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Toshiba Tecra A6 (PTA63A-004002)

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Toshiba Tecra A6 (PTA63A-004002) 3.00

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RRP

$1870.00

Review Date

Friday, 4th of May, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T5500

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD-RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer)

What's Hot

It has a decent set of features for its sub-$2000 price tag

What's Not

It's performance was slower than expected

The Final Word

A decent, but not particularly inspiring machine, the Tecra A6 will suit those who need an affordable business notebook.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

Widescreen TFT Active Matrix XGA CSV

Screen size

14.1 in

General

Length (mm)

242

Width (mm)

343

Height (mm)

29.8/38.0

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

from 2.26

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

ATI Mobility Radeon X1400

Graphics RAM

256 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

60 GB

RPM

5400

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Mobile Intel 945 PM Express Chipset

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer)

PCs

Floppy Drive

Optional external USB floppy diskette drive

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

14400

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T5500

Processor Speed

1.66 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Bundled Software

Toshiba User’s Manual, Toshiba Value Added Package (inc Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba Console, Toshiba Recovery), Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 day trial), Ulead DVD MovieWriter for TOSHIBA, Toshiba Disc Creator, InterVideo WinDVD, ConfigFree, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, Norton AntiVirus 2007 (with 90 day subscription).

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*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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