The Toshiba Satellite L500 is the same as most other toshiba laptops. It looks stylish and can do all the basic functions that you would want for a laptop. However, when you use it, you dont feel very comfortable because it feels very cheap. The keyboard is very flimsy and feels like it is ... Read review
The Toshiba Satellite L500 is ideal for those looking for a laptop suitable for both ... more
everyday and entertainment tasks with a stylish design. HD-quality multimedia and the 15.6'' wide-aspect TruBrite screen ensure a great entertainment experience. The...
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Processor: Intel® Centrino® processor technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo ... more
processor T6500, Intel® GM45 Express chipset and Intel® WiFi Link 5100, 2.10 GHz, 800 MHz front side bus and 2 MB 2nd level cache Memory: 3,072 (2,048 + 1,024) MB standard, 8,192 MB maximum expandability with DDR2 RAM (800 MHz) Hard Drive: 250 GB, 5,400 rpm drive rotation Display: 15.6 " size, Toshiba TruBrite® HD TFT High Brightness display with 16:9 aspect ratio and 1366 x 768 internal resolution Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-Dual-HDD recovery), Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-Dual-HDD recovery) Graphics Card: Mobile Intel® GMA 4500MHD, memory : total available graphics memory can be up to 1,340 MB with a 32-bit operating system and 3 GB system memory or 1,759 MB with a 64-bit operating system and 4 GB system memory DVD Super Multi Drive (Double Layer): compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 24x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R (Double Layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R (Double Layer), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM Expansion: 2 x memory slots (1 to configure) Interfaces: 1 x DC-in, 1 x external monitor, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x external microphone, 1 x headphone (stereo), 1 x integrated VGA Web Camera with built-in microphone, 1 x 4-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SDâ„¢ Cards up to 16 GB, Memory Stick® up to 256 MB, Memory Stick Proâ„¢ up to 2 GB and MultiMedia Cardâ„¢ up to 2 GB), 1 (Left) x eSATA/USB 2.0, 2 (Right 2) x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI supporting 1080p signal format Connectivity: Wi-Fiâ„¢, 802.11a/g/Draft-N Network Support and Wireless LAN (802.11a/g/Draft-N), Wired communication: Fast Ethernet LAN topology and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX speed Bundled software: Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba User's Manual, Supervisor Password Utility, Toshiba Assist, Chicony Camera Assistant Software, Toshiba DVD Player, Toshiba Face Recognition, Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator, Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (free 60-day trial), Toshiba Value Added Package (Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba Components Common Driver, Toshiba Accessibility, Toshiba Button Support), Google Software (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop, Picasa), McAfee® Internet Security (includes free Internet updates for 30 days), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, MyPhotobook Software, WildTangent Games Console, Connectivity Doctor, ConfigFreeâ„¢ and Toshiba utilities and drivers Toshiba EasyMedia: HDMI-out, Toshiba Face Recognition, Built-in Web Camera & Microphone, Diversity Antenna, Integrated Bridge Media Adapter, Toshiba TEMPRO Performance Tuning Service, McAfee® Internet Security, Google Pack, Smart Display Support, Toshiba Flash Cards and Control Buttons Special features: ENERGY STAR qualified computer, integrated VGA Web Camera for Video over IP, Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology, integrated microphone for Voice over IP, 4 mechanical Control Buttons (Mute, Play/Pause, Forward, Rewind), power-saving Eco Utility, SM BIOS compliant and HD Audio support Dimensions: W383 x D259 x H35.5 (front) / 39.3 (rear) mm Weight: starting at 2.72 kg Battery: lithium-ion up to 3h20min (Mobile Markâ„¢ 2007) M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more
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Advantages: Ease of use, memory capacity Disadvantages: Quality, feel, value for money
The Toshiba Satellite L500 is the same as most other toshiba laptops. It looks stylish and can do all the basic functions that you would want for a laptop. However, when you use it, you dont feel very comfortable because it feels very cheap. The keyboard is very flimsy and feels like it is about to break every time you type something and the mouse pad and buttons do not respond well. However, the number pad on the right hand side of the keyboard ... ...numbers. You can buy this laptop with a range of processors and sizes of harddrive so you can choose the one which suits you best. The display is actually very good but the battery life could have been improved. On my model it will last for a maximum of 2.5 hours on its lowest power setting.
Overall, this laptop is reasonable at most things but not excellent in any of them. I also own a hp pavillion dv6500 which i bought for £50 more (over ... more
The Toshiba Satellite L500 is the same as most other toshiba laptops. It looks stylish and can do all the basic functions that you would want for a laptop. However, when you use it, you dont feel very comfortable because it feels very cheap. The keyboard is very flimsy and feels like it is about to break every time you type something and the mouse pad and buttons do not respond well. However, the number pad on the right hand side of the keyboard is great as it makes it so easy to type numbers. You can buy this laptop with a range of processors and sizes of harddrive so you can choose the one which suits you best. The display is actually very good but the battery life could have been improved. On my model it will last for a maximum of 2.5 hours on its lowest power setting. Overall, this laptop is reasonable at most things but not excellent in any of them. I also own a hp pavillion dv6500 which i bought for £50 more (over 2 years ago) and it is so much better (faster/easier to use/more enjoyable to use). I think the L500 has been designed to be a basic laptop for people who are about to buy their first laptop and will have to get used to using one as it is so easy to use. So if you are looking for a more specialised laptop, the L500 is not for you.
Advantages: NVIDIA 7800 GTX GPU, brilliant screen, exellent sound for a laptop, looks the part Disadvantages: Pricey
You may have seen my review for the TOSHIBASatellite Pro L10 only a few months back. It was a nice little laptop for £500, but it did not have the kind of power I craved for the latest gaming and multimedia applications. This is what I replaced it with..........the DELL XPS M170 Gaming Laptop.
System Specs:
Dell XPS-M170
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 (2 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
17 inch UltraSharp? Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife?
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 2 Dimm (upgraded from 1GB)
60GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce? Go 7800 GTX. Extreme Graphics Performance
The NVIDIA 256MB GeForceTM Go 7800 GTX and 6800 Ultra ...
Intel GMA 4500M Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 HyperMemory - PCI Express, ATI Radeon HD 3200
Video Memory
DDR3 VRAM - 512 MB
Total Available Graphics Memory
1919 MB
Audio
Audio Output
Sound card
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio
Audio Input
Microphone
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC272
Features
Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System
Notebook camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Sensor Resolution
0.3 Megapixel
Input device(s)
Type
Keyboard, touchpad
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
Miscellaneous
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards
CE, ACPI, CE, RoHS
Power
Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Technology
Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Capacity
4000 mAh
Run Time (Up To)
3.4 hour(s), 2.4 hour(s), 2.2 hour(s)
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits)
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works, Toshiba ConfigFree, Connectivity Doctor, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days subscription), Toshiba Supervisor Password Utility, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Toshiba Disc Creator, WildTangent Game Console, Google Software Pack, Toshiba Value Added Package, Chicony Camera Assistant Software, Face Recognition software, Toshiba DVD Player, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Environmental standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
International warranty - 1 year
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%
Manufacturer's product description
Looking for a very affordable laptop that delivers solid performance for handling life's essentials at home, school or work? Then look at Toshiba's Satellite L500 series. These easy-to-use, all-purpose portable PCs are tailor-made for people looking for a laptop that can handle the basics without breaking the bank.
