Toshiba Satellite A665-S6055 LED TruBrite 16-Inch Laptop (Black) | 
| Brand: Toshiba Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $843.99 Buy New: $789.43 as of 9/5/2010 01:52 PDT details You Save: $54.56 (6%)
Seller: Amazon.com Rating: 4 reviews Sales Rank: 103
Color: Black Media: Personal Computers Batteries Included: Yes Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2.4 CPU Type: Intel Core i5 Battery Type: Lithium Ion Hard Drive Size: 320 Graphics RAM: 2267 Free Memory Slots: 2 USB Ports: 4 Display Size: 16 Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.8 Dimensions (in): 10 x 15 x 1.5
MPN: PSAW3U-06J001 Model: PSAW3U-06J001 UPC: 883974508488 EAN: 0883974508488 ASIN: B003MVZ8CY
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| • | 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-450 dual-core processor | | • | 4 GB DDR3 memory | | • | 320 GB SATA hard drive, DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats | | • | 16-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display, NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 video memory memory | | • | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Toshiba Satellite A665: 16-Inch Screen for Mobile HD Entertainment Replace your desktop PC with the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6055, which features a 16-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED-backlit display, touchpad with multi-touch control, and a dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers Labelflash print functionality. The bright 16-inch LCD (1366 x 768) offers a true 16:9 aspect ratio and 720p native high-definition resolution, and the A665 is great for using as a media center with the touch-sensitive media keys placed above the keyboard. You'll also be able to burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i5 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously. 
Fusion X2 finish in charcoal. | 
Enjoy both style and comfortable ergonomics with the A665's textured palm rest (see larger image). | 
The A665's Fusion X2 Finish in charcoal is sure to turn heads (see larger image). | 
The 16-inch A665 has a 104-key keyboard (with 10-key pad) and lighted, touch-sensitive multimedia controls (see larger image). | Toshiba's A665 series laptops has been redesigned with the Fusion X2 Finish--an elegant matte textured surface with a gloss trim that's durable, uniquely stylish, and less prone to fingerprints (read more details below). It's also packed with exclusive Toshiba technology, including a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge port, and a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data. Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family (read more details below). And this laptop also includes the innovative Sleep and Music functionality, which lets you listen to music through its speakers without booting up. This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version). Key Features - 16-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it's more environmentally friendly as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio). It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature.
- 2.40 GHz Intel Core i5-450M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.66 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
- 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB)
- NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 video memory (up to 2267 MB of total available graphics memory) provides up to 10 times the performance of integrated graphics with amazing visuals and Windows 7 compatibility. Let your GPU do the work for video playback with NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology--helping extend battery life, reducing fan noise, and freeing the CPU for multitasking.
- 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing (read more details below).
- Wireless Connectivity
- With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers).
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers bring an added dimension to music, movies and gaming with rich, immersive virtual surround sound.
- Dolby Advanced Audio blends a suite of technologies to deliver a stunning audio experience from headphones or your laptop speakers. It analyzes audio signals and restores tones often lost in encoding, mimicking the same optimization techniques that go into tuning movie theaters and mixing rooms, resulting in brighter highs and deep, thumping bass tones. It also expands stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback for a listening experience that will have you talking long after the performance.
- Included Toshiba Software:
- Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
- Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
- Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files--using graphical thumbnails--so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
- Included Toshiba Utilities:
- Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you'll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you're in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
- Sleep and Music lets you enjoy your favorite tunes through speakers built into your Toshiba laptop without booting up--helping you conserve battery life. Just plug your portable player into the microphone jack, step back and enjoy.
- USB Sleep and Charge offers a great way to keep your portable electronics powered up without requiring your laptop to be on. With this laptop's Sleep and Charge USB port, you'll be able to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, and other portable electronics--all without having to keep your laptop awake.
- Hard Drive Impact Sensor takes the worry out of taking your most important files and multimedia on the go. Able to detect sudden movement along three different dimensions, the impact sensor (a complex system of hardware and software) helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. And it works faster than you can blink to help protect your laptop and all-important data.
- 6-cell battery
- Dimensions & Weight: 14.98 x 10 x 1.48 inches (WxDxH); 5.8 pounds
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion - 4 total USB ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that also features Sleep and Charge capabilities. The combo eSATA/USB port enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
- HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your compatible digital TV or external monitor.
- VGA video output (analog, RGB)
- Microphone input port with Sleep and Music functionality plus headphone output jack
- Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
- ExpressCard (34/54) slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
| Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings | What's in the box This package contains the Toshiba Satellite A665-S6055 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works 9; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial); Google Toolbar; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Toshiba PC Health Monitor; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial) This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty. Environmental Specifications - Energy Star 5.0 certified
- Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
- RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances
Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment. Learn More This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world's first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world's first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive. Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact. This Toshiba Satellite laptop makes a real statement about your personal style the moment you walk in a room, thanks to its Fusion X2 finish--a premium design exemplifying Toshiba's rich heritage of ideas. Durable and stylish, it blends an elegant matte textured surface with a gloss trim for a unique look that's less prone to fingerprints. Additionally, separate media control buttons with unique feather-touch operation are set above the keyboard, enabling you to play your favorite entertainment as well as turn the volume up or down and turn on the Toshiba Eco Utility function. A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD's bezel lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. The integrated webcam does more than just video chats. It includes Toshiba Face Recognition capabilities--the ultimate hands-free, hassle-free way to log onto your laptop. Just show your face to the webcam--no keeping track of hard-to-remember passwords and no unnecessary typing. And if you're using one laptop for several users--say for the whole family or for a small business--Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look. This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It offers the following read/write speeds: - Write: 24x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6x DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM
- Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM
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.
