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All-Purpose Notebooks

Toshiba Satellite A100 (PSAA9A-0CU004)

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Toshiba Satellite A100 (PSAA9A-0CU004) 4.00

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RRP

$2199.00

Review Date

Monday, 23rd of October, 2006

Features

Processor : Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 with Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM

What's Hot

Good value for money, Sturdy

What's Not

Mid range battery life

The Final Word

For the price tag, you're looking at a notebook that will carry you into the future. It's light enough to travel with, powerful enough for most tasks and seems sturdy enough to take a few knocks.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

Widescreen Active Matrix XGA

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Available Colours

Blue

Length (mm)

267

Width (mm)

360

Height (mm)

36.8

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.7

Weight without PSU (kg)

2.8

Graphics Card

Graphics RAM

256 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

80 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Keyboard, Mouse

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (±R DL)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Multimedia Features

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Fax?

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM

CD Drive Read Speed

24x

CD Drive Write Speed

24x

CD Drive Re-Write Speed

DVD Drive Read Speed

Write speed DVD-R

Write speed DVD-RW

Write speed DVD+R

Write speed DVD+R DL

Write speed DVD+RW

Drive Type

DVD-RW DL

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PC Card

Number of PC Card slots

PCs

BIOS Security Features

Power-On Password Administrator Password Boot Sequence Control

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Processor

Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 with Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology

Processor Speed

1.7 Ghz

Software

Bundled Software

Toshiba Utilities, Microsoft® OneNote 2003, Microsoft Office S&T 60 Day Trial Edition, Record Now! Basic for TOSHIBA, DLA for Toshiba, Toshiba Speech System, Toshiba Touch and launch, Recovery Disk Creator, ConfigFree, Intervideo WinDVD, Norton Antivirus (90 day trial subscription), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Movie Maker

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of S-Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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