Toshiba Portege R500-S5007V - Core 2 Duo U7700 1.33 GHz - 12.1" TFT

Description: The Toshiba Portege R500-S5007V is a 2.4-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is expensive at around $2,555.The 12.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU.This notebook has a 128GB hard disk and 2 GB of memory.

Pros: The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: Has a modest 1.33 GHz CPU speed, which is somewhat slower than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO VGN-Z790DLX, a 3.3-pound notebook at around $2, 550, has a 2.8 GHz CPU speed.Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.The excellent battery performance will keep your system running longer without recharging.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD burner.

Value: Overall, this notebook's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of thin-and-light products with a comparable screen size is quite a bit less -- right around $1,812.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: Toshiba
• Part Number: PPR50U-08008R

• General

• Platform Technology Intel Centrino
• Built-in Devices Speaker, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
• Width 11.1 in
• Depth 8.5 in
• Height 1 in
• Weight 2.4 lbs
• Color Aluminum silver
• Localization United States
• Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo U7700 / 1.33 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
• Data bus speed 533 MHz
• Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GMS Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
• RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 GB (soldered)

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards RoHS, EPA Energy Star
• Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 128 GB Solid State Drive - Serial ATA-150
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW / DVD-RAM - Integrated
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards SDIO, SD Memory Card

• Display

• Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features LED-backlit, Transflective
• Screen type Widescreen

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Input Microphone

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
• Features Spill-proof

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
• Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

• Miscellaneous

• Features Toshiba EasyGuard, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards RoHS, ACPI 2.0, VESA DPMS, Plug and Play

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1
• Battery capacity 5800 mAh
• Mfr estimated battery life 7.5 hour(s)

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• Software Power Saver, Google Picasa, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Toshiba Assist, InterVideo WinDVD, LoJack for Laptops, Toshiba ConfigFree, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Toshiba Security Assist, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Norton 360 (60 days trial), Toshiba Management Console, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Infineon TPM Professional Package, Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba, Toshiba Secure Digital Token Utility, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7

Toshiba

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.toshiba.com
• Address: 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Irvine, CA. 92618
• Phone: 1-800-316-0920