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(More customer reviews)As an ardent Mac person, I regretted the need to buy a PC for work. Decided to see what was available cheap and looked at this model. Couldn't believe that you could buy a decent computer for this price and feared it would be fragile and junky. Decided to give it a try anyway, knowing that Amazon backs up their stuff.
Right out the box it turned out to be very attractive and substantial, with a full keyboard and good screen. Set-up was a matter of checking a few boxes when the thing came on and it was ready to go, Got it networked in about a minute, I feared how much time it would take getting rid of all the junk that's usually installed on PCs, but this model had very little and it was easy to uninstall.
Windows 7 was a delightful surprise. Almost Mac-like in its simplicity and speed. It looked enough like previous versions of Windows so it was easy to use from the start. It wasn't constantly interrupting me for updates and bug fixes as Vista did!
Its a joy to use, with a responsive keyboard and very clear help screens. With plenty of RAM for a machine this size and a good processor, I expect years of good service from this inexpensive model
Click Here to see more reviews about: Toshiba Satellite L455-S5980 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Black/Silver Laptop - 2 Hours 40 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)
Offering solid performance and impressive affordability, the Toshiba Satellite L455-S5980 laptop is a great choice for handling computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. This all-purpose, eco-smart machine features a stunning 15.6-inch display with 720p native high-definition resolution. Valued-packed, budget-priced and very attractive to boot, the Satellite L455 laptop offers the essentials people need to make life easier and more enjoyable--at home or on the go.
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)
It's powered by the 1.8 GHz Intel Celeron T3000 processor, which provides good multi-tasking capabilities as well as good battery management. It also offers a fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 1 MB L2 cache. Other features include a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), 5-in-1 memory card reader, full-size keyboard.
This Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
Key Features
15.6-inch high-definition TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity (Learn more)
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
1.8 GHz Intel Celeron T3000 processor for good multi-tasking and energy management
250 GB Serial ATA hard drive
2 GB of RAM (800 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1340 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more)
8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support (See speeds)
86-key keyboard
54g (802.11b/g)
Fast Ethernet (10/100)
Built-in stereo speakers
Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
6-cell (4000 mAh) battery for up to 2 hours, 40 minutes of continuous usage
Dimensions: 15.1 x 10.5 x 1.52 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 5.86 pounds
Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. This notebook also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.
3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
Analog video output: 1 VGA
3-in-1 memory card slot, compatible with Secure Digital (SD) MulitMedia Card (MMC), and Memory Stick
1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet
RJ-11 port for 56K modem
What's in the box This package contains the Toshiba Satellite L455-S5980 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.
It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb Game Console
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15.6-Inch High-Definition Display This notebook has a 15.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up to 1340 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out. It's compatible with external monitor resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Jump Lists New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music.
Improved Windows Taskbar In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver.
Snap Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back.
8x DVD-SuperMulti Drive This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It offers the following read/write speeds:
Write: 24x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6x DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM
