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Toshiba Libretto U100 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Pentium M ULV 753
Clock speed:	1.2 GHz

Motherboard
Chipset:	Intel 855GME
Data bus speed:	400 MHz

Memory
RAM installed:	512 MB
Number of memory slots:	1
RAM capacity:	1 GB
RAM type:	DDR SDRAM

Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue):	1
Docking station port:	yes
USB:	2
FireWire (IEEE 1394):	1
Wireless LAN:	Atheros AR5005GS (802.11b/g wireless)
Ethernet:	Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Modem:	56Kbps

Expansion slots
PC Card:	1 x Type II
Flash card:	SD/MMC

Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type:	Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size:	60 GB
Rotation speed:	4200 rpm
Storage controller:	Ultra-ATA/100

Optical storage
CD / DVD type:	DVD±RW
CD / DVD read speed:	24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed:	24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD rewrite speed:	10x CD / 4x DVD

Video
Graphics processor:	Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Graphics RAM:	96 MB
Graphics memory technology:	Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2

Display
Display technology:	Toshiba TruBrite TFT
Display diagonal size:	7.2 in
Maximum resolution:	1280x768 pixels

Input
Pointing devices:	two-button Accupoint trackpoint
Keyboard:	85 keys

Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D):	21x2.98x16.5 cm
Weight:	0.98 kg

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows XP Professional (SP2)
Software included:	Toshiba utilities and drivers, on-line user's manual, Toshiba Management Console, Bluetooth Service Center, ConfigFree, Connectivity Doctor, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Sonic Record Now!, InterVideo WinDVD Creator (2Platinum), Norton Internet Security 2005 (90-Day free trial version), WinDVD

Audio
Audio processor:	SoundMAX integrated Digital Audio
Microphone:	yes
Speakers:	mono
Audio connectors:	microphone, headphone

Service & support
Standard warranty:	3 years

Battery
Battery technology:	Li-ion
Battery capacity:	3400 mAh

Miscellaneous
Other:	fingerprint reader, hard disk protection system

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Toshiba Libretto U100

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Editors rating: 7.9

Verdict

Toshiba's tiny 1kg Libretto U100 (1.4kg with the docking base) may be just too small for many people to use effectively, but it's a triumph of design and engineering. The only hefty thing about it is the price tag.

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