Toshiba Satellite 1405-S171 Notebook (1.5-GHz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive

Amazon.com Product Description

If you're a student, home user, or business owner shopping for a mobile computer that enables you to work and play with ease and convenience, the Toshiba Satellite 1405-S171 notebook PC offers a strong mix of features without busting your budget.

A 1.5 GHz Mobile Intel Celeron processor cranks out enough computing power to run a broad range of productivity and multimedia software. The notebook's 256 MB of memory--expandable to 1 GB--and 256 KB of L2 cache smoothly run several applications simultaneously. A 30 GB hard drive offers generous storage capacity.

The 1405-S171's 15-inch TFT active-matrix display, coupled with an S3 Super Savage graphics controller with 16 MB of internal video memory, delivers up to 16 million colors at 1,024 x 768 resolution for superb visuals. The notebook includes built-in stereo speakers and 3-D sound support with HRTF 3-D positional audio and Direct 3-D sound. A combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive makes it easy and convenient to view movies, listen to and create audio CDs, and rapidly back up data.

The 7.8-pound, 12.8-by-11.2-by-1.7-inch 1405-S171 includes an integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface with RJ-45 LAN port and built-in 56K V.90 modem with RJ-11 connector. Wireless options include an 802.11b wireless LAN via an integrated Mini PCI card or a Wi-Fi PC Card.

The notebook offers three USB interfaces, an ECP parallel printer port, an RGB monitor port, an infrared port, and a TV-out interface. It accommodates two Type II or one Type III 32-bit, CardBus-ready PC Cards. The 1405-S171 offers an 85-button keyboard with full-size keys, a touchpad pointing device, and CD controls. It features up to three hours of battery life.

Bundled software includes Windows XP Home Edition, Lotus SmartSuite ME, Quicken Basic 2001, Norton AntiVirus 2002, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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:

Complete Package, Low Price.......2002-10-17

I have had this computer for 24 hours, and so far so good. It is fast and packs a lot of hardware features for a low price. Other manufacturers (eg; Dell & IBM) nickel-and-dime you for features that are included with the Toshiba 1405 (eg; DVD/CDRW, floppy, more memory).

Everything worked as it should out of the box. Installs of Office XP, WinAmp, Nero and other software have been a snap, and I have had no problems with automatic detects of USB hardware.

The buttons of the touchpad are too sensitive for my liking, but I suppose I will learn how to use it more effectively. The monitor is nice and big and bright, if not a little TOO bright at default setting.

My only real complaints so far are the fact that there was no documentation in the packaging regarding the rebate offer available when I purchased the machine, and the selection of the 2 free software titles they marketed are all [junk] - plus the order web site for this software has not worked properly.

This machine is not for the mobile warrior really because of it's larger size and heavier weight, but it's perfect to go back and forth to work with, for play, or for use as a desktop replacement.

Hope this review helps...

Compare between Toshiba va HP.......2002-09-26

I recently bought HP AZ1230 AMD Athlon 1500+ and brought home there are so many problems such as during using voice chat it hangs up or during recorder and playback, I called HP but very little help, they asked me to change the BIOS and all devices drivers why I have to do all of these when the laptop is brand new. This HP laptop is also very hot and the fan is making a lot of noise. I spent 2 days to make it works right
by changing all the device drivers and the BIOS. I'm afraid it will me a problem again in the future.
So I exchanged the HP for Toshiba 1405-S171 it has been great since then it is much cooler and everything works fine. The fan is quiet too.
I think the HP ZE1230 has a faster microprocessor 1500+ than Celeron 1.5 GHz about 15% but Toshiba is much realiable than HP. HP has a better design than Toshiba.
Probably Toshiba has much experience in building the laptop.
I give the Toshiba Satellite 1405-S171 A+ and stay away from HP.
I have a Fujitsu laptop and have been using for 4 years it works good up till now. Hope this help.

Great Buy.......2002-09-07

I owned a Toshiba Satellite notebook a couple of years ago before my girlfriend basically took it over. I replaced it with an HP notebook. BIG MISTAKE. I went through 3 different HP notebooks because they kept messing... up. Finally I decided to just exchange it for a Toshiba because i had no problems with my old Satellite. And I've had no problems.

The 1405-S171 has a 1.5-GHz celeron which is fast enough for me, but if you need more speed, buy a Satellite with a pentium 4. Its 15" active-matrix display is very clear. Even for your buddy looking over your shoulder at an angle.

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