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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
Intel
Mobile Pentium III Processor-M
0.75 GHz
Motherboard
ALi CyberALADDiN-T
100 MHz
Memory
256 MB
1
0.5 GB
SDRAM
PC100
Interfaces & networking
1
no
1
2
yes
802.11b Mini-PCI card
Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100)
Toshiba Software Modem AMR
Expansion slots
1 x Type II
SD/MMC
Hard drive storage
Ultra ATA/100
20 GB
Ultra-ATA/100
Video
Trident Video Accelerator CyberBlade XP Ail
16 MB
shared with system memory
Display
colour TFT
12.1 in
1024x768 pixels
Input
2-button touchpad
85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
28.9x1.91x22.9 cm
1.21 kg
OS & software
Windows XP Professional
Audio
ALi Audio Accelerator
yes
stereo
Service & support
3 years
Battery
lithium polymer (primary battery, Li-ion (second battery)
Overview
Toshiba Portégé 2000
Editors rating
8.2
Verdict
Toshiba's Portégé 2000 sets a new standard for ultra-thin sub-2kg notebooks. Frequent travellers and mobile aesthetes will probably accept its moderate performance in exchange for its 'wow' factor.
Typical price
£ 1699