by Toshiba
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For plenty of power, plus room to multitask, study and play, the Satellite L655 laptop is a great choice, with its famous Toshiba quality, value and style, and a generous 15.6" diagonal TruBrite HD display. This larger screen is great for doing more things at once, handling business at home or in the field, watching movies or playing online RPG games. New multi-core processors from Intel and AMD, plus lots of memory and storage, make it a strong all-around performer for students, small-business owners, families and light gamers, who'll love its stunning Fusion Finish in a choice of colors. A webcam with Wireless-N, and wide range of ports, will keep them well connected with room to expand and share. Select models with HDMI or a Blu-ray Disc player deliver super-sized entertainment. And Toshiba "Smart Features"�like a Touch pad with multi-touch control and our power-saving eco Utility �make this laptop convenient for them and right for the environment too. With Toshiba, mainstream is far from mediocre.
Toshiba Satellite L655: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 15.6-Inch Screen
Offering plenty of mobile computing power plus room to multitask, study, and play, the Toshiba Satellite L655 (model L655-S5161) offers a generous 15.6-inch display that's great for doing more things at once--handling business at home or in the field, watching movies or playing online RPG games. The L655 is perfect for handling computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the Web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Black will be sure to raise a few eyebrows.
Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously.
This all-purpose, eco-smart machine's stunning 15.6-inch LED-backlit display is easy on the battery and provides 720p native high-definition resolution. It includes a plethora of multimedia features, including a SuperMulti drive that can handle all your DVD and CD formats, built-in speakers with Dolby audio processing, and Intel HD integrated graphics.
Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, one USB/eSATA combo port, and an HDMI that lets you scale up with an external monitor or home theater.
This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).
Key Features
- 15.6-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it's more environmentally friendly as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio).
A wide range of ports will keep you well connected, including
an HDMI output (see larger image).Enjoy a full 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad (see larger image).- 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3-2310M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
- 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
- Intel HD Graphics with 64 MB - 1274 MB dynamically allocated shared graphic memory.
- 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing.
- Wireless Connectivity
- With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers).
- Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio blends a suite of technologies to deliver a stunning audio experience from headphones or your laptop speakers. It analyzes audio signals and restores tones often lost in encoding, mimicking the same optimization techniques that go into tuning movie theaters and mixing rooms, resulting in brighter highs and deep, thumping bass tones. It also expands stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback for a listening experience that will have you talking long after the performance.
Toshiba ReelTime. Click here to learn about its features.- Included Toshiba Software:
- Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
- Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
- Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files--using graphical thumbnails--so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
- Included Toshiba Utilities:
- Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you'll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you're in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
- Up to 5 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
- Dimensions & Weight: 14.96 x 9.84 x 1.49 inches (WxDxH); 5.48 pounds
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
- 3 total USB 2.0 ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
- HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your compatible digital TV or external monitor.
- VGA video output (analog, RGB)
- Microphone and headphone jacks
- Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
What's in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba Satellite L655-S5161 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.
It also comes with the following software:
Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010; Google Toolbar and Google Chrome; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Microsoft Live Essentials; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial)
This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.
Environmental Specifications
- Energy Star 5.0 certified
- Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
- RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances
Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.
- Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
- Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
- Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.
Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live
Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.
- Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
- Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
- Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
- Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.
Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.
Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
- Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.
Toshiba Satellite P755-S5274 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Black)
Toshiba Satellite P755-S5274 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Black)
by Toshiba
Date first available at Amazon.com: June 14, 2011
Buy new:$733.99$699.99
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When you're looking for above-average performance-and show-stopping mobile entertainment-discover Toshiba's brand new Satellite P755. Sleek, stylish and ready for its close-up, this full-featured PC lets you do more by offering the latest in just about everything, starting with visibly smart processing power of the 2nd-Generation Intel Core i3 processor. Compact yet loaded with entertainment focused features, it's great for multitasking, mastering everyday challenges and tearing through visually intensive apps. It comes with a broad 15.6" diagonal HD TruBrite LED backlit display for brilliant movies and gaming, plus Harman/kardon speakers-tuned with sound enhancement technologies from Dolby and Waves Audio-for rich luxurious sound. Fast components like an USB 3.0 port make sharing files and media quick and easy. Intel Wireless Display technology makes for easy content sharing between your laptop and TV. What's more, it features a distinctive dual-tone textured Fusion X2 Finish that'll stop you in your tracks, and keep fingerprints and scratches at bay. Ideal for entertainment lovers, gamers, heavy multi-taskers and power users, the Satellite P755 laptop offers something for everyone, plus style, versatility and value that's one step ahead of the competition. Read more
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
HP Pavilion dv6-6150us Entertainment Notebook PC (Silver)
HP Pavilion dv6-6150us Entertainment Notebook PC (Silver)
by HP
Date first available at Amazon.com: June 19, 2011
Buy new:$799.99$757.95
5 used & new from $757.95
