Toshiba Satellite
The Toshiba Satellite is a line of consumer-grade notebook computers marketed by Toshiba. Models in the Satellite family vary greatly. Most consumers will only see the entry-level models which are sold at major retailers; but there is also a fast "Best of the Best" full-fledged media center-class notebook available; (these have the additional label of Qosmio added along side the Satellite name). The difference between the entry level Satellites and the more expensive Qosmio Satellites are significant and easy to recognize. The Qosmio models tend to be two or three times thicker, they have added features like two hard drive bays, multiple graphics cards, a large number of input/output ports of varying design, unique case styling, LED backlit keyboards, significantly more powerful sound systems (built in subwoofer and amplifier)along with any other new feature that was recently invented. The "Satellite" name is simply a model brand name and therefore the laptops bear no technical association to terminologies used in "satellite phone/satphone" or any modes of data transfer via orbital satellites.
The early models did not come with an internal CD-ROM drive, but these eventually came as mobile technology progressed. Such models can easily link up with an external CD-ROM drive through the parallel port on the rear (since USB ports came later as well). Some Satellites also lacked an internal floppy disk drive, but a port on the side allowed the use of a proprietary external module for such. These machines tended to be smaller in physical size, but yet much thicker than they are today, and unlike today's, which tend to be wider in width and breadth. These early model Satellites have a reputation among longtime Toshiba owners as being virtually indestructible.[citation needed] In Spring 2000 some models came with a 15 inch screen and a built in DVD drive, a 6 GB HDD and ran at 500 MHz. They were sold for $2400 by Toshiba. They also had a model called the Satellite Pro. Newer models of the Satellite Pro are still being sold.
All newer Toshiba Satellite models are pre-installed with the latest Windows operating system. Most screens now are equipped with TruBrite glossy display technology in addition to being widescreens. Every year Toshiba offers over 50 models to choose from. Each offering different combinations of CPU, graphics options are a mixture of Nvidia or ATI. Screen sizes, battery capacity and other features vary. These products often carry a one year manufacturer's warranty; though refurbished models may only have 30 to 90 days of a warranty. The lower-end models are offered at competitive prices in the $300 to $550.00 range (at major retailers).
Toshiba Satellite A70, A75, M30X and M35X owners have won a class action lawsuit against Toshiba about design flaws in these laptop models.[citation needed] They are entitled to an extended warranty and refunds in some cases.
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[edit] List of current Satellite Pro models
- Toshiba Satellite Pro A200
- Toshiba Satellite Pro A210
- Toshiba Satellite Pro A305
- Toshiba Satellite Pro A300
- Toshiba Satellite Pro A500
- Toshiba Satellite Pro C650
- Toshiba Satellite Pro C660
- Toshiba Satellite Pro L300
- Toshiba Satellite Pro L630
- Toshiba Satellite Pro L640
- Toshiba Satellite Pro L670
- Toshiba Satellite Pro P40
- Toshiba Satellite Pro P300
- Toshiba Satellite Pro 410CS
- Toshiba Satellite Pro 430CDT
- Toshiba Satellite Pro 460CDT
- Toshiba Satellite Pro 470CDT
[edit] List of Satellite models
[edit] A-Series
- Toshiba Satellite A10
- Toshiba Satellite A15
- Toshiba Satellite A30
- Toshiba Satellite A35
- Toshiba Satellite A40
- Toshiba Satellite A55
- Toshiba Satellite A60
- Toshiba Satellite A70
- Toshiba Satellite A75
- Toshiba Satellite A80
- Toshiba Satellite A85
- Toshiba Satellite A100
- Toshiba Satellite A105
