Toshiba libretto W105-L251 7-Inch Dual Touchscreen Laptop (Silver/Black)

by Toshiba

• 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium U5400 Processor
• 2 GB DDR3 RAM
• 62 GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
• Dual 7-Inch Touch Screens, Intel HD Graphics
• Windows 7 Home Premium, 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Product Description

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Libretto W105: When a Single Screen Is Simply Not Enough

The next generation in ultra-mobile computing, the Toshiba Libretto W105 goes beyond tablets and netbooks to deliver a full Windows 7 experience that's accessed across two 7-inch multi-touch screens. Featuring a durable 1.8-pound clamshell design on the outside and the horsepower of an Intel Pentium processor on the inside, the Libretto W105 helps you stay productive on the go as well as allow you to enjoy games, e-books, movies, music, and TV wherever you roam.

The Libretto W105 with dual 7-inch multi-touch LCD screens. Click here for a larger image.

You can stretch your windows across both displays or see two windows on each screen, and navigate with intuitive multi-touch control. The versatile Libretto W105 also provides full typing comfort courtesy of virtual keyboards--choose from six modes, including Simple, Full, Thumb, and even a 10-key pad.

The Libretto W105 (model W105-L251) is powered by Windows 7 Home Premium and comes equipped with an Intel Pentium processor, 2 GB of fast DDR3 memory and a 62 GB solid state drive--plenty of horsepower for enjoying rich Internet and multimedia content. Built-in connectivity features--including 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth--give you the flexibility to connect from any hotspot or pair the device with their favorite wireless accessories, such as a mouse, headphones and more.

Engineered for carrying comfort and ultimate handheld performance. Click here for a larger image.

Engineered for the ultimate in carrying comfort and handheld performance, it's equipped with a spacious solid state drive for storing and sharing your files, along with music, photos and clips. And it's encased in a black metallic finish.

Innovative Design for On-the-Go Multitasking

With an ultra-portable weight of just 1.8 pounds, the Libretto W105 is designed to deliver a rich Internet experience, multimedia playback and the freedom to multitask--just like a standard laptop--but with the advantage of two 7-inch touchscreens to work, watch and play on. The multi-touch screens can work independently or together, giving you the flexibility to decide how they want to use them. Surf the Web on one screen while checking e-mail on the other, view two documents simultaneously or view a Web page across both screens. A built-in 3D accelerometer allows the Libretto W105 to rotate into portrait or landscape modes, making the device look and feel more like a book, newspaper or magazine.

The traditional clamshell design allows the device to fold up for easier portability, while protecting the screens from breaks and scratches. Measuring a mere 4.84 inches by 7.95 inches when closed, the device fits easily into almost any bag or jacket pocket.

Wireless Freedom

Carry the Libretto W105 PC and you're done with wires. The Wireless-N Wi-Fi puts you in touch from any hotspot, and the integrated Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity lets you lose the cords when using headphones, speakers, or a mouse. A built-in webcam empowers you to chat face-to-face all over the place.

Powered by Windows 7 Home Premium and an Intel Pentium processor. Click here for a larger image.

 

The Libretto W105 works horizontally or vertically--perfect for enjoying e-books, movies, music, and photos. Click here for a larger image.

 

Compact and durable clamshell design with a brushed metallic finish. Click here for a larger image.

Go-Anywhere Windows 7 Performance

Powered by Windows 7 Home Premium, this ultra mobile PC offers familiar navigation and full multimedia capabilities. Perfect for multitasking, the energy-efficient Intel Pentium processor helps you take advantage of all the Windows applications you commonly use--including productivity apps like Microsoft Office and video chat like Skype--as well as a wide range of multimedia.

Seamless Synchronization

You can also easily share, stream and synchronize your files and multimedia through your home network or cloud. And it comes with a USB port and built-in memory reader so you can transfer files to and from external hard drives and other peripherals.

Simplified Navigation and Premium Apps

The Libretto W105 features six virtual keyboard modes plus a virtual touchpad. The keyboards feature haptic technology, providing sensory feedback when the keys are selected, making typing fast, accurate and easy. Keyboard modes include simple, full, numeric 10-key, and split thumb mode keyboard styles, providing you with options to fit your own personal style or suit the task at hand.

To make navigation as easy as possible, the Libretto W105 includes several premium Toshiba apps that enhance the computing experience:

• Toshiba Bulletin Board gives users greater personalization of their desktops with fast access to daily activities, tasks and projects, plus the ability to drag and drop photos, videos, links, documents and application shortcuts into one place.
• Toshiba ReelTime helps users easily find files based on when they were opened with a simple visual history. With the flick of a finger, quickly scroll through automatically generated previews of documents, photos, videos and more, filter by file type or use the calendar to go back weeks or months.
• File Browser makes it easier to access file folders and applications. Quick access to the apps and keyboards are easily accessible via on-screen icons.

