Toshiba Satellite M100 Series Notebook PC
Another day, another laptop with Intel Core Duo processor technology. This time, it's Toshiba with its brand new Satellite M100 Series of laptops. The series not only uses Core Duo, but Core Solo processor technology as well.
Advantages that you can look forward to include lesser power consumption, thanks to Intel Centrino mobile technology, and the new Intel 945 Express chipset and PRO/Wireless for 802.11 a/b/g network compatibility.
To keep the weight (and costs) down, the M100 uses a 14.1" WXGA display. Memory starts at 256MB and can be upped to 2GB, which is nice, while hard drive capacities start from 40GB up to 120GB, running at 5400 rpm.
If you ask me, don't opt for the integrated Intel 950 graphics accelerator; splurge on getting an ATI Radeon X1300 (64MB) or X1400 (128MB). By default, the laptop comes with Windows XP Home.
For a Toshiba, the M100 is surprisingly affordable, with prices starting from US $1,034. Order yours from Toshiba Direct.
Satellite M100 Recommended Configuration
Processor: Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology featuring the Intel Core(TM) Duo Processor(a) T2300 (Dual 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
Display: 14-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) TFT active-matrix LCD display WXGA with 1280x768 native resolution
System Chipset: Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller: Intel Graphics(f) Media Accelerator 950
Memory: 512MB (2x256MB) DDR2 SDRAM memory(e)
Hard Drive: 60GB (5400 rpm) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive(d)
Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive supporting +R and -R double layer formats
Wireless: Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless(b) Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Ports: 4 USB 2.0, TV-Out (S-Video), RGB, RJ-11 modem (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, headphone and microphone ports
Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital(R), Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card); PCMCIA PC Card slot
Audio: harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers
Battery: 6-cell (4700mAh) Lithium Ion
Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition 2005
Dimensions: 13.5- x 9.53- x 1.5-inch
Weight: Starting at 5.20 lbs(c).
Price: $1,317 (for above recommended configuration on ToshibaDirect.com)
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on March 8, 2006 4:54 AM
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