Toshiba L45-S7423 Review:

The Toshiba Satellite L45-S7419 is an affordable option for those seeking mobile productivity, delivering the computing performance you need within your budget. The 1.46 GHz Intel Pentium T2310 dual-core processor will help you multi-task, while the ExpressCard slot enables you to add memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security functionality. Toshiba L45-S7423 also features a widescreen 15.4-inch screen, 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum capacity), dual-layer DVD burner, and integrated 54g Wi-Fi connectivity.Toshiba L45-S7423 also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you’ll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The 1.46 GHz Intel Pentium T2310 dual-core processor delivers additional computing resources and help expand the PC’s capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing. You’ll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly. Each core shares 1 MB of L2 cache, and they have a 533 MHz front-side bus. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
• Hard Drive: The 120 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 20,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data–akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
• Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (2 x 512 MB) is a good start, but you’ll want to add more RAM to handle today’s demanding multimedia and productivity suites. This notebook has a 2 GB maximum RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB). Also, to receive the benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data–great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 87-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers a volume control dial.

Screen, Video & Audio
Toshiba L45-S7423 has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). Toshiba L45-S7423 also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 251 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance–delivering over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Toshiba L45-S7423 has an integrated Realtek 54g wireless LAN that’s fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. Toshiba L45-S7423 also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here’s the full list of connection options:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot
• Video out: VGA
• Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
• Microphone/line-in
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

Toshiba L45-S7423 also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Works 8.5, InterVideo WinDVD 8, Google Desktop and Picasa, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial).

Dimensions & Weight
Toshiba L45-S7423 measures 14.0 x 10.6 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH, and it weighs 6.2 pounds.

Power
Toshiba L45-S7423 comes with a 4000 mAH lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long battery life.

Toshiba L45-S7423 Features

• Affordable business notebook with 15.4-inch LCD
• 1.46 GHz Intel Pentium T2310 dual-core processor, 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer DVD drive
• 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; Intel GMA X3100 graphics (up to 251 MB of available memory)
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 VGA, 1 ExpressCard 34/54, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Toshiba L45-S7423 Specifications

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