Key Specifications

• Dual 7-inch widescreen, multi-touch TruBrite LCD screens, each with LED backlighting, screen rotation with 3D accelerometer, and 1024 x 600-pixel resolution.
• 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium U5400 ultra-low voltage processor (3 MB L2 cache) offers two cores of processing power and features Intel SpeedStep technology, helping your system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption and heat production.
• 64 GB Serial ATA solid state drive is free of moving parts and almost two times faster than conventional drives. You can load an entire game onto the solid state drive, then sit back and enjoy the fun with no gaps in the action.
• 2 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (800 Mhz; maximum capacity)
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize wirelessly with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
• 1.0-megapixel HD webcam with Face Recognition capabilities providing a more convenient way to communicate, log on, and share your Libretto W105 with colleagues or other family members--Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.
• One USB 2.0 port
• Memory card reader compatible with microSD/microSDHC cards
• One headphone jack
• Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music.
• 8-cell battery for long on-the-go usage away from the AC adapter.
• Dimensions: 7.95 x 4.84 x 1.2 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 1.8 pounds

Environmental Specifications

• Energy Star 5.0 certified
• Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
• RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

See the complete environmental report card for the Libretto W105.

What's in the Box

This package contains the Toshiba Libretto W105-L251, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

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25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world's first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world's first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.

Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.

Product Description

When a single screen is simply not enough, there’s the libretto W105. This special-edition, ultramobile companion goes beyond slates and tablets to deliver something more: a full Windows 7 experience to be enjoyed across two touch screens. So now you can enjoy many different things - games, ebooks, movies, music, TV and so on - from a single handheld device. Small but multi-talented, it puts your mobile life in the palm of your hands, offering easy multi-touch navigation and virtual keyboards that let you type, click and browse the way you want. Featuring a durable 1.5-pound4 clamshell design on the outside, and the horsepower of the Intel Pentium processor11 on the inside, it’s not only easy to travel with, it’s well-powered. That gives you the freedom to fully relish media most anywhere; enjoy seamless emailing and all the apps you can’t live without; easily share, stream and synchronize content with your home network or cloud; plus chat live and use cordless accessories through wireless2 versatility. Embodying our quarter-century of innovation, the libretto W105 proves that with Toshiba 25 years of boundless mobility innovation is now well within reach.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 69 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars BUYERS BEWARE September 2, 2010

By Castell

Amazon Verified Purchase

Ordered it via 2 day shipping, delivered today via UPS next day. It was defective out of the box. Called Toshiba tech support, spoke to Tier 1 (twice) and Tier 2. Toshiba USA DOESN'T support this product and at this time they don't know who will. The dual screen would not work.
Level 1 support gave me a number. It was a toll number and when I called it was "local computer store" in CA. (Did not to post the number to protect the poor store owner)
Called again and got Level 2, he too was not helpful.Said he would get Level 3 to call me. He "spoke to the higher ups in Toshiba" and has no answer or help at this time.
My case may be unique so here is my short summary (Based on 6 hours of use) .

PROS:
1. Looks Cool, great concept, dual screen
2. Small form factor
3. USB Port
4. External battery can be replaced
5. Inbuilt camera
6. Flash compatible.

CONS:
1. No tech support for now
2. Not sure if the defective machine is a software or hardware issue and if it limited to just this one computer.
3. No replacements in stock any where, if you have defective machine.
4. Expensive, for $1300 can get a lot of computer if you can live without the "Dual screen" and form factor
5. Touch screen has no stylus, if you have thick fingers you are out of luck, can't make it work, will keep hitting the wrong icon or text.
6. Noisy fan, (placed in the top screen), runs almost the minute you turn it on.
7. Speakers have a very weak output.

COMPARISON TO OTHER MACHINES
None to do so. Small form factor, dual touch screen.... It would be a stretch to compare to iPad, but the iPad is cheaper, easy to use and in stock every where, but it has no dual screen, limited os, no USB, No flash

SUMMARY: I think I am going to return it to Amazon, defective product. Would suggest that buyers hold off this laptop. Save your money and buy something else.

UPDATE:
Trying to restore the device to make it work. No help from Tech Support.

UPDATE 2:
Toshiba has a utility that restores the device to the "out of box state"
Went ahead and did it as a last resort and finally after about a 15 minute process the the OS was reinstalled and that finally made the dual screen work.

Have now used it and seems to be working fine and have decided to hold on to it, and changed the rating to 2 stars.
Still no support from Toshiba. (They took down my numbers and never called me, apparently this is how Level 3 responds to you).
So for now NO SUPPORT.
In case somebody need's it like I did, here are steps: (are also in the manual). Prior to doing this please back up any info.
A)Turn off the computer.
B) Ensure that the power cord is plugged in
C) While holding down the Keyboard button (left side if the bottom screen, when using as a standard laptop configuration), turn on the computer.
D) Will turn on as a safe mode type screen.
E) Choose restore and then restore out of box and will ask that confirmation twice.
F) Need to choose "out of box restore"

The whole process will take about 15 min, is faster due to the SSD drive. It worked for me. Read more ›

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I think I got a different product September 19, 2010

By Sus

Amazon Verified Purchase

I got mine last week..paid under $1000 from Amazon.

I love this. I am 47 so I need to use my magnifying glasses to view the screen but I expected that. The touch is very responsive. I have no trouble clicking links in internet explorer or scrolling by swiping the screen. The keyboard is pretty responsive although you have to be in a different position directly over the keys..unlike a 3d keyboard where you type more at an angle.

I did buy a stylus but havent needed to use it. I bought one of those tiny usb mouses and that has really helped to speed navigation. I have perfected a combo of the mouse the keyboard and touch that makes this device a productivity whiz.

The screen is amazing. the processor very speedy. Programs download and install quickly. Web surfing is fast.
As far as the dual screen, it is nice to open windows and split them. I have used the accelerometer when I have enarged windows using the pinch technique too large to view a whole window.. turning the device lets me see the bottom or viewing the page over the two windows does also. One tip maximizing with the keyboard open..the page goes under the keyboard so close it to see it! I didnt realize this right away.

Yes the fan is louder than expected but it is not on all the time and sounds almost like light static mroe than a fan.
If you are used to using an ipod touch you will love using windows in the same manner. If you are looking for a mini laptop this isnt really how it functions.
Bravo toshiba..this is the future of mobile computing!

Update Oct 6,2010.
Now that I have had a chance to play with this thing I absolutely love it! My favorite thing is reading kindle books..in full screen..... i open it like a tablet and it divides the page into an upper and lower screen. I find my reading is much more focused because I am not scanning an entire page..the hinge makes a great partition for brain concentration. It surfs the web amazingly fast.. I have grown to love Toshiba's bulletin board which I thought was hokey at first. Now that I am used to the finger mechanics i rarely use the usb mouse.
I took this to the car dealer today during my service and the car was done too fast lol! Much better than my ipo touch.. i just wish windows gadgets were more like apple apps. I updated my rating to 5 star!

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the nicest and most useful gadget I've ever owned September 18, 2010

By B. Dowell

The Toshiba Libretto W100 (the W100 is the Japanese version with a WiMax radio and the W105 is the practically the same hardware sans WiMax sold in the US) is most exotic computer form factor to be released in years, Toshiba after all branded it a "concept" device. Whatever it is called or compared to (Nintendo DS, Courier, iPad) the W100 is a mix of the tried and true spiced with uniqueness while delivering a compelling product. For most people it is probably too expensive but there isn't any other device on the market this size that has this level of functionality, in essence it is a pound and a half miniature laptop with virtual input devices.

Build & Design

The most striking characteristic of the W100 is unquestionably its two 7" 1024x600 touchscreens housed in a diminutive clamshell package measuring 7.95" x 4.84" x 1.2", weighing 1.55 lbs. with the 4 cell battery and about 1.8 lbs. with the 8 cell power source. It's much smaller and lighter than the average 10" netbook and it'll easily fit in a woman's purse and even fits in some of my pants pockets. After reading other comments about the new Libretto I don't think enough emphasis is put on just how small and portable it truly is, arguably the coolest things about this device.
One design aspect to note is that the CPU and motherboard comprise the top of the unit, the reverse of practically all other clamshell computers. As a result the top does get warm, not scalding but not comfortable to hold for long periods of time especially if the unit is running hard. This issue is part of the reason why I don't think the Libretto's portrait mode is particularly useful, and the fact that the portrait orientation of 600x1024 simply doesn't work well for many things as the horizontal width is simply too narrow.... I've read a lot of discussion about fan noise and while the fan is audible much of the time almost any amount of ambient sound will practically drown it out and when it's on my beside table it doesn't keep me awake at night while on. It's definitely a matter of individuality but the fan noise hasn't in any way impacted where or the way I use the W100.

Screen(s)

The W100's screens are centerpiece of the device since there's literally nothing else and they do the job well. They are based on Toshiba's TrueBright technology and have good brightness, color accuracy, viewing angles and text is laser sharp. In standard clamshell laptop mode the bottom screen can appear a little dark compared to the top screen but fortunately screen brightness can be set independently for each screen so it's possible to make the bottom screen brighter than the top and thus evening out the brightness. The screens are glossy so the W100 isn't good for outdoor use but it works as well as any laptop in shade.