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Hear what you've been missing with Beats Audio on the HP Pavilion dv6-6150us Entertainment Notebook PC, which also has a powerful processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. HP Cool Sense technology helps you stay comfortable by directing heat away from your lap. Plus, this HP laptop has an integrated fingerprint reader so you can access your online accounts securely with the swipe of a finger. Watch DVDs on the 15.6-inch diagonal high-definition LED display, stream content to your HD TV with Intel Wireless Display and video chat in low-light environments using the integrated webcam. Print, e-mail and browse the web wirelessly using built-in Wi-Fi. You can also store thousands of files on the large 750GB hard drive for fast access. HP Protect Smart Hard Drive Protection helps prevent data loss. The HP Pavilion dv6-6150us Entertainment Notebook PC shows off your sense of style, too, with the brushed aluminum finish in steel gray. Transfer photos from a memory card directly to your HP laptop using the digital media reader and back up your files on discs using the DVD burner. With a battery life of up to 6.5 hours, work and play on the go without plugging in your notebook. And at 5.78 lbs, the dv6 is easy to carry in your backpack or laptop bag. Read more
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Dell XPS 15 X15L-1024ELS Laptop (Elemental Silver)
Dell XPS 15 X15L-1024ELS Laptop (Elemental Silver)
by Dell
Date first available at Amazon.com: June 10, 2011
Buy new: $899.99
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Movies, games, music and Web chat come to life with amazing visuals and incredible sound - all powered by the latest Intel processors. Its top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness make the 2nd-generation Intel Core processors the ideal choice for visibly smart performance. Get new, faster 2nd-generation Intel processors. Experience leading-edge NVIDIA performance graphics that bring your media to life. Get high-fidelity JBL speakers with Waves MaxxAudio
Whether it's HD, multitasking, or multimedia, the Dell XPS 15 laptop has what it takes to take you to new levels of performance. Blending classic style and world-class features, Dell's XPS lineup was designed for creative explorers where everyday is a multimedia experience, whether it's uploading photos, watching streaming video, or listening to your favorite band play a concert on the other side of the world.
Movies, games, music, and Web chat come to life with amazing visuals and incredible sound on the Dell XPS 15.The bright LED-backlit 15.6-inch HD display is complemented by built-in JBL speakers and integrated Waves MaxxAudio 3 audio processing technology as well as a 12-watt subwoofer. It also boasts a webcam capable of HD video streaming for crystal-clear-full screen video chats (and it's also Skype-certified).
It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor ("Sandy Bridge"), which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i7 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing. And you'll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware. Video is powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M graphics with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory and NVIDIA Optimus technology.
The laptop comes with two speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also comes with a combo eSATA/USB 2.0 port, plus the two USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible.)
You also get Dell's innovative Stage software, which provides a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs, and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream (learn more below).
This Dell notebook comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version). You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.
Made for multimedia playback.Specifications
- 15.6-inch high-definition LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution for native HD 720p display. It also provides TrueLife high-gloss/anti-reflective technology, which features a sharp contrast finish that's well suited to immersive 3D games and watching videos.
- 2.00 GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM "Sandy Bridge" quad-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.90 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).
- 640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 6 GB installed RAM (DDR3, 1333 MHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory delivers great performance and great battery life. NVIDIA Optimus technology automatically transitions between NVIDIA graphics and Intel Integrated Graphics, seamlessly and in the background, whether you're watching a movie, surfing the web, or playing a 3D game.
- 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD�R, DVD�RW, DVD�R DL, and DVD-RAM.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (plus backwards compatibility with older wireless routers).
- Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
- JBL designed and certified speakers with two 4-watt stereo speakers and a 12-watt subwoofer (for 20 watts of power), plus Waves MaxxAudio 3 sound enhancement technology. Integrated JBL stereo speakers and subwoofer.
- 2-megapixel Skype-certified HD webcam
- 6-cell battery
- Measures 15 x 10.4 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
- Weighs 5.96 pounds
- Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support; mail-in service
Connectivity & Expansion
- 2 USB 3.0 ports for ultra-fast data transfer (1 front, 1 rear) with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). Download a 25 GB HD movie in just 70 seconds, and even charge your USB devices when your laptop is on sleep, hibernate, or off.
- 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port that enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port. And this PowerShare USB port can charge devices even when laptop is off.
- HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
- DisplayPort video output is the newest monitor interface supporting today's digital graphics and LCD technologies
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- Multi-format memory card reader including compatibility with Secure Digital (SD), Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC), Hi-Density Secure Digital (SDHD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS Pro), and xD Picture Card (xD)
- 1 headphone, 1 microphone
What's in the Box
This package contains the Dell XPS 15 (X15L-1024ELS) notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, and printed documentation.
Included Software
McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (6-month subscription); Microsoft Office Starter 2010
The centrally located, easy-to-use Dell Support Center application offers provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. You'll be able to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
Dell's innovative Stage multimedia software.The Stage That Sets Itself
Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.
With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.
When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. Stage delivers the things you need, right where you need them.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.
- Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
- Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
- Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.
Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live
Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.
- Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
- Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
- Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
- Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.
Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.
Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
- Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.
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- 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3-2310M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
