized postal service receives from customer and ships out for repair every month - "..about 30" is the answer that I got
Good luck.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Giant. Heavy. Awesome!
Comment: If you want a desktop PC sitting in your lap, get this. If you want a laptop PC, don't get this. You may think like I did, "Oh, it can't be that big. And, it's a laptop, so I can use it anywhere."
Not. You can't easily lift it with one hand. Once you put it down somewhere, you'll need to be motivated to take it somewhere else.
Do yourself a favor and invest in some killer hardware for your desktop.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This One's Fast
Comment: This is my fourth Toshiba laptop, and I have always found them to be stable and hard-working machines. They are reliable and I've never had a single hardware problem in 6 years. That said, Toshibas are usually weighty and can be slower than comparable laptops. This time around, I needed more speed and better graphics, and chose the 17" X205-SLI5. It's configured as a gaming computer with Nvidia drivers, and handles my high speed applications with confidence. I didn't need the surround-sound speakers or subwoofer, but having watched a DVD on this laptop, I'm now sold on them. The Vista operating system is much ado about nothing. It's like a ramped up XP, and you can easily disable the annoying windows animation. I ordered through Amazon, and the computer was sold and shipped by J&R with no problems. One minor complaint is that the touch pad "button mode" toggle is on the touchpad itself. Frequently I find myself accidentally toggled into that mode, which is irritating. I have not found a way to disable this feature, so am living with it as is. Also, this model is heavy even by Toshiba's standards, but I knew that when I ordered this computer. So I give it a solid four stars and a high recommendation.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Satellite X205-SLi5 is action at your fingertips for hard-core gaming or heavy-duty video editing in one sleek designed notebook, with eye-popping views from the brilliant 17-inch diagonal WSXGA+ TruBrite widescreen display. One-touch launch of the Dual Mode Pad and you face off in full throttle mode with the newest Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 processor with 3MB L2 Cache. Top gamers will appreciate the top-of-the-line NVIDIA SLI Dual GeForce 8600M GT graphics card with 512MB dedicated video RAM, for uncompromising gaming stamina for mind over muscle defeat of your opponent. Dual 160GB (7200rpm) hard drives, 3GB RAM as well as upgraded 1GB LAN connectivity for faster transfer rates provide an uninterrupted thrill-packed adventure. Burn, rip and store more multimedia files with the DVD SuperMulti drive and amp up the audio with four built-in Harman Kardon speakers and subwoofer. Connect to LCD or Plasma TV in HD, courtesy of the HDMI connector with support for up to 1080i and 5.1-surround sound. 17.0 diagonal WSXGA+ (1440 x 900) TruBrite TFT LCD display PCI-E x16 NVIDIA SLI Dual GeForce 8600M GT, 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics memory, plus up to 255MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory Built-in Webcam and microphone Labelflash DVD+-R/RW SuperMulti Drive with Double Layer 4 Built-in Harman/Kardon Stereo speakers with 1 subwoofer Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 802.11A/B/G/N 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN Bluetooth v2.0 (EDR) Fingerprint reader 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 54/34 Slot 6 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, S-Video, HDMI, IEEE-1394, RJ-11(Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 15.7 (W) x 11.3 (D) x 2.05 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 9.37lbs
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