This new netbook from Toshiba comes in a variety of colors and it makes for a decent work machine. It is just 7.6 x 10.4 x 1.3 inches and weighs less than 3 pounds so portability is not a problem. The 10.1 inch display is a backlit LED with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It features the 1.66 GHz Intel N280 Atom processor, 1 GB of RAM and a 250 GB hard drive. It also has a full sized keyboard and touchpad so it is ideal for typing on.
The battery life is another big attraction for this device and you can get 9 hours of use before you need to recharge the 6 cell battery. There is also a built in webcam, support for Wi-Fi and the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950. There are 3 USB ports, 1 VGA port, 3-in-1 memory card reader, headphone and microphone jacks and an Ethernet port. On the downside it only has a mono speaker. This device is perfect for working on, if you want something for movies or games look elsewhere.
- 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition--perfect for browsing the internet
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- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile
- 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.
- 1 GB of RAM (800 MHz; 1 memory slot; upgradeable to 2 GB)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950 with up to 251 MB of dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
- Webcam (0.3 megapixels) integrated into the bezel for easy video chats and teleconferencing
- Three USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
- Full-sized keyboard (85 keys)
- Integrated Wi-Fi networking (802.11b.g) so you can communicate, browse and share while on the move
- Fast Ethernet wired networking (10/100)
- Built-in mono speaker
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Up to 9 hours of battery life from included 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.6 x 1.27 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 2.93 pounds
- Environmentally focused with RoHS compatibility (reducing its environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances), Energy Star 5.0 compliant, and EPEAT Gold compliant
- Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverag