Toshiba launches new 18.4-inch laptop format multimedia oriented with Intel Calpella platform as with Blu-Ray, Intel Core i3 and graphic card Geforce GT 330M, Toshiba Satellite P500-17D price is less than 900 euros.
Toshiba Satellite P500-17D features technology developed by Toshiba Resolution + videos and converted to standard-definition DVDs in High Definition in real time. Specifically, images of video / DVD SD scroll across the screen should offer a much better record.
Toshiba Satellite P500-17D
Other vehicle technologies, Sleep’N'Charge to recharge even a small device that is off the laptop via USB combo port / e-SATA, Face Recognition Facial Recognition via webcam, 3D Impact Sensor for HDD protection Eco shocks and cons for energy management.
The Integrated Works office should be installed as the software DVD player Toshiba DVD player as well as the playback software WinDVD BD Blu-Ray for Toshiba. On the design side, it sports a glossy black finish on the outside but also inside. The keyboard is a touch-tone model with a flat keypad. Found on the left touch multimedia console for example to control the sound. Offset on the left, the multi-touch touchpad has two buttons in chrome.
Located on the left side Ethernet ports, USB / e-SATA, USB, HDMI, Firewire and the optical unit. The card reader and ExpressCard are positioned on the left forward. The other two USB and the VGA connector and power are present on the right.
The Toshiba Satellite P500-17D is a multimedia oriented notebook that will suit a Purpose. The key media is the presence of an optical drive for burning Blu-Ray and enjoy media in High Definition on an external screen Full HD via HDMI. Because unfortunately, the slab shows a lower resolution to Full HD. However, this resolution is nevertheless correct in office and surfing the Internet with 945px height, and 16:9 format appears well suited to playing videos.
Toshiba Satellite P500-17D
In addition, it has the advantage of being able to play in native resolution to a greater number of games. The dedicated graphics card Geforce GT 330M is a mid-range model that will be able to run a lot of titles. Nevertheless given the relatively high resolution although not full HD, sacrifices will be needed next level of detail in the games most resource-intensive 3D. The drive offers a storage space of 500GB comfortable and substantial connection is HDMI, e-SATA, 4 USB, Firewire and Wi-Fi n. Lacking only the Bluetooth to complete the picture.
| Screen | 18.4″ (inch) WXGA ++ TruBrite (1680 x 945) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-330M (2.13 GHz) |
| RAM Installed (Max) | 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz (8 GB), 2 slots |
| Storage Space | A hard disk SATA 500GB 5400 rpm |
| Graphics Card | Nvidia Geforce GT 330M 1GB DDR3 dedicated TurboCache up to 2.78 GB |
| Optical Drive | Blu-Ray and DVD |
| Audio System | 2 speakers Harman Kardon Intel HD Sound |
| Webcam | HD (1280 × 800) with micro |
| Network | Wi-Fi b / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Non |
| Card Reader | 5 in 1 |
| Output (s) video | HDMI-CEC, VGA |
| Fingerprint Reader | Non |
| Input (s) / Output (s) | S / PDIF / Headphone, Microphone |
| ExpressCard | Yes, ExpressCard54 |
| Firewire | Yes |
| USB | 4 USB 2.0 including 1 e-SATA combo Sleep’N'Charge |
| Operating System | 7 Windows Home Premium (64-bit?) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 6-cell |
| Autonomy announced | 1:50 max |
| Dimensions (mm) | 442.6 x 294.2 x41.5 |
| weight | 3.9 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Other | Keypad, remote control |
Finally, the Intel Core i3-330M and the 4 GB of RAM can operate at ease in the office and multitasking. It remains to be seen whether the system will be able to support fully the RAM, what will happen if a 64-bit edition of Windows 7.
