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Toshiba Tecra A9 (PTS52A-00V00F)

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RRP

$1815.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 16th of October, 2007

Features

Processor : Core 2 Duo T7300

Supported Media : CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

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

What's Hot

Unfussy businesslike design, large and attractive widescreen display, solid performer in most areas

What's Not

Not geared towards portability, limited graphical capabilities

The Final Word

While it might not quite resurrect a dying breed, the A9 (PTS52A-00V00F) proves that big old-fashioned business notebooks still have a worthy place in the ultra-mobile world. Worth investing in.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Available Colours

Silver

Length (mm)

268

Width (mm)

366

Height (mm)

38.8

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.9

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 965 GM

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

120 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Mouse

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

4MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 965 Chipset

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Notebook Benchmark Tests

WorldBench 5

3DMark 2001SE

412

Optical Drives

Supported Media

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

CD Drive Write Speed

24x

CD Drive Re-Write Speed

Write speed DVD-R

Drive Type

DVD-RAM

PCs

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

Core 2 Duo T7300

Processor Speed

2.0 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Business

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of PC Input Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n, Bluetooth, 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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