Posted by best buy on May 19, 2010 in
Toshiba Toshiba PORTEGE M200 Tablet PC (1.5 GHz Pentium M, 512MB, 40GB Hard Drive) Review
I got my M200 several months ago and am very satisfied with it.
However, I use it less than I had anticipated, so I only gave it 4 stars.
Common Tablet Features – neat, but not much used.
I enjoy taking notes in different colored pens, with the ability to erase notes written in “pen” and to add space between lines already written. I use the Journal and the pen for to-do items or short lists. For longer documents, I prefer to type. While suring the web, I find it inconvenient to have to open the input panel to write the web address, and then to look for and peck the “enter” or “go” button. I have used a pocket-pc for a number of years and often attempt to use the same input shortcuts on the laptop which do not work. I get confused between the pen input shortcuts on the tablet and the pocket-pc. I really love many of the “power toys” games that were offered free by Microsoft. I use my pen to play these games. So far, I do not use OneNote much. It forces me to use a different methophore to organize my files (from many folders to a single, very large, binder). This is really inconvenient for me because I have a lot of folders and subfolders already organized. I have reorganized one small project into a binder, but I don’t think I will be transfering over more files into the OneNote format. I most often use the pen as a pointing device with full access to the keyboard in the “laptop” mode. I find the pen easier when I am moving a lot of files around (especially in FrontPage).
I have a fully configured desktop 2 Ghz machine at home with 17″ LCD monitor and real keyboard. The M200 is great, but does not match user-interface with a full desktop. I do use it more at the office.
Machine specific review:
The screen has a bad glare in “tablet” mode when I am at my office where ceiling lights are directly over my desk. Glare is not an issue at home where a table lamp sits next to the laptop. All the colors seem to be washed out when I get a bad glare. The screen is wonderful with a very high resolution when there is no glare. The pen feels silky smooth when it glides on the screen. Keyboard is excellent! Love the cushy bubble-like feel. Audio recording is amazing. It has noise-cancelling through 3 tiny microphones build into the screen bezel. Music sounds very good through plug-in headphones. Built-in speaker (mono) is loud and good enough for hearing recorded conversations. It has a very extensive set of ports including an SD card slot. It is very fast, even with modest memory (I have the Dolthan version). Ethernet connection is fast (have not tries wireless yet). Battery seems to last about 4 hours of continuous light use. Overall, it feels solidly and well built. The hard disk made annoying, continuous, clicking sounds when I first got it. But after I turned some processes off and twicked power save options (and windows has optimized itself) I don’t hear the clickings as often. I thought not having a CD/DVD drive might be a pain, but I found it to be easy to set up another desktop with a CD/DVD drive to share it on the network. I thought the 4.5 lbs weight might be too heavy but I find it to be not too bad. I am glad I bought a hybrid instead of a slate model, since I am not using the pen very much. Setting aside the tablet features, the M200 is a very well made high performance laptop with an amazing screen (in the right viewing angle). But if I were to exclude the tablet features, I could have gotten a 2.4 lb laptop (Toshiba R100) or a 3 lb laptop with a built-in CD/DVD drive (Panasonic W2). So, I gave it only 4 stars, but I still think I made the right choice. I may learn to use more of the tablet features in the future as I grow more proficient at it, and I use it occassionally now.
Toshiba PORTEGE M200 Tablet PC (1.5 GHz Pentium M, 512MB, 40GB Hard Drive) Feature
- This laptop has undergone a thorough and stringent technical recertification process to ensure its quality.
