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Manufacturer: Toshiba Part number: PSPA6U-01200P
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User reviews
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Buy an HP or a Lenovo they actually care about customers and supporting them.
by ro315 on June 22, 2006
Pros: Seemed like a Good Laptop at first.
Cons: Service and Hard Drive are slow.
Summary: Seemed like a Good Laptop at first.
I liked the Number Pad.
Is Light for a 17 inch notebook.
Screen looked decent unit it died. Higher Resolution would have been ...Summary: Seemed like a Good Laptop at first.
I liked the Number Pad.
Is Light for a 17 inch notebook.
Screen looked decent unit it died. Higher Resolution would have been nice.
Sound is good for a laptop.
2 GB Ram chips were not available when I purchased unit. So couldn't get to the 4 GB advertised.
Instant media was operated off a Linux partition and seemed to work well.
Heavy power supply.
Hard Drive is slow at 4200RPM.
LCD Screen Died and started a nightmare.
I will NOT buy another Toshiba Laptop. Buy an HP or A Lenovo they actually care about customers and supporting them.
The sad thing is this was a test of their quality to see
If we might start purchasing Toshiba laptops company wide.
Toshiba gave me a number to ship the laptop back, no address.
After driving to 4 different UPS Stores till I got to one that
thought that they could ship it back to Toshiba I found that
I still didn?t have enough info and ended up having to call
Toshiba again. Everywhere I went they said they needed the address
after calling Toshiba and asking for the address I was told absolutely
not. One of the UPS stores on Toshibas list was closed down the other
UPS shipping outlets I visited were authorized but not certified.
I've wasted hours just driving not to mention the time on the phone
and reinstalling things on a new temporary PC.
After several wasted days it was finally with UPS being shipped.
Even with $300+ for the exteded warranty my brand new laptop has been broke for a month now and counting. Parts are still on backorder.19 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This computer is the worst computer ever
by laure609 on November 26, 2006
Pros: Nice screen
Cons: It is a poorly made computer and it breaks A LOT
Summary: I did not have this computer for more then a month when it crashed and then I sent it back to toshiba and it took over a month for them ...
Summary: I did not have this computer for more then a month when it crashed and then I sent it back to toshiba and it took over a month for them to replace the system board. When i got it back i did not have it for more then a month when the hardrive crahsed. I am in college and I have lost my work twice already. This computer sucks, toshiba sucks, and i would never recommend buyging any toshiba product.
8 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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good multi-media desktop replacement
by vv2006 on August 26, 2006
Pros: sleek design, good display, good specs for the price
Cons: problem setting up the DVD RAM drive to write on my DVD-R disc, low sound volume
Summary: I have a 15" toshiba satellite 5005 series at home (and a HPCompaq for office) and am happy with it but was looking for another Toshiba laptop to replace it ...
Summary: I have a 15" toshiba satellite 5005 series at home (and a HPCompaq for office) and am happy with it but was looking for another Toshiba laptop to replace it for a range of uses (multi-media, office software etc - I am not a gamer). Before buying , the closest competing product seemed to be the HP Pavilion dv8000 (Sony seemed overpriced, Dell MX150 seemed too much of a gaming laptop, and for my budget (<$2,000) - a customisable Toshiba seemed to be the best option) . I leaned towards the Toshiba for its better design as well as because I was more comfortable with Toshibas (already own one). I opted to select the P100 7211 - a customisable version of the P105. It has only been a week now - I am not a techie but here are my first impressions (for whatever they are worth):
1. Beware that if you are a 15" laptop user and need to work a lot with office documents (excel and word etc) like I do, you may be surprised by the small icons and text size on the 17" widescreen. This screen is ideal for multimedia applications and games and does not seem so much for office/business use.
2. The Harman Kardon speakers that work so well on my older satellite seem to be muted in this model. The volume is way lower than what I expected for a multimedia system. I might need to complement the laptop with add on speakers from Bose etc. The clarity of sound is very good though plus I like the volume control wheel..
3. I liked the fingerprint scanner - scans quite fast as well as the small remote control that slides into the card slots on the left side of the unit.
4. I like the sleek design (about an inch thick with a dark black-grey screen lid).
5. I spent a few anxious hours trying to figure out how to use the DVD-RAM drive to write onto a DVD-R disc - I realized that the basic Drive Letter Access (DLA) software from Sonic that Toshiba bundles with this laptop does not format DVD-Rs. I had to purchase a commercial DLA in order to be able to format and was relieved finally when I realized there was nothing wrong with the drive but that the problem was with the DLA. I would have expected Toshiba to have provided a better DLA software.
6. I bought this laptop off the internet, without having physically seen this unit at a retailer - seems to be a silly thing to do for an investment of this amount. No regrets since I am generally happy with the laptop but this is a lesson for the future - the only unpleasant surprise was seeing the text size and the icons shrink to tiny sizes! - not sure yet, if there is a way to change the settings to correct this.
7. I opted for a 2gb ram and a 2.16ghz (dual core) processor - since i don't do any gaming, I can't comment on the speed of the system but I wanted to get a reasonably high end unit just so I can continue to use this laptop for the next three years without having to upgrade. I have watched movies on this laptop and enjoyed the wide screen, clear display
Overall a very good desktop replacement with a few cons more to do with my intended use rather than the laptop itself.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great PC Fast
by serrano1 on January 6, 2007
Pros: Fast nice many features
Cons: Repair Repair Repair
Summary: In my opinion this is a great laptop fast everything very nice display , light beautiful all you want. Cons....Screen Flickers!!!! . It has been 3 time to the shop now. ...
Summary: In my opinion this is a great laptop fast everything very nice display , light beautiful all you want. Cons....Screen Flickers!!!! . It has been 3 time to the shop now. Very Very bad quality Toshiba. I Called for an exchange and they said " sorry we don't replace laptops" if you have any problems bring it to the service center again, and if this occurs after the warranty has expired the you have to pay for it. Have a nice day"
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Computer's good, but the customer service is non-existent
by gparade on November 27, 2006
Pros: "Good" computer so long as it works perfectly and NEVER needs service.
Cons: "Customer Care" department is imaginary. You will NEVER get through to them.
Summary: I have BOTH systemguard and service express warranty agreements with Toshiba. When my laptop was damaged in a car accident, they said they would cover it. Til this date, it'...
Summary: I have BOTH systemguard and service express warranty agreements with Toshiba. When my laptop was damaged in a car accident, they said they would cover it. Til this date, it's still "somewhere."
I was told that I would be sent a replacement 2 weeks after they received it. Now, it's been 3 weeks and NOTHING. Contacting customer care (the people in charge of replacing the system) is IMPOSSIBLE.
I have left messages for them over 10 times with customer service and they haven't called me back at all. They are allowed 5-business days to call me back and it's been over 2 weeks.
I had to call their corporate offices, but of course, I am only able to leave a message for them to call me back and they STILL haven't called me back. And that was a week ago.
Now I have to get a certified letter and send in legal documents for something that was SUPPOSED to be a safeguard for my computer.
So, my advice to you, DO NOT GET SYSTEMGUARD. Save your money. If you do get it, it's an utter waste of time and who knows when, or if, you'll ever get your computer back. And the service express is as much as a joke.
Also, if you like speaking to Manila and Singapore, then Toshiba is for you as their customer service is from there and they are so disconnected with the entire process is ridiculous. They're certainly saving money by putting a call center there but because there is ZERO accountability, nothing will get done except the runaround.
I don't know what happened to the exceptional service I heard about but it's obviously gone!4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Its fast and powerful at a good price! Watchout XPS!
by Vipermmx on May 27, 2006
Pros: With its Duo proc, 1gb fast DDR2 and Nvidia 7900GS with affordable price it cant be beat.
Cons: Lower Reso on LCD and slow harddrive.
Summary: Toshiba as many would say is a great line of notebooks but when it comes to gaming they fall flat. This laptop is amazing! I just got mine today and ...
Summary: Toshiba as many would say is a great line of notebooks but when it comes to gaming they fall flat. This laptop is amazing! I just got mine today and let me tell ya about it!
The laptop runs at blazing speeds in games and doing work stuff. The duo core seems fast as it gets and wont disappoint! I tested the laptop with some tier3 games rise of legends, Oblivion and Hitman 3. They all ran on high settings with afew tweaks.
I was gaming with pleasure on the 17inch screen and saw no major ghosting or issues with the LCD. Rise of legends actually performed better on my laptop along with Oblivion then my home PC which is a 64 athlon with 1.5gb ram and a 6800GT.
I would say if your looking for a fast laptop and cant afford to dabble in the XPS area this is the perfect buy for ya! Its blazing and looks nice. The LED lite speaks and touch pad add alot of cool gaming looks to it!4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GOOD LUCK GETTING SERVICE
by jbgoss on April 29, 2007
Pros: FITS IN MOST GARBAGE CANS
Cons: TOO MANY TOO LIST
Summary: ABSOLUTE PIECE OF JUNK. FORGET GETTING WARRANTY WORK FROM TOSHIBA'S NON EXISTENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
BEFORE BUYING ANY TOSHIBA PRODUCT, CHECK OUT THEIR RATINGS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, THE ...Summary: ABSOLUTE PIECE OF JUNK. FORGET GETTING WARRANTY WORK FROM TOSHIBA'S NON EXISTENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
BEFORE BUYING ANY TOSHIBA PRODUCT, CHECK OUT THEIR RATINGS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, THE WORST IN THE IN INDSUTRY!Updated
Complainants allege defective merchandise and failure to honor warranty claims. Many customers who purchased Toshiba Laptop computers claim the units have an overheating problem due to malfunction of the cooling fan. Other complainants allege delays when computers are sent to the service department for repairs. Some report their computer has been returned two or three times for the same problem, or, that repairs performed did not remedy the problem. The company responds to some complaints by offering additional repairs, or explanations of warranty provisions. Some complaints are unresolved, meaning customers are not satisfied with the company's response. Many other complaints remain unanswered.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Piece of Junk
by bflyin2cu on April 26, 2007
Pros: Peacock blue cover is pretty
Cons: won't boot up and lame customer service
Summary: Since buying my Satellite in September '06 we've cleared my hard drive and replaced it twice, the mother board replaced twice, and they replaced and tested the CPU and ...
