Focusing on Style, and the power this machine packs “under the bonnet”, the reviewer seems heartily impressed with the “glossy black finish look” which means this laptop will look perfect in just about any room (well maybe not a black room)”. Whatsmore, the physical size of the notebook appeals, arutha noting that “this laptop really is as small as I have been going on about”, and “with it weighing in at only 1.97 kg this should be light as a feather to carry”.
And although he suggests that gamers may find this machine a little low-spec, gaj-it.com conclude that “this is an excellent office laptop, offering both design and technology improvements on the usual standard.” Head over here for the full review!
Never ones to have too much of a good thing, we’ve taken yesterdays popular topic of Toshiba-related conversation, the Portégé R600 – and are expanding on it. This time by focussing on a really rather cracking review of the lightweight notebook by pcpro.co.uk – who ensure us that with this stylish notebook “the devil is in the detail”.
Focussing on those all-important little extras like the better protected, and more flexible, screen “certainly we gave it a good old flex and it stayed in shape”, and embedded 3G mobile broadband which “with an extended battery - and an astonishing weight of 779g, makes this a highly attractive laptop for mobile professionals”.
There are some more basic elements of the device that have been turning pcpro heads too, not least the keyboard, which “is a pleasure to use too. All the keys are large and easy to hit, with a responsive feel” – nice, and what of using this feather-light (almost) laptop outside? “There’s a transflective LED display, and by pressing a single button you can make it feasible to use outside on a sunny day.”
To read the whole account of this laptop, pop over to the source on pcpro – or just feast your eyes on this pretty image below.
Toshiba is known for its innovation and improved technology” begins this article on the Toshiba U300 from laptop-pc.org.uk, who seem immediately impressed with this “very effective” laptop.
Taking great pains to explore the “Intel Centrino Processor Technology featuring IntelCore2 Duo Processor T5450, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection and Intel GM965 Express chipset” – laptop-pc are also keen to point out that the “audio of the unit is well taken care of” too.
But the best thing about this model, picked to end this report on the technical specifications of this model. The “Toshiba Satellite U300-15Q Notebook is very reliable, and can be functioned without any trouble”.
For detailed specification in all aspects of this PC, pop over to the laptop-pc.org.uk article.
Laptop PC have recently reviewed the Toshiba Equium A200-26D, and you’d be hard pressed to find a more positive review. They’re of the opinion that in this day and age, a laptop is essential and the A200 “will help you enjoy the work you do” whether it’s business or pleasure.
One of the many points picked out by LPC is the “excellent storage capacity”, as well as the “high quality display” which is a “characteristic feature of Toshiba Equium A200-26D Laptop PC”. The TruBrite WXGA TFT display of 16.7 million colours ensures “life-like images”, meaning “your charts, graphics and images will be as clear as the original.” As well as reporting on more tech specs than you can shake a stick at, LPC reckon the lithium ion battery gives “good” battery life.
Concluding that “apart from all the advantages and outstanding performance, [the] Equium A200-26D is the best in its stylish but executive look”, you can head over to Laptop PC for the full review.
A new review of the Toshiba Portege M700 has popped up on Computer and Laptop’s Weblog in which the author concentrates on the essentials such as battery life, speakers, wireless connectivity and the operating system and finds it to be a generally positive experience.
He states that the overall battery life is “good”, but “I wouldn’t brag about it, unless I had the optional slice battery to go with it”. Though he got around 3 and a half hours in high performance mode, the M700 gave up to 5 hours in balanced mode which is “respectable”. He thought the speakers were not as loud as his iPod, but this is “typical for a business tablet” and the volume wheel is a “convenient feature.” As well as finding that the connectivity “worked fine”, the author had “no problems” running Microsoft Vista Business; indeed her prefers Vista on tablets “thanks to the improvements in handwriting recognition and the pen flicks.”
Concluding that the M700 is “a solid tablet”, the author thinks that although it’s not fancy, it has “all necessities” and “doesn’t lack in performance or features”. Head on over to Computer and Laptop’s Weblog for the full review.
