Posts about the Toshiba mini NB205-N311 (frost white)
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Reviews of the Toshiba mini NB205-N311 (frost white)
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CNET Review
The Good: Distinctive design; large touch pad, great battery life.
The Bad: Bulky battery sticks out awkwardly; big screen bezel dwarfs display; wimpy audio.
The Bottom Line: Toshiba finally enters the Netbook market with the Mini NB205. It's got an upscale, distinctive look and a good keyboard/touch pad combo, but also weak audio and a big, bulky battery.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 19924 other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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maximumpc.com
Review Summary: As we discovered in our netbook upgrading feature, both RAM and hard drive are easily accessible, although the hard drive panel uses TORX-6 fasteners rather than the more common Phillips head screws found on the RAM compartment. Still, if you're ...
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pdastreet.com
Review Summary: But if you can live without Bluetooth, the N210 is a very appealing travel companion, with basic productivity backed by a better-than-basic screen, keyboard, and touchpad. It's not our favorite netbook regardless of budget—the suffix-less NB205 is ...
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: When it comes to battery life in a netbook, the Toshiba mini NB205-N311W...
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PLL20U-00P01D
General
- Built-in Devices Mono speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.4 in
- Depth 7.6 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
- Color Frost white
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Netbook, Budget
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 10.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features LED-backlit
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Video Memory 64 MB
- Max Allocated RAM Size 251 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Keyboard localization and layout US
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 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
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 30 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 5800 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 9.1 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Skype, Google Toolbar, Toshiba ConfigFree, Microsoft Works 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba HDD recovery, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Norton Internet Security 2009 (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details International warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7
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