Toshiba Satellite M645-S4055 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)

Toshiba Satellite M645-S4055 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

Toshiba Satellite M645-S4055 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black) Feature

• 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-450M dual-core processor
• 4 GB DDR3 memory
• 500 GB SATA hard drive, DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash® supporting 11 formats
• 14-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-backlit display, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330 with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 5 hours of battery life

Toshiba Satellite M645: Easy Portability with 14-Inch HD Screen

Combining great portability, generous battery life and modern style in a slim, eco-smart package, the Toshiba Satellite M645-S4055 is sized to travel while providing powerful computing resources for all of your needs--work, learning and play. The 14-inch LED-backlit display offers HD TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity, widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed movies and extra desktop working space, and native 720p high-definition resolution for watching downloaded HD video.

Fusion X2 finish in charcoal.

Made for mobility, this Toshiba M645 features a 14-inch high-definition screen and a one-click Eco Utility for improved energy management (see larger image).

Toshiba's Fusion X2 Finish in charcoal (see larger image).

Enjoy both style and comfortable ergonomics with the A665's textured palm rest (see larger image).

Toshiba's M645 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.

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.

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. Other Toshiba exclusive features include 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. Additionally, 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

• 14-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).
  

• 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.
  

• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
  

• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB)
  

• NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory (up to 2782 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.
  

• 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).
  • With integrated Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize wirelessly with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
    

• 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.
    

• Up to 5 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 48 Wh)
  

• Dimensions & Weight: 13.3 x 9 x 1.39 inches (WxDxH); 5.4 pounds
  

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion 3 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 M645-S4055 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.

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25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

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.

Experience the freedom, amenities and multimedia performance you demand with the Satellite M645 laptop - a compact PC delivering power plus greater portability and our new Fusion X2 styling. Now thinner and even more attractive, this mobile entertainment superstar is easier to carry than bigger models offering comparable performance. Dressed to impress, it also comes with an amply sized 14” diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen display for enjoying DVDs, home video, casual gaming and more. It also offers intelligent graphics performance with NVIDIA Optimus. Delivering the best of both worlds, this graphics advancement lets you switch to highspeed graphics performance when you need it, then back to battery-saving mode when you don’t. A premium harman/kardon® sound system with Dolby Advanced Audio technology can rock your world as the day rolls on. And so you can multitask while staying connected, it also provides excellent multi-core processing power from Intel, plus a great battery life rating and communications package. As for convenience, this laptop shines with features like Sleep and Music for enjoying the music stored on your MP3 player through your laptop speakers without having to power up, and a Hard Drive Impact Sensor to help keep your stuff safe while you’re on the move. So don’t sit still for wimpy portable PCs. Move out with the Satellite M645 laptop.

Harman Kardon AVR 7000 Dolby Digital/DTS Audio/Video Receiver

Harman Kardon AVR 7000 Dolby Digital/DTS Audio/Video Receiver Review

Harman Kardon AVR 7000 Dolby Digital/DTS Audio/Video Receiver Feature

• Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS decoding
• 100 watts x 5 channels
• Ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier with high current capability
• Multiroom operation
• Component- and S-video switching

Heading up Harman Kardon's superb line of surround receivers is the flagship AVR 7000, which cranks out 100 quality watts to all five channels across the audible frequency spectrum. Harman Kardon, long a champion of the importance of high current over high power, offers both in this model: the AVR 7000 delivers a staggering 75 amps of High Current Capability (HCC) to drive the most demanding speaker loads without distortion.

And while sound quality is definitely a priority here--we're talking about Harman Kardon, after all--a lot of circuit-design and digital signal processing know-how went into this receiver.

Most significantly, the receiver offers Harman's exclusive Logic 7 and VMAx surround modes (intelligent 5.1- and two-channel surround matrices for any sound source--stereo or otherwise) and onboard decoding of Dolby Digital and DTS surround formats in addition to HDCD. Throw in 30 FM/AM station presets alongside S-video and component-video switching, and you're looking at your key to top-flight music and home-theater enjoyment for well under ,000.

The AVR 7000 can also supply sound for two rooms (with the use of an external infrared remote sensor), and the receiver comes with one set of stereo RCA outputs, composite- and S-video outputs, and a separate, limited-function remote control for this purpose.

With all of its features, however, nothing gets in the way of sound performance. The tone controls--the AVR 7000 offers actual bass and treble knobs--can be taken out of the audio circuit to keep the audio signal path as short and clean as possible. In listening to CDs through either the analog or digital inputs, we found that the AVR 7000 opens a big, natural window on the music. (We recommend using your CD player's analog outputs only if it has no digital outputs or if it's a player with extremely high-quality analog circuitry.)

With the AVR 7000, the qualities we expect from separates (preamplifier and amplifier components) but don't usually get from integrated receivers abound: a wonderful sense of air and ambiance; complex layers of rich harmonics; a beautiful nuance in vocal delivery; wide dynamics and subtle microdynamics; smooth, extended high frequencies; and a bottom end that is at once powerful and well defined but never muddy.

