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Toshiba NB200-13L Netbook Champions its Way Above Average Battery Life

By James • Dec 16th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

The all new Toshiba NB200-13L is not a common netbook but the stylish colours and a powerful processor turn it into a netbook of the next generation. This device is a product of the very famous Toshiba NB200 series which has produced some best selling netbooks in the past. This device is equipped with an Intel Atom N280 processor which enhances the functioning speed of the netbook. The clock speed of this powerful device is around 1660 MHz which is more than enough for a netbook. As it is a netbook it is equipped with a small screen of 10.1 inch but it offers crystal clear pictures.

This device is installed with 1024 MB of RAM which further enhances the functioning speed. If you want you can further increase the RAM up to 2 GB. The hard disk memory of this portable device is around 160 GB which is more than enough for a netbook. Using the 160 GB of hard disk you can easily store all your programmes and files that you want. The Toshiba NB200-13L’s display is small in size but offers a fantastic resolution of 1024 X 600. You can run all sorts of high resolution programmes as it is installed with an Intel GMA 950 graphics card.

The graphics memory of this device is around 256 MB which is quite high for a netbook. This device supports networking through Wireless-LAN and LAN 10/100. The inbuilt webcam of this device enables you to video chat without connecting any external device.

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Toshiba NB200-12N (PLL23E-00500DEN): Very Sleek Windows 7 Netbook Known for its Battery Life

By Wilson • Dec 10th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

It doesn’t matter if you call it a netbook, sub-notebook or a minilaptop these are actually small and low costing computers. These are equipped with a number of features which makes it very efficient and useful product. The all new Toshiba NB200-12N (PLL23E-00500DEN) is a recent development of the company and is installed with a number of advanced features. It is a product of the well-known Toshiba NB200 series. The Intel Atom N280 processor provides the actual power to this Toshiba netbook. It is installed with a 1026 MB RAM which can be further extended up to 2 GB. To support all sorts of high resolution programmes this device is fitted with an Intel GMA 950 graphics card.

The clock speed of this netbook is around 1660 MHz which is quite high than normal. The hard disk memory of 250 GB allows you to store all sorts of songs, videos and other data. The 10.1 inch display of this device offers high quality pictures that will simply take your breath away. The Toshiba NB200-12N (PLL23E-00500DEN) is also installed with Bluetooth that will enable you to connect with a number of other Bluetooth enabled devices. It supports networking through various mediums such as Wireless-LAN, Bluetooth and LAN 10/100.

The Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system installed in this device is best suited for a netbook. The built in webcam helps you to click pictures whenever you want to. It provides an amazing battery back up of 9 hours at a single stretch which is quite spectacular.

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Best Lightweight Laptop: Where the Laptop Bags weigh more than the Laptop

By Dean • Sep 15th, 2009 • Category: Laptops

The importance that electronic goods have taken in this era is really enormous. Our day-to-day activities require that we use these digital appliances on a daily basis. As technology is improving day by day, the size of these devices is shrinking on a massive scale.

Today we have several laptops that are just a few kilograms in weight. In fact, some of them even weigh about 400 to 500 grams only. The reason for such lightweight laptops is newer and smaller components, including CPUs that require less power to cool, solid state disks and more compact batteries.  There are some world famous companies that are manufacturing these lightweight laptops. We shall here look into some of the best lightweight notebooks available.

Samsung’s NC10 (NP-NC10-KA02UK) is one such subnotebook or netbook that is too light and weighs just over 500 to 600 grams. It comes with an Intel Atom N270 and has a clock speed of about 1,600 MHz. It also has an internal RAM capacity of 1,024 MB. The hard disk memory is of 160 GB.

Toshiba NB200-10Z (PLL20E-00200JEN) is a netbook manufactured by Toshiba. This is another lightweight laptop. It comes with Intel Atom N280 processor and has a clock speed of about 1,660 MHz. It also comes with a RAM capacity of 1,024 MB and a hard disk memory of 160 GB. The display screen is 10.2 inches in size.

