Toshiba Satellite Pro U200 00800JEN Review

An ideal blend of performance portability and security – The new Satellite Pro U200 is Toshiba’s latest ultra portable notebook. Designed for people on the move the U200 series is powered by Intel’s latest Core™ Duo and Solo processors and GMA 950 graphics.
Toshiba’s innovative EasyGuard feature set is incorporated providing for example a spill-resistant keyboard, shock protected Magnesium Alloy chassis and shock protected HDD. Additional security is available with the highly accurate and secure Biometric fingerprint recognition system. All of this in a platform weighing 1.8Kgs

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 Professional

System memory
Standard : 1,024 (512+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, 8x DVD+R, 2.4 DVD+R (Double Layer), 4x DVD+RW, 3x DVD-RAM
Type : Slim DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive

Display
Size : 12.1 "
Type : Toshiba TruBrite® WXGA TFT display

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

Internal video modes
Resolution : 1,280 x 800
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 5:01 (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 RJ-11
1 x RJ-45
1 x i.LINK® (IEEE 1394)
1 x external microphone
1 x headphone (stereo)
3 (Left 1, Right 2) x USB 2.0
1 x 6-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, MultiMedia Card™, xD-Picture Card™, SD™ IO)

Expansion
2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
Type : PC Card slot for 1x Type II card

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 and 14.4 Kbps fax
Topology : Ethernet LAN
Speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Sound system
Supported audio format : 24-bit stereo
Speakers : built-in stereo speakers

Keyboard
Keys : 85
Windows keys : 2
Hot Keys : yes
Special features : spill-resistant keyboard

Physical dimensions
W x D x H : 299 x 225 x 34 (front) / 34.8 (back) mm
Weight : 1.86 kg

Pointing device
Type : Touch Pad
Interface : PS/2

Warranty
1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension, uplift and all-risks insurance 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)
Toshiba Summit
Norton Internet Security™ 2006 (includes free Internet updates for 90 days)
Toshiba Bluetooth™ Stack
Toshiba Bluetooth™ Monitor
InterVideo® WinDVD™

Security features
Main hard disk (by screw)
Keyboard lock
Main memory (by screw)

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

Security features
BIOS password
HDD password on request
Supervisor password
User password
System password security
Main battery pack (by sliding latch)

Special features
SM BIOS compliant
Toshiba Enhanced SpeedStep
Toshiba Power Saver utility
Integrated microphone for VoIP
Multimedia Bar with 6 Easy Keys (Internet Browser, Rewind, Play, Stop, Forward, CD/DVD launcher)

Review

This full power, ultra portable Intel Core Duo laptop boasts a gigabyte of memory and a 12.1” TruBrite display for top performance on the road. Also packing a large 80GB hard drive, Bluetooth and a 6-in-1 card reader, this lightweight, long life laptop is a popular choice for mobile professionals.

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