|
|
A word from Greg
about.....
Entry Level Notebook Computers |
The world of notebook (laptop) computers is changing fast.
Apart from the traditional portable computer concept you also have a
choice of powerful desktop replacement models and a new type of
model known as a Netbook. So our recommendations come are
organised into three groups,
Entry Level,
General Purpose and
Performance, and the table layout below allows
you to easily compare features and connectivity options across the
range.
|
|
|
|
Features |
Toshiba
Netbook NB100
N270 |
Toshiba
Satellite L300
M550 |
Toshiba
Satellite L300
T3200 |
|
Price |
$799 |
$939 |
$1,269 |
|
Processor |
Atom 1.6 |
Celeron-M 2.0 |
Dual Core 2.0 |
|
RAM |
1gb (max 2gb) |
2gb (max 2gb) |
2gb (max 2gb) |
|
Hard disk |
120gb |
120gb |
160gb |
|
Screen |
8.9" matt |
15.4" matt |
15.4" matt |
|
Storage |
Optional, external |
DVD Burner DL |
DVD Burner DL |
|
Webcam |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
|
|
Windows |
XP Home |
Vista HP |
Vista Bus (or XP
Pro) |
|
Battery Life |
up to 3.5 hours |
up to 3 hours |
up to 3 hours |
|
Warranty |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
|
Order Code |
PPL10A-01E02H |
PSLB9A-013001 |
PSLB9A-00L002 |
|
Connectivity |
|
|
|
|
Modem/Network |
No
modem 10/100 |
Yes 10/100 |
Yes 10/100 |
|
Wireless LAN |
802.11 b/g |
802.11 b/g |
802.11 b/g |
|
USB 2.0 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Firewire |
No |
No |
No |
|
Video graphics |
shared |
256mb shared |
256mb shared |
|
External VGA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
TV Out |
No |
s-video |
Yes |
|
PCMCIA |
No |
ExpressCard |
ExpressCard |
|
Bluetooth |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Card Reader |
2 in 1 |
SD MS MMC |
SD MS MMC |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
Weight |
1.1kg |
2.6kg |
2.6kg |
|
Options |
|
|
|
|
Quality padded carry bag |
$69 |
$69 |
$69 |
|
McAfee AntiVirus 12 mths |
$99 |
$99 |
$99 |
|
Upgrade to 2gb RAM |
$50 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
