Editorial Product Review:

Item Description:
The Satellite A75 Series combines a host of multimedia features with a series of productivity applications to create a complete mobile computing experience perfect for PC digital media enthusiasts, young adults, and families.

Amazon Item Description:
The Basics:
An interesting and generally high-end portable computer, the Toshiba Satellite A75-S125 15.4' Notebook PC delivers such welcome amenities as fast, desktop-level processing, wireless communication, double layer DVD support, and a DVD-friendly widescreen display. What's so interesting about it? Its size, for one. Notebooks with powerful Pentium 4 processors are typically a couple pounds heavier than this model. Furthermore, considering the otherwise impressive feature list, the integrated hard drive seems surprisingly small at just 40 GB. However, if you have a need for speed but you don't necessarily require huge amounts of internal storage space (don't forget that external hard drives are quite affordable these days), the Satellite A75-S125 may just fit your requirements.

Processor:
At the heart of any computer lies the CPU (or processor), a massive collection of miniature transistors that governs the speed and power of the entire unit. Some of today's notebooks are equipped with high-end CPU's on par with those found in top-of-the-line desktop PCs, though these machines are usually noticeably larger and more power hungry than their less powerful counterparts. Intel's potent Mobile Pentium 4 processor forms the basis of this machine. Running at a clock speed of 3.2 GHz and featuring 1 MB of Level 2 cache for faster retrieval of recently accessed documents and files, this is one of Intel's fastest notebook CPUs. The downside is battery life; you can expect no more than a couple hours between charges. But if raw speed is more important to you than the four-plus hours computing time you can achieve with more efficient but usually slower processors, you've come to the right place.

Memory:
Computers typically store information on their hard drive, but they keep frequently and recently accessed data in Random Access Memory (RAM). More RAM means faster computing, superior multitasking and less strain on your hard drive. The Satellite A75-S125 incorporates 512 MB of PC2700 333MHz RAM. This is a standard memory allotment in today's notebook world, and certainly enough for efficient multitasking.

Video:
CPU's are usually so busy doing basic calculations that they need help translating visual output to the viewing screen. This is the duty of the graphics card (or graphics controller). This system's graphics controller is an ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP with 64 MB of shared video memory. The Radeon name is highly regarded in video technology, and indeed this chipset will efficiently deal with 2D graphics and do a reasonable job with simple 3D visuals such as those found in older games and entry-level 3D animation. However, a graphics chipset with 'dedicated' memory that isn't forced to 'share' the system's main memory is a better bet for serious gaming and 3D animation. You'd need to move to a different notebook for that.

Display:
The unit's panoramic 15.4-inch TFT widesceen display is perfect for watching DVD movies. It features Toshiba's new TruBrite technology for whiter, cleaner images, and an impressive maximum resolution of 1290 by 800 for intense detail.

Hard Disk:
The Satellite A75-S125 features 40 GB of hard disk storage space. This isn't a lot in today's notebook world where some notebooks offer in excess of 80 or 100 GB. Nevertheless, 40 GB was the norm just a year or two ago, and it's enough for a typical roster of applications and files. If you want to maintain a large library of digital photos, videos, or music, you either need to look at another Toshiba model or consider an external hard drive.

Optical Drive:
An optical drive is essential in today's computing environment. A 'CD-ROM' drive allows you to install CD-based applications and play music CDs. A 'CD-RW' drive adds CD 'burning,' so you can also backup your important files to long-lasting discs and create personalized music CDs. With a DVD-ROM drive you can watch DVD movies. And with a DVD-RW drive, you can 'write' home movies to durable discs and archive files to DVD (DVDs boast more than seven times the storage capacity of a CD). Most drives support several of these operations. This system boasts a versatile DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive that not only handles all of the above but also supports new double layer DVDs (twice the capacity of standard DVDs).

Audio:
The Satellite A75-S125 features microphone-in and headphone-out jacks and two integrated speakers.

Keyboard and Controls:
You'll control your notebook via an 85-key keyboard with HotKey function and a TouchPad pointing device.

Connectivity and Expansion:
The Satellite A75-S125 offers a wide variety of ways to keep in touch, including a 56K modem for low-speed dial-up Internet and email access, an RJ-45 Ethernet port for high-speed wired network and Internet, and 802.11b/g wireless LAN supporting Atheros SuperG for cord-free wireless communications in today's most popular formats, Wireless-B and Wireless-G. Other key amenities include three high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast interaction with plug and play devices such as external drives and digital cameras, and a TV-out port. An IEEE 1394 FireWire port (commonly used for quick data uploads from digital camcorders) is not included, nor is a memory card reader.

Operating System and Software:
Toshiba has fitted the system with today's most widely accepted operating system, Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition, and licensed versions of Microsoft's Works productivity suite and Intuit's Quicken New User Edition 2005 financial package.

Dimensions and Weight:
Notebook computers are manufactured in a wide variety of sizes and weights. Many of today's most powerful notebooks are also the largest, weighing ten or twelve lbs or more and therefore too big and cumbersome for extensive, continuous traveling. These are often referred to as 'desktop replacements.' On the other extreme are 'thin and lights' or 'ultra-portables,' super-miniaturized units that typically aren't as powerful as their larger brethren but weigh as little as two lbs and will often fit comfortably inside a large purse. The Satellite A75-S125 is of average size at 7.9 lbs and 14.4 by 10.8 by 1.54 inches.

Power:
The system is equipped with a 12-cell rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery that delivers two hours between charges. This is not particularly efficient when compared with notebooks making use of Intel's Centrino technology and Pentium M processor, but is in keeping with other 'desktop replacement' units.





