Toshiba Satellite Pro A120 00400 Review

The new Satellite Pro A120 offers new levels of protection and durability all designed to safeguard your investment and your data. Toshiba’s unique EasyGuard feature set further enhances the level of protection – from the 100cc spill resistant keyboard to the strengthened display casing.

Specifications

Technology
Type : Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology featuring Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400, Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection and Intel® 945GM Express chipset
Clock speed : 1.83 GHz
Front side bus : 667 MHz
2nd level cache : 2 MB

Operating system
Windows® XP Professional Edition

System memory
Standard : 512 MB
Maximum expandability : 4,096 MB
Technology : DDR2 RAM (533 MHz)

Hard disk
Capacity : 80 GB
Certification : S.M.A.R.T.

DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer) drive
compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 10x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-R (Double Layer), 4x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 2.4x DVD+R (Double Layer), 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-RAM

Display
Size : 15.4 "
Type : WXGA TFT display
Internal resolution : 1,280 x 800

Graphics adaptor
Manufacturer : Intel®
Type : 945GM Express chipset
Memory : up to 128 MB
Memory type : DDR2 RAM (UMA)

Internal video modes
Resolution : 1,280 x 800
Maximum number of colours : 16.7 Million

Max External Video Modes
Max Resolution : 2,048 x 1,536
Max Colours : 16.7 Million
Max Refresh Rate : 100 Hz
Non-interlaced resolution with max refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200

Interfaces
1 x DC-in
1 x external monitor
1 x RJ-11
1 x RJ-45
1 x external microphone
1 x headphone (stereo)
3 x USB 2.0
1 x SD™ card slot (supports SD™ memory card, SD™ IO card)

Expansion
2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
Type : PC Card slot for 1x Type II card

Wireless communication
Compliancy : Wi-Fi™
Network Support : 802.11a/b/g
Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g)

Wired communication
Topology : international V.92 modem
Speed : 56 Kbps data (V.92) and 14.4 Kbps fax (V.17)
Topology : Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T

Sound system supported
Audio format : 24-bit stereo
Supported sound standards : MIDI support
Speakers : built-in stereo speakers

Keyboard
Keys : 87
Windows keys : 2
Hot Keys : 1
Special features : spill-resistant keyboard

Pointing device
Type : Touch Pad
Interface : PS/2

Battery
Technology : lithium-ion
Maximum life : up to 4:00 (Mobile Mark™) hours

AC adaptor
Input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage

Physical dimensions
W x D x H : 368 x 268 x 29.8/36.9 mm
Weight : 2.80 kg

Warranty
1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension, uplift and all-risks insurance packs.

Bundled hardware
AC adaptor

Bundled software
Toshiba utilities and drivers
on-line user's and modem manual
Toshiba Management Console
ConfigFree™
Connectivity Doctor
Microsoft® Office OneNote ™ 2003
Sonic¿ Record Now!
InterVideo® WinDVD Creator (2Platinum)
Toshiba Summit
Norton Internet Security™ 2006 (includes free Internet updates for 90 days)
InterVideo® WinDVD™

Toshiba EasyGuard
Device Lock
Password Utility
Data Backup
Shock Protection Design
Spill-resistant Keyboard
Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer
Wireless LAN Switch
Norton Internet Security 2005 Antivirus Software (90 Day Trial)
Toshiba Summit
Diversity Antenna
Toshiba ConfigFree™
slot for Kensington Cable Lock
PC Diagnostics
HDD Protection (3D Sensor to protect data)
Durable Design
Easy Fix Components

Security features
Main hard disk (by screw)
HDD password on request
user password
main battery pack (by sliding latch)
system password security
supervisor password
BIOS password
keyboard lock
main memory (by screw)

Special features
SM BIOS compliant
Toshiba Enhanced SpeedStep
Toshiba Zooming utility
Toshiba Power Saver utility

Review

This powerful 1.83GHz Core Duo laptop offers outstanding performance under testing conditions. The Latest Intel technology combined with an upgradeable 512MB or memory makes for smooth running applications and efficient multitasking. An 80GB hard drive and dual Layer DVD provide ample storage for all your documents and digital media including photos, music and videos. Integrated wireless connectivity using the latest protocols combined with the pre installed version of Windows XP Professional allows quick connection to networks and broadband and easy integration into any working environment.

Source:
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk