Editorial Review

Infused with Toshiba's most advanced technologies, the Portege M405-S8003 easily converts from a compact, lightweight notebook into a highly capable and versatile Tablet PC. The M405's 12-inch screen can be twisted 180 degrees and folded flat against the keyboard for full tablet mode, enabling you to take notes and write emails without using your keyboard and browse the Web with a digital-ink-enabled pen. On-demand productivity features include an integrated swappable dual-layer DVD optical drive and one-click docking. The shock protection system provides this notebook with a higher impact protection (via advanced rubber padding) around key hardware components. It also features Toshiba's EasyGuard security feature, which requires BIOS passwords in addition to user passwords to boot up the system.Read more

Features

• Tablet PC with 12-inch screen; 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 with 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity
• Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Reviews (2)

I'm extremly pleased with this Tablet PC.
Okay, so if you are like me you want to hear from other buyers and see about the reviews for the products I plan on purchasing. Poor quality manufacture, parts are breaking, risk of short-circuit
While the underlying principle of having a tablet PC is a nice idea, Toshiba quality appears to have taken a nosedive.If you buy this computer, you may risk the problems I have had, such as a latch with small plastic pieces that broke with normal use within a month, and more importantly, an AC adaptor wire whose insulation behind the computer-side plug has worn away after about four months of use, exposing wires into the air.It seems I am at risk of having a short-circuit or electrocution as a result of this manufacturing defect.I called support and was first lied to, told that they would cover the adaptor and ship me another.I waited a couple of weeks and called back today, asking where itwas.I was told that they had never said they would ship an adaptor (completely untrue, wish I had recorded the first conversation with "support") and that I had been informed it was not covered by warranty (also completely untrue).The woman put me on hold to speak with another representative, but so far, to no avail. The next level of customer rep wouldn't help me either. I offer this as a cautionary example of what you may expect of both manufacturing quality and support quality.This is a hazardous situation I have now, and given the recent Dell battery recall.I wouldn't recommend this or other Toshiba notebooks, as the defect appears to include their adaptors as well. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Amazingly light, the Toshiba Portege R205-S2062 measures just 0.77 inches thick and weighs only 2.6 pounds. This powerful notebook PC is the perfect companion on business trips and will help you to pack light. It features an ultra-low voltage Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor, which will provide maximum battery life--up to 6.5 hours. It also offers a brilliant 12.1-inch screen, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, wireless connectivity for 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 wireless capability (for connecting to peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs) and Windows XP Professional. Read more

Features

• Amazingly lightweight notebook PC with 12.1-inch screen; ultra-low voltage 1.2 GHz Pentium M 753 processor
• 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (2 GB max)
• Two USB 2.0, Secure Digital slot, one VGA, one PCMCIA, headphone, microphone
• Bluetooth wireless capability, built-in 54g wireless connectivity, 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
• Windows XP Professional Edition (SP2)

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Great laptop with minor deficiencies.Love it!!
This is a fabulous lapotp and I'm honestly surprised that it's not more popular.It's very small, lightweight and stylish.The screen is large (for an ultra-light) and very sharp.For my purposes it's absolutely perfect... and the price is very reasonable.
Slow and hot
This portable runs very, very hot underneath (there are two warning stickers).Within a few minutes of booting, it is uncomfortably hot on the bottom side.
Great Ultra Portable Laptop
When i opened the package, i was amazed by its size and elegance.Having used a corporate laptop (dell d600) for the past 3 years, this was a refreshing change.This laptop is not for programming, gaming, heavy-duty number crunching, or other demanding tasks.I am using this for business school as a desktop extension, so the most taxing task i will be doing is moderate-level statistics, word processing, spreadsheet work, powerpoint presentations, and lite-weight database applications.
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Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753 1.20GHz with 2MB L2 cache
• 512MB PC3700 400MHz DDR2 SDRAM (256MB fixed + 256MB in slot)
• 12.1 Polysilicon TFT XGA Screen with up to 1024x768 resolution
• 60GB Hards Drive
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with 8MB-128MB dynamically allocated shared graphics

