Advantages: Finger print recognition, GPS functionality, video calling Disadvantages: High price, average features.
The Toshiba Portege G500 was one of two smart phones released in the second quarter of 2007. However, with the introduction of Microsoft's new mobile operating system (Windows Mobile 6), Toshiba decided not to integrate the new system within the Toshiba Portege G500. Instead they went with the older Windows mobile 5 operating system. A wise choice?
This phone like the Toshiba Portege G900 has fingerprint recognition, which is a security bonus for ... ...Overall I think that Toshiba have made a very good phone. But due to the minority of phones that include a fingerprint recognition feature, I personally think Toshiba have purposefully put a high price on the G500 for that reason, 1. To increase sales revenue and profit and 2. To globally make a name for themselves by claiming to be the "first" to integrate the newest & most innovative programs and features presently provided.
I recommend this phone ...
yassarikhan786 07.03.2008
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Representing the ultimate in laptop fashion with its elegant textured brown finish and more
glossy black keyboard. The U500 range is powered by the latest Intel Processors to ensure you have plenty of power to simultaneously run applications. Features a 250GB hard drive storage 3GB memory wireless networking and built-in webcam.
Dimensions: 317 x 236.6 x 29.5 - 38.2mm Display: 13.3" Trubrite crystal clear display more
Processor: Intel Pentium Processor T4200, 2.00 GHz clock speed, 800 MHz front side bus and 1 MB 2nd level cache Memory: 3 GB standard, maximum expandability 8 GB, DDR2 RAM (800 MHz) Hard Drive: 250 GB S.M.A.R.T Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery) Graphics Card: Mobile Intel GMA 4500M DVD Super Multi Drive (Double Layer): DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer) - CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM Expansion: 2 x memory slots (1 to configure), 1 x ExpressCard slot Wireless communication: Wi-Fi Interfaces: 1 x DC-in, 1 x external monitor, 1 x RJ-11, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x i.LINK (IEEE 1394), 1 x external microphone, 1 x headphone (stereo), 1 x SP/DIF (optical) shared with headphone socket, 1 x integrated 1.3 Megapixels Web Camera with built-in microphone, 1 x HDMI-CEC (REGZA-Link) supporting 1080p signal format, 1 (shared with one USB port) x eSATA, 1 x 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD Cards up to 16 Gb, Memory Stick up to 256 Mb, Memory Stick Pro up to 4 Gb MultiMedia Card up to 2 Gb and xD-Picture Card up to 2 Gb), 3 x USB 2.0 (supporting USB Sleep-and-Charge) Connectivity: (802.11b/g/n) Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet LAN, international V.90 modem (V.92 ready), 56 Kbps data and 14.4 Kbps fax Bundled software: Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba User's Manual, Supervisor Password Utility, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba DVD Player, Ulead® DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA, McAfee® Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition (includes free Internet updates for 30 days), Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (free 60-day trial), Toshiba Value Added Package (Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba Components Common Driver, Toshiba Accessibility, Toshiba Button Support), Google Software (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop, Picasa), Connectivity Doctor, ConfigFreeâ„¢, Toshiba utilities and drivers Toshiba EasyMedia: Google Software (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop, Picasa), Toshiba TEMPRO Performance Tuning Service, McAfee® Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition (includes free Internet updates for 30 days), Smart Display Support, Toshiba Flash Cards, Easy Keys, Diversity Antenna, Toshiba ConfigFreeâ„¢, Internal HD 720p support Special features: 24-bit stereo supported audio format, built-in stereo speakers Battery: maximum battery life up to 3hours M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more
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