Review of Toshiba Satellite A200-E560D

[charanpal kaur]

Toshiba Satellite A200-E560D laptop

Introduction and overview



Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology including Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) Intel 965GM Express Chipset 1.8 Ghz 512MB RAM II 667 Mhz. FSB 80GB DVD super multi Double Layer Drive 15.4" WXGA Clear Super View Display, resolution 1280 x 800 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 358MB of shared video memory Intel 802.11abg WLAN, Blue tooth V2.0 w/ Enhanced Data Rate Serial, 3 x USB 2.0, RGB, Headphone , RJ-11, RJ-45, DC-in, PCMCIA Card slot, 5-in-1 Card Reader GigaBit LAN, FingerPrint Reader, TPM, 3D Motion Sensor 6 Cell 2.7 Kgs Genuine Windows Vista Business 3 Yrs ILW , 1-year battery warranty

The affordable Satellite A200 with 15.4" diagonal widescreen CSV display, is loaded with a PC wish list of features. Intel's latest mobile technology offers efficient use of power and speed for multitasking and multimedia.

Product Specification

*Processor -------Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology including Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) Intel 965GM
*Speed ----------1.08 Ghz
*RAM ----------512MB RAM II 667 Mhz. FSB
*Hard Disk ------80GB
*DVD-R CD-RW -------DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive
*Display ----------15.4" WXGA Clear Super View Display, resolution 1280 x 800
*Graphic Card -----Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 358MB of s
*Color --------Onyx Blue Metallic non-gloss
*Wi-Fi B/G -----Intel 802.11abg WLAN, Bluetooth V2.0 w/ Enhanced Data Rate
*Ports ----------4x USB 2.0, RGB, S-video , Headphone (stereo), RJ-11, RJ-45, DC-in, IEEE, Express Card slot, 5-in-1 Card Reader (supports SD Card, Memory ,Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, xD-Picture Card), GigaBit LAN,
*Battery Back up-----9 cell
*Weight -------2.7Kg
*OS --------Genuine Windows Vista Business
*Warranty -----3Yr ILW + 1 Yr battery warranty

Screen



Screen view

The screen is 15.4" WXGA clear view display with a 1280x800, 720p native resolution. Colors are very vibrant, and viewing angles are decent. You start to notice some muting of colors as you move above or below the screen, but it is very acceptable in comparison to other models. Side to side viewing angles are much better, Overall I was very impressed with this screen, and that says a lot since I'm used to using my Thinkpad Flexview LCD known for its extreme viewing angles and excellent color reproduction.

Speakers



Speaker view

The speakers are excellent in comparison to other laptop speakers I have used. While they lack in bass, they have very good mid and high range qualities. If the room you were in permitted it, watching a movie through the speakers might even be pleasant. Vocals are tight and crisp, and nothing is mudded down.

Keyboard and Touchpad



Keyboard view

You will feel really good when you type on this. Its very comfortable. The keys are of optimal size. These are really very responsive .There is no need to struck them with so much pressure. This allows you to type very quickly for long periods of time with ease. Each key press is also very quiet, so you can type notes or chat during class without annoying those around you.

The touch pad looks like a sheet of paper. It is very smooth. The mouse button provide wanted feedback.



Tochpad view

Input /output ports

* 4x USB 2.0,
* RGB, S-video ,
* Headphone (stereo),
* RJ-11, RJ-45, DC-in, IEEE,
* Express Card slot,
* 5-in-1 Card Reader



Left view



Right view



Front view



Back view