Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 14" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 740, (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti Dbl Layer Drive)

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) is a above average in size for notebook PCs, and its capacity is a welcome size for road warriors.
• Processor: The 1.73 GHz Pentium M 740 (Centrino) processor is in the middle of the speed spectrum for this processor class (June 2005). It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a large 2 MB L2 cache--which will help speed up your system's performance--and a 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB).
• Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, PC2700, DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB).
• CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs as well as CD-RW discs.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The M55-S325 has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks. You get a good offering of connectivity options, including both super-fast USB 2.0 and Firewire options:

• 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 S-Video out
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), and Norton AntiVirus (with three-month subscription).

Power
It's powered by a 4-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the M55-S325 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description
Includes: 6-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Works, Office OneNote, Intervideo WinDVD 5, McAfee VirusScan (30-day trial), & more. Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 Notebook PC - This notebook computer offers you desktop-like performance while your on the road. The Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73GHz), and 512MB of DDR SDRAM, give you enough power to run nearly any application. The DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive is another impressive feature of this notebook. With it, you can write to almost every type of DVD & CD media. You can use it to backup important files, make audio CDs, watch & create DVD movies, and much more! But those are just a few of the highlights of this notebook PC: DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive (read speeds) - up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with up to 128MB of shared memory (memory is taken from the main system's RAM) Realtek ALC250 integrated software sound - 16-bit Stereo with built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers 1 Type II PC Card Slot Bridge Media Adapter Slot - supports Secure Digital (SD-IO support), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD Picture Card, & MultiMediaCard formats 56k Fax Modem Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, VGA, 4 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire, & S-Video Out