Reviews (2)

very high price smaller configuration
not worthy purchasing it with that high price....we can get good configurations for that price with more features

Within a month, TONS of problems
To start with, I was thrilled to try this new computer out (got it at work, so thankfully i didn't spend a dime of my money on it). To begin with, the battery life is abysmal. It begins operating at 1/2 power within a half hour and then after about an hour of looking at the rapidly dimming screen, it's pretty much lights out. Lets just say, this can be frustrating when trying to finish a report or some other project on the road.
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Features

• Intel Pentium M processor 1.5GHz
• Built-in 802.11b Wi-Fi Adapter
• 512MB of DDR SDRAM
• 40GB Hard Drive
• 12.1 Display with a resolution of 1400x1050

Reviews (8)

Toshiba refuses to replace defective products
Bought the M205 in January 2004. Took it in for repair a couple weeks later because microphone (too close to speaker) was causing feedback through the speaker (ear-piercing shriek). Toshiba authorized service rep. was unable to repair it (after ordering and installing a back-ordered part from Toshiba, about 4 weeks of effort on my part). Now Toshiba says a "Toshiba Engineer" must have a crack at it. Getting this thing repaired could become a part-time job. Perhaps if you're fortunate enough to purchase an M205 that does not have this problem you'll be happy, but if you ever have a problem, be prepared for a real struggle.....

Best Tablet Yet
first of all, don't pay attention to either of the negative write ups here... the first guy (with the short write up) doesn't even own this product; the second guy (the angry one) isn't even writing about the *correct* product. and if he is, he very curiously got his hands on an M200 about a year before it was released. What else does all this?
This convertible Tablet PC has met every expectation that I had: long battery life, good sized keyboard, fast performance.I was worried that the screen might be too small because of the high native resolution (SXGA+), but I can read the screen just fine, and the text barely blurs when you change to XGA resolution.The tablet has accelerometers that allow you to issue commands via shaking the device, so far I haven't found this to be very useful.Read more

Editorial Review

Blending the functionality of today's top notebooks with the convenience of pen-based input, Toshiba's Portégé 3500 Tablet PC delivers a possible glimpse into the future of mobile computers. Versatile and extremely compact but not particularly powerful when compared to standard portables, the Portégé 3500 is a great fit for those who are handier with a pen than a keyboard and value a truly petite profile.Read more

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Good laptop, crippling design choices
This is a pretty decent tablet for the price.Toshiba managed to pack in a fair amount of processing power, and although small the screen is crisp and remains clear even after years of tablet use.
on off button a problem, but only if you are right handed
I'm pretty sure this was designed by a lefty. Because if you are right handed and are using the tablet feature, your palm is forced to sit on the on off button. At least it restart fairly quickly. Also , it does not come with Onenote.

Everything I needed
I was honestly supprised that this wasn't noticeably more expensive than a conventional laptop.This is really a full-fledged conventional portable (not desktop-replacement) laptop, but the tablet functionality is very convenient for taking notes (diagrams and such), and for reading electronic documents.Read more

Editorial Review

Blending the functionality of today's top notebooks with the convenience of pen-based input, Toshiba's Portégé 3505 Tablet PC delivers a possible glimpse into the future of mobile computers. Versatile and extremely compact but not overly powerful when compared to standard portables, the Portégé 3505 is a great fit for those who are handier with a pen than a keyboard and value a truly petite profile.Read more

Reviews (8)

Toshiba's technical support was BIG problem
I really liked my Toshiba Portage 3505 Tablet PC.It is a very light weight laptop with excellent features and functionality. The tablet functioned extremely well and was very touch sensitive. Sadly the monitor started to go out almost immediately and I was not able to get any help from tech support.When the monitor finally went out, not long after I got it, I was told, "sorry, no warranty" even though I had purchased the laptop brand new, directly from Toshiba.I found that to replace the monitor would cost as much as buying a new laptop.I agree with another reviewer who did not feel that Toshiba cared at all for their customers.I also never talked to a tech support person who seemed to understand basic English.I would gladly own another Toshiba laptop, especially to Portage Tablet PC, but only if I knew customer service would be provide better support.

