Posted to Notebooks 2010-01-06
If you are a business professional who always seems to have a hard time finding a notebook with the right combination of portability and performance, then you may want to check out the Toshiba Portege R600-S4201. Weighing less than the average notebook on the market, the Toshiba Portege R600-S4201 can be considered one of the most portable notebooks on the market. Equipped with your choice of either Windows Vista Business 32-bit or 64-bit with SP1, this notebook can provide you with the quality performance that many have come to expect from the Toshiba line of notebooks. Weighing in at about 2.4 lbs, the Toshiba Portege R600-S4201 notebook is light enough for the road warrior to take with them wherever they go without having to sacrifice much needed computing power like other models in this size range tend to deliver. This notebook comes equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4 GHz Processor with 3GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a DVD SuperMulti +/-R drive and the Mobile Intel 4500MHD Graphics Media Accelerator. Although the screen size is much smaller than those on the average notebook available on the market today, its small size allows you to take it with you wherever you go so you are never without the computing power that is a must to make your business a success. As a bonus this notebook comes equipped with the Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN with 802.11 a/g/n wireless card that allows you to connect to any available wireless network, regardless of the speed allowing you to stay connected to the office when you need it most.
FeaturesThe Toshiba Portege R600-S4201 notebook comes equipped with a 12.1" Widescreen WXGA LED Backlit display with a 1280 x 800 resolution. Although this is much smaller than the average screen size of comparable notebooks, the LED backlighting warms up faster than the traditional notebook screen, allowing you to spend more time working and less time waiting for your notebook to boot up. This notebook is also considered earth friendly since it was awarded with the elite EPEAT Gold status which is the highest environmental standard for notebooks by EPEAT. It is also Energy Star certified and RoHS compliant which can help you feel secure that you are doing your part for the environment without having to give up the computing power that is a must in today's corporate environment. PerformanceBattery life on the Toshiba Portege R600-S4201 notebook is about average for machines of this size. The battery is estimated to last about 7.53 hours with the standard 6-cell battery which can come in handy when you spend most of your time away from your desk. As with most notebooks, battery life on the Toshiba Portege R600-S4201 can vary based on what your computing needs are. If you spend most of your time using graphic intensive programs, there is a good chance you may experience less battery life than what is stated here, so you may want to keep a power source handy. SummaryIn conclusion, the Toshiba Portege R600-S4201 notebook provides users with a decent functionality in a notebook of this size. With its security features as well the fact that it is energy start certified, you need not sacrifice power for portability. If weight and portability is more important to you than screen size, then the Toshiba Portege R600-S4201 may be the way to go. Pros
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