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| Brand: Toshiba
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,249.99
Buy New: $1,099.99
You Save: $150.00 (12%)
New (2) from $1,099.99
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 467
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 3000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 400
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics RAM: 512
Modem: Fax / modem
Display Size: 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.6
Dimensions (in): 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.4
nv:Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows VistaTM Home Premium
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/54 or 34
Display Type: WXGA with TruBriteTM technology
Viewable Screen Size: 15.4"
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
Processor Brand: Intel Core 2
Processor Class: Centrino CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T8100
Processor Speed: 2.1GHz
Processor FSB: 800MHz
Processor Cache: 3MB
Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 3GB
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PSAG4U-01X00G
Model: A305-S6845
UPC: 883974080700
EAN: 0883974080700
ASIN: B0015RFK0M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Great Little Home and Business Machine June 20, 2008
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
This model is my second Toshiba laptop, which I need for work at my restaurant and on the road for consulting business. I bought it in mid-May; Amazon delivery service was fast and safe, as usual.
I installed Windows Office 2007 and Outlook 2007, plus the Kaspersky Anti-Virus package as soon as I got it. (I always found the Norton/McAfee package to be slow, btw; Kaspersky is faster, much faster). All packages work great with Vista Premium, and I've not had any problems with any of them, including Vista Premium, which works just fine.
The Core 2 Duo processors make for much faster start up/shut down times as compared with those of my three year old Satellite which used the Pentium 4 processor and indeed, all programs seem to work faster than the old laptop. Processor heat is not that bad, and actually helps keep you warm when used on the lap on cold nights! The display on the new Satellite is much brighter and as someone else mentioned, the keyboard layout is very comfortable and accessible. Note that the touchpad and "click keys" are slightly off center to the left of the laptop, but exactly centered below the qwerty keys; I didn't notice this nice touch until recently. As well, there are the little usb symbols on top, which guide your fingers in connecting, so that you don't have to look over the edge when connecting. The sound system is excellent and strong. The black plastic casing has very nice finish, seems very strong, and in my case, at least, I've had no scratches at all after a month's use (lucky, maybe). Fingerprints show up, but are easily cleaned. Built in mike, speakers and webcam work great with skype; no need for headsets anymore! Weight: new machine is bit lighter than the old one, because the old one had light aluminum cover and keyboard plate; the new one is some sort of tough plastic, as I mentioned.
The only small complaint I'd submit is that the AC connection cord is now on the side as opposed the back on my first Toshiba. The cord has a small cylindrical capacitor sort of thingy about 6" from the computer and if that thing dangles over the side of your desk or table where you're working and you move the laptop to the left, you might inadvertently disconnect the laptop. If you're working without the battery inserted as I usually do at home or at work, you'll need to be careful about this.
In closing, I'm really happy with this new laptop and I'd recommend it highly to those folks interested in mid-price range, non-specialized type of laptop, and I give it five stars!
 Elegant desing June 13, 2008
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I love many things on my new laptop but one of the most is the keyboard with lights
 screen dosnt work May 28, 2008
1 out of 27 found this review helpful
well i got the computer and powered it up but the screen never came on it must have gotten damaged during shipping or something i really dont know how good of a computer it is cause i cant use but im defintly going to get it fixed cause i beleive it would be a very good computer
amazing sound, good overall May 21, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have the model A305-S6837 which has a larger hard drive and a little more ram but otherwise is the same. I bought it to get more speed for photo editing and didn't think about the sound but after I used it with itunes and media player playing my favorite classical selections I love it. I use the scroll wheel for volumne right in the front and find it very convenient. I also like the keyboard key size and the layout of the non letter keys. It performs very well with everything I've tried so far so I am very pleased with it.
A Solid, well-rounded laptop May 16, 2008
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
I bought this in the beginning of May with my tax refund (economic stimulus!) and I couldn't be happier with it. The finish is a bit striking for my tastes, but I quickly learned to love it. Also, it has possibly the most comfortable keyboard I have ever used, and I am used to spacious offerings of desktops. Since I do a lot of writing, this was a deciding factor in purchasing this laptop. The thing is really nice, not too heavy (not exactly light though) and has a beautiful display. The $869 version is perfect for a person wanting a really well-rounded laptop on a budget, and as it is loaded with RAM and has a large hard disk, it really does handle very nicely.
That being, said, if you can afford the more expensive version, you probably should, as that has dedicated video and a faster processor, but I think the lower-priced version runs like a dream. Unless you're doing video editing or are planning on running the newest games at the maximum graphics, this will do it and do it well. Also, the speakers are fantastic for a laptop, they are just as good as the desktop speakers that came with my Dell about five years ago, and they are loud enough for me to have to turn them down so my landlord doesn't yell at me for being too loud. The chassis has almost no flex or bend, and it feels very sturdy and solid, as opposed to my friend's Dell Inspiron which feels kinda cheap (Other than that, it's not a bad laptop, but not a particularly good one either). My biggest qualm so far is that I want more battery life, but you can always buy an extended battery for these things.
Seriously, I just love this thing, and I think other people should buy them to share in this awesomeness.
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