- Manufacture Warranty
- Blending the speed of a standard-size midrange notebook with the convenience of pen-based input and subcompact portability
- The Portege M200 is a great fit for those who are handier with a pen than a keyboard and value a truly petite profile
Toshiba PORTEGE M200 Tablet PC (1.5 GHz Pentium M, 512MB, 40GB Hard Drive) Overview
The Port?g? M200 tablet PC improves upon Toshiba’s award-winning Port?g? 3500 tablet PC offering an impressive array of productivity tools and a uniquely-designed docking station. The Toshiba Port?g? M200 delivers breakthrough performance with a rich feature set, including Intel Centrino mobile technology, built-in wireless connectivity and a hi-density, hi-resolution screen in a tablet, making it the most compelling and intuitive business productivity tool.
Toshiba PORTEGE M200 Tablet PC (1.5 GHz Pentium M, 512MB, 40GB Hard Drive) Specifications
Marginally larger than the Portege 3500 Tablet PC it replaces, Toshiba’s Portege M200 Tablet PC is also more adaptable, more battery efficient and substantially more powerful. Blending the speed of a standard-size midrange notebook with the convenience of pen-based input and subcompact portability, the Portege M200 is a great fit for those who are handier with a pen than a keyboard and value a truly petite profile.
The unit is most at home when used to enter, store and share notes and concepts that might otherwise be entered in handwritten format. In fact, measuring just 11.6 by 9.8 by 1.3/1.5 (depending on configuration) and tipping the scales at a scant 4.5 pounds, the Portege M200 is just slightly more bulky than a conventional paper-based notepad. Users input data in one of two ways — either by sketching directly on the swiveling, double-duty 12.1-inch poly-silicon SXGA+ TFT color LCD display screen (maximum resolution 1400×1050) or via the system’s 84-key keyboard.
Though the Portege M200 is not as powerful as a comparably priced but substantially larger desktop replacement notebook, it is one of the fastest tablets currently on the market. Sporting an Intel “Centrino”-based processor (1 MB Level 2 cache) running at 1.5 GHz, a whopping 512 MB RAM memory and an nVidia GeForce FX Go5200 32M graphics processor with 32 MB of dedicated DDR video memory, the unit will easily handle most day-to-day mobile computing tasks and the vast majority of today’s most popular 3-D apps too.
The Portege M200 features today’s most desirable connectivity options, including an integrated 56K modem for low-speed e-communications, a 10 Base-T//100 Base-TX Ethernet connection for fast LAN and Internet access, and Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN technology for those times when you can’t plug in. The system also sports a surprisingly large 40 GB hard disk and facilities for an external CD and/or DVD drive, a pair of ultra-fast USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals, an integrated TouchPad, 13 function keys, a speaker and microphone and full 16-bit stereo sound. Battery life is estimated at a whopping 4.34 hours.
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Posted by best buy on Mar 13, 2010 in
Tablet netbook Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Windows 7 – Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 (3MB cache/2.13GHz/1066Mhz FSB), 3GB DDR3 , 500GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth Review
Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Windows 7 – Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 (3MB cache/2.13GHz/1066Mhz FSB), 3GB DDR3 , 500GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth Feature
- Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 (3MB cache/2.13GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
- 500GB 7200RPM Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
- Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) Laptop screen with 2.0 Megapixel Camera, Dual Digital Array
- ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 – 512MB, Obsidican Blak with Leather Accent, 6 Cell Primary Battery
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium – 64bit, Microsoft Works, Facial Recognition Software
Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Windows 7 – Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 (3MB cache/2.13GHz/1066Mhz FSB), 3GB DDR3 , 500GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth Overview
The Studio XPS 16 shines a light on features that matter. Its backlit keyboard and touch pad buttons are easy to use, day or night. Keep an eye on your battery power by simply checking the color of the indicator on the hinge. Capacitive multimedia buttons also glow when activated.Help protect your files with a smile.Why worry about forgetting your password? Facial recognition security software lets you log onto your laptop with a simple scan of your face. It automatically locks your laptop when you step away, and unlocks it upon your return.Externally Accessible: (2) USB 2.0 compliant ports,(1) USB 2.0 compliant / e-SATA port with PowerShare, 15-pin VGA video connector, IEEE compliant 1394a port, Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45), 54mm Express Card slot, Display Port, HDMI Port, AC adapter connector, Audio jacks (2 line-out, 1 Mic-in),8-in-1 Media Card Reader. Dimensions & Weight: Width: 15.15″ (384.9mm), Height: 0.95″ (24.1mm) front / 1.34″ (33.95mm) backDepth: 10.02″ (254.6mm)Weight: Starting weight of 6.4 lbs. (2.91 kg)8(16″ WLED display 6 cell battery). Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.