Sony Vaio VGN-UX1XN is a netbook manufactured by Sony and comes with an Intel Core Solo processor and has a clock speed of 1,333 MHz. It has a small display screen that is just 4.5 inches in size.

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Toshiba NB200-10Z: Luxurious Satin Brown Netbook looks Spectacular

By Jenny • Jul 17th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

An efficient netbook, Toshiba NB200-10Z has a 10 inch screen. Available in a luxurious ’satin brown’ colour, the laptop is powered by Intel Atom N280 that runs at a clock speed of at 1.66GHz. The processor is very efficient and can handle multiple programmes at once. It has 1GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive that can store a large amount of data, photos, files, music and other media. The 10 inch netbook from Toshiba is equipped with 802.11g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity and 10/100 Fast Ethernet for wired networking. Its Widescreen TruBrite VGA 10 inch screen has a glossy finish and offers a resolution of 1,024×600 and has a LED backlight.

For data security, the netbook has installed a G-sensor that enables free-fall protection for the hard drive. In case excessive movement is detected, the drive heads are locked to help protect the hard drive. The Toshiba NB200-10Z netbook also features a powered USB port on the left so that you can charge USB devices even with the netbook turned off. It is welcome addition especially in a netbook, which are designed to be portable at all times. The netbook has Microsoft Windows XP Home 32-bit Edition as its operating system which comes pre-installed. Also the netbook has Mobile Intel GMA 950 as its graphics adapter. Besides there is a host of expansion ports and interfaces like DC-in, external monitor, RJ-45, external microphone, built-in microphone, headphone (stereo), 3 USB 2.0 Sleep-and-Charge, integrated VGA Web Camera and 2-in-1 Bridge Media slot. Weighing 1.33kg, the netbook comes with one year’s international warranty. Its lithium-ion battery runs for a maximum of 9 hours and 5 minutes.

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Toshiba NB200-11L: A Major Netbook Competitor

By Wilson • Jul 15th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

Redefining computing experience, the mini Toshiba NB200-11L has a generous 10.1 inch TruBrite display that is contemporary. The netbook from Japanese firm Toshiba offers enhanced protection and a super-build that is befitting for a Toshiba brand. The keyboard is almost full-sized and makes it very easy to type on the NB200’s keyboard. Ideal for use as a secondary laptop and perfect for web browsing, the notebook is an ultra portable laptop ideal for home use. It is equipped with an Atom processor that runs at a clock speed of 1.6 GHz. It has 1 GB RAM (DDR2 SDRAM) and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as it operating system. Its 10.1 inch WSVGA TFT Active Matrix display screen offers sharp and vivid images that are realistic. The laptop is equipped with Intel 945GSE Express chipset. Also, it has a hard drive capacity of 160 GB and a hard drive rotation speed of 5,400 RPM. The hard drive offers ample storage space for all your storage needs for files, photos, music, media and other stuff.

The laptop has Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 as its graphics processor while it has a installed video memory of 512 MB. The laptop has a host of expansion ports that enhance its connectivity like 3 USB 2.0 ports, one VGA out port and RJ-45 (NIC). Also for enhanced networking, the 2009 netbook has integrated 10/100 network card and integrated Wireless LAN. Running on lithium-ion battery, the notebook has a maximum running time of 9.15 hours. Weighing only 1.3kg, the laptop is lightweight and easy to carry from one office to another. Travel-friendly, it makes a perfect travelling companion. An ultra portable netbook, the Toshiba NB200-11L has keyboard and a touchpad as its input devices. It has many interfaces like Connection Audio – Line In, Line Out, Ethernet – RJ45 and USB – Universal Serial Bus 2.0. It also has slots like MultiMedia Card (MMC), SD Card and SDHC Card slot. With an aspect ratio of 16:10, the netbook’s LCD Display screen is glossy and has an LED backlight.

