Announced: Toshiba Satellite U200

Looks like Toshiba has announced another Intel Core Duo ultraportable, the Toshiba Satellite U200. This time around it’s only a notebook and not a convertible/Tablet PC (like the Toshiba M400. It has a 12.1-inch “TruBrite” widescreen display (1280×800), and is powered by a range of processors, from Intel’s Celeron M 420 up through Intel’s Core Solo and Core Duo lineup. The harddrive is a Serial-ATA (SATA) and ranges in size from 40GB up through 120GB.

Review: Toshiba Portege M200 (The Gadgeteer)

The Gadgeteer has a review of Toshiba’s ultraportable “convertible” Portege M200 Tablet PC. As James Kendrick points out, it’s a good review as the person reviewing it has never used a Tablet PC before. Whenever I say convertible, I’m talking about a notebook that has both a physical keyboard, as well as the ability to change into a Tablet PC, complete with Microsoft’s Tablet PC version of Windows XP.

Toshiba – Portege M200 Tablet PC 12.1″ – Information

MFR’s Description: Like two computers in one, the Portégé® M200 provides full notebook functionality plus the added benefits of a Tablet PC! Add hand-written notes or diagrams to any document during a presentation or meeting. The Portégé® M200 Series offers the powerful Intel® Pentium® M … Read more

Video Review: Acer TravelMate C200

GottaBeMobile.com has a 35 minute video review of the Acer TravelMate C200. The C200 series was launched back in November of 2005, and featured a unique sliding track mechanism that allowed it to convert from a regular notebook into a Tablet PC. It’s powered by an Intel Pentium M and features a 12-inch touchscreen display (non-widescreen).

One interesting thing – he mentions that their supplier – Allegiance Technology Partners, offers a 48-hour demo for the cost of shipping if you are interested in testing this computer or one of their others out