Toshiba Satellite U500 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13.3"

Resolution
1280 x 800 (WXGA)

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 / 2.2 GHz

GPU
Intel GMA 4500MHD

RAM
3 GB (1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB)

Core Qty
Dual-Core

Storage
250 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm

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Toshiba Satellite U500 Full Specifications and Details

design and dimensions display processor memory storage audio & video communications battery ac adapter input connections & expansions software miscellaneous

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Toshiba Satellite U500

Product Type	Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH)	31.7 cm x 23 cm x 3.8 cm
Weight	2.2 kg
Colour	Luxury brown

DISPLAY Toshiba Satellite U500

Screen Size (Type)	13.3"
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Widescreen	Yes
Features	HighBrightness, TruBrite

PROCESSOR Toshiba Satellite U500

CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 / 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores	Dual-Core
Cache	L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus	800 MHz
64-bit Computing	Yes
Features	Enhanced SpeedStep technology

MEMORY Toshiba Satellite U500

RAM	3 GB (1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported	8 GB
RAM Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Speed	800 MHz
Slots Qty	2
Empty Slots	0

STORAGE Toshiba Satellite U500

Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD)	250 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Read Speed	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed	16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

AUDIO & VIDEO Toshiba Satellite U500

Graphics Processor (GPU)	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Memory Allocation Technology	Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Camera	Yes
Camera Features	AutoMacro
Video Resolutions	1280 x 800
Sound	Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio
Audio Features	Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System

COMMUNICATIONS Toshiba Satellite U500

Wireless	802.11b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards	Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

BATTERY Toshiba Satellite U500

Technology	Lithium Ion
Battery Life	Up to 3.6 hours

AC ADAPTER Toshiba Satellite U500

Input	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

INPUT Toshiba Satellite U500

Type	Keyboard, touchpad
Features	Multi-touch touchpad

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Toshiba Satellite U500

Slots	1 x ExpressCard (1 free)
Interfaces	VGA LAN Headphone output SPDIF out Microphone input 2 x USB 2.0 USB 2.0/eSATA HDMI
Memory Card Reader	5 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)

SOFTWARE Toshiba Satellite U500

Operating System (OS)	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Included	Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works, Toshiba ConfigFree, Connectivity Doctor, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days subscription), Toshiba Supervisor Password Utility, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Recovery Media Creator, Toshiba Bluetooth Monitor, Toshiba Disc Creator, WildTangent Game Console, Google Software Pack, Toshiba Value Added Package, Chicony Camera Assistant Software, Face Recognition software, Toshiba DVD Player, HDMI Control Manager

MISCELLANEOUS Toshiba Satellite U500

Features	Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password
ENERGY STAR Certified	Yes
EPEAT Compliant	EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty	EMEA warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Model Number	186