Satellite A500-ST6644 reviews

I filled out a list of characteristics of mobile at http://forum.notebookreview.com/what-notebook-should-i-buy/484100-selecting-asus-notebook.html#4

I don't do any game or scientific computing, CPU performance requirements are modest. I'll especially make surfing and document review/creation (M$ office, Word, Powerpoint, Visio, etc.), the movie streaming occasional (maybe YouTube). A friend type IT was suggested to go for an i3 prolong the life of a battery charge. Presumably, he didn't suggest architectures earlier because I'm hoping to keep this laptop for many years. I don't know, maybe some compatibility issues on the road, or perhaps the new architecture is more energy efficient.

My last laptop has a 14 "screen and wasn't as flat and wider than the elongation of today. It's the perfect balance between the desktop replacement and portability (this will be my only computer). However, my friend also suggested Blu Ray, who for the most part does not exist for screens smaller than 15.6 ". Although I don't really like Blu ray right now, I think it is very plausible that in five years, he could dominate DVD. I'm going to target Blu Ray for 15.6 ".

The friend suggested at least 4 GB of RAM. For my simple uses, I was wondering if there was any point in going still higher.

To avoid the limitations of looking to the future, I'll go for 64-bit Windows 7 Professional. I'm also going to install Windows XP Mode (available for free for Windows 7 Professional) in order to run legacy as Palm Desktop 4.1.4 32-bit applications. Focus groups indicate that it allows synchronization with a PDA Palm connected through the USB port.

Of course, I'll replace this PDA in the near future, but do not know when, or what. I need the XP Mode as insurance (and in the case of other legacy applications need
It). on the USB port, I would look for USB 2.0, which is pretty much standard. My friend mentioned a SDHC port for one I can own devices, but this seems rare for laptops (unlike the SD). I'll take an external drive if necessary.

Initially, I decided on ASUS K52F/K52JR but I met information on persistent and widespread noise due to the interaction between a coil inductance on the motherboard with the processor in mode:
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Now, I've explored Toshibas 15-16 "to http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/laptops.to
I have found only one model that can be configured to meet any desired characteristics: Satellite A500-ST6644
http://www.toshibadirect.com/TD/B2C/cdetland.to?poid=467918.

If you have comments on this election for the fixed criteria, I salute them. They could be personal or experience that you hear on the vine.

In addition, comments are welcome on if bluetooh will take off. It's a pain to try to get this feature later.

Finally, a local issue: is there a retailer in Ottawa, the Canada, who can get this model?

You posted a lot and all these links are therefore useless to me. Who should read some Asus forums?

My opinion on all of this:
I think that Satellite A series sold more portable Toshiba worldwide. This model is definitely designed for each day's work as well as for some multimedia features.
As I see you want to buy new notebook and use it more often at home, right?
Also, you want to have for a long period of time, right?

I think Satellite is good choice, but if the money is not that important to you I recommend getting some info on the new Qosmio F60. It is also very beautiful mobile multimedia. You can use it for every day of work, but the hardware is more powerful and you're ready for the future. We can expect that You Tube and many new video channels online will offer better quality and best video, which means that we must have more powerful graphics performance on our laptops. Because of this, I think Qosmio F60 is much better choice.

I know it costs more money but if you want to have the laptop great for the next 5 years I do not think that a few hundred dollars in prizes make a big difference.

Please note:
New laptops are designed for Windows7 and all laptops with good material are delivered with the 64-bit only operating system, so there is no support for 32-bit or old operating systems like Windows XP Home edition.
Check this before ordering new notebook.

You can also talk to your local dealer, check online offers to the Canada and buy an A500 and test it for a few days to see whether or not you will be satisfied. In the worst case you can send it back and check the other model.

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Satellite A500 - 132 illuminated keyboard?

Hi guys

My question is if the Toshiba Satellite A500 - 132 (sold in Slovakia) illuminated keyboard because I do not know if it is or not thank you for the answers.

Hello

As much as I know the A500-132 doesn t supports the backlight on the keyboard.
A500 not all are equipped with the same hardware component and it seems that A500 support common keyboard

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Satellite A500-19N - Wifi disabled running Windows 7

Hi @all,

I have a laptop SATELLITE A500-19N. My wlan collapsed on the overalls. Windows (7 65 bit) card says I should activate the hardware switch and the wireless communication is disabled. What I did:

Check the hardware switch: the Toshiba Assist and ConfigFree tool shows the switch works. If I press the switch of the tool recognices it. -> work

installed a linux live cd ubuntu: order of SAI rfkill list all the software bolocked:no and blocked material: Yes -> using fn + F8 succsessfuly toggels software blocked.

Windows: win + x opens windows mobility centen-> activate the wireless button is gray-> fn + F8 does nothing

Windows: installed value-added Package installed, uninstalled, reinstalled-> no change

activated the module with a module of 100% working-> the original toshiba module WiFi without problem in a nother notebook. If I put it in the satellite, it is blocked again. the other does'nt of work package also works in the satellite.

So my question:
What else is there for me to Test? This component can be defect? What should I do? With the help of a dongle Wifi works but thas not really a solution for me.

Best regards, Matthias

Hello Matthias.

have you managed to solve this problem?
I have exactly the same problem you described. Wireless interface is down all of a sudden using xubuntu, and I wasn't able to make it work again.

Also disassemble the laptop to control the contactor, it works electrically ok.
Tried to boot into windows and clear cmos. Did not work.

I'll apreciate any comment.

Thank you

Igor

Satellite A500 - 19 X - cannot activate Win7 installed on new SSD

Hi guys,.

my hard drive failed and I replaced it with a new solid state drive. I installed Windows 7 Home premium 64-bit sp1 and I used the product key I got for my old drive entered pre loaded when I bought the laptop. Unfortunately, what it won't validate. Microsoft is a key valid and contact Toshiba.
Toshiba tell me that because she was pre loaded on my laptop will not work for my new drive.

My laptop model is a toshiba Satellite A500-19 x help please

Your laptop comes with Windows preinstalled, and this version has already been activated. The product key you have on the Microsoft sticker belongs to the original version of Windows and cannot be used for activation if you want to use the own version of Win. With the new laptop, you bought Windows and a valid license too.

I don't know if you created the recovery DVDs as described in manuals s but if you use it for the installation of the OS. If you do not have this recovery DVDs that you have a problem.

In my opinion, there are two options: either you're going to pay for the new license or you order original recovery disk ad original recovery image on your laptop.

Satellite A500 - switch WLAN and the FN keys does not turn the wireless

I have currently problems try to activate the connection Wireless on my laptop. My laptop model is a satellite A500 PSAR9A O2J001. My laptop's physical wireless switch does not work and neither my Fn keys don't work (none of my function keys work not at all). It was awhile I saw an orange light next to my mobile switch indicating it was on, but one day, it's just off. Since then, I was not able to reactivate it after a lot of searching on Google, and this place is my last resort after doing so many things.

Any help or comments would be appreciated, I am very desperate to solve this problem for studies.

Your description is OK but rather general isn't easy to say with certainty what the problem is here.
Is the card properly installed wireless (Device Manager)?
FN keys work in general? You can use other keys FN + Fx? You see flash cards when you press the FN key? If so what options you see when you use FN + F8 (WLAN I think)?

When you move position WLAN communication works and use the FN + F8 to what exactly happens?

Satellite A500-011 PSAR0C - 01100D - adapter Bluetooth internal

I have the Satellite A500 - 011 PSAR0C - 01100D, I'm looking for an internal Bluetooth PCI adapter that slips into the pci card slot on the side of the laptop. without opening the computer)
Can someone help me find the part number?

I remember seeing it on the site of toshiba, earlier, but not here, can't find it. I would like to order a.

I have an external Bluetooth USB adapter, but it's a bit crumbly and he goes out and gets stuck in the bag, etc..

There's an internal module, but I don't want to open the case and damage it.
Thank you

Is mini USB BT donglesolution for you?

I think it is better and easier to have BT

Satellite A500 - slower with videos on Windows 7

Hi, I desperately need advice, I am 78 years old and going into the wall.

My Satellite A500 / 03P was bought with preinstalled Vista and worked fine. My particular interest is the functioning and the creation of video clips from training for other seniors, like video purchased has worked, stutter free. I took the offer to upgrade to Windows 7 and bought the upgrade, things went quickly downhill since. Installing Windows 7 became crazy during the installation, I have to take the computer to a maintenance shop. He was returned with Windows 7 installed, but has been considerably slower with videos run from the hard drive stuttering, worse still, my connection Internet ADSL2 running about 1.25 m bits per second.

After a while I got to service man and $ 200 later was provided with a dual boot hard drive, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. The system is practically unusable for video. I downloaded and installed all the 32 and 64-bit drivers provided by Toshiba but had to give up the 64-bit completely as unusable. I tried to install another copy of Vista Ultimate, bought for my old desktop PC, but could not get Internet to work, either directly or via the WIFI on the laptop.