Surround decoding of Dolby Digital- and DTS-encoded discs, performed by 24-bit, 96 kHz Crystal DSP (digital signal processing) circuits, is just as impressively clear and dynamic.

The AVR 7000's biggest drawback is that you can't adjust the speaker delays for surround formats other than Dolby Digital. Because most living rooms do not lend themselves to optimal home-theater speaker placement, it's standard for receivers to let you input and store the distance (in either feet or meters) from your various speakers to your primary listening position. This ensures that the sounds from your speakers arrive at your ears simultaneously, as if you were equidistant from all speakers. You can, however, adjust the relative volume levels of each channel, which is actually more important than adjusting the delay times.

In practice, the AVR 7000's surround sound coherence is excellent, even with DTS-encoded multichannel music CDs (though the presentation in one of our less ideal rooms was not as seamless as it might have been).

The AVR 7000 also lets you toggle between a given component's analog and digital outputs from the remote control--a function that few receivers offer. Granted, this feature will appeal mainly to audiophiles who are interested in comparing, for instance, the sound of a component's analog outputs to its digital output, or the effect that different analog audio interconnects have on the sound (using the digital output as a reference). But Harman excels in this kind of detail-oriented feature, and it's good to know it's available here.

Unlike most of the overhyped proprietary DSP modes out there, Harman Kardon's own Logic 7 (multichannel) and VMAx (two-channel) surround modes work extremely well, in most cases audibly improving over regularly decoded, discrete source material (like Dolby Digital and DTS)--no small feat. Logic 7 also instantaneously generates 5.1-channel information from two-channel material such as CDs, television, VHS tapes, and other sources, letting you take full advantage of your surround system without the annoying artifacts that often accompany such faux-surround algorithms.

Setting up the AVR 7000 is, not surprisingly, a complex and time-consuming effort, but one that pays off. To its credit, the unit boasts a terrific onscreen setup display (though it does reset your settings when you revisit a given parameter), one of the best owner's manuals we've seen, and an uncluttered, illuminated, full-function remote control capable of operating up to eight devices (choose from 17 brands of DVD players and over 80 brands of televisions).

The only other drawback worth mentioning is that the system often takes a few seconds to lock onto a new sound format, whether it's DTS or an HDCD-encoded CD. This means that you'll occasionally miss the first couple seconds of sound, but you can always preselect the format or simply start the track anew. This was not an issue in DVD video titles, where the surround format is usually triggered long before you actually need to hear sound.

When it's all configured and set to go, you'll have most of the home theater world at your remote-clicking fingertips, from full future-ready capabilities in the receiver's 5.1-channel analog inputs (perfect for DVD audio) to component-video switching for videophile DVD video performance.

If you're hankering for top-of-the-line audio performance and highest-level video switching, the AVR 7000 is a real bargain. --Michael Mikesell

Pros:

• Sound quality rivals separates
• Excellent build quality
• Loaded with features
• Converts S-video to composite-video
• Remote control lets you toggle between analog and digital inputs for a given component
• Controls easy to navigate
• Defeatable tone controls
• Future ready with 5.1-channel analog inputs

Cons:

• Lengthy setup procedure
• No speaker-delay settings for DTS surround sound
• No phono input
• System can take a few seconds to catch up with a new sound source

StarTech USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - M/M (ICUSB232)

StarTech USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - M/M (ICUSB232) Review

StarTech USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - M/M (ICUSB232) Feature

• Simple installation and operation provides robust serial connectivity to legacy PCs
• Drawing power from the USB bus saves the hassle of carrying an external power adapter for this add-on serial port
• Extensive list of compatible operating systems makes this device perfect for almost any RS232 application
• USB to Straight-Through RS232 Serial Adapter
• No external power needed - draws power from the USB connection
• Easy to setup and install
• Supports serial data transfer rates of up to 1 Mbits/sec
• Thin cables and light weight makes it portable and easy to carry

Need to connect serial devices such as Palm PDAs and modems to your notebook or desktop USB port? Now you can add an additional RS-232 serial port to any computer with a USB port. The StarTech.com USB-to-serial adapter (model ICUSB232) is the fast and easy way to add a reliable RS232 serial port to USB-enabled computers, and it's compatible with popular PDAs, modems, printers, bar-code scanners, and other devices. The ICUSB232 is not compatible with Mac OS X at this time. Please visit the www.startech.com site to download drivers for slot-loading iMacs. The StarTech.com ICUSB232 1ft USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Cable lets you connect DB9 RS232 serial devices to your Mac or PC laptop or desktop computer through a USB port, as though the computer offered an onboard DB9M connector. A cost-effective solution that bridges the compatibility gap between modern computers and legacy serial peripherals. Backed by a StarTech.com 1 year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Studiophile Av 40 AV40 Desktop Monitors

Studiophile Av 40 AV40 Desktop Monitors Review

Studiophile Av 40 AV40 Desktop Monitors Feature

• 4 in. polypropylene-coated woofers
• 3/4 in. ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters
• OptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging
• 20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecture

Pinnacle Systems M-Audio AV 40 2.0 Speaker System 82501000611 Computer Speakers

Infinity Reference 1052w 10-Inch Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer (Silver/Black)