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Posted by best buy on Feb 10, 2010 in
Tablet netbook Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo T9550 (6MB cache/2.66GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-bit Review
Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo T9550 (6MB cache/2.66GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-bit Feature
- Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo T9550 (6MB cache/2.66GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
- 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
- Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) Laptop screen with 2.0 Megapixel Camera, Dual Digital Array Microphones, Intel® 5100 WLAN Wireless-N (1×2) Half Mini Card
- ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 – 512MB, Obsidican Blak with Leather Accent, 6 Cell Primary Battery
- Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-bit, Microsoft Works 9.0, Facial Recognition Version 2.3 Software
Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo T9550 (6MB cache/2.66GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-bit Overview
The Studio XPS 16 shines a light on features that matter. Its backlit keyboard and touch pad buttons are easy to use, day or night. Keep an eye on your battery power by simply checking the color of the indicator on the hinge. Capacitive multimedia buttons also glow when activated.Help protect your files with a smile.Why worry about forgetting your password? Facial recognition security software lets you log onto your laptop with a simple scan of your face. It automatically locks your laptop when you step away, and unlocks it upon your return.Externally Accessible: (2) USB 2.0 compliant ports,(1) USB 2.0 compliant / e-SATA port with PowerShare, 15-pin VGA video connector, IEEE compliant 1394a port, Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45), 54mm Express Card slot, Display Port, HDMI Port, AC adapter connector, Audio jacks (2 line-out, 1 Mic-in),8-in-1 Media Card Reader. Dimensions & Weight: Width: 15.15″ (384.9mm), Height: 0.95″ (24.1mm) front / 1.34″ (33.95mm) backDepth: 10.02″ (254.6mm)Weight: Starting weight of 6.4 lbs. (2.91 kg)8(16″ WLED display 6 cell battery). Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.
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Posted by best buy on Jan 14, 2010 in
Tablet netbook Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4 GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Review
Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4 GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Feature
- Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
- 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
- Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) Laptop screen with 2.0 Megapixel Camera, Dual Digital Array Microphones, Intel® 5100 WLAN Wireless-N (1×2) Half Mini Card
- ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 – 512MB, Obsidican Blak with Leather Accent, 6 Cell Primary Battery
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Works 9.0, Facial Recognition Version 2.3 Software
Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software – Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4 GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366×768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Overview
The Studio XPS 16 shines a light on features that matter. Its backlit keyboard and touch pad buttons are easy to use, day or night. Keep an eye on your battery power by simply checking the color of the indicator on the hinge. Capacitive multimedia buttons also glow when activated.Help protect your files with a smile.Why worry about forgetting your password? Facial recognition security software lets you log onto your laptop with a simple scan of your face. It automatically locks your laptop when you step away, and unlocks it upon your return.Externally Accessible: (2) USB 2.0 compliant ports,(1) USB 2.0 compliant / e-SATA port with PowerShare, 15-pin VGA video connector, IEEE compliant 1394a port, Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45), 54mm Express Card slot, Display Port, HDMI Port, AC adapter connector, Audio jacks (2 line-out, 1 Mic-in),8-in-1 Media Card Reader. Dimensions & Weight: Width: 15.15″ (384.9mm), Height: 0.95″ (24.1mm) front / 1.34″ (33.95mm) backDepth: 10.02″ (254.6mm)Weight: Starting weight of 6.4 lbs. (2.91 kg)8(16″ WLED display 6 cell battery). Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.
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