Toshiba Tecra M10-S3411

Toshiba Tecra M10-S3411 Review


The Tecra M10 series is the latest performance mobile business notebook. It is the perfect system for users looking for a highly dependable and functional laptop. It includes Toshiba's advanced EasyGuard features to further enhance protection, security and connectivity of the laptop.


Detailed Specifications:

Storage Controller

Serial ATA Interface: Serial ATA-150
Type: Serial ATA/IDE

Input Device(s)

Features: Spill-proof
Type: Keyboard, DualPoint
Keyboard - Localization and Layout: US

Battery

Capacity: 5100 mAh
Installed Qty: 1
Technology: 6-cell lithium ion
Run Time (Up To): 2.9 hour(s)

Processor

Chipset Type: Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Features: Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology

Data Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
64-bit Computing: Yes
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz

Card Reader

Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, SDHC Memory Card

Type: Card reader

Networking

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1

Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Wireless NIC: Intel WiFi Link 5100
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Networking: Network adapter

Optical Storage

Rewrite Speed: 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM

Miscellaneous

Compliant Standards: ACPI, CE, VESA DPMS, RoHS
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, remote boot control, wake on LAN, Toshiba EasyGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Toshiba Wireless Key Log-on

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces: 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x docking / port replicator ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x serial - RS-232 ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA

Expansion Slots Total (Free): 2 ( 1 ) x memory ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type II

Operating System / Software

Microsoft Office Ready: Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.

OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits) / XP Professional downgrade

Software: Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Sun Java Runtime Environment, Toshiba ConfigFree, Google Toolbar, Toshiba Speech System, Google Desktop, Google Picasa, Toshiba Value Added Package, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), Toshiba DVD Player, NewSoft Presto! BizCard, Norton Internet Security 2008 (Trial)

OS Preinstalled: Windows Vista

General

Localization: United States
Color: Titanium silver
Weight: 5.3 lbs
Height: 1.5 in
Depth: 9.6 in
Width: 13.3 in

Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
System Type: Notebook
Platform Technology: Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology

Storage

Hard Drive: 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Total Available Graphics Memory:20 MB

Notebook Camera

Camera Type: Integrated

Telecom

Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Modem: Fax / modem

Display

Widescreen Display: Yes
Max Resolution: 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Display Type: 14.1" TFT

Environmental Parameters

Humidity Range Operating: 20 - 80%
Max Operating Temperature: 95 °F
Min Operating Temperature: 41 °F

RAM

Configuration Features: 1 x 2 GB
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Installed Size: 2 GB / 8 GB (max)

Power

Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Device: External

Cache Memory

Installed Size: 3 MB
Type: L2 cache

Environmental Standards

EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labor - 3 years ¦ Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Service & Support: 3 years warranty

Audio

Audio Input: Microphone
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio

Price :$1199 (Toshiba)-You can get it less than that.

Pros
Excellent security measures; very fast encoding scores; large selection of ports for both business and media; very affordable, considering business features

Cons
Small touch pad; mixed performance results; boring design; heavy for a 14.1-inch notebook