Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305RD TruBrite 13.3-Inch Ultrathin

Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305RD TruBrite 13.3-Inch Ultrathin Black/Red Laptop - 9 Hours 22 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) List Price: $649.99 Sale Price: $534.95 You save: $115.04 (18%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Average Rating:

Description

The Satellite T135 Series are affordable, ultrathin laptops built for everyday life on the go. Toshiba’s thinnest and lightest Satellite models feature a power-efficient processor, making them ideal for students or fast-moving pros who demand a travel-friendly laptop with long battery life. Though sleek and light, the T135 Series deliver the performance you’d expect from a standard laptop—horsepower to handle the day’s tasks or evening’s entertainment, plus a great communications package to keep you effective, online and in touch. They also offer uncommon convenience, thanks to a suite of Toshiba “Smart” features, plus a comfort-driven, eco-focused design that includes a stunning Fusion Finish in Nova Red, White or Black.

Built for your everyday life on the go, the affordable Toshiba T135 laptop (model T135-S1305RD) with 13.3-inch screen is Toshiba's thinnest and lightest Satellite model yet, offering the performance, flexibility and functionality you expect in a standard-sized laptop but in a highly portable and efficient package. Featuring a power-efficient Intel ultra-low voltage processor and Windows 7, the T135 powers up quickly from standby mode and provides energy saving enhancements that deliver up to 9 hours of battery life. It's also been given a number of comfort-driven, eco-focused design elements that are capped by the stunningly stylish Fusion finish in Nova Black. Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below. Weighing just 3.9 pounds, the ultrathin Toshiba Satellite T135 features a 13.3-inch LED backlit screen and up to 9 hours of battery life (see larger image). The stunning Fusion finish in Nova Red (see larger image). The full-sized keyboard makes it comfortable for extended on-the-go typing (see larger image). Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (32-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.) The Satellite T135 is engineered to feature the comfort and convenience of a standard laptop yet in an ultra-thin package. It features a full-sized keyboard and full-sized touchpad with multi-touch capabilities, enabling greater flexibility to browse and control what's happening on-screen with gesture commands--including two-finger pinch, swipe, rotate and scroll. It's also been designed to be environmentally conscious with a power-efficient, mercury-free LED backlit display that also provides brilliantly colorful imagery for photos and video thanks to the native HD TrueBrite screen. Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other Toshiba innovations include a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data and a USB Sleep and Charge port that enables you to charge electronics peripherals--like your cell phone or MP3 player--even when the laptop is turned off. It's powered by the dual-core Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Pentium SU4100 processor for advanced energy efficiency. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth connectivity (including stereo music streaming), integrated Intel GMA 4500M graphics (for up to 1340 MB of shared video memory), HDMI audio/video output, and multi-format memory card reader. Because of its size, the T135 does not include an optical DVD/CD drive, but an optional external drive can be connected via one of the three USB ports. This Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Key Features 13.3-inch high-definition, LED-backlit TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity (Learn more) Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more) Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. Energy efficient, dual-core 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (Learn more) 320 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) 3 GB of RAM (DDR3; upgradeable to 4 GB) Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M with up to 1340 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more) 1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security (Learn more) Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range Fast Ethernet (10/100) Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile). 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. HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote. Built-in stereo speakers Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. Full-sized 85-key keyboard with 10-key pad Enjoy proactive PC health--without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive--so you won't have to. Up to 9 hours of battery life with 6-cell (5600 mAh) battery Dimensions: 12.7 x 8.78 x 1.35 inches (WxDxH) Weight: 3.9 pounds Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage Networking, Connectivity & Expansion With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). It's also outfitted with Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1 + EDR), which enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and mobile phones. You'll also be able to stream music to compatible Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers thanks to the embedded A2DP profile. This notebook also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking. 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port with USB Sleep and Charge 1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable Analog video output: 1 VGA 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet RJ-11 port for 56K modem The T135's ports (see larger image). What's in the box This package contains the Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305RD notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb Game Console Learn More 13.3-Inch High-Definition Display This notebook has a 13.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It 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 4500M, which uses shared video memory (up to 1340 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Simplify everyday tasks Work the way you want Make new things possible Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap. Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs. Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever. Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software. Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory. Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy. Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center. Watch your favorite DVD movies. Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs. Jump Lists New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music. Improved Windows Taskbar In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver. Snap Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back. Energy Efficient Intel Pentium Processor Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power, the dual-core Intel Pentium SU4100 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts and a 1.3 GHz speed that's paired with a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 2 MB L2 cache. (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.) Designed for use in ultra-thin laptops to balance the competing needs of high performance with battery consumption, the Pentium SU4100 features Intel SpeedStep technology, helping your system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption and heat production. It also comes with built-in Execute Disable Bit technology, which helps keep your laptop safe from viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. Hard Drive Protection While the highly portable nature of notebooks exposes them to the knocks and bumps that are an inevitable feature of life on the move, this Toshiba model 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. Integrated Webcam with Face Recognition Capabilities A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD's bezel lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. The integrated webcam does more than just video chats. It includes Toshiba Face Recognition capabilities--the ultimate hands-free, hassle-free way to log onto your laptop. Just show your face to the webcam--no keeping track of hard-to-remember passwords and no unnecessary typing. And if you're using one laptop for several users--say for the whole family or for a small business--Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.

