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Toshiba Portege M700 Review - CNET Asia

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CNET Asia have published a review of the Toshiba Portege M700 Tablet PC. 'One of the key improvements to the Portege tablet PC series is the inclusion of LED technology in the display. More power-efficient yet brighter than conventional LCD panels, it allows for a thinner display that has better readability in bright environments. Despite this, the screen of the M700 LCD is intentionally made thicker to ensure that it will not crack at the slightest pressure. In fact, even when we pushed hard on the LCD from the back there were no signs of ripples on the LCD. It also helps that the magnesium-alloy chassis is able to withstand more punishment than plastic-based bodies.

So despite using an LED-backlit screen, the M700 can hardly be considered sleek with a thickness of 39.4mm and a 305 x 239mm footprint. The 2.1kg heft also makes it unsuitable for on the go usage unless you pump iron as a hobby. In exchange for reduced mobility, this Portege is built to last. The harddisk is mounted on a shock-resistant casing and the thicker body does not flex excessively, thereby preventing damage to internal components should the unit be twisted in a bag. Unlike most convertible tablet PCs which rely on a single rotating hinge to keep the tablet in slate or clamshell modes, the M700 includes an additional two latches at the side which really keep the screen in its proper place even when dropped.'

Read: Toshiba Portege M700 (Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor 2.2GHz, 1GB RAM) - CNET Asia

Posted by HCG Admin on January 25, 2008 9:12 PM |

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