Terrible Tech Support
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across.They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it.They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody.They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time.When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates.DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.

Two Thumbs Up on the Portege 3505
This notebook is great!I've had it for about 3 months now and I haven't had any problems to date (knock on wood).From my perspective... here are the advantages and disadvantages. Read more

Editorial Review

Developed to appeal to those who value extreme portability over incredible speed, Toshiba's new Portégé R100 Notebook PC tips the scales at an astonishingly lightweight 2.3 pounds and measures just 11.3 by 9 by .7 inches. Though it doesn't pack enough punch for true power users, the Portégé R100 is perfect for situations where a typical notebook is simply too big or bulky.Read more

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Terrible Tech Support
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across.They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it.They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody.They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time.When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates.DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers. ... Read more

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Terrible Tech Support
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across.They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it.They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody.They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time.When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates.DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers. ... Read more

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Terrible Tech Support
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across.They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it.They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody.They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time.When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates.DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.

Where is the DVD/CD-RW Combo and the TouchPad?
I would have bought this laptop the first time I saw it, except that it does not have a DVD/CD-RW combo.I just didn't want to pay extra for a separate CD-RW drive. WOW! Incredible package.
Only subnotebook to have full size key board (at least that is the way it feels to my very large fingers), yet to be a complete package with built in DVD rather than having to have a docking port and hook up an external drive any time one wants full usability.And, the years of experience shows in usability.This is my third Portege in the past ten years.Every one of them has had the convenience of being able to just shut it to put it into standby mode so that when it is again open it quickly fires up just where it was when it was shut.Others may have the capability to be programmed that way, but my portege's have always come out of the box with that feature.Support was great.I had a question on the fax modem and it took less than five minutes of touch tone menus and being put on hold to get to a technician who quickly answered my question.Reviews on places like CNET speak of the frustrations with Sony products that look great but fail in performance and support.The reviews are the reason I stuck with Toshiba and I'm glad I did. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Developed to appeal to those who value extreme portability over incredible speed, Toshiba's new Portégé R100 Notebook PC tips the scales at an astonishingly lightweight 2.3 pounds and measures just 11.3 by 9 by .7 inches. Though it doesn't pack enough punch or storage for true power users, the Portégé R100 is perfect for situations where a typical notebook is simply too big or bulky.Read more

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Terrible Tech Support
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across.They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it.They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody.They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time.When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates.DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Jump into tomorrow with the ultra-lightweight--just 2.3 pounds--Toshiba Portege R100 notebook PC. The sleek magnesium case combines a sleek, modern look with the structural strength to withstand the rigors of life on the go. It also offers incredible ergonomic design with its full-sized keyboard and bright 12.1-inch poly-silicon TFT display. The Portege R100 offers Intel Centrino mobile technology--with a 1.0 GHz Pentium M processor--which provides you 54g wireless connectivity and extended battery life. Other features Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium M processor
• 1.0GHz, 256MB, 40GB, XPP
• 12.1'' XGA, 2.3 lbs., .7" thick

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Editorial Review

Marginally larger than the Portege 3500 Tablet PC it replaces, Toshiba's Portege M200 Tablet PC is also more adaptable, more battery efficient and substantially more powerful. Blending the speed of a standard-size midrange notebook with the convenience of pen-based input and subcompact portability, the Portege M200 is a great fit for those who are handier with a pen than a keyboard and value a truly petite profile.Read more

Reviews (8)

