Toshiba Satellite M50 Specs

General

  • Packaged Quantity
    1
  • Platform Technology
    Intel Centrino
  • Recommended Use
    Small business
  • Operating System
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Wireless capabilities
    IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Notebook type
    Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Screen type
    Widescreen
  • Manufacturer
    Toshiba

Processor / Chipset

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz
  • Cache
    L2 - 2 MB
  • Data Bus Speed
    533 MHz
  • Chipset Type
    Mobile Intel 915GM Express
  • Features
    Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, power-optimized processor system bus

Cache Memory

  • Type
    L2 cache
  • Installed Size
    2 MB

Memory

  • Max Supported Size
    2 GB
  • Technology
    DDR SDRAM
  • Speed
    333 MHz / PC2700 - 333 MHz
  • Form Factor
    SO-DIMM 200-pin
  • Slots Qty
    2
  • Empty Slots
    1

Storage

  • Optical Drive
    DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed
  • Type
    none
  • Read Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • Write Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
  • Rewrite Speed
    16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
  • Type
    portable

RAM

  • Memory Speed
    333 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance
    PC2700
  • Configuration Features
    1 x 512 MB
  • Technology
    DDR SDRAM
  • Installed Size
    512 MB
  • Rated Memory Speed
    333 MHz

Display

  • Resolution
    1280 x 768 (WXGA)
  • Widescreen Display
    Yes
  • Color Support
    24-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • Monitor Features
    TruBrite
  • Diagonal Size (metric)
    35.6 cm
  • Display Resolution Abbreviation
    WXGA

Environmental Parameters

  • Humidity Range Operating
    20 - 80%
  • Max Altitude Operating
    9842.5 ft

Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor
    Intel GMA 900
  • Memory Allocation Technology
    Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Sound
    Stereo speakers
  • Audio Codec
    Realtek ALC250

Hard Drive

  • Spindle Speed
    5400 rpm
  • Type
    HDD
  • Installed Qty
    1
  • Capacity
    120 GB

Input

  • Type
    keyboard, touchpad

Communications

  • Wireless Protocol
    802.11b/g
  • Wireless Controller
    Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
  • Wired Protocol
    10/100 Ethernet

Processor

  • CPU Type
    Pentium M
  • Processor Number
    750
  • Manufacturer
    Intel
  • Clock Speed
    1.86 GHz

Optical Storage

  • Drive Type
    DVD SuperMulti DL
  • Type
    DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
  • Form Factor
    fixed

Modem

  • Protocols & Specifications
    ITU V.92

Floppy Drive

  • Type
    none

Card Reader

  • Type
    5 in 1 card reader
  • Supported Flash Memory
    Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card

Battery

  • Recharge Time
    4 hour(s)
  • Capacity
    4300 mAh
  • Cells
    6-cell
  • Technology
    lithium ion
  • Run Time (Up To)
    2.47 hour(s)

AC Adapter

  • Input
    AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
  • Output
    75 Watt, 15 V, 5 A

Connections & Expansion

  • Slots
    2 x memory (1 free)
    1 x CardBus (1 free)
  • Interfaces
    1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
    1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
    1 x display / video - S-video output
    1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
    1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
    1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
    1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
    4 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
  • Memory Card Reader
    5 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)

Header

  • Brand
    Toshiba
  • Product Line
    Toshiba Satellite
  • Model
    M55-S3511
  • Packaged Quantity
    1
  • Compatibility
    PC

Networking

  • Max Transfer Rate
    56 Kbps
  • Data Link Protocol
    Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Compliant Standards
    Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
  • Wireless LAN Supported
    Yes
  • Wireless NIC
    Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG

System

  • Platform Technology
    Intel Centrino
  • Notebook Type
    notebook
  • Platform
    Windows
  • Hard Drive Capacity
    120 GB

Miscellaneous

  • Features
    administrator password, power-on password, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
  • Compliant Standards
    ACPI 1.0b, VESA DPMS

Monitor

  • Diagonal Size
    14 in
  • Color Support
    24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    13.5 in
  • Depth
    9.5 in
  • Height
    1.5 in

Audio Output

  • Compliant Standards
    DirectMusic, DirectSound, DirectSound3D

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Type
    1 year warranty

Mainboard

  • Data Bus Speed
    533 MHz
  • Chipset Type
    Mobile Intel 915GM Express

Physical Characteristics

  • Weight
    5.07 lbs

Power

  • Min Operating Temperature
    41 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
    95 °F

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided: Type
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Type
    Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0, InterVideo WinDVD 5, InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 2, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, Microsoft Works 8.0, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), Sonic Solutions RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Toshiba ConfigFree, Toshiba Custom Utilities

Video Output

  • Graphics Processor
    Intel GMA 900
  • Graphics Processor Series
    Intel GMA

Video Memory

  • Memory Allocation Technology
    Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

Service & Support

  • Type
    1 year warranty

Service & Support Details

  • Type
    limited warranty
  • Service Included
    parts and labor
  • Full Contract Period
    1 year

General

  • Manufacturer
    Toshiba

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