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Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C)

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Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) 4.00

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RRP

$3300.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 1st of August, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor U7600

Supported Media : DVD±RW

What's Hot

Weight, Optical drive despite its size, Battery Life

What's Not

Screen flexibility

The Final Word

Although the Toshiba Portege R500 is clearly not a power user's choice, its lightweight frame, small size and good battery life make it an excellent choice for simple tasks such as email, Web surfing and simple office applications while travelling for business.

Audio & Speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

Transflective Colour TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

12.1 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

215.8

Width (mm)

283

Height (mm)

19.5/25.5

Weight (g)

999

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel GMA 945GMS

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

120 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Mouse

Media

Playable Discs

CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW

PCs

PC Case Form Factor

Ultra Small

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Floppy Drive

Optional external USB floppy diskette drive

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor U7600

Processor Speed

1.2 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Business

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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