Toshiba Tecra M9-S5513X (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Windows XP Pro)

Description: The Toshiba Tecra M9-S5513X is a 5.3-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,280.The 14.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This configuration includes a 120GB hard disk drive and 1 GB of memory.

Pros: Has a 5.9 Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Nov 2008), which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.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.

Cons: Has only a Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip, which is somewhat less desirable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has only a 120GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO CR590EBN, a 5.5-pound notebook at around $1, 170, has a 320GB hard drive.The fair battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other notebooks in its class.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: A thin-and-light notebook, suited for business computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.Comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital videocamera onto DVDs.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

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 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: PTM90U-020015

• General

• Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
• Width 13.1 in
• Depth 11.1 in
• Height 1.4 in
• Weight 5.3 lbs
• Localization United States
• Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 / 2 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 800 MHz
• Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 4 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
• 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 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x(CD)/8x(DVD-R)/2x(DVD+R)/2x(DVD-R DL)/2.4x(DVD+R DL)
• 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 SD Memory Card

• Display

• Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
• Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
• Max Allocated RAM Size 358 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Audio Input Microphone

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, AccuPoint

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem

• 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, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays 1 x Ultra Slim SelectBay
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card
• 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 - 240 pin docking, 1 x Serial, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

• Miscellaneous

• Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards ACPI, DDC/CI, 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 5100 mAh

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7

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  Toshiba Tecra M9 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Vista Business)

  Price: $711.00

  Manufacturer: Toshiba

  Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, 5.3 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver

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  Toshiba Tecra M9-S5513X (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Windows XP Pro)

  Price: $749.99

  Manufacturer: Toshiba

  Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 120 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 5.3 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver

Toshiba

Manufacturer profile

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