“I love it” is the resounding conclusion of the Toshiba Equium delivered on YouTube by 1234BlueBoy, albeit just a small clip of his 19 minute long, 2 part comparison of the Equium and his pal’s MacBook Air.
Focussing heavily on what he sees as a very reasonable pricepoint of the device, and all the features packed in to his Equium, it’s fair to say that he rates this notebook very highly. Take a look at the video below, and then follow this link for part 2 of his comparative review.
Don’t you just love it when someone takes a request, listens to it - and acts upon it immediately. And look, that’s just what our pal ‘1213982′ has done on YouTube who, after receiving a few viewer requests, has created this video to reiterate some of the location information on the Toshiba Satellite A305. USB 2.0 slots, FireWire slots, card reader port - you name them and he’s found, and mapped them. Check out the video below, and if you have a second take a look at the happy comment alongside it from MrsomebodyPL… “I tested the Toshiba laptop a few days ago, when I was in one of the shops which offer them. The truth is that I liked it very much.” Very kind of him to say so!
Marking the product a rather impressive 4/5, and making note of the high quality and high resolution screen that “more than met my needs” – he also extolled the virtues when it came down to heat and noise, which “didn’t appear to be an issue at all for the M9.” Indeed, “I kept the laptop running almost constantly for one day and found it quite comfortable to touch. The fan kept up quietly even when I took the laptop into a hot, noisy neighborhood pub to test it out on a public wireless network.”
Of course, there were issues – and unsurprisingly from someone so au fait with producing perfect creative design, he suggested “a bit more graphics horsepower would provide a better all around experience with what is basically a very good laptop.” However, as concurred later on in the paragraph, “It’s a business machine not a game platform” – for the latter one might be better off looking at the meaty Qosmio.
ZDNet Australia have got the lowdown on the Toshiba Satellite Pro M300, with author Michael Palamountain awarding it a solid 7 out of 10, calling it “A modest, yet high quality desktop replacement at a reasonable price”.
Michael praises the M300 for being “classy”, mentioning that its silver and black finish makes it “a fine looking machine”. He’s also impressed by the speakers, mentioning that although they are tiny, they have “very good sound quality”. Though Michael is impressed with the weight of the M300, he does have some reservations about the “shiny screen” which sometimes gets affected by sunlight, though this is obviously not limited to Toshiba laptops.
After a rundown of the software and specs that come with the M300, Michael concludes that “the test results all indicate great performance in terms of office productivity”, but the graphics may not be quite up to standard for dedicated gamers, though it’s just fine for watching a DVD on. Hard drive and general processor performance come in for praise, and the idea of exchanging the 6-cell battery for a longer lasting 9-cell gets the thumbs up. For the whole picture, head over to ZDNet Australia.
PC Magazine have reviewed the Toshiba Satellite P305-S8825 and it’s gone down pretty well with reviewer Cisco Cheng, receiving a 4/5 rating. Cisco reports that the P305 is “classified as a desktop replacement, because it blends together a roomy 17-inch widescreen with a 7.5-pound chassis”, occupying a smaller area than a regular desktop. He compares its weight to a few other laptops and mentions that if it’s a little too heavy, the Toshiba Satellite A305-S6845 is a little lighter at 5.8 pounds, compared the S8825 at 7.5 pounds.
Cisco also mentions the re-design that the Satellite range has recently undergone, writing of the Fusion finish and how it combines with the “stylized speakers”, the Satellite logo and the touch-sensitive multimedia buttons to create “the P305’s design appeal.” The P305’s features “won’t disappoint”, especially when compared to “other laptops at this price point”; Cisco appreciates the HDMI port, the four USB ports, the FireWire and the S-Video-out ports. Though disappointed by the battery life, he’s impressed with the 17” screen, the numeric keyboard and the full list of features, concluding “you needn’t think twice about choosing it over a conventional desktop”
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