Review of Toshiba satellite A200-E562D laptop

[charanpal kaur]

Review of Toshiba satellite A200-E562 laptop

Introduction and overview


Whole view of Toshiba A200-E562D


The Toshiba A200-E562D model comes with Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology including Intel CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7500 ,Speed 2.2GHz,Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Business Edition ,Chipset Intel 965GM Express Chip set System Memory 2048MB (1024MBx2) DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4096MB,
The Satellite A200 is the right choice when it comes to style, performance and value. With its15.4” wide screen Toshiba Clear super view display and the latest Intel Centrino Duo processor technology, it is designed to deliver maximum efficiency and mobility. State-of-the-art graphics, comprehensive wireless connectivity and multimedia functionality come together to serve the business needs of small and medium-sized companies.

Specification of Toshiba satellite

Part no...PSAF3L 0SR012
Model No------Satellite A200-E562D
CPU Technology----Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology including Intel CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7500
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology including Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel® 965GM Express Chipset
Speed -------- 2.2GHz
Operating System ---Genuine Windows Vista Business Edition
Chipset ----Intel 965GM Express Chipset
System Memory---2048MB (1024MBx2) DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4096MB
Display-----15.4" WXGA Clear SuperView TFT display, resolution 1,280 x 800
Graphics -----Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 358MB of shared
Hard Disk ----120GB (SATA) with shock absorbers
Optical Disk Drive----DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive (DVD ± RW/RAM)
Pointing Device----TouchPad
Network Connection ---802.11a/g, 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit LAN,
Modem----- 56Kbps
Sound System ---Stereo Speakers, 16-bit Stereo with Intel High definition Audio Support
I/O ports--USB 2.0 x 4, RGB, S-Video TV-Out, Headphone out, Microphone In, LINK (IEEE1394), 5-in-1 RJ-11, RJ-45, Type II PC Card x 1
Battery Type ---9-Cell Lithium Ion, up to 4.5 hours
AC Adapter---90W Universal AC Adaptor, 3 pin AC cable
Security and Protection ---Toshiba PC Diagnositc tool, Cable Lock, Main Battery Pack HDD and memory User Power on Password, Supervisor Password, Keyboard Lock , Screen Blank , Screen Saver , Fingerprint Reader
Physical Dimensions----362 x 267.8 x 33.5/39.3 mm
Weight -----2.72kg
Warranty-----3-year carry-in International Limited Warranty , 1-year battery
Physical Dimensions----362 x 267.8 x 33.5/39.3 mm
Software-----Connectivity Doctor, TOSHIBA Password Utility, Toshiba ZoomingUtility, Toshiba Power Saver Utility, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba HD/DVD Player, Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba, Adobe Reader V8.0, Toshiba Speech System,Toshiba Disc Creator, Norton Internet Security 2007

Screen


view of 15.4" screen

The screen is 15.4" WXGA clear view display with a 1280x800, 720p native resolution. Colors are very vibrant, and viewing angles are decent. You start to notice some muting of colors as you move above or below the screen, but it is very acceptable in comparison to other models. Side to side viewing angles are much better, Overall performence is best,user can view any image,video very perfect way.

Build & Design

It is designed to deliver maximum efficiency and mobility. State-of-the-art graphics, comprehensive wireless connectivity and multimedia functionality come together to serve the business needs of small and medium-sized companies.
The overall build quality of this machine is very good. The notebook feels very solid and durable. There are no creaks when I lift the notebook from one of its corners, but I think one more would be better. Another thing to note is the location of the memory. Both slots for the memory are located underneath the keyboard. Thankfully, Toshiba provides easy to follow instructions on how to access these slots in the manual.

Speakers


Speaker view of A200-E562D

The speakers are excellent in comparison to other laptop speakers I have used. While they lack in bass, they have very good mid and high range qualities. If the room you were in permitted it, watching a movie through the speakers might even be pleasant. Vocals are tight and crisp, and nothing is mudded down.

Keyboard and Touchpad



keypad view of A200-E562D

You will feel really good when you type on this. Its very comfortable. The keys are of optimal size. These are really very responsive .There is no need to struck them with so much pressure. This allows you to type very quickly for long periods of time with ease. Each key press is also very quiet, so you can type notes or chat during class without annoying those around you.


Touchpad view of A200-E562D

The touch pad looks like a sheet of paper. It is very smooth. The mouse button provide wanted feedback. Scrolling large documents up and down is quite easy.

Fingerprint Reader

Fingerprint Reader of A200-E562D

In the right side of the keypad you will find a fingerprint reader. Now the user is free from remembering large password. He/She can secure data with the help of fingerprint reader. Only after recognise the fingerprints of user it allow to access the data to user.

Input /output ports

• 4x USB 2.0, RGB, S-video

• Headphone (stereo)

• RJ-11, RJ-45

• DC-in

• IEEE

• PCMCIA Slot

• 5-in-1 Card Reader (supports SD™ Card, Memory Stick®

• Memory Stick Pro™, MultiMedia Card™,

• xD-Picture Card™)

• GigaBit LAN

• FingerPrint Reader

Different Side views of Toshiba A200-E562:


Back side view of A200-E562D laptop (PSAF3L 0SR012)


Front view of A200-E562D


Right side view of A200-E562D


Left side view of A200-E562D

Battery Backup


9 cell battery view

The Toshiba A200-E562D comes with 9-Cell Lithium Li-on battery which can give battery backup of upto 4.5 hrs. You have a choice to use 6-cell battery or 9-cell battery.


view of 6-cell battery of A200-E562D
If you want more battery backup then compromise with weight because 9-cell battery is little heavy. At the time you don't need enough battery backup then use 6-cell battery.



Hard Disk


Back side view of A200-E562D

An excellent feature which is equipped by Toshiba A200-E562D is this that it has space of two hard disk as shown in the picture above. With this the storage capacity is increased which is the main requirement of laptop users. So now user need not to worry, just enjoy the space of two hard disk.