Toshiba Satellite A75-S213
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There is little doubt that the Toshiba Satellite A75-S213 spells more productivity and at the same time more fun for users that give it the nod. It has some interesting and entertaining new features that make it stand out.

Starting with the TruBrite (15.4-inch screen) which is paired with the SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound capability, two features that are bound to make a lot of difference in your multimedia experience and especially with presentations. This awesome combination also delivers an experience that will make feel like you are in a cinema, with all the usual sophisticated effects for those who choose to watch their DVD movies using this laptop. That’s mainly because TruBrite’s anti-glare feature delivers brighter and more vivid images. The integrated audio card (Realtek ALC250) also provides 16-bit stereo sound through the build-in stereo speakers as well as the SRS Trusound XT Virtual surround sound system.

The processor is always a big concern for those in the know and the good news here is that this laptop boasts of a hyper-threading processor. The hyper-thread technology enables a processor to execute two threads at the same time. A thread is a part of a program. This greatly helps a PC run multiple and very demanding applications at the same time, resulting in more efficient software performance. Thus buyers of A75-s213 should expect enhanced multitasking and faster reaction times in gaming applications.

The powerful combination under the hood of this laptop consists of the hyper-threaded mobile Pentium 4 processor, 100GB of hard drive space, 1GB of installed RAM, and a multi-format DVD burner. The DVD burner is dual layer with a 54g integrated wireless connectivity. It supports Windows XP as well as Atheros SuperG technology.

The hard drive in this notebook at 100 GB is way above the average size hard drive for any notebook PC. The hyper-threaded Pentium 4 mobile processor 548 used here has a speed of 3.33 GHz. This means that users are sure of getting near-desktop performances from their notebooks, not to mention the fact that the high performance chip means that users can get more battery life. The 1024 MB installed RAM is a great help and means that one can coast effortlessly through complex multi-media presentations and heavy duty spreadsheets

This notebook measures 14.4 x 10.8 x 1.8 (WxDxH) weighing in at 7.9 pounds. It is powered by a 12-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours.