It is a lemon. I am on my second one, they gave me a credit after the first P500. I have had the current one for a year and it was at the repair depot 3 or 4 times before it was even a year old. Nothing but problems. Could be why they completely discontinued the P500 model.
guys - what are the speakers like on this laptop? I had a Satellie series laptop years ago, and the sound was really good.
THe Quosmio series I heard have real good speakers, are the speakers on the Satellite P500 good sounding? I'm after one which don't sound like a built in ipod speaker :)
i have this laptop. had it for about 6 months now. dropped it from about 4 feet while operating. still works great today. 12 cell battery it came with is still great. i dont regret buying this at all.
This thing is amazing!!But any one else having trouble hooking this up to a big screen TV the Hdmi output glitches the TV think it's called REGZA(HDMI Control)it has to go back there's a defect on it the tech said....be careful
I had a Satellite model, It had a catastrophic hardware failure, 2 weeks into its operation.. Toshiba refused to repair it reguardless of the warrenty and I did nothing to it
@linnaldo17 with the upgraded battery (5 hours of life while watching a movie, gaming and listening to music), built in GPS locator, and 2 year warranty it was $1200 from Toshiba's website.
@roxblue5 It can be a little hefty and unwieldy when I'm walking around with it a lot, but for me, I only have to carry it around a college campus in a bag so it's not bad. (If anyone's having trouble finding a bag for this go to Amazon and search "18 inch laptop bag". First result is the one I got and the best deal.)
I really wanted the LED keyboard but i'd have to upgrade the graphics controller which is an extra $95 + the actual keyboard which is $45...guess thats not gonna happen. Anyway, anyone know what the "edge-to-edge display" is? Is it just a screen protector or something?
@ronicKing are you 10 years old? a desktop is of 4-5 different components , which includes its own monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a 50 pound monster that sit under your desk.
Hey I got this laptop today - Intel core i5 2.56 GHz (turbo up to 3.06 GHz) 4GB DDR3 RAM 640 GB Hard-drive Nvidia 230m 1GB dedicated graphics 18.4 inch - With free Trend Micro 2010 Pro 3 years - $1899 (very good price) =)
Also it's the best laptop ever except one thing... It can't fit in any computer bag because it's a beast in size!!!!!! I thought laptops are portable... lol
@SoftwareTutorial Wrong because I'm Australian the money is different, my money is 2x what your things cost but still the same price like £999 =$2000 to me and my $1000 is £500 to you!!
Can u customize this to have the Cosmio features? I don't like the Cosmio look. If it has options ddr3 memory, nvidia 250m, bigger hard drive, I would get one.
I don't think so. I just custom made one on Toshiba's website. The best graphics card option was Nvidia's 230m with 1gb of dedicated ddr3 memory. For ram ddr3 wasn't an option. I chose 4gb of ddr2 and I'll add another 4gb. A blue ray drive cam free and I added a backlit keyboard. The best processor option is the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9600 if your willing to add $350 for it..
i just bought the quad core version of this, bloody quick, 1 issue, the sound is stuffed, always on auto volume...realy noticable!, i managed to fix it though however i dont know how i did it, toshiba said they are releasing a driver for the issue...
It is a lemon. I am on my second one, they gave me a credit after the first P500. I have had the current one for a year and it was at the repair depot 3 or 4 times before it was even a year old. Nothing but problems. Could be why they completely discontinued the P500 model.
LAMC2012 1 month ago
Is it ok to game on
Left4Died 3 months ago
Im, sorry, but feather touch buttons are TERRIBLE!
Anonymousnongamer 7 months ago
guys - what are the speakers like on this laptop? I had a Satellie series laptop years ago, and the sound was really good.
THe Quosmio series I heard have real good speakers, are the speakers on the Satellite P500 good sounding? I'm after one which don't sound like a built in ipod speaker :)
whiskeyshan 1 year ago
I wish these laptops were less plasticky to the touch
Rodolfsk8 1 year ago
whats makes this different from A500?
ssyoki 1 year ago
Does anyone know if I were to buy the NVividia 3D NVision Kit it would work?
JamalakaMutty 1 year ago
i have this laptop. had it for about 6 months now. dropped it from about 4 feet while operating. still works great today. 12 cell battery it came with is still great. i dont regret buying this at all.
willistennis55 1 year ago
This is advance Lap Top for people who like to do moor just to serf internet. One of my favor Laptop's :)
TikvicKanada 1 year ago
This thing is amazing!!But any one else having trouble hooking this up to a big screen TV the Hdmi output glitches the TV think it's called REGZA(HDMI Control)it has to go back there's a defect on it the tech said....be careful
Lanlegend08 1 year ago
I had a Satellite model, It had a catastrophic hardware failure, 2 weeks into its operation.. Toshiba refused to repair it reguardless of the warrenty and I did nothing to it
MrWaffles224 1 year ago
Amazing laptop is AMAZING, and it's Toshiba so it's gonna last forever. =]
SilverJigProductions 1 year ago
Its fucking sick, i'd give up my kids for it
AIienWorkShop 1 year ago
This laptop is amazing. Have had mine for a week now. Best...purchase...ever...
