Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Toshiba announces T100 series laptops featuring CULV processors

On September 29, 2009, Toshiba introduced T100, a new series, of laptops that use CULV processors. Under the T100 series, there are two laptops- Toshiba Satellite T135 and Toshiba Satellite T115. The T100 series laptops will be launched on October 22, 2009.

Toshiba Satellite T135:

The Toshiba Satellite 135 is a sleek light weight laptop. PC Mag.com reports:

The design itself is sleek, with a warped diamond pattern on the outside and around the keyboard creating an interesting optical illusion. Unfortunately every surface is glossy though, making the laptop a giant fingerprint magnet. Even the keys are shiny, meaning the keyboard lost its sheen within minutes of use. Interestingly, the only part of the laptop that's textured is the touchpad. The mouse buttons below are actually one big button that activates the right or left click depending on which side you press. The middle of the button won't press down at all, which can be a bit of a pain if you're trying to navigate with one hand.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 3.8 lbs
  • Color: Nova red, black and white.
  • Processor: Intel's 1.3-GHz SU4100/ 1.3-GHz single-core Intel Pentium SU2700 processor.
  • Memory: can be upgraded to 8 GB DDR3 RAM.
  • HDD: 250GB/ 320 GB.
  • Display: 13.3 inch HD TruBrite LED Backlit display with a 1366X768 resolution.
  • Keyboard and touchpad: The keyboard of the T135 has a minor glitch. PC World reports:
  • ……though shrinking the real estate around the keyboard would have allowed for slightly larger function and other special keys like and. What was noticable: A slight bit of flex in the keyboard. The left side seems to sink a little bit if you exert a modicum of pressure.
  • I/O Ports: VGA and HDMI video-out ports, three USB 2.0 ports including one sleep-and-charge port, a 5-in-1 flash card reader, one ethernet port, and headphone and microphone jacks.
  • Impact Sensor: Toshiba Hard Drive Impact Sensor protects the laptop in case it falls from your hand.
  • Webcam: Integrated webcam with facial-recognition software.
  • Communication: 802.11b/g/n wireless, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR (optional).
  • Battery: 6-cell battery provides 9 hours of backup.
  • OS: Windows 7 Home Premium operating system.
  • Price: Toshiba Satellite T135 will cost $ 599.


Toshiba Satellite T115:
  • Weight: 3.49 lbs.
  • Color: Nova red and black.
  • Toshiba Hard Drive Impact Sensor
  • Processor: Intel Pentium processor SU4100 or Intel Celeron processor 7435.
  • Display: 11.6-inch HD TruBrite LED backlit display.
  • HDD: 250GB HDD
  • OS: Windows 7 Home Premium operating system.
  • Communication: 802.11b/g/n wireless, 10/100 Ethernet
  • Battery: 6-cell battery
  • I/O ports: eSATA/USB combo port with USB Sleep-and-Charge, HDMI port, and 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader Slot.
  • Webcam: Integrated webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition.
  • Price: The Toshiba Satellite T115 costs $449.

Related articles:

PC World

PC Mag

CNET

TG Daily

1 comments:

Toshiba Laptop Battery said...

Toshiba has been specializing in cost efficiency. There is no other company that is as recommended as Toshiba. I can understand the "downfalls" of the T100 because of its great price and powerful aspects. I think this computer will compete will with the current situation of the economy and because all the other brands are becoming so customized that they are overshooting the target price range. Only Toshiba can provide such a reliable computer at such a low price. HP has tried to attempt this and failed with numerous parts becoming faulty with a short period of time.