Satellite A135-S4467 Notebook Review

The Satellite A135 Series is economically priced with technology you’ll value. Systems feature Intel processors for optimal performance. There’s big memory for all your mp3s, work, picture and video files. All systems feature an 15.4″ diagonal WXGA TruBrite display adding the WOW factor to games and movies! Toshiba’s DVD SuperMulti optical drive (select models) reads and writes up to 11 formats, including DVD-RAM which acts like an optical HDD! (DVD-RAM media required). High speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g) lets you work cable free. No more searching for phone jacks, network cables, or plugging in special cards. Connect easily to networks in your home, office, and in wireless LAN hotspots at airports, hotels and coffee shops.
Features
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5200 CPUThe Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5200 CPU is based on an architecture designed specifically for mobile computing; this processor delivers a balanced level of mobile processor technology and exceptional value in this lighter, easier-to-carry notebook PC. The Dual Core technology delivers two execution cores in one CPU, giving you better performance than a comparable single-core processor.• Windows Vista Home PremiumThe computer comes preloaded with the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system from Microsoft. Vista includes the slick Aero user interface, complete with the Windows Sidebar, gadget support, Flip3D navigation and more. The Home Premium edition of Vista includes the popular Windows Media Center application. This lets your computer more easily connect to your home theater and wirelessly stream media to the Xbox 360 or another compatible media extender device.• Widescreen DisplayThe laptop has a 15.4″ high-definition widescreen display that brings your movies and photos to life with amazing color and clarity. The widescreen aspect ratio increases the width of the notebook’s display while giving the computer the form factor of a smaller computer, so it takes up less space on your desk or in your briefcase.• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 GraphicsThe Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 graphics offer realistic 3-D and 2-D graphics, delivering real-life environment and character effects. Movies and digital images are sharply rendered so you can supercharge your business presentations with crisp images and animation.• Digital Video CaptureThe integrated FireWire port allows you to directly capture video from a digital camcorder to your PC. The included Ulead DVD MovieFactory software lets you burn your home movies on DVD for friends and family to watch.• Digital Photo ImportThe built-in 5-in-1 card reader lets you easily download your pictures from all major digital camera memory types without the hassle of connecting cables between your camera and computer.• Virus ProtectionThe included McAfee Internet Security Suite software comes with a 30-day trial subscription to help you protect your computer from malicious software such as viruses and trojans. This helps to protect your computer when you are browsing the web or reading e-mail.

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