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The Toshiba Satellite A205-S4617 features 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (max), dual-layer DVD/CD burner with Labelflash printing, Intel 4965 AGN wireless LAN connects to draft 802.11n routers (as well as 802.11a/b/g); Intel GMA 950 video card, Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 headphone, 1 microphone, 1 ExpressCard 34/54, Bright 15.4-inch LCD stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover, and it’s pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities).

The Toshiba Satellite A205 is a budget laptop with an HD-DVD drive, two things not normally associated with each other. At less than $1,000, it’s hard to argue with the value you’re getting, especially on a non-Celeron system. If you’re looking for an affordable laptop with an HD-DVD drive, the Satellite A205 is a good deal, assuming the HD-DVD format doesn’t die a slow death in 2008. While ideally we’d like to see 1080p and an HDMI out port, this is still a solid entry in 15.4-inch mainstream notebook category with the bonus of having a high-definition optical drive. Release: January 2008. Price: $900.

Stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover, the Toshiba Satellite A205-S4617 notebook PC is a great blend of multitasking productivity, multimedia prowess, and efficiently powered portability. It features Intel’s 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. The large, bright 15.4-inch XGA-resolution LCD (1280 x 800) is perfect for viewing multiple application screens or watching widescreen movies on DVD. It’s also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba’s unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. The dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive also burns CDs, and can print labels directly onto discs with the integrated Labelflash functionality.

Technical Details
* Bright 15.4-inch LCD stylishly accented with an onyx blue metallic LCD cover
* 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (max), dual-layer DVD/CD burner with Labelflash printing
* Intel 4965 AGN wireless LAN connects to draft 802.11n routers (as well as 802.11a/b/g); Intel GMA 950 video card
* Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 headphone, 1 microphone, 1 ExpressCard 34/54
* Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Toshiba Satellite A205-S4617 Reviews From notebookreview

Pros:
* Nice bright screen with good color reproduction
* Very large 250gb storage
* Quiet CPU fan
* Nice sleek design

Cons:

* Computer gets quite warm, might not be comfortable on bare legs
* 2nd HD bay with no connectors
* Some bulky included software

Toshiba Satellite A205-S4617 Reviews from zdnet

The good: The Toshiba Satellite A205-S4617 laptop has 802.11n support, Harman Kardon speakers, and a Labelflash optical drive; a long, single hinge gives the laptop a sturdy feel.
The bad: Fingerprint-prone lid; no Bluetooth.
The bottom line: Toshiba adds faster Draft N Wi-Fi to this attractive if otherwise fairly conventional laptop. Just be sure you’ve got an 802.11n router to go along with it.