Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Toshiba Portege M930 prototype hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/toshiba-portege-m930-prototype-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/toshiba-portege-m930-prototype-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/toshiba-portege-m930-prototype-hands-on-video/#comments And the hybrid devices keep on coming. Sitting high on a shelf in Microsoft's booth, hidden among the earthly clamshell laptops, is the Toshiba Portege M930, a prototype whose 13-inch screen slides down to completely cover the keyboard. All told, it's awfully reminiscent of the ASUS Eee Pad Slider -- complete with a propped-up display and squat keyboard. The keyboard is so narrow, in fact, that Toshiba had to forgo a traditional trackpad and instead put a touch sensor and buttons over on the right edge. Though it's a bit heavy for an Ultrabook, at 4.2 pounds, it has some Ultrabook-grade innards, including a Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, Intel HD 3000 graphics and a 256GB solid-state drive. Take a tour around the device and you'll also find the usual array of ports: dual USB 2.0 sockets, HDMI, an Ethernet jack, an SD reader and separate headphone and mic ports.

Even when we previewed the Slider we weren't keen on sacrificing that much deck space in the name of bold industrial design and here, too, the keys feel unnecessarily crowded. The good news is that the hinge mechanism feels smooth and controlled -- not too tight, but rigid enough to inspire confidence in its build quality. That 13.3-inch screen also looks bright enough, though we imagine that 1280 x 800 resolution will be a turn-off for more than a few of you. Unfortunately, the M930 is so early its development that the touchscreen wasn't even working, though it responds just fine to the pen, which stows in the back of the laptop. No word on pricing or availability (Toshiba isn't even showing it at its booth), but even if this thing never materializes we've got some hands-on photos and video below.

Mat Smith contributed to this report

Gallery: Toshiba Portege M930 prototype hands-on

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Toshiba Portege M930 prototype hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If we got you interested in the Tosh's Portege line earlier this week, you can now snag a Z830 of your own without leaving the house. Depending on your preference of internals, you'll be able to choose between four models ranging from $929 up to $1,429, or opt to build your own ultraportable starting at $1,099. Of course, you can grab a Z835 direct and avoid Best Buy's guerilla marketing we encountered during our time with the lightweight -- but you'll miss out on the exclusive $800 model. If you're looking to place an order for the holidays, hit that source link below and get ready to part with a good bit of that Black Friday fund.

Toshiba Portege Z830 Series Ultrabooks now up for sale online originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>core i5CoreI5intellaptoplaptopsnow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingportegeportege Z830portege Z835PortegeZ830PortegeZ835toshibatoshiba portegetoshiba portege Z830toshiba portege Z835ToshibaPortegeToshibaPortegeZ830ToshibaPortegeZ835ultrabookultrabooksultraportableultraportablesFri, 25 Nov 2011 05:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Portege Z835 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/toshiba-portege-z835-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/toshiba-portege-z835-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/toshiba-portege-z835-review/#comments Toshiba should know a thing or two about skinny, featherweight laptops. Back in 2007, the company unveiled the Portege R500, a 2.4-pound laptop measuring what was then an anorexic 0.77 inches (19.6mm) thick. Much to everyone's disbelief, it managed to squeeze in an optical drive.

Fast forward four years and it's entering the Ultrabook market with the Portege Z830 (that's the Z835 if you get it at Best Buy). And here comes the déjà vu: it's even lighter than the competition, at 2.47 pounds, but still houses a full suite of ports, including USB 3.0 and 2.0, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet. It also promises more than eight hours of battery life, besting claims made by the likes of Apple, Acer and ASUS. Not to mention, with a price of $800 (Best Buy only), it undercuts competing models -- and at a time when every other Ultrabook seems to have some fatal flaw, whether it be a flaky touchpad or skimpy battery life. Clearly, there's lots of room here for something more carefully thought-out. So is Toshiba's Portege know-how just what the market needs? Let's see.

