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All-Purpose Notebooks

Toshiba Satellite A100 (PSAARA-055007)

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Toshiba Satellite A100 (PSAARA-055007) 3.50

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RRP

$1999.00

Review Date

Thursday, 26th of April, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5200

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD±R (+R double layer)

Supported Media : DVD-RW

Supported Media : DVD+RW

What's Hot

Harmon Kardon speakers, physical external volume control, solid build

What's Not

Nothing of note

The Final Word

The Toshiba Satellite A100 is a solid notebook for the casual home user. It doesn't top the charts with its performance, but it offers just a little more than the core components.

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.

Display

Display Technology

Widescreen Active Matrix XGA

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

360

Width (mm)

267

Height (mm)

29.8

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.7

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

nVidia GeForce Go 7300

Graphics RAM

256 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

120 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Micro-SD, Memory Stick, xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±R (+R double layer)

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5200

Processor Speed

1.6 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , S-Video Output, USB 2.0

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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