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Toshiba Mini NB205-N230 10.1-Inch Black Onyx Netbook – 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

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Toshiba Mini NB205-N230 10.1-Inch Black Onyx Netbook - 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
 
Manufacturer: Toshiba
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List Price: $379.99
Sale Price: $479.60
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Product Description

Small enough to throw in a purse or bag, the affordable, super-compact 10.1-inch Toshiba mini NB205 netbook--which weighs just under 3 pounds--is designed with smart features like a full-sized keyboard and touchpad, long battery life, 3 USB ports (including one Sleep and Charge port) and a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data. You'll also get excellent battery life with the included six-cell battery that provides up to 9 hours of battery power--enabling you to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge.



With up to 9 hours of battery life the Toshiba mini NB205 lets you go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge (see larger image).


The Toshiba mini NB205-N230 features a brilliant high-gloss Fusion Finish in Black Onyx that's sure to capture attention.
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever. (Learn more about Windows 7 Starter below.)

Created especially for mobile devices, Intel's 1.6 GHz Atom N280 processor uses an innovative design structure and hafnium-infused circuitry that helps reduce electrical current leakage in transistors--which means longer battery life when you're on the go. It also includes the Intel 945GSE graphics chipset, which provides browsing the internet, emailing, running basic PC applications and enjoying online digital media. This model of the Toshiba mini NB205 (NB205-N230) has a brilliant high-gloss Fusion Finish in Black Onyx, and it features an extra-large 250 GB hard disk drive, 1 GB of RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Fast Ethernet, and a Secure Digital memory card slot.

Key Features

  • 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition--perfect for browsing the internet
  • Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. (Learn more)
  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. A small notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium is even easier to use. The new taskbar and advanced navigation features make launching programs, opening files, managing windows, and getting around your PC faster and easier. Personalize your PC to be just the way you want it with helpful gadgets and desktop themes--even turn your desktop into a slideshow of your favorite photos. And you get the best entertainment experience on a PC. With Windows Media Center, you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV.
  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile (Learn more)
  • 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. (Learn more)
  • 1 GB of RAM (800 MHz; 1 memory slot; upgradeable to 2 GB)
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950 with up to 251 MB of dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
  • Webcam (0.3 megapixels) integrated into the bezel for easy video chats and teleconferencing
  • Three USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
  • Full-sized keyboard (85 keys)
  • Integrated Wi-Fi networking (802.11b.g) so you can communicate, browse and share while on the move
  • Fast Ethernet wired networking (10/100)
  • Built-in mono speaker
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • Up to 9 hours of battery life from included 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
  • Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.6 x 1.27 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2.93 pounds
  • Environmentally focused with RoHS compatibility (reducing its environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances), Energy Star 5.0 compliant, and EPEAT Gold compliant
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Toshiba mini NB205 notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks, and it offers the following ports:

  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
  • Analog video output: 1 VGA
  • Memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
  • 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
  • 10/100 Fast Ethernet


The right side of the NB205.


The left side of the NB205.


The front of the NB205.

What's in the box
This package contains the Toshiba mini NB205-N230 netbook, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb game console, Toshiba PC Health Monitor

Learn More


Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

Simpler and easier to use Built with the latest technology Makes home networking easy
  • Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy.
  • Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
  • Windows 7 Starter supports the latest hardware and software.
  • Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple.
  • Connecting to wireless networks is easy and fast.
  • Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing.
Which version of Windows 7 is Best for You?

Intel Atom Processor: Your PC's Perfect Internet Companion

Take the Internet to more places with the long battery life and flexibility of a compact, lightweight netbook powered by the incredibly small, amazingly smart Intel Atom processor. It features a design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.66 GHz Atom N280 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).

Hard Drive Protection

While the highly portable nature of mini-notebooks exposes them to the knocks and bumps that are an inevitable feature of life on the move, the Toshiba mini NB205 features a 3D-accelerometer monitoring system that detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations and protects the integrated HDD to secure against the loss of any personal data.

Product Details

  • 1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 533MHz Memory
  • 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Integrated Wi-Fi
  • 10.1" LED Backlit Display, 1024x600 native resolution (WSVGA)
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (32 bit), *9 Hours of Battery Life

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Customer Reviews

The Net at your fingertips
 
Review Date: March 20, 2010
Reviewer: John Kavanagh,
If you are looking for a perfect small computer for net surfing and light computing this is the one. Easy to take anywhere and connects to everything within range.
Satisfied with Toshiba Mini NB205
 
Review Date: March 14, 2010
Reviewer: Paul D. White, NC, USA and elsewhere
I ordered a mini NB205 with atom N280 Intel processor. It has 250G hard drive, built in web camera, several USB2 slots, an SD slot for the digital camera card, a full size keyboard, runs Win 7 starter, and is black, for about $320. I have had it for 2 months, and have been traveling most of that time, though I had a week to set it up before we left. I am very satisfied with it, especially it portability and functionality. I don't do graphics-intensive stuff. I do WiFi email, some web surfing, Office stuff, Skype, some Bible software, and save my pictures. The only thing I am not very satisfied with is the sound quality of Skype calls, but I expected that based on reviews I read before buying it. Probably I would be happy with a headset, but then my wife cannot join the conversation with grandchildren. I still have well over 200G of space on my HD. I charge it for an hour or so in the morning after I get up, and that is usually enough for use throughout the day. I have had not problems with it. I figured out how to load software from DVDs via my laptop which is part of my home network. I have not noticed any limitations with the OS; my other PCs run XP. I recommend it for anyone who has a similar use profile.
excellent
 
Review Date: March 14, 2010
Reviewer: Olmer A. Velez, usa
fast to use and to the point just what i need
Love it!!!
 
Review Date: March 13, 2010
Reviewer: Sam, Dayton, OH
Great computer, have noticed no problems with cruz'in the net. Little choppy with movies when the processor is throttled back (automatic when switched to battery power, but easy to change back) Love the keyboard and bluetooth and everything else about it!
great buy
 
Review Date: March 8, 2010
Reviewer: B. Allworth,
I have had this little computer for about 2 weeks now, and I think its time for a proper review. I searched all over to try to find the best mini for a reasonable price. I settled on this because of the advertised battery life, the price and toshiba reliability.

I am not a computer expert but i do use my machines for a lot of purposes and I demand a lot out of them. I put the battery life to the test and I was impressed. although I did not realize the 9 hours as advertised nor the 7 hours that most people said they got, I did manage to get in between 5 and half and 6 hours. This was during constant downloading, a 3 hour video chat, and various other operations. So keeping in mind that I was using this computers power heavily and I still got almost 6 hours out of the battery, I am impressed.

some complained about the power button being illuminated just under the screen. Its not a problem, I barely notice it. Some complained about the touch pad being too sensitive and that they accidently touch it while typing and it moves the cursor all over the place, again not a problem for those who actually know how to type properly. some complained about the speaker not being very loud, well what do you expect from a compact laptop? BOSE quality sound? get over it, the speaker included is more than adequate. If you need to hear it better, then plug in a set of headphones. The thing to keep in mind if considering this as a purchase is that it is not a replacement for a more powerfull laptop or a desktop. But if your like me and you travel a lot, this thing is a lifesaver.

As for windows 7 starter, its not that bad. the absolute only thing you cant do is change the backround. THATS IT! It still networks, you can set whatever screensaver you want and you can even change the theme(theme change takes a bit of work). Do not let the fact that this has the starter version of windows deter you, you wont even notice.

All in all its a great little maching that by itself is way more powefull than the first desktop computer i had. Its perfect for travel and to have something in the house that you can carry around.

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