Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI - SLI and Penryn

Posted on Friday, February 08 2008 @ 7:23 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Toshiba unveiled new Satellite X205-SLI notebooks with Intel's 45nm Penryn processors and SLI support.
In addition to the latest processors from Intel, the Satellite X205-SLI notebook features NVIDIA’s SLI graphics with dual NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics1 processing units (GPUs). NVIDIA SLI technology enables two or more graphics cards to work in tandem to boost the overall rendering prowess of the system. NVIDIA’s SLI technology enables gaming rigs to deliver unparalleled, lifelike visual effects, as well as lightning-fast and fluid frame rates at high-definition resolutions.

To provide gamers with optimum storage, the Satellite X205 series incorporates dual hard drives totaling a massive 320GB2 providing ample storage for games and other digital media, such as photos, movies or MP3s. Also, the Satellite X205-SLI4 hard drives spin at a blazing-fast 7200 RPM ensuring that gamers can get right into the thick of action of their favorite games and movies.

Toshiba’s Satellite X205-SLI notebooks also include a next-generation HD DVD drive to provide users with an amazing HD viewing experience either at 720p on the built-in high-definition 17-inch diagonal widescreen display or through the built-in HDMI port at 1080i on an external high definition TV.


Satellite X205-SLI2 Unique Specifications (ESUP $1,999.99(3))

--   Genuine Windows Vista(R) Premium (32-bit version)
-- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8100(4)
--   2.1 GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB
-- 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory(5)
-- Maximum capacity 4096MB
-- 320GB using two (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA hard disc drives(2)
-- Primary: 160GB + Secondary: 160GB
-- HD DVD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti (+/- double layer) drive supporting 12 formats
-- 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(R) TFT LCD display at 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)
-- NVIDIA(R) SLI(TM) Dual GeForce(R) 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics(1) memory
-- 4 Built-in Harman Kardon(R) stereo speakers with one sub-woofer
-- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)(6)
-- Bluetooth(R) version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate
-- Embedded Webcam and microphone
-- Fingerprint reader
-- One-year standard limited warranty(7)

Satellite X205-SLI4 Unique Specifications (ESUP $2,499.99(3))

--   Genuine Windows Vista(R) Ultimate (32-bit version)
-- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8100(4)
--   2.1 GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB
-- 3072MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory(5)
-- Maximum capacity 4096MB
-- 320GB using two (7200 RPM) Serial-ATA hard disc drives(2)
-- Primary: 160GB + Secondary: 160GB
-- HD DVD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti (+/- double layer) drive supporting 12 formats
-- Toshiba USB HDTV Tuner (External)
-- Broadcast high-definition (720p or 1080i)
-- Broadcast standard definition (480i)
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17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(R) TFT LCD display at 1680x1050 native resolution (WSXGA+)

-- NVIDIA(R) SLI(TM) Dual GeForce(R) 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics(1) memory
-- 4 Built-in Harman Kardon(R) stereo speakers with one sub-woofer
-- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)(6)
-- Bluetooth(R) version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate
-- Toshiba Remote control
-- Embedded Webcam and microphone
-- Fingerprint reader
-- One-year standard limited warranty(7)


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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