Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 Laptop Technical Details

• Bright 15.4-inch LCD stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover
• 2.2 GHz 64-bit AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-64 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM, dual-layer DVD/CD burner with Labelflash printing
• 54g Atherols Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; ATI Radeon X1200 graphics card with up to 319 MB of shared memory
• Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54. 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Ultimate (with Premium and Business capabilities)

Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 Description

Amazon.com Product Description
A great multi-tasker for road warriors, the Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757 notebook PC offers dual-core productivity from its top-of-the-line 2.2 GHz 64-bit AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-64 processor. It allows you to easily run multiple programs without bogging down your system, and it features intelligent power management for longer battery life. Stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover, this Toshiba Satellite features a large, bright 15.4-inch XGA-resolution LCD (1280 x 800)--perfect for viewing multiple application screens or watching widescreen movies on DVD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. The dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive also burns CDs and offers Labelflash print functionality.

A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD's bezel lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. Other features include a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), ATI Radeon X1200 video card with up to 319 MB of shared video RAM, 5-in-1 memory card reader, and a biometric fingerprint scanner for added security. Additionally, this Toshiba notebook is RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

This PC also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, which combines all the features of Windows Vista Premium and Vista Business as well as adds extras such as multi-language packs and Secure Online Key Backup. It offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also provides all of the features found in Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features. Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The 2.2 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-64 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music.

  Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total), and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

• Hard Drive: The 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive provides more than enough capacity for storing a large audio and video library, as well as extra space required for video editing. However its 4200 RPM speed is a bit slower than current standard hard drives. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

• Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1 GB DDR2, PC5300) is an excellent start, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. It provides two DIMM slots and has a large 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed.

• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer Labelflash DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

  With the Labelflash functionality, you can burn high-resolution, high-contrast pictures on the label side of DVD discs using the same laser used for data recording. Enjoy transparency and high-quality not found in traditional printable media. All you need is a Labelflash DVD disc to start labeling without a printer.

• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous) as well as a volume control dial.

Screen, Video & Audio
This notebook has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 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 ATI Radeon XPress 1200 integrated video/graphics card, which delivers up to 319 MB of dynamically allocated video RAM shared with the system RAM. ATI's HyperMemory technology allows the chipset to run in either Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) mode or with dedicated frame buffer memory to enhance graphics performance. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated Atheros 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection options:

• 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot
• Video out: VGA and S-Video
• Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
• Microphone/line-in
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
The Windows Vista Ultimate operating system has it all--an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity, and premium home digital entertainment features. It offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also provides all of the features found in Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features. In addition, Windows Vista Ultimate includes Extras such as:

• Windows Hold'em, a poker game for players of all skill levels
• Language packs for Windows multi-language interface, where users can install and use multiple languages on a single PC. Great for multi-lingual households or if you are learning a new language.
• Secure Online Key Backup, where Ultimate users can store their BitLocker recovery password and Encrypting File System certificate on Windows Marketplace's Digital Locker website for access to the key anytime, anyplace, and from any computer that has an Internet connection
• BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool, an automated tool which removes the complexity of setting up your PC to use this exclusive data security feature.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Works 8.5, InterVideo WinDVD 8, Google Desktop and Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition (60-day trial).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.3 x 10.6 x 1.55 inches (WxDxH, and it weighs 6.3 pounds.

Power
It comes with a 4000 mAh lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long battery life.

What's in the Box
This package contains the A215-S4767 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Taking your computing on the road doesn't mean you have to leave anything behind. This notebook is powered by the AMD Turion 64 X2 processor and 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM. A combination that can easily handle your day-to-day business apps, as well as more demanding creative and gaming programs. For your entertainment, this laptop is also outfitted with a DVD SuperMulti drive, which can burn to and read from up to 11 different types of DVD media. Built-in Wi-Fi support is also included, giving you wireless Internet access wherever you can find an 802.11b/g wireless access point. DVD SuperMulti Drive with LabelFlash 15.4 Widescreen TruBrite LCD Native Resolution - 1280 x 800 (WXGA) ATI Radeon X1200 with up to 319MB of shared memory (memory is shared with the main system) Webcam and Microphone is built into the LCD bezel Fingerprint Reader Ports - 1 VGA Out, 1 S-Video Out, Microphone In, Headphone Out, 1 Firewire, 4 USB 2.0 Unit Dimensions - 14.3 x 10.6 x 1.55

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Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 Reviews

Excellent Performance and Features for the money, July 5, 2007

By P. Pimental "philbert" (Michigan, USA) -
Note: Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 Laptop is a copy of the same review I posted on the Toshiba site.
Intelligent Design - all ports on the side, instead of in the back, keyboard large enough to permit normal typing speeds.
Excellent performance and features for the price and in comparison to competitor brands.
Excellent quality and solid feel in the construction of the laptop.
Excellent expandability. 4GB RAM max, 64 bit processor which may allow the laptop to upgraded to a 64bit OS in future, Vista or Linux (drivers, BIOS permitting) 200GB drive size.
Not an inordinate amount of shovelware.
Battery life at just over 2 hours, now that I "trained" it. A nine cell would have been nice, therefore only a 4 rating for battery life.
Wireless chipset, Sound and Video subsystems seem excellent.
Very quiet drive compared to A135-S4527. However it is slower than the 5400rpm drive in the S4527, which dropped performance rating to 4. I wish it had been partitioned into a c: and D: partition so that I could keep data on the d: partition and not have to backup offsite to restore the OS.
Sufficient RAM. I wish they had provided a single 1GB SO-DIMM rather than two 512MB's. I had to pull both out to upgrade to the recommended 2GB. The video will pull anywhere from 128MB to 384 so Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 upgrade is even more necessary than on systems using Intel's Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950.
I bought and returned a Acer Aspire 3680-2633 ( BIOS Issues) and a Tobshiba S135-4527 (32 bit processor and 2GB RAM limitation) before settling on this unit. No regrets on this one.

Very Satisfied, August 2, 2007

By Samuel M. Stone "ninghaoma" (Paramus, NJ United States) -
I am a happy user of Thinkpad T series, but now with Lenovo taking over, I decided to buy a Toshiba, due to years of its great reputation, for my wife as she needed to replace her current laptop. After putting the product into my shopping list, I saw the local Circuit City offering $150 off, so I bought it there. (I just want to comment that I wonder how long Circuit City would last with the sales kids knowing little about the products they are selling but pretend to know a lot, and when you refused to buy additional warranty their face just turned unfriendly. Then it took them 20 minutes to find the key to open the closet to give me the box. Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 Laptop was the same attitude at the local CompUSA and I made a similar observation a couple of years ago, and now they are closed.)

At Circuit City, I saw an Acer Aspire with the same configuration as this Toshiba (except 160 GB hard drive) selling for $600. With unsatisfied experience with Acer Aspire, I bought the Toshiba with a little bit of hesitance due to a significant price difference of $250.

But Toshiba is Toshiba. My 9 year old daughter looked at it and said Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 was like a big DS (Nintendo). The look and feel is just like a piece of fine chocolate that you want to eat. The keyboard and touchpad are laid out in a perfect size, quality, and sensitivity. I am a trackpoint user and no touchpad has ever impressed me like this one.

The power of AMD Turion 64, with 2GB of ram just eliminated my ritual of having to buy additional memory right after buying a notebook. My wife still has her Acer Aspire with her and trying it next to each other, we just know it is worth $250 extra for happiness. Even without that comparison, this Toshiba is still a great deal for $850. You can't buy a better notebook. HP is selling a similar one around this range, but again, I didn't have a good experience with HP either.

One minor weakness is that you can't turn your screen all the way down to 180 degree, like my Thinkpad can. There are some occasions that I need to lay my computer nearly flat on a lectern to speak looking at it. If you don't need to use it that way, and few people do, this is not a problem.

I don't know about the support of Toshiba. The reason I like Thinkpad is IBM's service. I had a problem with my Thinkpad the other day, I called in and the next day there was a box at my door. I put the computer in, they picked it up, and I receive the computer back the next evening, with a new motherboard. I wonder if Toshiba can beat that. If they can, I am switching over.

If your cursor jumps unexpectedly when typing, read on., September 29, 2007

By Luis C. C "Good things geek" (Costa Rica) -
I'll review the Toshiba A215-4697.
BASICS: 160 HDD, 1Gb Ram. ATI Radeon 120 up to 300+ Mb of video Ram (shared) and lots of other stuff.

To make it short: I love this computer. It works fine. Does what it's supposed to do, and, since it's not a Mac, it requires you to set it up before Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 Laptop will be the way you like it. After that, it's done and it works.

The wireless conection works fine for me and the S-Video video output allows me to extend my desktop into my TV so I can easily play a DVD for my girlfriend while I browse the Internet without any lag.

The CD-DVD writer has worked flawlesly.

The bad thing: UNWANTED SOFTWARE!!! This is my first branded computer and I don't know if it happens in every brand of computer. Lots of unnecesary software comes bundled with the computer. It takes about 1 hour to get rid of it all. After that, I installed my favorite aplications.

IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are 2 issues people have been complainig for:

1st: Computer screen going blank. I don't have that problem (hope it stays like this).

2nd: You are tiping and the cursor jumps into another line and your text goes all screwed up.
Solution 2: To solve the crazy-cursor when typing, you have to reduce your Touchpad sensibility. Go to Control Panel (in classic view). Then open Mouse-> ADVANCED tab -> click ADVANCED FEATURE SETTINGS -> 'Pointer speed and tapping settings'. Look for the 'Tapping settings' button and click it. You-ll see 'Operations during key input' enable it and this will disable the touck pad tapping function while typing. Worked for me!!!! No more crazy cursor.

You may also like to look for the 'Pointer speed and tapping settings' button. Slide the sensibility arrow all the way to the left. But that is not necesary to stop the crazy jumping cursor.

Did I made it short? NO? Sorry... love to have people reading. :-)

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