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Toshiba Portege Z835 review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba adds 23-inch DX735 to its multitouch all-in-one family originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>23-inchall-in-onebest buyBestBuycore i5core i7CoreI5CoreI7DX735multitouchtoshibatoshiba DX735ToshibaDx735Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:50:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Apple using slower SSDs in some MacBook Air models (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/psa-apple-using-slower-ssds-in-some-macbook-air-models-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/psa-apple-using-slower-ssds-in-some-macbook-air-models-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/psa-apple-using-slower-ssds-in-some-macbook-air-models-video/#comments When you head to Apple's online store to configure your MacBook Air, you'll find options to increase processor speed or SSD capacity -- depending on the model you select, of course. There's no mention of flash drive speed, however, though it's now clear that not all SSDs are created equal at Apple -- not only when it comes to capacity, but also performance. Jonathan over at TLD discovered a fairly significant discrepancy when benchmarking both MacBook Air models over the weekend. The 128GB Samsung SSD in his 11-inch Air was able to achieve 246 MB/s write and 264 MB/s read speeds. When he switched to the 13-inch model, however, speeds dropped to 156 MB/s and 208 MB/s, respectively, using that notebook's 128GB Toshiba SSD. We compared speeds on two generations of 13-inch models, and confirmed Jonathan's findings. During our tests, the 256GB Samsung drive in our older model achieved 214 MB/s write and 251 MB/s read speeds, while the 128GB Toshiba drive in the new MacBook Air scored 184 MB/s and 203 MB/s during write and read tests, respectively. Overall, you're not likely to notice a significant difference during normal usage, though it's certainly an interesting find, nonetheless.

[Thanks, Larry]

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PSA: Apple using slower SSDs in some MacBook Air models (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Qosmio T851 can do simultaneous 2D and glasses-free 3D, arriving in Japan this July originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio T750 laptop has a lid that changes color on both sides originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update 'em all! That's Toshiba's laptop motto here at CES. Along with the A and M series, Toshiba's plugged its Qosmio X505 with the latest Intel Core i7-2630QM and Core i5-2410M processors. The powerhouse multimedia laptop is still just that, and in fact, its NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics with 1.5GB DDR5 discrete graphics memory can support NVIDIA's 3DTV Play, which lets you output 3D content or games over HDMI to your living room's 3D display. Other than that the X505 still has all the high end features you'd ever want in a 18.4-inch chassis, including a 1920 x 1080-resolution display, Harman/Kardon speakers, HD webcam, and a Blu-ray drive. The rig will be available in the coming months for $1300 to $1900 -- hit the break for one more picture.

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Toshiba updates Qosmio X505 with new Core 2011 processors and NVIDIA graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Ralph]

Gallery: Toshiba Qosmio X500 press shots

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Toshiba Qosmio X500 landing September 26 with GTX 460M graphics and a $1,300 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba reneges on promise of free laptops and TVs if Spain win World Cup originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Qosmio V65 laptop brings Core i5, SpursEngine and Blu-ray to low-res screen originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: New Toshiba Satellite ultrathin

Toshiba redesigns Satellite ultrathin laptops, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New laptop processors mean new laptops, and Toshiba has now joined the party with four new Satellite Pro models packing Intel's latest Core i3 and i5 processors and AMD's new dual-core Athlon II. Those include the 15.6-inch C650 / C650D, the 13.3-inch L630, the 15.6-inch L650 / L650D, and the 17.3-inch L670 / 670D, all of which are available with Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processors, while those with a "D" suffix pack an Athlon II. Otherwise, each boast either a 1,600 x 900 or 1,366 x 768 LED-backlit display, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 or integrated Intel GMA HD graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, an optional Blu-ray burner, and Toshiba's own Media Controller software to let you stream content to other networked devices, among other standard fare. Still no indication of pricing or availability over here, but the whole lot should at least be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa sometime in the second quarter of this year. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look at the complete, nearly identical-looking lineup.

Gallery: Toshiba updates Satellite Pro line with Core i3 / i5, Athlon II-based models

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Toshiba updates Satellite Pro line with Core i3 / i5, Athlon II-based models originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: New details just came in: available in Core i3, i5, or i7-620 configurations with 4GB of memory, 500GB hard disk or optional 512GB SSD. And after talking to vozExpress, we have every reason to believe that Toshiba will be making this official in short order. New pic with Toshiba branding added after the break.

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Toshiba building world's lightest 13-inch laptop with fast charging SCiB battery? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 May 2010 06:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13 inch13-inch13Inchbatteryblaze mountainBlazeMountaincore i5CoreI5rumorscibtoshibaultraportableFri, 07 May 2010 06:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba crams Core i3, i5 and i7 options into business-like Tecra M11]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/toshiba-crams-core-i3-and-i5-options-into-business-like-tecra-m1/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/toshiba-crams-core-i3-and-i5-options-into-business-like-tecra-m1/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/toshiba-crams-core-i3-and-i5-options-into-business-like-tecra-m1/#comments There's no mistaking the fact that this understated machine is aimed primarily at those rocking suits more often than pajamas, but just because the all-new Tecra M11's outfit ain't flashy, that doesn't mean there's not a party raging on the inside. In an effort to keep with the times, Toshiba has equipped its newest spreadsheet warrior with Intel's Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors, and just in case your company has yet to evolve its operating system, a copy of WinXP is thrown in alongside Windows 7. Other specs include up to 3GB of DDR3 RAM, integrated Intel HD graphics (or an NVIDIA NVS 2100M on the $1,229 model), a 320GB hard drive (7,200rpm), dual-layer DVD writer and a 14-inch LED backlit panel (1,366 x 768). You'll also get a webcam, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, WiFi, audio in / out, an ExpressCard slot and a three-year warranty, all for the low, low starting price of $899. Oh, and it's available today, junior!