Features

• 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Ultra Low Voltage SU4100 Processor
• 3GB Memory
• 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
• 13.3" LED-Backlit Display
• Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit, *9 Hours 22 Minutes of Battery Life

Reviews

PERFECT LAPTOP FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENT!!!

by D. Green from Manorville, New York on 2009-12-29
I recently purchased this laptop for my college student daughter and she loves it. It is light in weight and extremely thin but yet appears to be very durable. It has all of the "bells and whistles" one could wish for except for an optical drive in which case one can easily purchase a portable optical drive. (I would recommend the Toshiba Portable Multi-Super Optical Drive.) For normal applications the battery will last for at least eight hours before it needs to be recharged! This is a real plus for college students who use their laptops during classes. My daughter found the touch pad a little awkward for her but the addition of an inexpensive usb retractable mouse works flawlessly. Some reviewers on other sites have complained that the sound was too low but that was because they did not realize that the volume is to be adjusted by going to the Control Panel and clicking on Smart Audio/Smart Eq. to make the needed adjustments. Apparently the manual does not point this out. With features such as Windows 7, a built in web cam., full size keyboard, plenty of speed and memory, long lasting battery, a HD 13.3 inch screen, and a memory card reader, this surely makes the Toshiba T135-S1305 the perfect laptop for any college student!!!

Wonderful laptop with a couple quirks

by D. Adams from Lexington, NC on 2010-03-07
After much searching and trial & error I finally came to this laptop. I'd actually considered it earlier but the models I saw only had the single core processor. Once I expanded my budget a little, I realized this was more along the lines of what I truly wanted. 13.3" is a wonderful size for portability, but not too small/difficult to use. Build quality is great. Everything fits together nicely with no wobble or creeks. The screen, while it has poor viewing angles, looks good and has a nice resolution (unlike smaller netbooks). The battery life is simply amazing. While it may not acheive the 9+ hours it's rated for, you'll easily get 5+ hours normal use. Speakers actually are pretty good. Being mounted on the bottom makes lap use a little muffled, but their acoustics really aren't that bad. My suggestion though, take advantage of bluetooth and get yourself some wireless earphones! Now some people complain about the touchpad being poor. A large portion of this is related to the drivers preloaded for it. Uninstall them and it functions MUCH better. People also complain about the keyboard. Most of the time it's quite good, but sometimes you'll hit a key wrong and it either wont register or feels like it's breaking sideways. To be honest it's not that bad, but I'd say it's one of the main drawbacks of the lappy. Now, I strongly suggest going with the duel core processor. As much as I wanted the Core 2 like the UL20 has, the specs are nearly identical. The Pentium in the T135 only differs by slightly less cache (2MB vs 3MB) and it's lack of VT-x. The average user wouldn't notice the difference. I used the UL20 for a few weeks and I'd be hard pressed to say it was any faster than this Toshiba. Now, these ULV processors do begin to show their weakness while doing things like photo editing, but surfing the web and such is quite pleasant... Much nicer than Atom based units.

Excellent machine

by T. Bond from Alabama USA on 2010-05-30
I was looking for a laptop with some very specific requirements; this system met or exceeded all of my requirements (plus it had the added bonus of being red! :D ). I've been using it on a daily basis for a couple of weeks now. The battery life is very impressive when compared with a standard laptop and even some netbooks. I tweaked it slightly from the defaults that came shipped, and I haven't had any trouble using it continuously for hours on end. The keyboard has a very good feel (that is one of the things I'm very fussy about). The touchpad works very well also, although the chromed buttons are strange and take a little bit of getting used to. You have to be sure and click on the outer end of the button, not towards the middle, or you won't get a "click." Wireless connection speed and uploads/downloads have been great. As another reviewer mentioned, there was an issue with the sound levels being very low; however, there is an updated driver available for download that corrects this issue. If you are hesitating because this system doesn't come with a CD/DVD, you can always purchase an external CD/DVD later. I love this machine and would not hesitate to purchase it all over again. Well worth the money, especially if you are torn between choosing a more expensive laptop vs a more-affordable but hobbled netbook.

Great deal for the money

by Primalpenguin from Ohio on 2010-05-24
I bought this for my wife 2 months ago and it is perfect for her. Much better than a netbook. Yes it does not have a CD/DVD, but you can most everything from the net. It was a great buy and she LOVES it.

great deal

by Rick Paulsen from on 2010-07-05
We bought this laptop as a graduation gift for our daughter to take to college. Small, light, capable with an awesome battery life. She's very happy with it.