Keyboard & Mouse

The virtual keyboard and mouse are most impressive and are controlled manually via the button on the left of the bottom screen; press it once to toggle the keyboard and quickly twice to toggle the mouse. Both work on either screen even simultaneously and they provide haptic feedback on both screens as well. The keyboard has six different layouts that allows it to be configured for optimum size and features based on the task at hand. I find typing on this keyboard MUCH better than any other touch screen keyboard I've tried and even with pretty big hands (I wear extra-large men's gloves) I can get 40+ WPM out of it. I typed this review on it and while it's not something I'd do normally writing large amounts of text on this device is practical if not entirely efficient but it's awesome for on the go and walking around typing.
The virtual track pad while virtual is very much like any physical track pad found in netbooks and laptops, many are just smooth surfaces these days anyway. Ironically the W100's track pad isn't multi-touch enabled and it is not quite as effective as the keyboard but it helps immensely by adding increased precision and comes in particularly handy in situations where apps are a little difficult to work with in Windows 7 given the small screens, the old argument that Windows doesn't work well on small screen devices is largely mitigated by the track pad.

Ports and Integrated Hardware

There aren't a lot expansion ports or integrated hardware in the W100 understandably but the necessities are here, one USB 2.0 port, a micro-SD slot, one 3.5mm headphone jack, two internal microphones and a decent one megapixel web cam good for video calls and conferencing. Perhaps the biggest thing not here is a video output but it should be possible to hook up an external monitor or projector via the USB port.

Performance

For a device of this size and the less than mighty 1.2 Ghz U5400 Pentium Ultra-Low Voltage processor and on-chip Intel HD graphics the W100 is rather speedy. The performance overall equals a modern entry level laptop and is much better than the typical Atom-based netbook. The 62GB SSD helps to boost disk I/O tasks significantly in many cases and as a result the Libretto boots, shuts down and goes in and comes out of sleep quickly. My informal tests show the W100 cold booting and becoming responsive in about 40 seconds and that's with a few startup apps loading. I've been running Office 2010 for the last three weeks, primarily Word, Excel and OneNote with zero performance issues.

Entertainment

The W100's strengths are geared towards productivity but it's not just all work, it serves well as a media player imbued with all the power of Windows so just about anything you could want in the world of media will be possible. I found 1080P playback to be spotty but everything 720P and below played well, including regular DVDs using an external DVD drive. And while the W100 doesn't afford the ability to play the latest high-end blockbuster PC games there are thousands of casual and Flash games that will work great including the touchscreen classic Plants vs. Zombies (PvZ). You may have to disable one of the screens however as in the case of PvZ, I'd recommend turning off the top as the bottom stays cooler and that's now easily accomplished in Windows 7 using the Win+P keys. The internal speaker is VERY weak however, even in a quiet room there's just not much volume coming from it so for most media playback headphones will be needed.
For the avid reader, Windows supports all of the major eBook sources including Kindle and the Barnes & Noble Nook which both have basic touch support in Windows 7 and will sync up and share content with other reading devices such as standalone Kindles and Nooks. None of the readers I've tried work well in portrait mode as they are not dual screen aware but they do work well in landscape mode using both screens. Any type of document that breaks naturally like a web page should work fine spanning both screens.
The W100 really shines as a mobile web browser especially if you have the Japanese W100 with a WiMax radio. Any browser, any plug in (Flash, Silverlight, etc.) and at PC speeds compared to mobile device speeds. A nice development in the browser world is the inclusion of Windows 7 features in Firefox 4 including multi-touch.

Productivity

The W100 runs Windows so its uses as a productivity tool are limited only by imagination and I won't go into much detail but it's all here, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, etc., any application that will run well on an entry level laptop with Intel integrated graphics. If you find working on a netbook (a very fast netbook) a productive experience then the W100 should work as well as long as the virtual input devices agree with you and of course there's always Bluetooth keyboard and mice.

Wireless

The W100 includes both a WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR radio but the W100 proper, the Japanese version includes a WiMax radio. If you're lucky to live in a 4G area like me and have a W100 you'll at least want to try it out, it's amazing how much faster Sprint's 4G compared to Verizon's 3G which I have had on my Tablet PCs for four years. 4G coupled with the Libretto's portability make it a fantastic device for mobile web browsing and other on the go network action. If you have a good signal you may find WiMax preferable to WiFi because it can often be faster.

Conclusion

If the Libretto W100 were in the $500 to $700 range I don't believe Toshiba would be able to make enough of them, it's unique design and its full Windows 7 OS put a lot functionality in a little package. At its current price it's hard to recommend and it certainly won't win any value product awards but its FAR more than an overpriced toy, it's a full function computer that can go anywhere and do most anything. If the battery life isn't an issue for you there's simply nothing currently that will match the W100's mobile productivity.

I love this device and I can't put it down.

Cons
Mediocre battery life
Doesn't work well in portrait mode
Fan noise will bother some
VERY weak internal speaker

Pros
Great overall performance
Good virtual keyboard and track pad
Exceptionally mobile
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