Toshiba updates its series of ultraportable U500 format 13.3 inch model with less than 800 euros in the Centrino 2 platform and Windows 7, the Satellite U500-17D. It works with Intel GM45 + ICH9M, a Core 2 Duo P7350 (2.0 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 800 MHz (8 GB max), hard disk SATA 500GB 5400 rpm, a Geforce G 210M 512MB dedicated TurboCache 2.3 coupled with some Intel integrated graphics GMA X4500HD, a screen 13.3”WXGA TruBrite a resolution of 1280 × 800, a 1.0 megapixel webcam with microphone, a DVD burner, card reader 5 in 1 connectivity and Wi-Fi a / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, HDMI-CEC, VGA, ExpressCard, Headset, Microphone, Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 (x3 combo with 1 e-SATA).
Guaranteed 1 year, Toshiba Satellite U500-17D weighs 2.1 Kg, measuring 317 x 230.6 x 29.5-38 mm and 7 runs on Windows Home Premium 32-bit desktop with Integrated Works. Its hard drive is protected against shocks through the 3D sensor technology and also the facial recognition system via webcam Toshiba Face Recognition Sleep’N'Charge well as for recharging small devices via USB ports. Offered for sale for less than 800 euros in Surcouf, Toshiba Satellite U500-17D displays a report Equipment attractive price relative to competition. This versatile ultraportable comfortable in office and multitasking will be able to take over games-efficient 3D resources thanks to its dedicated graphics card.
Toshiba Satellite U500-17D has a lot of storage space, a substantial connection where there is no Firewire port as well as features. However, we regret that Windows 7 is not provided a 64-bit edition that could take full advantage of 4GB of RAM. Also as an ultraportable, weight exceeding 2 kg in may put off some. To finish on a high note, note that unlike many of Toshiba Satellite U500-17D competitors, it enjoys a slab format 16/10 to vertical resolution more suited to the office and surfing the Internet on 16:9.
