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Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Left
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Right
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Front
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Back
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Top
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Bottom
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Perspective
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C) - Perspective
Toshiba Portege R500 (PPR50A-00V05C)4.00Explain star rating
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
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
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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