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Sony Vaio VPC-W11S1E/T: Another Netbook that is Easily Portable and Ideal for Getting Online

By Wilson • Jul 15th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

A mini notebook with a real-wide screen, Sony Vaio VPC-W11S1E/T is ideal for multimedia and Internet. Available in a brown colour, the laptop has a Intel Atom N280 processor with a clock speed of 1660 MHz. A fast and efficient processor, it can handle multiple programmes with ease. Equipped with a RAM of 1,024MB and hard disk space of 160GB that has a speed of 5400rpm, the laptop offers ample space for all your files, photos, media and music. The laptop has a WXGA display screen of 10.1 inches that offers sharp and vivid images that are realistic and true-to-life. The screen has a display resolution of HD Ready 1366×768 and as aspect ratio of 16:9. Equipped with a Intel GMA 950 graphics card, the laptop has Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000, Modem and Wireless LAN for data communication. It has Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as its operating system. Also, the Intel Atom Processor N280 has Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, which makes the laptop even more efficient.

Along with so many features, the Sony netbook also has a host of expansio ports and slots like a Memory Stick Slot, a SD Card Slot, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a USB Connector Type A, one VGA Connector for Monitor, one audio out, one micrphone jack, one RJ-45 Direct Port but it does not have Express Card Slot and RJ-11 Direct Port. For connectivity, the Sony Vaio VPC-W11S1E/T laptop has Integrated Wireless LAN, Integrated Bluetooth (Version) 2.1 + EDR and Ethernet network 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. Supporting high-end multimedia applications, the laptop is compatible with Intel High Definition Audio. It also has a built-in camera and a built-in ‘Motion Eye’ digital camera. It has one touchpad and keyboard for input while Kensigton Lock offers protection for the laptop.

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Toshiba NB200-10G: Super Cool Netbook with a spectacular Battery Life

By Dean • Jul 14th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

Offering the latest in mobile computing experience, Toshiba NB200-10G is powered by an Intel Atom processor N270. It has Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as its operating system. It has 1GB DDR RAM (800 MHz) and comes in cosmic black colour. A mini laptop with a 10.1 inch TruBrite VGA widescreen display, the netbook has a resolution of 1024×600. Its High Brightness display feature allows images to be sharp and vivid. Great for Internet browsing, the netbook makes an ideal secondary laptop. Its small design make sit easy for use by children and students. Besides being compact, the NB200 also offers multi-purpose functions like 3 Sleep ‘N’ Charge USB ports. A perfect mini laptop, it weighs only 1.33kg. Lightweight and compact, it is extremely travel-friendly and makes a reliable travelling companion. Easy to carry around, it also fits perfectly into a handbag or hand luggage. Ideal for use at home, for education, at work or even on the move, the NB200 also is equipped with nearly full size keyboard that ensures typing is easy and done without missing any keys.

Running on 6 cell battery, it gives up to 9 hours of battery life. It allows the user to connect wherever you are, without having to worry about being able to connect. Ideal for even long journeys, it allows the user work as well as play and is really a perfect travel companion. It has 3 Sleep ‘N’ Charge USB ports so that you can charge your mobile phone, MP3 player and other digital gadgets even when your netbook is switched off. Thus, there is no need to carry multiple charging accessories while travelling. Integrated with WiFi, the netbook uses configfree for automatic detection of available network connections. The Toshiba NB200-10G connects to the Internet at home, in the office, hotel and even at the airport using 802.11 b/g technology. It has an integrated web camera and microphone that allow you to talk to friends and family face to face online.

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Toshiba NB200-11H: A Netbook to Remember

By Jenny • Jul 13th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

Powered by an Intel Atom N280 processor that runs at a clock speed of 1.66 GHz, Toshiba NB200-11H has 1GB RAM. It has a 160GB hard disk drive that can store all your media, photos, music and files. Equipped with GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0, the laptop has Wireless LAN 802.11b/g. Also, it has Microsoft’s Windows XP Home as its operating system, which offers a familiar and intuitive working environment. The Windows netbook has a 10.1 inch WSVGA TFT widescreen display with a resolution of 1024×600 that offers sharp and vivid images. The netbook has built-in stereo speakers and wireless LAN aerial. A 2-in-1 card reader and Intel GMA 950 as a graphics controller further enhance the netbook’s performance.

