The Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop PC is powered by 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500 with 2-MB L2 Cache, @800 MHz FSB featuring Mobile Intel 965GML Express Chipset Mainboard, 4-GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM, 320-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive powered by a new 3D Motion Sensor with shock absorber technology to shut it off in case of free fall, and a 8X Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.
The Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop has Glossy Mercury Silver Chasis with IMR Finish and is equipped with 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) WXGA Widescreen Active Matrix LCD TFT display with Clear SuperView technology (200 NIT brightnes) powered by integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 4500MHD graphics chipset with 256 MB shared video memory offering maximum of 1366 x 768 pixels screen resolution with 24-bit 16.7 million colors.
Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition OS preinstalled, and a accompanied driver CD contains drivers for both Linux and Windows operating system. The laptop features spill resistant keyword and touch pad with 2 click buttons and one scroll button.
Weighing about 2.26 Kgs without battery pack, the Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop offers integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, and standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card for data connectivity. The laptop also features integrated Bluetooth v2.1 wireless connection.
Other features of the Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop include 4 USB v2.0 fast ports (2 on each side), ExpressCard/54 slot, touch pad with 2 click buttons and one scroll button, PCMCIA One Mini PCMCIA Slot compliance support type and Built-in Audio AC97 Stereo Sound With SRS Surround 3D Sound effects along with built-in stereo speakers.
Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop also offers integrated 1.3 MP resolution Webcam with integrated microphone built into LCD bezel for a hassle free audio-video chat experience. The laptop also offers 6-in-1 bridge media card slot which supports SD Media, Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card, and XD-Picture Card.
Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop also featrues integrated FM tuner card and is equipped with Biometric Fingerprint reader and face recognition technologies for secured and hassle free data security.
The laptop also sports 16-Bit Stereo Full Duplex and MIDI audio support with Direct 3D Sound audio capability for hi-fi sound rendering using integrated Herman/Kardon Speakers.
Some of the software bundled along with the Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop includes – Toshiba Configfree, Talk-2-Toshiba, Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator, Toshiba DVD Player, Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba, Toshiba Speech System, CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, and Adobe Reader.
Toshiba M500 laptop is also equipped with integrated webcam which is used for Face Recognition using SmartFace technology for fast log-on and features a integrated Biometric Fingerprint reader for enhanced security.
Windows Vista Home Basic Premium Edition preinstalled Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop is equipped with Li-Ion 6-cells standard battery, 2200/2400 mAh/cell which can provide upto 3.5 hrs backup without WiFi connection (1.5 hrs with WiFi)
I/O Ports
4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors (2 on each side)
ExpressCard 54mm
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port
VGA port for external monitor
RJ-45, Ethernet
RJ-11, fax/modem
Microphone-in
Headphone-out
S-Video TV-out
PCMCIA Card Slot
6-in-1 Memory Card Reader
HDMI Digital out port
Toshiba Satellite M500 Laptop Specifications:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500, 2.1 GHz
2-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
Mobile Intel 965GML Express Chipset Mainboard
4-GB DDR2 533 Mhz SDRAM (Maximum 2-GB)
320-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
8X DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer
Display & Graphic
14.1-inch (35.8 cm) WXGA Widescreen Clear SuperView Active Matrix LCD TFT display
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 4500MHD graphics chipset with 256 MB shared video memory
1366 x 768 pixels native resolution
Network & Communication
Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless network connection
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
Integrated Bluetooth v2.1+EDR
Other Features
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
Integrated 1.3 MP webcam, SmartFace technology for logon
Built-in FM Radio Tuner
HDMI digital out port
Integrated Webcam with SmartFace Technology for log-on
Integrated microphone built into LCD bezel
Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Glossy Mercury Silver Chasis – IMR Finish
6-in-1 Bridge Media Slot, supports SD card, SmartMedia card, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia card, xD-Picture card
Integrated SRS Surround Speakers
Toshiba spill resistant keyword
Touch pad with 2 click buttons and one scroll button
PCMCIA One Mini PCMCIA Slot compliance support type A
Audio AC97 Built-in Stereo Sound With SRS Surround 3D Sound effects
Li-Ion 6-cells standard battery, 2200/2400 mAh/cell, Upto 3.5 hrs backup
Dimensions: (WxDxH) 343 x 242 x 29.8 (front)/ 38 (back) mm
Weight: 2.26 kg without power pack
Price and Availability
The Toshiba Satellite M500 laptop with 14.1-inch WXGA display is available in a choice of attractive colors—red, white and black—with our famous Fusion Finish and is available in India for the price of Rs. 52,599/- with one year warranty. Visit www.pc.toshiba-asia.com for more details.