- Toshiba Satellite A130
- Toshiba Satellite A135
- Toshiba Satellite A200
- Toshiba Satellite A205
- Toshiba Satellite A210
- Toshiba Satellite A215
- Toshiba Satellite A300
- Toshiba Satellite A305
- Toshiba Satellite A500
- Toshiba Satellite A505
- Toshiba Satellite A660
[edit] C-Series
- Toshiba Satellite C650
- Toshiba Satellite C655
- Toshiba Satellite C660
- Toshiba Satellite C665
- Toshiba Satellite C600
- Toshiba Satellite C640
[edit] E-Series
- Toshiba Satellite E305
[edit] L-Series
- Toshiba Satellite L10
- Toshiba Satellite L20
- Toshiba Satellite L25
- Toshiba Satellite L30
- Toshiba Satellite L40
- Toshiba Satellite L50
- Toshiba Satellite L60
- Toshiba Satellite L300
- Toshiba Satellite L350
- Toshiba Satellite L450
- Toshiba Satellite L500
- Toshiba Satellite L505
- Toshiba Satellite L650
- Toshiba Satellite L670
- Toshiba Satellite L730
- Toshiba Satellite L740
- Toshiba Satellite L750
- Toshiba Satellite L755
- Toshiba Satellite L770
- Toshiba Satellite L775
[edit] M-Series
- Toshiba Satellite M30X
- Toshiba Satellite M35X
- Toshiba Satellite M55
- Toshiba Satellite M70
- Toshiba Satellite M105
- Toshiba Satellite M110
- Toshiba Satellite M115
- Toshiba Satellite M200
- Toshiba Satellite M205
- Toshiba Satellite M300
- Toshiba Satellite M305
- Toshiba Satellite M500
- Toshiba Satellite M505
- Toshiba Satellite M645
[edit] P-Series
- Toshiba Satellite P10
- Toshiba Satellite P15
- Toshiba Satellite P20
- Toshiba Satellite P25
- Toshiba Satellite P30
- Toshiba Satellite P35
- Toshiba Satellite P100
- Toshiba Satellite P200
- Toshiba Satellite P300
- Toshiba Satellite P400
- Toshiba Satellite P500
- Toshiba Satellite P740
- Toshiba Satellite P750
- Toshiba Satellite P755
- Toshiba Satellite P770
[edit] R-Series
- Toshiba Satellite R845
[edit] T-Series
- Toshiba Satellite T100
- Toshiba Satellite T130
- Toshiba Satellite T1800
[edit] U-Series
- Toshiba Satellite U200
- Toshiba Satellite U300
- Toshiba Satellite U500
[edit] X-Series
All of the x205 models are classified as a Satellite; the newer versions of this laptop would be called a Qosmio; See the Qosmio article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiba_Qosmio#X500_series for more
- Toshiba Satellite X205: These are much larger and more powerful machines. Some have multiple hard drives and SLi graphics. Models include sli1,sli2,sli3,sli4,sli5,sli6, S7483, S9349, S9359, S9800 and S9810 - the main difference between them would be the processor included all are core2duo at different speeds - all have the same removable SLI Dual GeForce 8600M GT cards with 512mb dedicated on each card (1gb total)
[edit] Old Models
- Toshiba Satellite 100CS
- Toshiba Satellite 105CS
- Toshiba Satellite 110CS
- Toshiba Satellite 205CDS
- Toshiba Satellite 420CDS - 60-120 MHz (dependent on energy mode); 8-40 MB RAM; 777 MB -1.35 GB HDD; CD/Floppy (Int. CD, ext. floppy, swappable with other); Ran Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, and/or 2000
- Toshiba Satellite 430CDS
- Toshiba Satellite 430CDT
- Toshiba Satellite 440CDX
- Toshiba Satellite 440CDT
- Toshiba Satellite 450CDX
- Toshiba Satellite 450CDT
- Toshiba Satellite 460CDX
- Toshiba Satellite 460CDT
- Toshiba Satellite 4005CDT
- Toshiba Satellite 4015CDT
- Toshiba Satellite 1000/1005
- Toshiba Satellite 1500CDL
- Toshiba Satellite 1550CDS - AMD K6/2 380Mhz; 4Gb HDD; up to 98Mb RAM (2 slots); CD; 3.5"FDD; Windows NT or Toshiba's version of 98SE;98, 98SE, NT 4.0
- Toshiba Satellite 1410
- Toshiba Satellite 1730
[edit] Equium models (Europe)
- Equium A200-1V0
- Equium A210-1C4
- Equium A300D-13X
- Equium P300-16T
- Equium U400-124
- Equium U400-145
- Equium U400-146
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Toshiba laptop disassembly instructions
- Toshiba Satellite official webpage
- Toshiba Satellite Pro official webpage
- Toshiba Satellite News & Info
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