Bestselling Toshiba Satellite U505-S2005 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Laptop Review

Toshiba Satellite U505-S2005 is a 13.3-inch laptop equipped with a 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Processor, 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory, 500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM). It sports a 13.3″ CCFL (16:9) 1280×800 Display， Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash. The laptop runs on Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit Operating System. Needless to say, such a configuration is good enough for our daily use, people are very satisfied with it.

As a 13.3″ laptop, the Toshiba Satellite U505-S2005 is great for most people, especially for students and travelers. Weighing less than 5 pounds, this ultra-portable notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. You can take it anywhere with you, so you won't miss a thing.

Its 13.3-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed movies.

What's more, 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. So I'm sure you guys will love it too.

The Satellite U505-S2005 comes with a lot of very brilliant features, let's take a look.

Features & Specs:

• 2.13 GHz Intel Core i3-330M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 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.
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; upgradeable to 8GB)
• 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.
• 13.3-inch high-definition TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity (1280 x 800 resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with up to 1696 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system.
• 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-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range.
• 1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security. And if you're using one laptop for several users–say for the whole family or for a small business–Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Dolby Sound Room combines a suite of technologies to deliver truly stunning virtual surround listening from your two laptop speakers, or on headphones for a more immersive private performance. You'll savor super-realistic dialogue and explosions, along with deeper, fatter bass and brighter treble tones.
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
• ExpressCard (34/54) slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
• Three total USB ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that also features Sleep and Charge capabilities, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
• HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote. A standard analog VGA video output is also included.
• Combo headphone S/PDIF digital audio output
• Enjoy proactive PC health–without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive–so you won't have to.
• Up to 3.5 hours of battery life from standard 6-cell battery (4800 mAh)
• Weight: 4.75 pounds
• Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.08 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty

Of course, these are just the main features this Toshiba laptop offers, you'll find out more when you get the laptop.

Price as Reviewed: $765.54 (on Amazon)

So what do you think about the Toshiba Satellite U505-S2005 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Laptop?