Going mobile

After around 8 years of using the HP Pavilion 6326, it is time to move on and go mobile. This is my Toshiba Satellite A80, bought in the mid of year 2005 (cost around RM4500).

Product Specifications (not 100% accurate because the exact specifications could not be found):

Manufacturer's product description
The Satellite A80 series is a real computing powerhouse featuring the latest Intel Centrino Mobile Technology, and builds on the popularity of the Satellite family. Style needs not always come at a high price. The lightweight and sleek Satellite A80 offers end-users affordable mobile productivity with its higher performance and enhanced graphics quality deliver diverse multimedia functions with convincing picture and excellent sound quality making multimedia more enjoyable than ever.

General
MPN: PSA80E-03R010G3
Platform Technology: Intel Centrino
System Type: Notebook
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
Width: 33.8 cm
Depth: 27.8 cm
Height: 3.7 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg

Processor
Processor: Intel Pentium M 730 / 1.6 GHz
Data Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Features: Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel 915GM Express

Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 2 MB

Ram
Installed Size: 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology: DDR SDRAM

Storage controller
Type: IDE

Storage
Hard Drive: 40 GB

Optical storage
Type: CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - integrated
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed: 24x
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed: 24x

Display
Display Type: 15" TFT
Max Resolution: 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
Widescreen Display: No
Colour support: 24-bit (16.7 million colours)

Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 900
Video Memory: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

Audio
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: General MIDI

Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad

Telecom
Modem: Fax / Modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.90, ITU V.17
Features: V.92 upgradable

Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type II
2 ( 1 ) x memory

Interfaces:
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video - S-video output - 4 PIN mini-DIN
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 3 PIN USB Type A
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN FireWire

Miscellaneous
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, keyboard lock
Compliant Standards: ACPI 1.0b

Power
Power Device: External
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V

Battery
Technology: Lithium Ion
Installed Qty: 1
Run Time (Up To): 3.77 hour(s)

Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software: Drivers & Utilities, WinDVD, Toshiba Management Console, Sonic RecordNow, Toshiba ConfigFree, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Connectivity Doctor, Norton Internet


*Specification source adapted from: http://www.ciao.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_A80_127__6480071#productdetail