Summary: Since buying my Satellite in September '06 we've cleared my hard drive and replaced it twice, the mother board replaced twice, and they replaced and tested the CPU and after all of that the computer still will not boot up without going through a loop of many attempts, sometimes freezing up all together. I should have gone with the HP. Oh, and the best part, customer service - once you're on hold for an hour you get disconnected. And did I mention they say they don't have a replacement policy or a refund policy.
Very disappointed in Toshiba!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Would not buy , even at half price
by mpilat on March 30, 2007
Pros: Great screen vibrant colors
Cons: everything else
Summary: I have replaced the hard drive, RAM motherboard and memory module all within the first ten months of ownership and although this machine is under warranty Toshiba is EXTREMELY unresponsive ...
Summary: I have replaced the hard drive, RAM motherboard and memory module all within the first ten months of ownership and although this machine is under warranty Toshiba is EXTREMELY unresponsive to their expressed warranty. Customer relations very rude. I wish I never bought this machine
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Response time great making it user friendly; multi tasking made fun!
Pros: Multi-tasking made easy and fun
Cons: havent found any yet!
Summary: I'd buy again.
Summary: I'd buy again.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Toshiba
- Part number: PSPA6U-01200P
- Description: The Satellite P105-S921 brings gaming to life in a thinner, lighter notebook. Toshiba's 17" diagonal WXGA widescreen display features 1440x900 resolution and stunning TruBrite technology. Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology teamed with the upgraded nVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 graphic card and 256MB of dedicated video RAM provide uninterrupted, unforgettable gaming. Connect to a plasma TV for high definition games. Then amp up the audio with the built-in harman/kardon speakers, or connect easily to your home stereo system. Serious gamers will like the 160GB hard drive and upgraded 1GB LAN connectivity for faster downloading. Burn, rip and store more multimedia files with the DVD SuperMulti Drive. Enjoy instant-on entertainment thanks to Express Media Player, and fingertip operation via remote control and the new Dual Mode Pad.
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 15.5 in
- Depth 10.8 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 7.1 lbs
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo T2400 / 1.83 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features TruBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS
- Video Memory 256 MB DDR SDRAM
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards DirectMusic, DirectSound, DirectSound3D
- Audio Output Features SRS WOW, SRS TruSurround XT, High Definition Audio, Harman/kardon stereo speakers
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Remote control
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type II, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card, 1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card
- Interfaces 1 x Infrared, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards ACPI 1.0b, VESA DPMS, Plug and Play
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 6000 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 2 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Software Sonic PrimeTime, Toshiba ConfigFree, Drivers & Utilities, InterVideo WinDVD 5, Microsoft Works 8.5, Yahoo! Music Engine, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, McAfee VirusScan (Trial), Toshiba Custom Utilities, AOL Online (90 days trial), Toshiba Express Media Player, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, McAfee SpamKiller (30 days trial), Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, McAfee AntiSpyware (30 days trial), InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 2, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), Sonic Solutions RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba, McAfee Personal Firewall Plus (30 days trial), Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7
Product series
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Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.83 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 7.1 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix
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Manufacturer: Toshiba
Specs: Intel Core Solo (1.66 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 100 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, 7.1 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Toshiba Universal Notebook/Projector Stand - stand (32475896)39.96 - 59.99
- Toshiba Extended Service Plan extended service agreement - 3 years (31554588)409.00
- SMART memory - 2 GB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR2 (32284591)654.99
- Axiom AX - memory - 2 GB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR2 (32334204)52.44
- Toshiba SystemGuard + Business On-Site insurance - 3 years (31564997)399.00
- SwissGear IBEX - notebook carrying backpack (32687802)64.56 - 75.99
- Speck MacBook Pro SeeThru Hard Case (17-inch, clear) (32477504)29.99 - 32.43
- Belkin Messenger Bag for notebooks up to 17" - notebook carrying case (32508726)35.16 - 47.11
- SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive - 32 GB (33544914)54.99 - 139.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB (32631690)12.49 - 44.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB (33032681)25.95 - 82.83
- Toshiba Nano Wireless Laser Tilt-Wheel Mouse - mouse (33657189)49.99 - 62.40
- Toshiba Gaming Mouse X20 - mouse (33625378)37.87 - 49.99
- Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (32481206)19.95 - 32.79
- Toshiba USB Numeric Keypad - keypad (31398592)15.59 - 19.40
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.toshiba.com
- Address:
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