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The only disadvantages are that it doesn't have a internal CD drive, and that the Toshiba external CD drives are quite expensive. However other brand external CD drives can be much more reasonable. The laptop is quite old now, so it obviously isn't going to be as fast as the cutting edge ... Read review
(+) cool and quite robust trackpad, good display,64-bit windows 7 (-) few connectors,dell drivers only, not realy for gameing (most models), finger print prone!
Advantages: Price, Build quality, Features Disadvantages: Quite old now, Not fast compared to newer laptops, No CD drive
...CD drive, and that the Toshiba external CD drives are quite expensive. However other brand external CD drives can be much more reasonable. The laptop is quite old now, so it obviously isn't going to be as fast as the cutting edge laptops around, however it preforms very well for its age and is more than capable at taking everything I can throw at it. ( moderate usage, word processing, internet, drawing etc.)
This laptop is has by far one of the most original designs I have ever had the pleasure of using. The screen rotates 180 degrees and the folds down and locks to become a tablet computer.
It contains a digitiser which should not be confused with a touchscreen computer, the laptop will only respond to a special pen. The pen stylishly slides out of the side of the laptop with a cool push to release mechanism.
The screen resolution is unbelievably high for the size of the screen. Its resolution is 1440x900 (the default res for 19" monitors) and screen size is 12.1". The only problem with having such a high res on a small screen is that your icons and text becomes quite small and sometimes unreadable but you can easily change the text size
Unlike a lot of laptops around it doesn't get ridiculously hot whilst running for a few hours, so you can put it on your legs without getting them burnt.
The only disadvantages are that it doesn't have a internal CD drive, and that the Toshiba external CD drives are quite expensive. However other brand external CD drives can be much more reasonable. The laptop is quite old now, so it obviously isn't going to be as fast as the cutting edge laptops around, however it preforms very well for its age and is more than capable at taking everything I can throw at it. ( moderate usage, word processing, internet, drawing etc.)
I don't think there are many computer shops selling these laptops anymore, ebay is probably the best place to look. I purchased mine for a very reasonable £300 two years ago on ebay, and I have recently sold it on ebay for £160.
I would highly recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a reasonably price tablet computer.
Advantages: fantastic screen Disadvantages: keyboard is a bit bouncy, usbs in wrong place as laptop
Introduction
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I have already reviewed our company standard laptop, the HP NC6120, well that standard just got replaced. My boss sent me the spec of a ToshibaPortegeM200 that he was considering as his, much older, laptop can not run the applications that he now needs - What did I think?
Specification
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Firstly the PortegeM200 is a convertible Notebook/Tablet. You can use it like a normal notebook or you can revolve the screen round 180degrees, close it flat and pull the stylus out. You then have the device in "slate mode" where it is used without keyboard. There is a very good note on the machine about this, don't turn it too fast.
As a notebook, it's a bit smaller than average and a bit lighter however there is no CD or DVD drive of any sort. This is fairly normal with tablets and makes ...
Advantages: easy to use and great for traveling Disadvantages: expensive
The "ToshibaPortegeM200" is a state of the art laptop which provide the user with not only the usual laptop features but also allows the user to twist the screen 180 degrees and fold it down into a tablet and wirte on it as if it were a piece of a paper with the pen provided. You can also lasoo any work and change it into text format or print it off in the form of your own handwriting.
In using this laptop i have found it very easy to use and great for doing coursework on and using to write my notes on in my lessons as i am currently studying at college and it prevents me from loosing any of my work. It is also easy to carry around and because it is light it does not become annoying to carry around.
Style. 5/5
The laptop is thin and light. It comes in a stlyish silver colour so it appears as modern as it is. The pen slots into ...
Advantages: Long battery life, eaasy to use in tablet mode, quick Disadvantages: Needs a spare pen, keyboard layout.
General
I have been using this tablet for two years now, both at home and work, and I'm so impressed with it that it has become my main computer, replacing both my work and home desktop. By connecting an external USB keyboard and mouse, the tablet can be propped up in the portrait configuration, which is great for writing documents, and is cheaper than buying the docking station! This also takes advantage of the USB ports being on the rear of the tablet rather than on the side.
Ease of Use
The tablet is very light, and has a battery life of over 4 hours. This makes it ideal for walking around making notes in my work environment, as well as taking to meetings where its always a talking point. I've had no problems with the handwriting recognition, though a spare tablet pen would be nice! The keyboard feels oddly set out - it is ...
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 1.1, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 1 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type I/II
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
Interfaces
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x docking / port replicator - 240 PIN docking
1 x infrared - IrDA
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), hard drive password, power-on password, keyboard lock, wake on LAN
Compliant Standards
APM 1.2, ACPI 1.0b, DDC-2B, VESA DPMS, Plug and Play, APM 1.2, ACPI 1.0b, DDC-2B, VESA DPMS
Power
Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V, AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Provided
60 Watt
Battery
Technology
Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Run Time (Up To)
4.34 hour(s), 4.5 hour(s)
Capacity
4400 mAh
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Toshiba Management Console, Bluetooth Service Center, Sensiva Symbol Commander, Toshiba ConfigFree, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty, 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year, Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%
Max Altitude Operating
3 km
Manufacturer's product description
The Portégé M200 tablet PC improves upon Toshiba's award-winning Portégé 3500 tablet PC offering an impressive array of productivity tools and a uniquely-designed docking station. The Toshiba Portégé 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.
