Toshiba Satellite 1405-S151 Notebook (1.2-GHz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive)

Amazon.com Product Description

Being on a budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice key features or solid performance. Toshiba's Satellite 1405-S151 notebook PC delivers the built-in connectivity, storage, and speed you need for home or work. Those who need leading-edge 3-D game performance should look elsewhere, but this bargain notebook is sure to meet the needs of most everyone else.

Measuring 12.8 by 11.2 by 1.7 inches and weighing 7.4 pounds, this system falls firmly in the desktop replacement category. Though a bit heavy for frequent travelers, the 1405-S151 uses an all-in-one design that offers everything you need in a single package. Those features include a built-in floppy drive, built-in DVD/CD-RW drive for playing movies and burning your own CDs, and a very large 30 GB hard drive. The integrated 56K modem and 10/100 network adapter will keep you connected at home or on the road.

Intel's 1.2 GHz Celeron CPU and 256 MB of PC133 memory offer speed for office applications, Web browsing, or multimedia creation. The large, clear 14.1-inch TFT display shows a 1,024 x 768 desktop, large enough that you'll be happy to abandon your bulky monitor for good. Trident's CyberAladdin-T graphics controller, which accesses 16 MB of external UMA video memory, isn't ideal for leading-edge 3-D games, but offers enough 2-D and 3-D power to handle practically any other application. It can also drive an external monitor at up to 800 x 600 resolution or even your TV through the video-out connector.

Built-in stereo speakers plus microphone and headphone ports will let you enjoy your favorite music or do voice conferencing. Two PC Card slots, three USB ports, an infrared port, and a parallel printer port offer plenty of options for expanding the system or connecting peripherals.

The system's keyboard section features a standard 85-key layout and a touch pad for cursor control. Pre-installed software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Lotus SmartSuite Millennium Edition office applications, Intuit Quicken Basic 2001 finance software, and Norton AntiVirus 2002 virus protection, along with Toshiba's custom utilities and online documentation.

Product Description

Containing the right mix of features at a cost-effective price point, the Satellite 1405 series is the perfect solution to get entry-level notebook users up-to-speed with the mobile world. Offering built-in DVD-ROM and CD recording capabilities - plus instant access to the Internet via 10/100Ethernet, V.90 modem and easy-to-upgrade wireless connectivity - any student, home user or business professional can work and play with greater mobility, productivity and ease.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome for price!!.......2004-12-31

This computer is perfect for anyone who needs a laptop for office applications and the internet. It's pretty great for photoshop, just be careful that the file isn't poster size. Besides that, it's a great item for a great price. Burning CD's is a snap!
Thanks Toshiba!

"Used" to like Toshiba products.......2004-09-10

I truly used to like Toshiba products. Now, I do not see myself buying any of their products again. This machine has been reliable for the last two years but the hard drive broke today. When I called customer/ technical support all that they told me is that it is out of warranty and that I can send it to them and have it repaired at full price. I know people have complained that this model Toshiba has broken down on them after only a few months of use but I still find it unacceptable that the hard drive world brake down and fail after only two years. My other laptop from Compaq lasted over 6 years. It is out dated obviously but it still works. In short, I do not recommend this laptop because it is way too heavy, gets too hot, and has a short battery life. Oh, and Toshiba customer support is the worst that I have ever experienced. They will not be ashamed to hang up on you if you are not satisfied with their "reading from a script" answers to you problems.

terrible tech support.......2004-01-07

Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across. They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it. They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody. They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time. When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates. DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.

Very Slow.......2003-05-05

It is a very nice portable, the screen is quite large so your eyes are going to be quite comfortable, BUT it is very slow. It isn't worth the money that you save. For most applications 1.2 GHZ is nothing and the processor gets very hot and noisy. The hard drive gets very noisy as well. I've had mine for 5 months now and I really need to replace it. In short, I don't really recommend it.

Best value in a notebook.......2003-03-16

When I researched the market for the best notebook/laptop that fit into my budget, this model stood out. With the a combo DVD/CDRW drive, no other computer offered as much for the price. If you are a power user, or are bothered that Windows XP is incorporated into the Toshiba package (you don't get a stand-alone Windows CD), this model is not for you. However if you are an average user looking to buy a complete, up-to-date laptop at a budget price, take a serious look at this one. I've owned it for six months and am happy with its performance and utility in every respect. I packed up and stored my desk-top; I'm not sure I will ever use a desktop again at home...

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