Good solid laptop - tablet hybrid
I got my M200 several months ago and am very satisfied with it.
A breakthrough technology, sign of things to come.
This thing is amazing. Since I got it a month ago I no longer touch either of my desktops and I nearly stopped using paper (I mean, to write on!). Superb 1400x1050 resolution exceeds anything you find useable on a desktop monitor. The tablet mode is great, too, with high resolution, intuitive interface and a comfortable pen. I write equations a lot, which is basically impossible with just a keyboard and a mouse, so the tablet mode is very handy. Handwriting recognition is very good, not that it matters, since most people type faster than they write, anyway. Speach recognition is also built in, but I never bothered to train it properly, and it's useless without training. Microphone and (monoaural)speaker are good enough for Skype and MSN Messenger, but not for watching DVD movies. Which is a moot point since there is no built-in optical drive of any kind. Had to buy an external USB 2.0 DVD-RW. No Firewire port, either. Can't have everything. Not yet anyway. Battery life is good, about 4 hours in the long-life mode, enough for most domestic flights, if you hate the inflight movies. The wow factor is fun, too, no question, especially when I take handwritten notes on it. Great
I love mine! it works great my only problem is that it has to have an external cd drive, otherwise it is amazing.As a student ai use it to take notes which i can later convert into text, to make nice, neat, and readable notes. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Marginally larger than the Portege 3500 Tablet PC it replaces, Toshiba's Portege M205-S810 Tablet PC is also more adaptable, more battery efficient and substantially more powerful. Though substantially costlier than comparable non-tablet portable computers, the unit nevertheless blends the speed of a midrange notebook with the convenience of stylus-based, handwritten input and subcompact portability. Few tablet PCs pack this much power into a profile this petite.Read more

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Worked well, then broke
I love the weight of the machine, though the small screen was tough to see and I had to use my reading glasses for it. Also, I had some software compatibilty issues with Windows XP for Tablet PC. Still, it was quick and portable and OneNote worked well at recognizing my handwriting, though it couldn't do it in real time and I had to convert it paragraph by paragraph after a meeting. Then, after about 13 months the hard-drive crashed. I had it replaced and 3 months later the motherboard croaked, so I gave up. I would think about a tablet PC again, but I'd want to be sure the software issues with the operating system were fixed, and that the hard-drive could take being tilted while running (what else is a tablet for if not to hold in your hand while you write?).

Exactly what I had hoped for
I'm an animator and I had previously used a Wacom tablet for drawing - but I found the distance between my screen and the Wacom a bit disorienting. I shopped around and researched awhile before I decided on the Toshiba. Animators gave this model consistently good reviews. This was my first tablet so I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the tablet was to configure and use for my specific needs. I was drawing on day one, and it was so nice to be able to draw right on the screen. One note about that - before my tablet PC was delivered I also ordered a screen protector (from StrongEngineering), which I put over the screen before I began drawing. These are not expensive (about 8 dollars) but will save you from needing to replace your screen due to nicks and damage from the constant pressure of your pen. My other laptop weighs in at a pretty heavy 12 pounds, granted it has two hard drives and an internal DVD burner, but Wow - this machine is so light! When I pick it up I almost have to remind myself that it's not a toy and to be careful with it. There is the trade off in weight for specs, but there have been no problems burning backup data from the Toshiba via my USB external DVD burner. The battery lasts an impressive length of time, which is nice since my goal was to streamline this system as wireless and cordless as possible. And I had no problems setting up this system to my previously established wireless network. My range does seem more limited then my other laptop, but this could honestly be a configuration problem. I had a lot of fun downloading free programs for the Tablet PC operating system at the Microsoft website. I have had absolutely zero problems and I am looking forward to the creations that this draw on system enables me.
FLAWED PRODUCT DO NOT BUY. TOSHIBA WILL NOT SUPPORT
I simply picked it up by the corner and the screen shattered. Instead of acknowledging that one should be able to move a tablet without breaking it, Toshiba doesn't want to hear that the corners are obvously not well enough enforced with zero-cost spacers to prevent the stress. As 'physical damage', Best Buy and Toshiba refuse any consideration. Terrible design and non-existent support. I've owned Satellites, too. That's why I expected so much better.Apparently the constant mental overhead of fear of fragility is part of Toshiba's daring new mobile vision. ... Read more