Sunday, July 31, 2011

Toshiba Satellite P775-S7236 17.3-Inch LED Laptop (Black)

Toshiba Satellite P775-S7236 17.3-Inch LED Laptop (Black) Review



Toshiba Satellite P775-S7236 17.3-Inch LED Laptop (Black) Feature

  • Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor 2.0 GHz (2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology), 6MB L3 Cache
  • Configured with 6GB DDR3 1333MHz (max 8GB)
  • 750GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
  • 17.3" diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display at 1600 x 900 native resolution (HD+)
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with a 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack; Battery Life (measured by MobileMark 2007): 4 hours, 11 minutes

Part of a new family of Toshiba premium laptops, the Satellite P775 incorporates essential features for multitasking and multimedia--including latest generation of Intel multi-core processors. This all-purpose, eco-smart machine's stunning 17.3-inch LED-backlit display is easy on the battery and provides 720p native high-definition resolution.

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Blu-ray Drive

A read-only Blu-ray Disc optical drive lets you play high-def Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal-clear resolution as well as create your own DVDs and CDs with the Super-Multi drive. Other standard features on this Satellite (model P775-S7236) include a premium raised tile keyboard, Harman/Kardon speakers with sound enhancements from Dolby and Waves Audio, a USB 3.0 port, and HDMI video output for connecting to a compatible monitor or HDTV.

It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor ("Sandy Bridge"), which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i7 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing. It's complemented by the integrated Intel HD Graphics processor for up to 1696 MB of dynamically allocated graphics memory shared with the processor.

Additionally, this Satellite laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality, which enables you to enjoying great image clarity and sound on your HDTV without plugging in any cables.

This Satellite comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (learn more below).



Key Specifications

Display

17.3-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-backlit display with native HD 720p resolution (1600 x 900, 16:9 aspect ratio)
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Processor

2.0 GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor (2.90 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache)
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Storage

750 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM)
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Memory

6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
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Graphics

Intel HD Graphics with 64 MB - 1696 MB dynamically allocated shared memory
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Optical Drive

Blu-ray Disc read-only disc drive with integrated 8x SuperMulti DVD drive plus Labelflash printing
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Wireless

Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n)
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Audio

Built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio and Waves MaxxAudio 3 enhancements
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Battery

Up to 4.2 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
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Touch Pad and Keyboard

Touchpad with multi-touch control and premium raised tile keyboard with 10-key pad
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Weight and Dimensions

6.6 pounds; 16.4 x 10.8 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH)
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Connectivity & Expansion

  • 1 USB 3.0 port for ultra-fast data transfer (with USB Sleep and Charge) offering up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). Download a 25 GB HD movie in just 70 seconds.
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports
  • 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 and headphone jacks
  • Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

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Toshiba Software

Toshiba Media Controller

Toshiba Bulletin Board

Toshiba ReelTime

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Toshiba Utilities

Toshiba eco Utility

Hard Drive Impact Sensor

Sleep and Charge

Laptop Checkup

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What's in the Box

This package contains the Toshiba Satellite P775-S7236 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010; Google Toolbar and Google Chrome; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Microsoft Live Essentials; WildTangent Games Console; 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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Toshiba Accessories

Toshiba Dynadock U
Toshiba Dynadock U Universal USB Connect Docking Station

Toshiba's universal docking station provides a one-cable connection from your PC to all your devices and monitor. With a built-in HD digital video card, set up is quick and easy. It includes six USB 2.0 ports, a Fast Ethernet port, both VGA and DVI video outputs, mic and headphone jacks, and an S/PDIF digital audio output.

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Canvio Hard Drive
Toshiba Canvio Plus USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drives

Available in a number of capacities, Toshiba's Canvio USB 3.0 portable external hard drives are designed to be the most hassle-free back-up solution. With everything you need right in the box, they are the ultimate combination of storage, convenience, and style.

Extreme Backpack
Toshiba Extreme Backpack

The Toshiba Extreme Backpack is available in a array of sizes and features five separate sections and compartments keeps your laptop protected and holds everything you need in an easily manageable way.

  • For up to 14-inch laptops
  • For up to 16-inch laptops
  • For up to 18 inch laptops

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

Imagine mega-possibilities with Toshiba's brand new Satellite P775 laptop-a stylish, full-featured PC that delivers awesome big screen entertainment and above average performance for just about everything. Topped by a sprawling 17.3" diagonal HD TruBrite LED backlit display, this multimedia monster makes sure you'll savor every last pixel of blockbuster movies and in-your-face gaming, with the visibly smart processing power of the 2nd-Generation Intel Core i7 processor. You'll also have more room to multitask, take on your to-do's and tear through visually intensive apps. Thanks to Harman/kardon speakers-tuned with sound enhancement technologies from Dolby and Waves Audio-you'll enjoy rich, luxurious music and more. You'll also be able to share files and media quickly and easily with fast components like an USB 3.0 port. Intel Wireless Display technology makes for easy content sharing between your laptop and TV. This laptop also ensures you'll make a huge splash before you even turn it on, with a distinctive dual-tone textured Fusion X2 Finish that wards off fingerprints and scratches. Offering something for everyone, the Satellite P775 laptop is sure to be a hit with entertainment lovers, gamers, heavy multi-taskers and power users who think big is beautiful.