Accessories available:
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Accessories available:

• Toshiba 120 WATT GLOBAL AC ADAPTER ( PA3290U-2ACA )
• Toshiba PRIMARY LI-ION BATTERY PK 12C ( PA3383U-1BRS )
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Standard [OLD VERSION]
• Microsoft Office Standard 2007 FULL VERSION
• Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007

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Customer Rating: - Excellent
Excellent Product. Will buy again for sure. Monitor colors are so vivid. Velocity is amazing. Capacity is huge. Everything in the laptop is spectacular.

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Customer Rating: - Good computer , kind of heavy
Satellite A75-S125
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Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 538, 15.4" WXGA, 512MB, 40GB (5400 RPM), 8x DVDRW(Supermultidrive)

SuperMulti (Double Layer), TV-Out, CD play/Instant play button, Parallel port, 802.11b/g,

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home,1-year Limited Warranty





System Characteristics2

Operating System3

* Microsoft® Windows® XP Home

* Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

Processor4

* Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 538 supporting HT

Technology [3.20GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz Front Side Bus]

Chipset

* ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® 9000 IGP

Memory5

* Configured with 512MB SDRAM

* 512MB (Min)/1536MB (Max), 512MB on-board memory with 1

available memory slot for 256MB, 512MB, or 1024MB PC2700

DDR 333MHz SDRAM 2.5V SODIMM memory modules. Both

slots may be occupied.

Mass Storage

Hard Drive6

* 40GB (5400 RPM); Enhanced IDE (ATA-6) hard disk drive;

9.5mm height; user removable

Optical Disk Drive

* Fixed Bay DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive

Maximum Speed:

o CD-ROM(24x:read), CD-R(24x:write), CD-RW(10x:write),

DVD-ROM(8x:read), DVD-R(8x:write), DVD-RW(4x:write),

DVD+R(8x:write), DVD+R [Double Layer]

(2.4x:write),DVD+RW(4x:write), DVD-RAM(3x:write)

Display7

* 15.4" diagonal widescreen TruBrite™ TFT active-matrix LCD

display at 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA)

* Brightness Control

Graphics8

* ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® 9000 IGP with 64MB of shared

memory, user adjustable to 128MB

Sound

* Realtek ALC250 Software Sound

* 16-bit stereo; Built-in stereo speakers

* 3D Sound Support, Direct 3D Sound; DirectSound, Direct Music,

MIDI (playback) Support

* Sound Volume Control Dial

Input Devices

* Keyboard

o 85 key US keyboard, 2.7mm key stroke, 6mm keyboard

height, 19.05mm key pitch

o Hot Key Functions (FN); please see electronic User's Guide

for more information

o Windows Key Function

o Application Key Function

* Pointing Device:

o TouchPad™

* CD Buttons (Skip to previous Track, Play, Stop, Skip to Next

Track)

Expandability

* 1 main memory slot. May be occupied.

* 1 PC Card slot support 1 Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16,

CardBus

Communications

* Integrated V.92 modem9

* 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet

* Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless-LAN supporting Atheros SuperG™

technology10

Ports

* RGB (monitor) port

* TV-out (S-Video)

* 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (v2.0)

* External Microphone jack

* Headphone jack

* RJ-45 LAN port

* RJ-11 modem port

* Parallel port

Physical Description

* Dimensions (WxDxH Front/H Rear): 14.4" (365mm) x 10.8"

(275mm) x 1.54" (39mm)/1.81" (46mm)

* Weight11: Starting at 7.98lbs (3.62kg) depending upon

configuration

* Indicators: DC-In, Power, Primary Battery, Hard Drive, CD-DVD

ROM Access, Caps Lock, Arrow Lock, Numeric Lock, Main

Battery Charging Status, Sleep Suspend Mode

Power Supply

* 120W (19V 6.3A) Auto-sensing external AC Adapter, 100-240V /

50-60Hz ifrequency (Universal) input.

* Weight: 1.43lbs (0.65kg)

* Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.91'' (150mm) x 2.56'' (65mm) x 1.42''

(36mm)

Battery12

* 12-cell (6450mAh) rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)

battery pack

* Weight: starting at 1.49 lbs (0.68kg)

* Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.7'' (271.5mm) x 2.82'' (71.7mm) x

1.04'' (26.5mm)

* Battery Life: Up to 2 hours (12-cell battery)13

* Recharge Time

o Main Battery Off/On - up to 4.0 hrs/ up to 12.0 hrs

Security

* Physical Security

o Slot for cable lock;

o Memory (protected by a screw)

o Hard disk drive (protected by a screw)

o Battery pack (protected by sliding latch)

* Software Security

o User Power-on password

o Supervisor Password

o Software: Screen Blank (by Hotkey), Screen Saver (by

software).

BIOS

* ACPI v1.0b, PNP v1.0a, VESA v2.0, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS

v2.31, PCI BIOS v2.2 support

Software14

Toshiba Software and Utilities

* Toshiba Notebook Maximizer

* Toshiba Speech System

* Toshiba ConfigFree™

* Toshiba Custom Utilities

* Toshiba Touch and Launch

Third-party Software

* Microsoft® Works™

* Microsoft® Office® OneNote™ 2003

* Intuit® Quicken® New User Edition 2005

* Norton AntiVirus™ 2005 - w/3-Month Subscription

* Sonic® Solutions RecordNow!™ Basic

* AOL® (3 -Months free)15

* AT&T® Worldnet® Service - 1 Month FREE16

* Microsoft® Internet Explorer

* Napster™ online digital music service (30-day trial)