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Toshiba Tecra A9 (PTS52A-OCU03F)

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Toshiba Tecra A9 (PTS52A-OCU03F) 3.50

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RRP

$1485.00

Review Date

Monday, 31st of March, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

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

What's Hot

Solidly-built unit, pre-installed software makes connectivity simple, good value

What's Not

Design is somewhat drab, screen has narrow viewing angles; lacks a webcam and Bluetooth

The Final Word

A well-priced and solid notebook that should suit many business users' needs, despite its lack of high-end features.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT

Colour Support

32-bit Colour

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

366

Width (mm)

268

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

3.3

Weight without PSU (kg)

2.8

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 965 GM

Graphics RAM

256 KB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

120 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard, Mouse

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (+R double layer)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel GM965 Chipset

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (+R double layer)

Drive Type

DVD-RW DL

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PC Card, USB

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Floppy Drive

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Processor Speed

2.0 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

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), Toshiba Disc Creator, InterVideo WinDVD, ConfigFree, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, PCMCIA, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of S-Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Number of VGA Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n, Wireless 802.11a , 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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