Description:
This configuration of the Toshiba Tecra M5 is a 5.3-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.
Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,595.
Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Features NVIDIA quadro NVS 110M graphics with 128MB of video memory.
Pros:
Has a plug-in module media bay, which is more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.
Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.
The DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM is housed in a modular plug-in drive bay, which is more upgradeable and gives you more options than an integrated drive.
Cons:
The Toshiba Tecra M5 comes with entry-level word processing software -- serious business or academic writers probably will want to upgrade to a more powerful
office suite
.
Suitability:
A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.
Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD burner.
With 128MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do OK with some games and multimedia applications, but will fall short of satisfying the serious gaming enthusiast.
Use the bundled video software to edit movies uploaded from a digital camcorder.
If you have a
wireless network
at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value:
Despite its relatively expensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.
However, if you were to judge strictly by how large the screen is, the average price of consumer level products with a comparable screen size is considerably less -- right around $1,279.
Suggestions:
(1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a
wireless access point
for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.
(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Fast Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 2.0
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays
1 x Slim SelectBay
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 0 ) x Memory,
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II,
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces
1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1 x Display / video - S-video output,
1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm,
1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire,
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45,
1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11,
1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9),
1 x Docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking
Miscellaneous
Features
Power-on password,
Administrator password,
Hard drive I/O control,
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards
ACPI,
RoHS,
VESA DPMS,
Plug and Play
Power
Power device form factor
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology
Lithium ion
Installed Qty
1
CNET Labs battery drain test: DVD playback (min)
101
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Office Ready
Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Software
Toshiba Assist,
Toshiba ConfigFree,
Drivers & Utilities,
Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Toshiba Disc Creator,
Toshiba Game Console,
Yahoo! Music Jukebox,
Toshiba Speech System,
Toshiba Bluetooth Stack,
Toshiba Security Assist,
Toshiba Zooming Utility,
UPEK Protector Suite QL,
Toshiba Management Console,
Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool,
Toshiba Value Added Package,
Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator,
Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment,
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11,
Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba,
Infineon TPM Professional Package 2.0,
McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial),
Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center
Environmental Standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 3 years
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
4.3
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
7.7
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008)
Manufacturer: Toshiba Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.3 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Manufacturer: Toshiba Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.3 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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