Reviews of the Toshiba Tecra M8 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Vista Business)
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CNET Review
The Good: Sturdy chassis; 13-inch screen resides in sweet spot between usability and portability; hard drive protected against falls; 802.11n Wi-Fi; Santa Rosa Core 2 Duo power for reasonable price.
The Bad: Uninspiring design; bloatware clutters the desktop and hard drive, which is particularly offensive on a business system.
The Bottom Line: A decent, if not exactly eye-catching, take on a 13-inch thin-and-light laptop, Toshiba's Tecra M8 offers just enough extras to keep business users interested.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 73/100. Comparing these reviews to 91027 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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NotebookReview.com
Review Summary: The Toshiba Tecra M8, like the Toshiba Satellite U300/U305 series, is a new 13.3
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PTM80U-009003
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 12.2 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 4.4 lbs
- Color Titanium silver
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 / 1.8 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Processor features Execute Disable Bit capability
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance RoHS
- Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 251 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
- Interfaces 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive I/O control, Toshiba EasyGuard
- Compliant Standards VESA DPMS, Plug and Play, RoHS, ACPI
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 5200 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Software McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, UPEK Protector Suite QL, Toshiba Security Assist, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, Toshiba ConfigFree, Google Picasa, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Value Added Package, CNN, Toshiba Management Console, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.3
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.7
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