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Toshiba Satellite M300 (PSMD4A-023008)

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Toshiba Satellite M300 (PSMD4A-023008) 4.00

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RRP

$1799.00

Review Date

Monday, 7th of July, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T8100

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

HDMI output, latest network connectivity options, sleek modern styling, 'Sleep and Charge' USB ports, good value

What's Not

Glossy style may not appeal to all users, screen has reflectivity issues, battery life slightly low

The Final Word

The Toshiba Satellite M300 (PSMD4A-023008) is a good value, feature-packed device. If you’re looking for a well-connected notebook that has plenty of storage and will work well on the road, the M300 is worth considering.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

WXGA+ TruBrite Widescreen

Screen size

14.1 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

334

Width (mm)

242

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

Weight without PSU (kg)

2.5

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

320 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (+R double layer)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

3MB

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (dual layer)

Drive Type

DVD-RW DL

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

USB, ExpressCard/54

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T8100

Processor Speed

2.1 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Bundled Software

Toshiba Value Added Package, Toshiba Face Recognition, Toshiba Flash Card Utility, Toshiba DVD Player, Ulead WinCinema Disc Creator, Ulead DVD MovieWriter, Toshiba Disc Creator, CyberLink PowerCinema for Toshiba, ConfigFree, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1, Presto! Bizcard5 SE

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

ExpressCard, D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of D-Sub Ports

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11n, 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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