Infinity Reference 1052w 10-Inch Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer (Silver/Black) Review

Infinity Reference 1052w 10-Inch Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer (Silver/Black) Feature

• Polypropylene Woofer Cone for improved bass output
• This woofer can handle up to 250 watts RMS and 1000 watt peaks
• This woofer has a propriety reduced-depth frame
• This woofer has a dual 4 Ohm voice coil
• The sensitivity is 91 db

The Infinity Reference 1052 is a 10-inch Dual Voice Subwoofer. Our Reference Series represents perhaps the best value of any premium brand in its price range. The Reference 1250 utilizes a Polypropylene cone material for excellent power handling capabilities. This speaker uses a dual 4-ohm voice coil and has a sensitivity of 91db. It has a power handling rating of 250 watts RMS and can handle peaks of 1000 watts. Infinity Systems is a leader in loudspeaker design for both car and home speaker systems and is part of Harman International. These speakers come with a one year parts and labor warranty.

JBL GTO328 3.5-Inch 2-Way Loudspeaker

JBL GTO328 3.5-Inch 2-Way Loudspeaker Review

JBL GTO328 3.5-Inch 2-Way Loudspeaker Feature

• 3.5-inch two-way loudspeaker
• Plus One woofer cone with rubber surround
• 3/4-inch mylar-titanium tweeter
• 150 Watts peak power handling; 2 ohm impedance
• 2-1/4-inch mounting depth

JBL 31/2 two Way Loudspeaker 75W Peak Power Handling

Harman Kardon GPS310 ClearTouch Crystal Screen Protector (Single Pack)

Harman Kardon GPS310 ClearTouch Crystal Screen Protector (Single Pack) Review

Harman Kardon GPS310 ClearTouch Crystal Screen Protector (Single Pack) Feature

• Amazing Glass-like Clarity!
• 99% Visual Transparency
• Ultra-high Transparency Produces Vibrant Colors
• Protects Sensitive Touchscreen Against Scratches
• Washable and Reusable

With 99% visual transparency, ClearTouch Crystal is the absolute clearest screen protection available. ClearTouch Crystal's numerous features enhance your Harman Kardon GPS310's display and provides you with more than protection from scratches!

Toshiba P505D-S8005 18.4-Inch Notebook PC

Toshiba P505D-S8005 18.4-Inch Notebook PC Review

Toshiba P505D-S8005 18.4-Inch Notebook PC Feature

• GENUINE WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM 64-BIT
• 2.5GHZ
• 500GB HARD DRIVE
• 18.4
• 802.11 BGN

Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit; AMD Turion II Ultra Dual-Core; 500GB Hard Drive;18.4 Trubrite TFT LCD; 4GB DDR3 800MHz; Built in Harman Kardon Stereo Speakers

Onkyo TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver (Black)

Onkyo TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver (Black) Review

Onkyo TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver (Black) Feature

• 80 w/ch, 8 ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, FTC
• Discrete Amplifier Design
• Direct Digital Connection of iPod /iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port
• Network Capability
• Mass Storage Class USB Memory Playback Capability

Onkyo's Hi-Fi revolution gathers pace with the TX-8050. This finely sculpted stereo receiver delivers two channels of audio precision to entertainment spaces where you don't need advanced video processing or multichannel audio. Analog A/V inputs on the TX-8050 are augmented by digital optical and coaxial audio inputs, a Universal Port for Onkyo peripherals, and a front-side USB input for direct digital connection of iPod /iPhone . The receiver's network capability, meanwhile, lets you stream internet radio or play audio from a PC or network audio storage device. Behind the smart aluminum façade lies a massive transformer and large capacitors that provide clean amplification power and help push performance well beyond the norm.

Lexerd - Harman Kardon Guide GPS-510 310 TrueVue Crystal Clear GPS Screen Protector

Lexerd - Harman Kardon Guide GPS-510 310 TrueVue Crystal Clear GPS Screen Protector Review

Lexerd - Harman Kardon Guide GPS-510 310 TrueVue Crystal Clear GPS Screen Protector Feature

• Ultra Thin
• Crystal Clear
• Guarantee To Preserve Original Color Tones
• Heat, Water Resistance, Against Scratches and Shields Damage
• Not Interfere with Touch screen Technology

The Lexerd TrueVue™ is created from an ultra-clear film that is exclusive to Lexerd for covering consumer electronics. Transparent and amazingly thin, the TrueVue is designed to precisely match the contours of every device, providing unbeatable scratch protection. Lexerd TrueVue utilizes the latest LCD screen protection technology that will keep gadgets looking great.

- Keep your device crystal clear with the exclusive professional grade film, only available with Lexerd
- Scratch-proof - you can show off your gadget and use it without fear of scratching
- The ultra-thin film is only 0.2 mm thick and will not add bulk to your device. So you can still slip it into charging docks and handbags
- Lexerd' s latest technology It allows the TrueVue to create precise, custom designs that hug the curves of your electronics
- TrueVue is guaranteed to preserve original color tones

Package contents:
One each of the following items: screen protector, instruction manual, lint free cloth, finger cots (to protect optical surfaces during handling)