Also, the netbook has a sound card for audio and a keyboard and a touchpad as input devices. For networking, the netbook has Ethernet and Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g. With dimensions 26.3cm width, 21.2cm depth and 3.2cm height, the netbook is compact. Weighing 1.3kg, the Toshiba NB200-11H netbook is lightweight and easy to carry from one place to another. Running on Lithium-Ion battery, the netbook has a maximum running time of 9.1 hours. It adheres to the environmental standards as it has EPA Energy Star and has a one year warranty. It also has an integrated 0.3 mega pixel web camera. Redefining computing experience, the Toshiba netbook is designed to offer the best computing experience. Its keyboard is almost full-sizes and makes it easy to use it. An ideal secondary laptop, Toshiba NB200-11H is a reliable travelling companion.

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Toshiba NB100-11R (PLL10E-00X00TEN): Very Lightweight Netbook

By Wilson • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Netbooks

Weighing as less as a kilo, Toshiba NB100-11R (PLL10E-00X00TEN) has 120GB of hard drive space that can store all your files, documents, software, music, media and other items. Equipped with an Intel Atom N270 processor that runs at a speed of 1.6 GHz, this efficient laptop is certainly a helpful gadget. It has the Intel Graphics Video Chipset besides built-in wireless networking. Its also has an impressive 8.9 inch Trubrite display screen that offers rich colours, sharp text and crystal clear images. A truly mobile laptop, it is extremely portable and can be easily carried from one office to another. It has excellent multimedia features that will keep you entertained through you journey. A dependable travelling companion, NB100-11R is a robust and versatile laptop.

You can surf the web, your mails, work on documents, enjoy music, watch videos and photos and even share them and do many other tasks with ease. It has a stylich chassis which is tough at the same time. Running on standard 3 cells, it has a maximum battery life of 3.5 hours. The user can spend more time in using the laptop and less time in charging it. Ideal for use as a secondary laptop to complement the first one, the Toshiba NB100-11R (PLL10E-00X00TEN) allows devices like phones to be charged even while the netbook is in sleep mode. A built-in microphone an camera are some of its features while it also has a diversity antenna and an integrated bridge media adapter. A eSATA/USB Combo port also allows for ultra fast downloads. To keep the laptop safe and secure, it also has HDD password on request, supervisor password, main memory (by screw), user password and a slot for Kensington Cable Lock. An ENERGY STAR qualified computer, it has HD audio support and enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.

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Toshiba Satellite L300-1FO (PSLB9E-01Y007EN): Lower End and Inexpensive Laptop

By Wilson • May 12th, 2009 • Category: Laptops

An affordable and flexible laptop, Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 1FO has a 120GB Hard Disk Drive which offers more than enough storage space for all your digital media, documents and software. Its DVD Supermulti ensures that this Toshiba mobile computer is fully loaded to suit your requirements. It comes with your choice of operating system with Microsoft Windows Vista Business with Windows XP Pro Recovery Media and includes built-in wireless networking. Its 2.16GHz CPU Intel Pentium Dual Core processor (CPU) is fast and capable of running multiple programmes smoothly. The user will benefit from the Intel GMA Series Video Chipset.

Backed by the Toshiba Corporation’s well known dedication to quality, it has an impressive WXGA 15.4 inch display screen with a resolution of 1280×800. The gadget makes everyday computing tasks simple because of its SuperMulti DVD drive. It also has WiFi wireless technology, modem and a Ethernet port that provide a wide range of connection options from home network as well to the Internet. Weighing 2.4kg, it is lightweight and portable. The Toshiba Satellite L300-1FO (PSLB9E-01Y007EN) comes with a 1 year warranty and has a lithium-ion battery with a maximum run time of 2.5 hours. A simple and uncomplicated laptop, it is perfect entry-level machine and ideal for self employed users and small businesses. It has a host of bundled software like Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba User’s Manual, Free 60-day trial of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007, Connectivity Doctor, ConfigFree, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba DVD Player, McAfee Internet Security Suite and Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator.

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