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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 92
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 217 reviews of TOSHIBA Portégé R500-12P 12.1I from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 166834 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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maximumpc.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: Toshiba filled the R500 with loads of features. We love its full-size keyboard, 120GB hard disk (a 64GB solid-state drive is optional), and 12.1-inch 1280x800 widescreen display. But the best feature is the sunlight-friendly transflective nature of ...
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computershopper.com
Editors' rating: 82
Summary: Toshiba's Portégé R500 is an amazing ultraportable laptop with only a couple of minor shortcomings keeping it from perfection.
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stuff.tv
Editors' rating: 80
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The combination of great mobility and a comfortable interface, as well as its comprehensive software and warranty, make the Portégé R500 easy to recommend. While cheaper rivals can be bought, this is still one of the best ultraportables around
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notebookcheck.net
Editors' rating: 86
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
Ultraportable laptop computer
The smallest, most lightweight laptops are called ultraportables. Their compact form factor is crucial for people who need to have their PC with them all the time, especially frequent business travelers. What you gain in portability, however, you usually give up in terms of weaker performance, smaller keyboards and displays, and fewer features. And what's more, ultraportable laptops almost always carry a premium price tag. Still, a compact, lightweight profile can make all the difference if you spend a lot of time on the road.
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Laptop computer memory size
To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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Notebook computer processors
The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and an excellent litmus test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as cryptic as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core 2 Extreme Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Turion | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| AMD | Athlon Neo | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Netbook |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Netbook |
| Via | Nano | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Toshiba Portege R500-S5001X is a 2.4-pound, ultra portable notebook computer.Compared to other ultra compact notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,145.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has only a 2.4-pound weight, which is considerably lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.
Cons: Has an integrated housing media bay, which is less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Fujitsu LifeBook P7230, a 2.9-pound notebook at around $1, 900, has a plug-in module media bay.The Toshiba Portege R500-S5001X comes with no-frills word processing software -- serious business or academic document authors may want to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.This notebook's Intel GMA 950 graphics chip uses system memory, which sometimes results in slower performance.
Suitability: Suitable for those who consider weight the most important feature.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD writer.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value: Overall, this notebook's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other notebooks.
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 Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA 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.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
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