I tried to run the Toshiba on the 32-bit Windows 7, but the laptop is too slow, that even my email creeps to e-mail readere. Any advice would be most appreciated that my pension will not bear the costs of local peoples. Should I buy the Toshiba original disks and return to 'ex factory Vistor State' or what.

Concerning
LeslieB

Hi Leslie,.

I m really wondering why your A500 has so many problems with Windows 7. From my own experience I can say it s really great and better than Vista OS. I use 1.5 years now and everything is working a lot on it.

In any case, did you check if all devices are properly installed in Device Manager and if there is no yellow exclamation?
When you watch videos, have you selected the power profile high performance in Windows?

> Should I buy the Toshiba original disks and return to 'ex factory Vistor State' or what.
That would be an option, Yes.
You don t have the Toshiba Recovery disk? If this isn't the case, you can get it from a provider of service authorized in your country.

Satellite A500 - 15 M: unable to connect to the TV with HDMI

Hello

I have a Satellite A500 - 15M. I recently tried to connect to my TV so I could watch certain shows online on my Hannspree Xv HD ready TV.
The HDMI out does any record on the TV - the TV displays a message "not supported" and remains off (as if there is no signal) - display settings on the PC it does not recognize the TV... actually it [Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel] indicates that the TV/monitor settings are not supported.

But I can connect via the VGA output - although I have to delete the display settings to 1024 x 768 to show on TV. In addition the display on the TV then is mainly pink and red, even if my pc display peak is most often blue. -start of the Toshiba screen displays on the TV, without any problems and one or twice the login screen was displayed too much, but then sometimes it isn't...
I know that's not the VGA cable as I can connect to the TV with it on netbook advent my wife without any problem.
Are there drivers, I need to update / download? Or I need to change the settings?
How can I get my screen on my TV?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Hello

First, you must connect the two machines (laptop and TV via HDMI) when the two devices are turned off. After turn on the TV and the laptop.

You must choose the HDMI on TV channel and should then use the FN + F5 key combination to switch the video output to the TV.

If this does not help, try updating the graphics card driver.
It seems that your laptop supports the Intel graphics chip. Therefore, you can see the Intel page for new drivers.

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Can I switch to i5 or i7 Core 2 Duo on the Satellite A500-PSAM3A

Hey there.

I wondered if I would be able to change the cpu on my computer of my 2.10 Ghz Intel core 2 duo processor i5 or i7 and wanted to know if I could, because I heard all that stuff about requiring a special chipset or a new card mother for something like that.

Oh Yes... my laptop model is Toshiba Satellite A500-PSAM3A-04000E

So as I said, I would appreciate an answer as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Hello

Have a look here:
+ Is it possible to upgrade the CPU or GPU of a Toshiba laptop? +
http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB9401AX0001R01.htm

_Why an Exchange must / can not be done: _

No significant performance will be won (-> price vs performance comparison)

It is unclear if the new processor is compatible to the system board. Integrated chipsets can take charge of their technical specifications a wide range of processors, but this does not mean that all types of CPU can be used in a mobile system, since integrated cooling systems are designed individually for each set of model in order to ensure the optimal operation of the machine. An incorrect CPU can cause the system to overheat and damage the internal system components.

In most cases, the BIOS does not work with the replaced CPU which causes a malfunction of the machine. The BIOS needs to be rewritten after each Exchange of a CPU that can only be done by an authorized Toshiba service partner.

The immediate revocation of the warranty will apply if the part of the core component have been modified by the customer. This also applies when the machine was not disassembled by a certified Toshiba technician.

Satellite A500-1EJ turns on itself - touchpad light problem

Hello, I just bought a Satellite A500-1EJ and I have two problems:

It lights by tself and volume and the light button does not work properly.

Regarding the issue with automatic starups:
Please check this thread:
http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/message.jspa?MessageID=195616
You must update the BIOS to the latest version to solve this problem

> the volume and the light button does not work properly
I don't know Mr. What volume or touchpad light you mean exactly and that is - this means not working properly?
Perhaps you could be more specific and could provide more details

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Satellite A500 - problems with the creation of recovery disks

Hello
I bought a Satellite A500 yesterday and now I'm trying to create the recovery discs before anything else.
However, towards the end of the 1st DVD I get an error message saying "Faile dto open the next file. e:\Boot\BCD (0201123-F1-00000000 error code)"and then when I click 'OK', the DVD is ejected giving a message"unable to create recovery 1' media. Physical examination, I noticed that the DVD is written almost entirely.

Any advise on this? In addition, in the interface, it shows a USB option and says to insert a USB media with more than 7 GB of free. That I can use it to create the recovery disk? If Yes, when I reinstall windows 7, this allows as a bootable drive?