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Toshiba crams Core i3, i5 and i7 options into business-like Tecra M11 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>business laptopBusinessLaptopcore 2010core i3core i5Core2010CoreI3CoreI5laptopm11Sleep and ChargeSleepAndChargetecratecra m11TecraM11Toshibatoshiba tecra 11ToshibaTecra11Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Portege M780 highlights business laptop refresh to Core i-series CPUs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/toshiba-portege-m780-highlights-business-laptop-refresh-to-core/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/toshiba-portege-m780-highlights-business-laptop-refresh-to-core/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/toshiba-portege-m780-highlights-business-laptop-refresh-to-core/#comments
 For some among us, the VAIO E series is the pinnacle of modern mobile computing design. Then there are other, saner individuals, who prefer the understated aesthetics of what are commonly termed business laptops. For that latter group, we have a whole glut of new Toshiba notebooks to look at, highlighted by the delectable looking Portege M780 above. Much in the vein of HP's 2730p, it's a 12.1-inch convertible tablet PC, with a spill-resistant keyboard and rugged features (tested to withstand drops from up to 1 meter), but its biggest attraction will still likely be the Core i5 heart thumping inside. Also undergoing upgrades are the Tecra A11 (already available in the US), M11 and S11, which will come with up to 8GB of RAM, 802.11n wireless, SSD options, and of course Intel Core i7 CPUs. Check them out after the break, and expect them to arrive in Europe, the Middle East and Africa this quarter, with the M780 close behind them with a Q2 2010 release.

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Toshiba Portege M780 highlights business laptop refresh to Core i-series CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a11businessbusiness laptopBusinessLaptopconvertibleconvertible tabletConvertibleTabletcore i3core i5core i7CoreI3CoreI5CoreI7intellaptoplaptopsm11m780netvertibleportegeportege m780PortegeM780s11tablettablet pcTabletPctecrathin and lightThinAndLighttoshibatoshiba a11toshiba m11toshiba portegetoshiba s11toshiba tecraToshibaA11ToshibaM11ToshibaPortegeToshibaS11ToshibaTecratouchscreenultraportableWed, 03 Feb 2010 05:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Satellite E205 (with Intel Wireless Display) review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/toshiba-satellite-e205-with-intel-wireless-display-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/toshiba-satellite-e205-with-intel-wireless-display-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/toshiba-satellite-e205-with-intel-wireless-display-review/#comments So it's been a long day, you plop down on the couch, turn on the TV and grab your laptop and a cold beverage. But while you're watching that re-run of The Office on TBS you come across an awesome video on the web - probably the Engadget Show - and instead of watching that expensive 40-inch HDTV you end up staring at the smaller screen. Okay, so maybe that's our specific scenario, but you'd probably hook up your laptop to a TV in a number of different situations if it didn't involve cables, dongles, and extra software -- basically if it were just easier. Well, it's supposed to be with the $999 Toshiba Satellite E205 and its included Netgear Push2TV adapter.

Exclusively sold at Best Buy as part of its Blue Label program, the 15-inch Core i5-powered laptop is outfitted with Intel's Wireless Display -- what we've taken to calling WiDi -- which wirelessly connects the laptop to any HDTV using the included Netgear with just the push of a button. But can you really watch Hulu on the big screen without leaving your couch? And is the E205 even a laptop you'd want to use in the first place? We've been "testing" it -- or watching loads of web video on our TV -- for the last couple of days to find out. Read on for our full review!

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Toshiba Satellite E205 (with Intel Wireless Display) review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba's Intel Wireless Display-supporting Satellite E205 now shipping for $900 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not really a shocker as far as world events are concerned, but Toshiba's announced some new Qosimo and Dynabook series laptops for Japan. First, the 18.4-inch Qosmio G models (the G65 and 97L) will boast brand new 2.4GHz Core i5 processors, GeForce GT 330M graphics, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB HDD, and Blu-ray. Up next, the 16.-inch Dynabook TX will have the 2.13GHz Core i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, and Blu-ray. Both the Qosimo and Dynabook models will sport Windows 7 Home Premium, and are expected for release in August. Pricing is unavailable at this time, as are release details outside of Japan, but we'll keep our eyes peeled.

Toshiba updates Qosmio and Dynabook laptops with Core i3, Core i5 CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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