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Satellite A500-11U

Part Number : PSAM3E-01V00WEN

Key Features

- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-Dual-HDD recovery)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-Dual-HDD recovery)

- Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor P8700
- DVD-RW SuperMulti drive (Double Layer)
- 4096 MB (2048 +2048) DDR RAM (800MHZ)
- 16" Widescreen TruBrite® XGA HD (1366 x 768) High Brightness display

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Technology type : Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor P8700, Intel® GM45 Express chipset and Intel® WiFi Link 5100
clock speed : 2.53 GHz
front side bus : 1066 MHz
2nd level cache : 3 MB
Operating system
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-Dual-HDD recovery)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-Dual-HDD recovery)

Design Colour colour : Precious Black with black keyboard
System memory standard : 4,096 (2,048 + 2,048) MB
maximum expandability : 8,192 MB
technology : DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)
Hard disk capacity : 500 GB
drive rotation : 5,400 rpm
DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer) compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 24x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R (Double Layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R (Double Layer), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM
type : slot-loading DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
Display size : 40.6cm (16.0”)
type : Toshiba TruBrite® Edge-to-Edge HD TFT High Brightness display with 16 : 9 aspect ratio
internal resolution : 1366 x 768
Graphics adaptor manufacturer : ATI
type : ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 supporting HyperMemory™ technology
memory : 1,024 MB dedicated VRAM (total available graphics memory using HyperMemory™ technology can be up to 2,301 MB with a 32-bit operating system and 3 GB system memory or 3,325 MB with a 64-bit operating system and 5 GB system memory)
memory type : DDR3 Video RAM (resp. Video RAM and system memory combined)
connected bus : PCI Express®
Internal video modes The following internal video modes are supported:
resolution : 1366 x 768
Max External Video Modes Max Resolution : 2,048 x 1,536
Max Refresh Rate : 100 Hz
Non-interlaced resolution with max refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200
TV tuner manufacturer : Toshiba
type : hybrid digital (DVB-T) and analog TV tuner
Interfaces 1 x DC-in
1 x external monitor
1 x RJ-45
1 x external microphone
1 x headphone (stereo)
1 x SP/DIF (optical) shared with headphone socket
1 x HDMI-CEC (REGZA-Link) supporting 1080p signal format
1 x 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Cards up to 16 GB, Memory Stick® up to 256 MB, Memory Stick Pro™ up to 4 GB, MultiMedia Card™ up to 1 GB and xD-Picture Card™ up to 2 GB)
1 x integrated HD Web Camera (1,280 x 800) with AutoMacro support and built-in microphone
3 (Left 1, Right 2) x USB 2.0
1 (Left) x eSATA/USB 2.0 supporting USB Sleep-and-Charge
Expansion 2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
1 x ExpressCard slot
Wireless communication Wireless Technology : Bluetooth®
Compliancy : Wi-Fi™
Network Support : 802.11a/g/Draft-N
Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN (802.11a/g/Draft-N)
Wired communication topology : Gigabit Ethernet LAN
speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
Sound system supported audio format : 24-bit stereo
speakers : built-in Harman Kardon® stereo speakers
manufacturer : Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System
Keyboard keys : 105
Windows keys : Yes
special features : backlit keyboard with standard numeric keypad
Pointing device type : Touch Pad with Multi-Touch Control
Battery technology : lithium-ion
maximum life : up to 2h30min (Mobile Mark™ 2007)
AC adaptor input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage
output voltage : 19 V
output current : 4.74 A
Physical dimensions W x D x H : 384 x 259 x 38.4 (front) / 42.9 (rear) mm
weight : starting at 2.76 kg
Warranty 1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension, uplift and all-risks insurance packs.
Bundled hardware AC adaptor
Bundled software Toshiba Bluetooth™ Stack
Toshiba Bluetooth™ Monitor
Toshiba Disc Creator
Toshiba User's Manual
Supervisor Password Utility
Toshiba Assist
Chicony Camera Assistant Software
Toshiba DVD Player
Toshiba Face Recognition
Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator
HDMI Control Manager
Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (free 60-day trial)
Toshiba Value Added Package (Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba Components Common Driver, Toshiba Accessibility, Toshiba Button Support)
Google Software (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop, Picasa)
McAfee® Internet Security (includes free Internet updates for 30 days)
Toshiba PC Health Monitor
MyPhotobook Software
WildTangent Games Console
Connectivity Doctor
ConfigFree™
Toshiba utilities and drivers
Toshiba EasyMedia Easy Entertainment
HDMI-CEC (REGZA-Link)
S/PDIF
2 Harman Kardon® Stereo Speakers

Easy Connectivity
Diversity Antenna
802.11a/b/g/N Wireless LAN

Built-in Web Camera & Microphone
Toshiba Face Recognition
Bluetooth® 2.1 with EDR
Integrated Bridge Media Adapter

Easy Usability
Toshiba TEMPRO Performance Tuning Service
McAfee® Internet Security
Google Pack
Smart Display Support
USB Sleep-and-Charge
Toshiba Flash Cards
HDD 3D Impact Sensor
Slot-loading DVD Super Multi drive
Touch Pad with Multi-Touch Control
Backlit keyboard
Control Buttons

Security features supervisor password
HDD password on request
wireless LAN switch
slot for Kensington Cable Lock
user password
Special features HD Audio support
SM BIOS compliant
ENERGY STAR qualified computer
integrated microphone for Voice over IP
Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
Standard numeric keypad
EasyControl Bar with 8 feather-touch Control Buttons (Eco Utility Button, CD/DVD launcher, Play/Pause, Forward, Rewind, on/off function of LED illumination (Touch Pad, Satellite logo, Control Buttons, backlit keyboard), Volume-, Volume+)
power-saving Eco Utility
integrated HD Web Camera (1,280 x 800) with AutoMacro support for Video over IP
Certification This product is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable European Directives for CE marking.
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