Friday, July 29, 2011

Harman Kardon AVR-154 5x30W 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

Harman Kardon AVR-154 5x30W 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review



Harman Kardon AVR-154 5x30W 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Feature

  • Harman-exclusive Logic 7 Cinema and Music surround sound processing in 5.1 channels
  • HDMI 1.3a switching
  • Dolby Digital surround decoding
  • Three HDMI 1.3a inputs and one HDMI output
  • Full Suite of DTS Mode
The Harman Kardon AVR-154 5x30W 5.1-channel home theater receiver is a powerful little receiver at a reasonable price. This 5.1-Channel A/V receiver includes HDMI™ switching and 150 watts (30 watts x 5 channels) to put you into the middle of the action of your favorite movie. It is affordably priced and full-featured. The AVR-154's sonic quality and sophisticated features make it an exceptional value. From two-input, Simplay HD™-verified HDMI™ switching to the latest Cirrus Logic® 49510 DSP, A/V Sync Delay and a high-current amplifier, the AVR-154 is modest in price, but high in performance.


Thursday, July 28, 2011

Harman Kardon HD990 CD Player with RLS III (Black)

Harman Kardon HD990 CD Player with RLS III (Black) Review



Harman Kardon HD990 CD Player with RLS III (Black) Feature

  • CD-Text support
  • HRS (high-resolution synchronization) link
  • MP3 playback with ID3 support
  • 24-bit/384kHz sample rate converter (SRC)
  • Direct digital signal processing (DSP) mode
To build a CD player without equal, there are no shortcuts, no compromises, no easy answers. Optimized for precision playback above all, the HD 990 employs two high-performance stereo digital-to-analog converters to deliver third-generation Real-time Linear Smoothing (RLS III), creating a spacious, richly detailed sound that other players simply cannot duplicate.


Wednesday, July 27, 2011

MAM-A (Mitsui) DIGITAL-AUDIO *SILVER INKJET PRINTABLE* 80-Minute CD-R's 50-Pak in Cakebox

MAM-A (Mitsui) DIGITAL-AUDIO *SILVER INKJET PRINTABLE* 80-Minute CD-R's 50-Pak in Cakebox Review



MAM-A (Mitsui) DIGITAL-AUDIO *SILVER INKJET PRINTABLE* 80-Minute CD-R's 50-Pak in Cakebox Feature

  • ARCHIVAL GRADE 80 Minute Silver Inkjet Printable Digital-Audio CD-R Media. MAM-A brand.
  • These are the media needed for recording on Philips, Pioneer, Harman/Kardon, JVC & Marantz (and others) brands of home CD-Recorders. Known as Digital-Audio, these are the media supported by consumer audio-only cd-to-cd home recorders.
  • These consumer audio-only CD-R discs meet the standards of the Audio Home Recording Act (AHRA) of 1992, which requires a royalty to be paid by the disc manufacturer to the music industry. These CD-R's support the Serial Copy Management System
  • Sold in 50-Disc Cakebox.
These discs have an unbranded, no-logo, silver inkjet printable surface (the discs and packaging do not have the Digital-Audio logo). In the center hub, it reads, "MAM-A DIG AUDIO 80MIN INKJET", which is the manufacturers way to indicate that these are Digital-Audio CD-R's.


Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6076 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Fusion X2 Finish in Charcoal)

Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6076 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Fusion X2 Finish in Charcoal) Review



Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6076 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Fusion X2 Finish in Charcoal) Feature

  • AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile Processor N850 2.2 GHz, 1.5MB L2 Cache
  • Configured with 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (max 8GB) 2 main memory slots. Both slots occupied.
  • 500GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive with TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor (3D sensor), DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats
  • 15.6" diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD) with Native support for 720p content and LED backlit, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Graphics with 256MB-1917MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with a 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack; Battery Life (measured by MobileMark 2007): 3 hours, 5 minutes

Toshiba Satellite A665D: 16-Inch Screen for Mobile HD Entertainment

Replace your desktop PC with the Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6076, 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 A665D is great for using as a media center with the touch-sensitive media keys placed above the keyboard.

Toshiba Satellite A665D
Enjoy both style and comfortable ergonomics with the A665's textured palm rest (see larger image).

You'll also be able to burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming thanks to the triple-core AMD Phenom II Mobile Processor N850.

Fusion X2 finish in charcoal
Fusion X2 finish in charcoal.

Toshiba's A665D 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. 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. 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.
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    The A665's Fusion X2 Finish in charcoal is sure to turn heads
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    Toshiba Satellite A665D
    The A665 has a 104-key keyboard (with 10-key pad) and
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  • 2.2 GHz AMD Phenom II N850 triple-core processor (with AMD M880G Chipset and 1.5 MB L2 cache) lets you enjoy movies, music and games like you never have before, with amazing detail, clarity and color. Plus, you can experience Microsoft Windows 7 the way it was intended. All this with the freedom to do more on the go with long battery life rating.
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  • 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
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  • 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB)
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  • ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card provides exceptional features, performance and power-efficiencies that enrich what you see and do (256 MB - 1917 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory).
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  • 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.
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  • 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).
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  • 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.
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    Toshiba ReelTime
    Toshiba ReelTime. Click here to learn about its features.

     

    Toshiba Eco Utility
    Toshiba Eco Utility. Click here to learn about its features.
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Up to 3 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
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  • Dimensions & Weight: 14.98 x 10 x 1.48 inches (WxDxH); 5.8 pounds
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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, xD Picture Card, Mini SD Card, SDXC, Multi Media Card (shared slot may require adapter for use)
  • 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.
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

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 A665D-S6076 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010; Google Toolbar; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Intuit Quickbooks Financial Center (trial); 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
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.

Boost your high-def entertainment, productivity and creativity with our premium Satellite A665 series laptop, offering sophisticated performance and our Fusion X2 styling, plus exclusive Toshiba conveniences. This way-above-average portable PC comes encased in a design that really turns heads. It also offers a 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. You'll also do more in more places with exceptional conveniences like an optional LED-backlit keyboard and extra-wide TouchPad with Multi-touch Control. All told, the Satellite A665 series laptop definitely gets an A for outstanding HD performance, and takes the others to school.