Toshiba Portege R100 Laptop (Pentium M Processor 733 (Centrino), 512MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive)

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 40 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is smaller in comparison to other business-oriented notebooks, but is understandable with such a compact laptop. However, it will offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--though not much multimedia storage.
• Processor: The ultra-low voltage 1.1 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) 733 processor is equivalent in speed to a 1.5 GHz Pentium 4-M (mobile). The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It has a 400 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
• Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, DDR SDRAM, PC2100, 266 MHz) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 1280 MB (1 x 1024 MB, 1 x 256 MB), which is a smaller in comparison to other business-oriented laptops.
• CD/DVD Drive: Due to its small size, the Portege R100 does not include an optical CD/DVD drive. However, Toshiba provides options for either an external DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has an 84-key keyboard with 13 function keys and a two-button touchpad.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The R100 integrates both the Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG and Atheros 802.11ag chips for wireless connectivity with the widest array of routers. It comes with a decent selection of connectivity options, including:

• 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (supports Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)
• 1 Secure Digital memory card slot
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. Other preloaded software includes Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, InterVideo Win DVD 4.0, RealOne Player 8 Basic, and Napster (with 3-month trial).

Dimensions and Weight
Amazingly portable, the R100 measures 11.26 x 9.02 x 0.78 inches and weighs only 2.4 pounds with just the primary battery. A secondary battery adds 0.7 pounds.

Power
The R100 includes a primary 3-cell battery pack that provides approximately 2 hours of battery life, as well as a secondary 6-cell battery that boosts battery life to 6.5 hours

What's in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba R100 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (one primary, one secondary), AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a three-year limiited hardware warranty and one-year battery warranty.

Product Description
The Portege R100 is the ultimate ultraportable, packing breathtaking performance into an ultra-thin, super-lightweight wireless notebook. Its unprecedented portability and Intel Centrino mobile technology maximize working freedom for highly mobile executives.