futuredirector1138 1 year ago
@futuredirector1138 how much did u get it for?
linnaldo17 1 year ago
@linnaldo17 with the upgraded battery (5 hours of life while watching a movie, gaming and listening to music), built in GPS locator, and 2 year warranty it was $1200 from Toshiba's website.
futuredirector1138 1 year ago
@futuredirector1138 Hi, is the laptop really heavy or hard to take around with you? Thanks, R
roxblue5 1 year ago
@roxblue5 It can be a little hefty and unwieldy when I'm walking around with it a lot, but for me, I only have to carry it around a college campus in a bag so it's not bad. (If anyone's having trouble finding a bag for this go to Amazon and search "18 inch laptop bag". First result is the one I got and the best deal.)
futuredirector1138 1 year ago
I just jizzed in my pants
icando1 1 year ago
so did i
201087880799 1 year ago
£100 cheaper than a macbook. 6 times faster. 3 times sexier. 100 times better.
RealMagicZz 1 year ago 2
WoW !!
Fantastic classic kind of Laptops ..
i will soon buy it
MsMigratory 1 year ago
I really wanted the LED keyboard but i'd have to upgrade the graphics controller which is an extra $95 + the actual keyboard which is $45...guess thats not gonna happen. Anyway, anyone know what the "edge-to-edge display" is? Is it just a screen protector or something?
gumman 1 year ago
I LOVE THE MUSIC
TheWinningGambler 1 year ago
im plannin on gettin dis.....i have no idea in laptop......wats da difference in desktop and note pad....i just like da big ass screen
ronicKing 1 year ago
@ronicKing are you 10 years old? a desktop is of 4-5 different components , which includes its own monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a 50 pound monster that sit under your desk.
TheWinningGambler 1 year ago
Hey I got this laptop today - Intel core i5 2.56 GHz (turbo up to 3.06 GHz) 4GB DDR3 RAM 640 GB Hard-drive Nvidia 230m 1GB dedicated graphics 18.4 inch - With free Trend Micro 2010 Pro 3 years - $1899 (very good price) =)
Also it's the best laptop ever except one thing... It can't fit in any computer bag because it's a beast in size!!!!!! I thought laptops are portable... lol
KillingDeath8 1 year ago
@KillingDeath8 i5 on play it's i7 for £999
SoftwareTutorial 1 year ago
@SoftwareTutorial Wrong because I'm Australian the money is different, my money is 2x what your things cost but still the same price like £999 =$2000 to me and my $1000 is £500 to you!!
KillingDeath8 1 year ago
I visited australia 2 months ago... that place is EXPENSIIIVVVEEEEEEE to visit!!!!
TheWinningGambler 1 year ago
Got this one Tosh P500 12D.
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!! ToooooooooSssssHhhh
next675 1 year ago
I did get this yestoday, i like it verry much. Great laptop 4,8/5*
luca0297 1 year ago
I have the P505-S8980!
Rebeccachu 2 years ago
I've got this laptop. Toshiba P500/01U. It has:
Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHZ
4GB RAM
500GB HDD
Nvidia GT230M 1GB discrete graphics
18.4" screen
EAFSQ9 2 years ago
I got the P500-026
Intel Core 2 Quad P9000
Radeon HD 4650 @ 3,884 MB VRAM Dedicated
x2 500GB HDD
6 GB RAM
18.6" Screen.
I'm Satisfied with it. Other than the fact that I cant find a big enough bag for it haha
mattscanzano 2 years ago
At 58 what is the 5th port?
BogusBubble 2 years ago
TV Tuner. you can plug in an aerial and watch tv. =)
VoiceIHear 2 years ago
ive just made a new review video for p500 check it out
sabrano0 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
over priced junk
GayAsInFun 2 years ago
look in my profile i have a short video of my P500 close up :)
magyarR34 2 years ago
this song reminds me of perfect dark on N64, i miss that game, best game ever!
magyarR34 2 years ago
Can u customize this to have the Cosmio features? I don't like the Cosmio look. If it has options ddr3 memory, nvidia 250m, bigger hard drive, I would get one.
utoob3r 2 years ago
I don't think so. I just custom made one on Toshiba's website. The best graphics card option was Nvidia's 230m with 1gb of dedicated ddr3 memory. For ram ddr3 wasn't an option. I chose 4gb of ddr2 and I'll add another 4gb. A blue ray drive cam free and I added a backlit keyboard. The best processor option is the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9600 if your willing to add $350 for it..
kholmmn 2 years ago
i just bought the quad core version of this, bloody quick, 1 issue, the sound is stuffed, always on auto volume...realy noticable!, i managed to fix it though however i dont know how i did it, toshiba said they are releasing a driver for the issue...
magyarR34 2 years ago
Im thinking of willing to buy this model. There are 3 of its own models . I choose the first one course it has plenty there to do.
Promovisual2 2 years ago
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ydkjman 2 years ago
I would love to know who did the music to this video. I think I like it more than the product :o)
ydkjman 2 years ago
Artiste : Barbara Morgenstern
Titre : Ein paar Sekunden
vincent80120 2 years ago