Toshiba Satellite 2435-S255 Laptop (2.40-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive)
Featuring the fast Intel Pentium 4 processor, 2.40GHz and 512MB of DDR SDRAM memory, Satellite 2435 Series customers enjoy powerful desktop features without being confined to a desk. Whether presenting an interactive multimedia presentation, backing up large amounts of data, developing data reports, or simply watching a DVD movie, the Satellite 2435 Series is up to the task with a built-in DVD-ROM/CD-RW multi-function drive, stereo speakers, a crisp 15.0" diagonal TFT display and the NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go graphics processing unit. Users can also play music files with the system turned off.Product Details
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Toshiba refers to its 2430 series of Satellite notebooks as "the best desktop replacement at a value price," yet the Satellite 2435-S255 is seemingly too compact to be typecast as a desktop replacement. Measuring 13 by 11 by 1.7 inches and weighing just 7.7 pounds, the unit is in fact not as cumbersome as many typical portables. Regardless, the Satellite 2435-S255 is a solid and affordable notebook suitable for most any situation.
Driven by a powerful 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 512 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM, and a speedy 533 MHz system bus, the Satellite 2435-S255 is a fast machine designed to efficiently operate most current and future applications. Hard-core gamers should note the unit is equipped with a 32 MB nVidia GeForce4 420 Go graphics controller, which provides more than enough video processing power for most general tasks but isn't ideal for the latest crop of 3-D games.
The Satellite 2435-S255 features two data-handling options--an average-sized 40 GB hard drive for your programs and frequently accessed files, and a DVD/CD-RW drive for loading applications, archiving information, playing movies, and burning audio CDs. In its stock configuration, the unit will not allow you to burn DVDs.
To help you better enjoy your multimedia experience, the Satellite 2435-S255 offers a generous 15-inch, active-matrix display capable of 1,024 x 768 resolution, an integrated set of Harman Kardon speakers, a set of independent CD controls that don't require system boot-up, and a one-touch switch to instantly flip from internal display to TV screen. Other desirable perks include three high-speed USB 2.0 ports for external peripherals, one IEEE 1394 port for fast interaction with devices such as digital camcorders, an S-Video out for TV hookups, and a full size 85-key keyboard with 12 one-touch function keys and scroll function. An integrated 56K modem and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network interface ensure connectivity in any situation.
Customer Reviews
Annoying overheating that shuts down the machine without warning.
This machine is upgradeable Vista except for one missing driver which doesn't affect anything. Cetainly not worth $800. I replaced mine with a brand new Satellite A135-S4656 for $350! This replacement is tough and I lug it around quite a bit.
Addressing the Overheat Problem
I've heard from too many people stating that their laptop overheats. I've had mine for quite some time now and I began to experience the 'overheat' problem as well, as the fans would never come down from their maximum speed and the laptop would frequently shutdown on me. It boggled my mind for a few weeks, then I decided to open the cooling maintanance cover and look at the fans/heatsink. I ran a straightened paperclip along the inside of the heatsink and low and behold, clods of dust came spewing out. I pushed it to about where the heatsink separates from the fan duct and ran pieces of paper in that little gap to get the dust out. Since I cleaned out the heatsink, the fans have YET to come on anything above their lowest setting for any more than a few seconds. I still haven't gotten use to the fans being completely off for a very long time!
This laptop is the best, in my humble opinion. It has a very powerful desktop processor and comes with many nice features. The only thing that I can complain about is the memory and the lack of Linux support from Toshiba. There are only 2 slots, and they both have 256MB chips occupying them. If you want to upgrade to 1GB, you'll have to buy 2 512MB chips. This strikes me as a bummer, but having a gig of memory is CERTAINLY recommended. As far as Linux, Toshiba refuses to support it until Linux holds more than 50% of the desktop market. I have run Gentoo and Ubuntu on this laptop, but I was not able to get the majority of the hardware to work up to spec. If you run Windows XP or, in my case, Windows Server 2003 SP1, you'll be mighty pleased.
All that being said, 5/5
Runs WAY too hot....
A major disappointment. I have had this computer for 3 years and I do regret buying it. It seemed like an outstanding computer when I purchased it but it was not long before heat became a major issue. Yes, it is very well equipped...but it overheats so easily and suddenly shuts off that it negates most features. I can not afford to keep repairing my computer every few months. I can go online with this computer and word process...that is pretty much it. There are far more affordable models that can meet those needs. If I play a video game, burn a CD, or try to print a long document the computer overheats and loses power. It would be comical if it had not cost me so much to buy it. I would not purchase any Toshiba computer product in the future just because this laptop left a very bitter taste in my mouth.
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