Toshiba Portege M405-S8003 12.1" Laptop (Intel Core Duo Processor T2400, 1024MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, Ultra SlimBay DVD SuperMulti Drive)

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EZOZYI
• Item model number: PPM40U-00R01H
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 14, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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.

It's powered by Intel's new, groundbreaking processor--the powerful Core Duo T2400--which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2400 has a 1.83 GHz processor speed and 2 MB L2 cache. Other hardware features include a 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed DDR2 RAM, up to a 5-hour battery life, multi-format memory card reader, and Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005 operating system.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: A welcome size for road warriors, the 100 GB hard drive is definitely above average in size for notebook PCs--great for storing a digital medial library or graphics-intensive presentations--and faster than average at 5400 RPM. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
  
• Processor: The intel Core Duo T2400 processor is built with the Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset, and it has a 1.83 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

  The Intel Core Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3D and 2D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.
  

• Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) is a very good start for power users, and it offers a top-of-class 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add a maximum of 4 GB to handle immersive 3D video games, video editing, graphics-intensive presentations, and multiple open business productivity applications.
  
• CD/DVD Drive: The ultra-slim, swappable double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R DL, 4x for both DVD+R/RW, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
  
• Keyboard & Mouse: This Tablet PC has a Toshiba Digitizer pen, an 85-key keyboard with 13 function keys, and a two-button touchpad.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The M405-S8003 has a 12-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The convertible display instantly switches into "slate" mode so you can stay productive at your desk, on your feet, in a meeting, or wherever your business takes you. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The P105-S6004 has an integrated tri-mode Intel PRO/Wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g networks. You get a good offering of connectivity options, including both USB 2.0 and FireWire:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, Multi Media card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, XD Picture Card, and SmartMedia)
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 external microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes with the following preloaded software: Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Microsoft Works, Zinio Reader, McAfee AntiVirus, Quicken New User Edition 2004, Intervideo WinDVD, Sonic Solutions RecordNow.

Dimensions and Weight
This Tablet PC measures 11.6 x 9.8 x 1.53 inches and weighs 4.5 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4700 mAh), which has a battery life of up to 5 hours (depending on usage). It has a recharge time of 3 to 3.5 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the M405-S8003 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description

Toshiba M405-S8003 Portege Notebook Computer - This notebook is a powerful portable computer that also makes a great desktop replacement. Packing an Intel Core Duo Processor T2400 (1.83 GHz), 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, 100GB hard drive, and DVD SuperMulti drive, there's not much this machine can't do. Video editing, PC gaming, photo manipulation, audio editing, DVD movie production, CD/DVD burning - all of this and more can be at your fingertips with the Toshiba M405-S8003. 100GB 5400RPM SATA HDD DVD SuperMulti Drive - (write speeds) up to 2x DL DVD-R, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-RW, 2.4x DL DVD+R, 4x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 3x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R, & 16x CD-RW DVD SuperMulti Drive - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM and 24x CD-ROM 12.1 TFT Active-Matrix LCD Native Resolution - 1024x768 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128MB of shared video memory (memory is shared with the main system's RAM) Built-in 802.11a/b/g Wireless Networking Adapter SigmaTel 24-bit Stereo Sound Built-in Stereo Speakers Built-in Microphone 56k v.92 Data/Fax Modem 1 PC Card Slot 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - supports Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, & xD Picture Card (SD slot supports SDIO) Ports - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 Firewire, 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 Mic Input, 1 Headphone Out, & 240-pin Docking Connector

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm extremly pleased with this Tablet PC., August 17, 2006

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Juan C. Ayala (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Portege M405-S8003 12.1" Laptop (Intel Core Duo Processor T2400, 1024MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, Ultra SlimBay DVD SuperMulti Drive) (Personal Computers)

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.

So when I decided about finally getting this Tablet PC, I looked up this product and couldn't find any reviews at all. So today, I decided to check up on this at Amazon. I read the previous review and I have to admit that if I would have read waht he wrote in his review, I wouldn't have purchased this Tablet PC.