Greately appreciate any help on this matter. If it is defective, I want to return as soon as POSSIBLE.

Thank you
Mercier.

As far as I know, that you can not use external device for recovery, it is therefore very important create recovery DVDs.

Try to create the recovery disk using only DVD-R media. Use high quality media like TDK or Verbatim.
Last month, I've created on the Satellite A500-157 recovery discs and everything went well.

Satellite A500 Pro keeps freezing

Help...

I have a Satellite A500. It keeps freezing.

Sometimes it will boot when turned on, but then as soon as I select a program to open, it freezes.
I can't do anything. I can't control alt delete to open the Task Manager. The only thing I can do is to turn off the power.
So when I turn it back on, it asks me to start in safe mode, I say yes, but the same thing happens.

Sometimes it starts and you can go in outlook and check a few emails and I think it works fine, then it stops and says not responding do not. Then I go to Explorer and the same thing happens.
I have try the Task Manager, but it will not come to the top.

So I have to stop again. It's very frustrating.
I have installed Norton and nothing comes to say there's a virus problem.
I have no error message, it stops just to work.

Help, please!

The same happens when you start in safe mode? Test it please. Play around a bit with a few options or applications.

Since when did you notice this behavior?
On this virtual path, it is not easy to say why this is happening. It will be interesting to know how your work laptop with factory so if possible to save all your data and install the new OS by using the original installation disc of recovery.

Satellite A500-1EJ - charger makes buzzing noise

Hello world

I have a Satellite A500-1EJ. A few months ago the original laptop computer charger died on me, so I bought a Spanish new from Amazon.
Also, I bought a new battery and they worked perfectly until last week. Of fact changer this buzzing when it is connected (same as previous). As the charger and the battery are original I have tried to find a way to get a replacement but can't find anything on cell phone chargers.

Could you please help me with this? Amazon said I need to contact the manufacturer of the product.

Hello

Purchased Toshiba AC adapter original with PA3716E-1AC3 part number?

Satellite A500: Multimedia keys do not work after Win 8 upgrade

Hi everyone, I run Toshiba SATELLITE A500 - 1C0 (PSAR3E-01300WPL) with Windows 8 PRO x 64.

As I noticed - post factum /:-'Models supported' not supported for Windows 8 drivers of my PC.

Although, the computer will work perfectly, but I have a little problem with my drivers: the Panel at the top of the keyboard (http://goo.gl/IQVAG) works not only put on mute, volume up/down work, but the ECO button and media buttons are NOT - is there any method to upgrade the drivers so that I can use all the keys?

I installed TOSHIBA eco utility and it works fine, but the buttons do not respond. I can't find and update the driver/ulitity that is responsible for this issue.

I also want to ask if there is any chance to get the TOSHIBA for Win.8 drivers for my Satellite A PC series in the future. Y at - it a utility to analyze and automatically update TOSHIBA drivers? (but not Toshiba drivers Update Utility, which does not work in my case - it offers me to downgrade my drivers!)

I opened the Device Manager and tried to update the drivers manually, but - that's even BIGGER problem then eco Panel etc. - some devices are marked as "unknown devices" and may not be recognized at all.

Thank you for your help,
oddajlatarke

> is there a method to upgrade the drivers so that I can use all the keys?

Method? Name is no other method as to try some tools to win 8 released for other series of laptop. The multimedia button requires installation of VAP (value package).
Check and test the VAP to win 8 released to win 8 supported notebook series.

> I also want to ask if there is any chance to get the TOSHIBA for Win.8 drivers for my Satellite A PC series in the future.
As you said above; computer laptop isn t Win 8 supported model, so I doubt that you will get all the drivers Win 8 in the future.

Satellite A500 Win8 has encountered a problem during installation

Hello
Ive got a Satellite A500 and get at the end of the installation and its reversal to say he had a problem. Do you need to do something special?

I looked on the site to support Toshiba win 8 and it does not show the Satellite A500 in one of the lists of supported or not supported for Win8 so because you did it gave me some hope.

See you soon

Hello

Here you can find information on models of laptops that will make the Win 8 Toshiba Upgrade Wizard:
http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB2A03EU0000R01.htm

Those notebooks of Win 7 will get Win 8 drivers.
If your laptop is not mentioned in this list, then you will get no win 8 drivers.

Of course, you can always install the 8 to win but you need find drivers manually in your own hand.

Also check * Windows 8 Upgrade Guide *.
http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB2A03EJ0001R01.htm

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