Toshiba Canada has announced several new ultraportable Portege models, all with 12.1″ LED-backlit displays, including a “convertible” Tablet PC / laptop. All are loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista and are based on Intel’s Centrino 2 platform, with Intel GMA X4500 graphics. While the R600 and M750 are replacing existing 12.1″ laptops, the A600 is the first of its kind in Toshiba’s lineup with a 12.1″ display. The A600 is kind of a budget laptop compared to the other two (with a starting price of around $1320 USD) – while the R600 may share some of the same components, it is lighter and overall smaller than the A600. All three have spill-resistant keyboards
Toshiba Portege R600
– Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 / SU9400
– Solid State Drive (SSD) Options
– Up to 9 hours of battery life
– Starts at $2,399 CAD – $2095 USD
– 1GB built-in RAM, 1 memory slot (upto 5GB Total)
– Weighs just 2.4 pounds / 1.1 kg
Toshiba Portege A600
– Ultra Low Voltage 1.2GHz Intel SU9300 CPU (ULV)
– Starting at $1,499 CAD – $1320 USD
– 6-cell battery, up to 9 hours
– Weighs just 3 pounds / 1.4kg
Toshiba Portege M750
– “Convertible” – converts between a Tablet PC and laptop form factor
– Active Digitizer with Touch (Pen, Ink, Touch)
– Starting at $2,199 CAD – $1950 USD
– 6-cell battery, up to 4.3 hours
All three ultraportables are compatible with the optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II (PA3603C-1PRP), which adds VGA, DVI, 4x USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 1600×1200 external resolution.
– MarketNews.ca – Press Release
– via GottaBeMobile