Toshiba Portege R600 Review

May 6, 2009 by admin
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It seems that Toshiba has one up itself by upgrading its earlier model, the Toshiba Portege R500 to the now Toshiba Portege R600. Both laptops offer wonderful mobility and are easy to use. The Toshiba Portege R600 doesn’t compete well in battery life or performance against other laptops; yet it’s lightweight compared to them.

So just how much does this laptop weigh? The thin silver chassis of the Toshiba Portege R600 comes in at just 825g. It is also, at current time, even lighter than any netbook being sold in the market. However, the Portege R600 uses a solid state drive for storage, which means it does not employ an optical drive into the laptop. This is where the less than usable laptop comes in.

Good aspects of the Toshiba Portege R600 include: less weight with the solid state drive storage and strong battery life which allows up to 274 minutes before needing to be charged again. (This is a laptop that commuters and travelers could benefit from.)
Bad aspects of the Toshiba Portege R600 include: storage space of only 128GB and no optical drive doesn’t allow any access to CDs and DVDs when out on the road.

Don’t be misled by the thin design of the Portege R600. Why? It’s quite sturdy and ideal to use during travels. Due to the 4mm thick screen panel and its flexibility, it has little chance to crack. Other parts of the Portege R600 chassis are quite strong. This works great for regular travelers.

Want a laptop that has a keyboard that’s easy to use? Then you need to Toshiba Portege R600. The keyboard has been designed to be firm but comfortable for your fast typing action. The laptop’s touchpad has been designed for easy use and is rather large. However, the mouse buttons aren’t near as easy to deal with.

The Toshiba Portege R600 only has a 12.1-inch transreflective LCD screen. It must use an internal mirror that will allow the light to transfer out of the screen. While it seems complicated, it does improve the visibility without compromising the power. There is a slight downfall to it: it has a slight haze. The laptop has a low-voltage processor, which allows it to reduce its power consumption and keep the device cool. This means it gives a standard performance.

What helps business users who purchase the Toshiba Portege R600? It comes with an integrated 3G HSDPA module. This allows them the ability to go on the internet through wireless networks on broadband speeds. This means you can check your email, surf the internet and use any messaging services when you want. For most travelers, this is a must.

Yes, the Toshiba Portege R600 lacks battery life when compared to other laptops in its class. However, it’s quite portable, is lightweight, easy to use and has a durable build to it that will match or exceed others. However, it is best to know what you want before you purchase this or any other laptop on the market.