Mini PC NB205 hard drive specs?

I am a brand new NB205 mini PC owner.  Specs says this is supposed to have a 160 Gb hard drive, but eveything on my system shows it at only 141.55 Gb.  Where's the other approx. 20 Gb?? I am not a very technical person, so maybe I just don't understand how this is supposed to show up.  Thanks in advance for any insight/help.
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I am a brand new NB205 mini PC owner.  Specs says this is supposed to have a 160 Gb hard drive, but eveything on my system shows it at only 141.55 Gb.  Where's the other approx. 20 Gb?? I am not a very technical person, so maybe I just don't understand how this is supposed to show up.  Thanks in advance for any insight/help.
This is a common question from new computer owners.  Rather than repeat the explanation, I'll point you to another thread in which cee_64, another forum member, explains it:
http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/t5/General-Technology/Just-bought-a-new-laptop-and-im-wondering-why-...

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