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With stunning good looks and a powerful processor to back it up, the Portégé R600 from Toshiba is perfect for everyday use. It has a 12.1-inch LCD screen and is extremely light, weighing in at just over 1kg, plus it’s made from magnesium alloy making it durable and reliable during transportation. The R600 is ideal for the seasoned traveller and business person. It runs Windows XP but also offers the downgraded version if needed for work purposes.

Portable features

The Toshiba Portégé R600 boasts a matte transflective screen, which gives you the opportunity to use the notebook both inside and outside with the same bright quality. The R600 has a DVD SuperMulti drive, which plays DVDs, loads information and backs up data. The Solid State Drive takes 512GB of storage ideal for all your business files, and it’s also lightweight and uses less power, keeping your battery going for longer. The Portégé R600 has a built-in webcam for video conferencing and the HD audio format will help keep the sound clear, crisp and loud. The notebook comes with some needed extras like security, easy connectivity and a Health Monitor that keeps you updated on your computer’s battery life and virus threats. The customisation options let you change settings to suit your specific needs for smooth computing.

Powerful processor and graphics

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A 1.4Ghz Core 2 Duo SU9400 for supreme performance and extra battery life powers the Portégé R600. The notebook isn’t only for business purposes, though. The Intel GMA 4500MHD brings game graphics to the R600, and while they may not be strong enough for 3D gaming, they provide some awesome displays for some fun, relaxing gaming. It features wireless connectivity and the Bluetooth option lets you connect to other notebooks and Smartphones. The Toshiba Portégé R600 has three USB ports for unlimited file downloads and versatility.

Keeping things simple

The Toshiba notebook has a standard keyboard for familiar typing purposes and also features a fingerprint reader. The R600 has a 6-cell lithium ion battery that keeps it going, but it does add to the bulkiness of the body. The Portégé R600 offers a three year international warranty providing loads of travel time with a reliable, durable notebook.