Toshiba Tecra M5L 01L01JEN Review

The Tecra range brings the benefits of seamless wireless connectivity and exceptional mobile performance to business computing. The Tecra is ideal for executives on the move. With Intel Centrino mobile technology, both platforms benefit from Integrated Wireless connectivity and improved performance and battery life.

Specifications

Technology type
Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology featuring Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400, Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection and Intel® 945GM Express chipset
Clock speed: 1.83 GHz
Front side bus :667 MHz

2nd level cache
2 MB

Operating system
Windows® XP Professional

System memory
Standard: 512 MB
Maximum expandability : 4,096 MB
Technology : DDR2 RAM (533 MHz)

Hard disk capacity
80 GB

certification
S.M.A.R.T.

DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer)
compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 10x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-R (Double Layer), 4x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 2.4x DVD+R (Double Layer), 4x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM

Display
Size: 14.1 "
Type: XGA TFT display

Graphics adaptor
Manufacturer : Intel®
Type : 945GM Express chipset
Memory : up to 128 MB
Memory type : DDR2 RAM (UMA)

Internal video
Modes resolution : 1,024 x 768
Maximum number of colours : 16.7 million

Max External Video Modes
Max Resolution : 2,048 x 1,536
Max Colours : 16.7 Million
Max Refresh Rate : 100 Hz
Non-interlaced resolution with max refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200

BIOS
ACPI : Yes
System Management BIOS : 2.4

Battery
Technology : lithium-ion
Maximum life : up to 4:32 (Mobile Mark™) hours

AC adaptor
Input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage

Interfaces
1 x DC-in
1 x external monitor
1 x expansion bus connector
1 x RJ-11
1 x serial port
1 x RJ-45
1 x TV-out (s-video)
1 x i.LINK® (IEEE 1394)
1 x external microphone
1 x headphone (stereo)
3 x USB 2.0
1 x SD™ card slot (supports SD™ memory card, SD™ IO card)

Expansion
2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
PC Card slot for 1x Type II card, type : ExpressCard slot
Number of expansion types : 1
1 x connection to Advanced Port Replicator III Plus (optional)

Wireless communication
Compliancy : Wi-Fi™
Network Support : 802.11a/b/g
Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g)

Wired communication
Topology : international V.92 modem
Speed : 56 Kbps data (V.92) and 14.4 Kbps fax (V.17)
Topology : Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T

Sound system supported
Audio format : 24-bit stereo
Supported sound standards : MIDI support
Speakers : built-in stereo speakers

Keyboard
Keys : 87
Windows keys : 2
Hot Keys : 1
Special features : spill-resistant keyboard

Physical dimensions
W x D x H : 316 x 261 x 31.2/34.2 mm
Weight : 2.37 kg

Pointing device
Type : DualPoint
Description : Toshiba Dual Pointing Device

Warranty
3-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension and uplift packs.

Bundled hardware
AC adaptor

Bundled software
Toshiba utilities and drivers
On-line user's and modem manual
Toshiba Management Console
ConfigFree™
Connectivity Doctor
Microsoft® Office OneNote ™ 2003
Sonic¿ Record Now!
InterVideo® WinDVD Creator (2Platinum)
WinDVD
Toshiba Summit
Norton Internet Security™ 2006 (includes free Internet updates for 90 days)

Security features
Main hard disk (by screw)
Keyboard lock
Main memory (by screw)
BIOS password
HDD password on request

Toshiba EasyGuard
Spill-resistant Keyboard
HDD Protection (3D Sensor to protect data)
Magnesium Casework
Shock Protection Design
Durable Design
Data Backup
Easy Fix Components
Password Utility
Device Lock
Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer
Fingerprint Reader Single Sign On
Wireless LAN Switch
Norton Internet Security 2005 Antivirus Software (90 Day Trial)
Toshiba Summit
Diversity Antenna
Toshiba ConfigFree™
Kensington Lock
PC Diagnostics
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Execute Disable Bit Protection (XD-Bit)

Security features
Supervisor password
User password
System password security

Special features
SM BIOS compliant
Common docking and options with other Toshiba notebooks
Toshiba Enhanced SpeedStep
Toshiba Presentation Button
Toshiba Zooming utility
Toshiba Assist button
Toshiba Power Saver utility
Toshiba Wireless Key Log-on with Bluetooth™ phone
Integrated microphone for VoIP
Screen Image Rotating utility

Review

This high performance Tecra M5L packs a generous number of advanced features into a lightweight chassis making it ideal for mobile professionals, whilst the sharp 14” screen makes it perfect for the office as well. The Intel Core Duo processor will handle most things you throw at it and the wireless, Bluetooth and Gigabit networking options increase it’s versatility.

Source:
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk