Saturday, August 16, 2008

Review: Toshiba Portege M700 Tablet PC






Toshiba Portege M700 Tablet PC specs as reviewed (price as as tested $1,799):

  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz T7500 processor
  • 160GB hard drive
  • 2GB RAM
  • 12.1” WXGA (1280x800) LED backlit LCD display with both touchscreen and pen/ink capabilities
  • 802.11a/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet
  • Full Suite of Toshiba 3rd Generation EasyGuard Technology
  • Shock absorbing design
  • DVD Super Multi Drive
  • 2x Sleep and Charge USB ports
  • 1x USB port
  • PC Card Slot
  • SD Card slot
  • RGB (monitor) output port
  • Headphone and Microphone ports
  • RJ-11 and RJ-45
  • IEEE 1394
  • Integrated webcam
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Windows Vista Business OS
  • Dimensions: 12" x 9.41" x 1.47"
  • Weight: 4.76 lbs
  • 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (claimed 5 hour life)

Conclusion

The M700 is a solid tablet. You get what you see with it. There isn't anything fancy, just a minimalistic design with all the necessities. The silver body protects a great LED backlight screen that has both a touchscreen and active digitizer and it doesn't lack in performance or features. The hinge is definitely an added bonus because it locks the screen in place and gets rid of any wobble. Business professionals and college students should enjoy taking notes and giving presentations with the M700, especially considering it has such an affordable starting price.

Pros

  • Solid design and chassis
  • LED backlight screen
  • Locking hinge design
  • Good battery life, especially with slice battery

Cons

  • Minimalistic design, some users may find boring
  • Screen has bad viewing angles sometimes
  • Too much bloatware

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