Toshiba Portege M400 00C012EN Review

The Portégé M400 is Toshiba’s third generation Tablet PC featuring immensely practical, highly accurate digital ink support and now with built-in DVD-SuperMulti (Dual Layer) drives for improved flexibility. Get the latest Intel Duo Mobile Technology with Intel Core Duo processors and Toshiba EasyGuard for improved Security, Protection and Connectivity.

Specifications

Technology
Type : Intel® Centrino® Duo 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 Tablet PC Edition 2005

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, 16x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-R (Double Layer), 2x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+R, 2.4 DVD+R (Double Layer), 4x DVD+RW, 3x DVD-RAM
Type : Slim SelectBay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive

Display
Size : 12.1 "
Type : 12.1" SXGA+ TFT Wide Viewing Angle display with Digitizer function

Graphics adaptor
Manufacturer : Intel®
Type : Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset
Memory : up to 128 MB
Memory type : UMA
Connected bus : 16x PCI Express

Internal video modes
Resolution : 1,400 x 1,050
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 5:07 (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 RJ-45
1 x i.LINK® (IEEE 1394)
1 x external microphone
1 x headphone (stereo)
3 x USB 2.0
1 x 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, xD-Picture Card™, SD™ IO Card)

Expansion
2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
PC Card slot for 1x Type II card, type : Toshiba Express Port Replicator (Optional)
Number of expansion types : 1

Wireless communication
Wireless Technology : Bluetooth™
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 : 85
Windows keys : 2
Hot Keys : 1
Special features : spill-resistant keyboard

Physical dimensions
W x D x H : 295 x 249 x 38.9 mm
Weight : 2.05 Kgs W/O Optical kg

Pointing device
Type : Touch Pad
Type : Tablet Pen

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

Bundled hardware
AC adaptor
Tablet Pen

Bundled software
Toshiba utilities and drivers
On-line user's and modem manual
Toshiba Management Console
Bluetooth™ Service Center
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)

Toshiba EasyGuard
HDD Protection (3D Sensor to protect data)
Magnesium Casework
Shock Protection Design
Durable Design
Data Backup
Easy Fix Components
Password Utility
Device Lock
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Toshiba RAID-1 (Available with optional Super Slim SelectBay HDD solution)
Norton Internet Security 2005 Antivirus Software (90 Day Trial)
Toshiba Summit
Fingerprint Reader
Diversity Antenna
Toshiba ConfigFree™
Kensington Lock
PC Diagnostics
Spill-resistant Keyboard
Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer
Fingerprint Reader Single Sign On
Wireless LAN Switch

Security features
BIOS password
HDD password on request
Supervisor password
User password
System password security
Tablet Access Code Logon utility

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
HD Audio support
Windows® Security button
Rotation button
Cross Fuctional button
Toshiba Wireless Key Log-on with Bluetooth™ phone
Integrated microphone for VoIP

Review

The good: Inexpensive; integrated hot-swappable bay; built-in microphone; solid security features; generous software bundle.

The bad: Middling mobile performance and battery life; cheap stylus.

The bottom line: Though inexpensive, the Portege M400 convertible tablet's middle-of-the-road performance and battery life may not be enough for the demanding business user. For basic tasks, however, it's a decent bargain

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