However, I didn't read it and I did purchase the Tablet PC. I have to tell you guys that I'm very pleased with the Toshiba Tablet PC. I like all the Toshiba software and I also love how the Stylus slips into the side of the unit. And there is even a back up stylus in a hidden compartment on the bottom of the unit incase you ever loose the stylus. (I left it at home a few times and had to use the back up). I have only one complaint about the unit however, so get ready. The unit is pretty battery intensive. So I purchased a back up.

It has 1 gig of memory and a dual processor. I've been using it moderatly heavy on a daily basis at home and only occasionally at work. It really impressed the people I sat with at a Project management seminar. One guy was typing on his laptop, another guy had this collapsable keyboard hooked up to a PalmPilot? It wasnt' working to well on his lap. It kept folding up on him as he was typing stuff. I was using the Tablet PC as a notebook and handwriting the notes. When I got home it converted the handwriting to text. Pretty slick.

I too have had an issue with the power supply chord. And I too contacted Toshiba Service hotline. I had a completely different experience the the previous poster who mentioned something about being lied to. They took my service request over the phone, located a local service rep and had a workorder already set up when I got to the local rep. I just supplied the service order number and two days later I got my new Power Supply AC Adapter. I just went and picked it up. I even took a service quality survey and gave them all good reviews.

Now maybe it's just me, but I'm sure some of you out there will know exactly what I'm talking about. When I'm dealing with a Tablet PC or anything that small and that expensive, I have a natural tendancy to be gentle with these items. My Ipod, my PSP, my Tablet PC, my car, my Cell phone... you get the idea. I just don't see it neccessary to be rough with my items. I can just imagine the previous person who reviewed this item slaming the lid closed, or puching the keyboard hard, or using the stylus with a deathgrip and pressing down HARD, or hitting the monitor with a club... Well that last one was an exageration, but you get the idea.

I'm not saying that it isn't possible to break these parts with normal usage, but it hasn't happened to me. I've been using my Tablet PC for about 5 months now and other then the AC Adapter issue, I havn't experienced anything that would make me give this item a negative review and tell people to avoid.

In my experience, it has been a great piece of hardware and the only time I experienced any trouble, I was well taken care of. In closing, I'm extremly pleased with this Tablet PC.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Short time user., January 11, 2007

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Marvin Phillips (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba Portege M405-S8003 12.1" Laptop (Intel Core Duo Processor T2400, 1024MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, Ultra SlimBay DVD SuperMulti Drive) (Personal Computers)

Seems like a good machine so far, but a little pricey. Light, fast, bright screen. Tablet is very convenient for many things. There is some difficulty with passwords in tablet mode, but that is probably just me. But just cruising eBay, wow! its cool and fast. My wife complains about the keyboard and has difficulty typing on it vs our Dell laptop. The only real problem is that while both laptops are configured the same, the Toshiba periodically, like once a day, loses wireless connectivity and has to be rebooted to regain it. This never happens with the Dell. I suppose I need to get help with this, possibly update some driver or the wireless router. Overall, we're happy so far.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tablet for the price, November 7, 2006

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R. Amador "mom4jma" (san jose, california United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Portege M405-S8003 12.1" Laptop (Intel Core Duo Processor T2400, 1024MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, Ultra SlimBay DVD SuperMulti Drive) (Personal Computers)

I so much wanted the Lenovo Tablet but after comparing this Toshiba to the Lenovo, this baby won hands down, not only for the price but for the features it included. PLUS amazon is such a great place because it offered me a coupon for a VISTA upgrade which I lucked out from the manufacturer. This tablet is soooo quiet and the parts are not that easy to break. I guess if you are careless with your stuff, it can break easy. I just wish they sell SATA drives so that I can purchase the adaptor for it and have two HDD in this baby. I bought the 2nd optional battery (slice) from toshiba for $149 since they sent me a coupon after I registered the tablet at their site. I love everything about it, but as soon as Apple creates their tablet, this baby has to go =). Enjoy your Toshiba tablet, it is really worth it and Amazon is still the low price leader!