Customer Reviews

Toshiba Portege R100 Laptop (Pentium M Processor 733 (Centrino), 512MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive)

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I've had this computer for almost two years; with a couple of caveats, its one of the best computers you could buy. The case is remarkably rigid for something so thin; the build quality is flawless. Every detail is very well thought out; for example, I was expecting to see a cheesy extra-small power cord connector. However, since the Toshiba engineers recognized that it would be used constantly, it is very rugged and reasonably sized. The extra battery clips on in such a way as to provide a slightly angled keyboard; exactly what you want for long periods of use.

The only caveats I have are as follows. The screen on this computer could be brighter; depending on your age and eyesight, this might be a deal-breaker for you. Obviously, it is designed to give the best possible battery life; in the sunshine, however, its a washout. Also (in the nitpicking area) the silvercoated band that surrounds part of the machine is not metal; it is a plastic and a tiny amout of the silver has rubbed off over time. That should show you how hard you have to look to find something wrong with this machine.

I have used this for 2 years now and wont settle for anything else even now.

This is an ultra slim notebook that makes a powerful first impression,(people end up awing at it rather than your presentation).Itis among the best-engineered notebooks, has a very solid feel and VERY portable the clip-on extra capacity battery manages 6 hrs.

The lack of an optical drive can be a plus for many, now that usb flash drives and sd flash cards are so popular and cheap.