Toshiba Satellite A200/A205 Review

The Toshiba Satellite A200/A205 comes with the 15.4 inches diagonal widescreen that is with Tru Brite display. This display unit of Satellite A200/A205 is with a native resolution of 1280x800 of XWGA. The graphics memory for Satellite A200/A205 is with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 that is with 8MB to 256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory. Next to concentrate on the DVD drive used in the Satellite A200/A205. This does consist of DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer), which is with Label flash drive supporting 11 formats totally.

The speaker system of Satellite A200/A205 has a good deal to notice as it is with the Built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers. The network connectivity options of the Satellite A200/A205 are worth to notice. As it is with the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n). Then what with the chat on net option? Yeah! Satellite A200/A205 does comprise of the embedded webcam and also with a built-in microphone. The security feature of the Satellite A200/205 is made better with the fingerprint reader.

First thing to be noticed about this laptop is the polished outside display cover surface, and the lack of any sharp or non-rounded edges. On the opening up the notebook one could find the glossy indicator light panel, clear plastic covers over the Harmon/Kardon speakers, glossy screen and the control buttons that intermingle in with the upper control panel. The buttons feel very solid, with a firm support under the keyboard. There is a solid display latches, with a support behind the LCD is excellent. One most importandt feature about this model’s LCD screen is that nothing comes through when pressing on the cover behind the LCD will put “waves” onto the screen.

Now to talk on to the weight of the notebook it is about average for a 15” range laptop. Weight on top of my shipping scale comes in at 6lbs 3.4oz. The height of this laptop is 1.573”, over the C100 (1.363”) or T60 (1.362”). The screen of the Satellite A200/A205 is made of a glossy style, coming in at a 1280x800, 720p native resolution, with very vibrant color and with decent viewing angles. Harmon/Kardon speakers are outstanding in contrast to other laptop speakers I have ever used, though there is a lack in bass, they have very good mid and high range qualities.

So now what with the processor performance? This laptop comes outfitted with a T5500 Core 2 Duo processor by Intel, that clock at 1.66 GHz, and is more than enough for everyday tasks. But one limiting point with this laptop is its integrated GMA950 graphics that won’t really allow you to play many newer games. In end up with for classroom use, this laptop won’t disappoint.