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    Toshiba Satellite A205-4617 $1199.. Good Deal??

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by bobbz216, May 3, 2007.

  1. bobbz216

    bobbz216 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I am still trying to decide whether I should get this laptop, I need to make decision w/i 1-2 days so please help me thanks. I am looking for laptop for med school (3rd year). I will mostly be using internet, doing research, storing lots of ebooks, listening to music, watching movies/videos, occasionally play video games. I would like decent battery life too so i can be more mobile.

    Price from Circuit City is $1199

    Toshiba Satellite A205-S4617
    Here are the Specs:

    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500
    1.66GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB with 64-bit
    2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory
    250GB ( 4200 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive
    DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive supporting 11 formats
    15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display
    1280x800 native resolution (XWGA)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
    Built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers
    Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)
    Embedded webcam with built-in microphone
    Fingerprint reader

    here is a review of the laptop:
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3670&review=Satellite+A205


    If you have any other suggestions for laptops in $900-1200 range please lemme know. I was looking at HP too but dont know which is good model deal.

    Thanks.
     
    bobbz216, May 3, 2007
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  2. Tcar

    Tcar Newbie

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    I picked up (June 21st 1st day of summer) a A205 S4629 for $999 at Best Buys with the Vista Ultimate rather than the Premium. The sales clerk seemed to think it was an error at first.

    i am just moving in...so nothing to dislike so far. Is there a battery available larger than the 6 cell? Hoping for a nice frustration free summer.
     
    Tcar, Jun 25, 2007
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  3. Mickey Alberto

    Mickey Alberto Notebook Geek

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    Go to BatteryGeek.com...you find a really nice aftermarket battery there.

    --Mickey
     
    Mickey Alberto, Aug 2, 2007
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