Product Description Boost your high-def entertainment, productivity and creativity with our Satellite A665 laptop, offering sophisticated performance and our Fusion X2 styling, plus exclusive Toshiba conveniences. This way-above-average portable PC comes encased in a special design that really turns heads. It also offers a 16-Inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen display, which - along with multi-core processor options from AMD and Intel - give you major horsepower for fast multitasking and a perfect palette for brilliant multimedia. Premium harman/kardon speakers, Dolby Advanced Audio and an optional Blu-ray Disc player magnify your entertainment. Plus, this laptop serves up a suite of user-inspired features, like Sleep and Music for enjoying tunes through your laptop speakers without having to power up. Youâll also do more in more places with exceptional conveniences like an optional LED backlit keyboard and extrawide TouchPad with Multi-touch Control. All told, the Satellite A665 laptop definitely gets an A for outstanding HD performance, and takes the others to school.
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| Customer Reviews: nice laptop September 3, 2010 Tamara L. Rohring This is my first new laptop in several years, and my first Toshiba. When I ordered this, I didn't realize it was the 25th anniversary edition, and about the only feature this doesn't have is the backlit keyboard. It has an eco-friendly mode to minimize energy use, the ability to turn on and off the touchpad if you're using a mouse, and a light for the touchpad to indicate if it is off or on. It also has a hardrive lock out feature where it will lock if it detects movement in the computer to prevent damage to it.
I'm still playing with the face recognition software, that is about the only thing I have had any problems with so far -more user induced than the computer. It has a gorgeous picture and plays digital videos like a charm, with an HDMI cable it transfers the image to my tv without losing image or sound quality. It was great to have on a last minute trip to help keep my son occupied watching movies. The SD card slot in the front is great, I had to borrow someone's camera and pulled all of our pictures off their SD card and can go back to edit them once I get the chance.
I am also liking the Windows 7 operating system so much better than Vista, and the Toshiba software add ins make for quick navigation back to what I use the most often. For the size of this laptop, I was pleasantly surprised at its weight- much lighter than my old Dell. I'm also loving the i5 processor for when I am editing multiple large documents in both Word and Adobe= no hang up like on my tower.
Good laptop / webcam pictures are fuzzy and hazy August 22, 2010 AG Roncalli (Rhode Island, USA) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I just purchased this laptop, and I do like its features as well as the fact that its surface is no longer like older finger-print magnets that Toshiba has recently put out. I'm having some problems with the webcam though, as the images that come out are very fuzzy and hazy and the color is very much off. Has anyone encountered the same problem or could this be a problem with the unit I got? Can it be remedied by tweaking some program on the laptop I haven't quite discovered yet? Or should I return the unit and ask for a replacement? Would very much appreciate the help. Thanks.
very nice machine August 19, 2010 reviewer88 (nj) 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I must say this machine impressed me. It is very peppy, and all the features just work. The best part about it is that it did not come with tons of bloatware. The keyboard is very good, and in my opinion has no keyboard flex. There is a full number pad, and it does not weigh as much as it appears to weigh, meaning this is a pretty big machine. The sound out of the speakers is very crisp, it is also pretty loud if need be. it handles multimedia with ease. It does not have the most advanced graphics card, but for basic media it is more than adequate. I get about two and a half hours of battery life, but that will differ depending on the power settings used.I chose this over the i7 model, which is not much more, because I felt this was a good power to battery life ratio. Last but not least the machine feels sturdy,and the hard drive protection works great, it seems to sense vibrations very well. If you are on the fence of purchasing a laptop, and comparing this to something else I would suggest this one. I could not recommend this enough.
Outstanding entertainment and working Laptop July 27, 2010 Rock n Paul (Medellin, Colombia) 30 out of 30 found this review helpful
I am about to course a Master in Germany in Engineering, and I was looking for a laptop that could stand the exigency that a career in Engineering demands. This means, a decent video card (Nvidia 310) for my 3D modeling software, specialy Solidworks, a fast processor (Intel i5) por multitasking and calculations. And so far I can not complain, this laptop does all of these tasks very smoothly. But in particular, it is the new i5 processor what worths the money here. Believe me, if you are one of those like me that had a dilema between the cheaper i5, or put an extra money to get a laptop with i7, save that money, because i5 is more than enough for high speed demanding tasks (and remember I use engineering programs). I guess that if you are into multimedia editing of large videos and photos at the same time, then i7 would be your best choice. But for the rest 85% percent of us that will never take full advantage of this processor, it is just not worth it.
But I was also looking for a entertainment center for my 2 year academic program. This means, that I wanted something that could gather TV, DVD, Music, Nice resolution (1366 x 768, it is not 1080p, but you wont even notice), nice grapchics card and nice speakers in one laptop. And this Toshiba Satellite A665 S6055 does it all. DVD movies play very smoothly and vivid, plus the awesome sound coming from this pair of stereo Harman/Kardon speakers, which are very loud and crisp. I even use them as portable speakers to play my Zune thanks to "Sleep and music" feature.
Not to mention the design, limited edition because of the 25th anniversary. It is just beautifull and very stylish, less prone to fingerprints, the keyboard is great because the keys are a little separated one from each other and it is very confortable to type in. The numeric 10 pad is an useful add-on for a person like me that use numers the whole day. Windows 7 is a nice tool, I am just getting used to it, but certainly is so much better than Vista.
This A665 series laptop is so low priced, not because of lower performance, but because of lower hard drive capacity (who needs more than 285 GB?) and for having an Nvidia 310 instead of a 330M (If you are not a hard gamer, the 310 is perfect). So, for the price, this is an awesome entertaining/working laptop, REALLY fast, Big screen yet portable that I highly reccomend.
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