Reviews of the Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-S1001X
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CNET Review
The Good: Sturdy and attractive design; Penyn-class Core 2 Duo processor; open DIMM slot should you want to add more memory; great keyboard and soft, quiet mouse buttons; can charge USB devices, even when off.
The Bad: Meager allotment of memory holds back performance; glossy screen might put off some business users; brutally bad speakers.
The Bottom Line: Double down on the memory and the 13-inch Toshiba Satellite U400-S1001X becomes a well-rounded laptop that will withstand the rigors of business travel.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 61/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 101377 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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zdnetasia.com
Review Summary: The Satellite Pro U400 has a number of strong points, but the battery life, in particular, is disappointing. It could be a good choice if you need a compact notebook that'll spend most of its time on the desktop. But mobile professionals needing a long-li
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pocket-lint.co.uk
Review Summary: A reasonably priced notebook that delivers on power but not battery life
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-S1001X is a lightweight laptop that offers business-essential performance and a no-bloatware option.
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PSU41U-013011
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- System Type Notebook
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 12.4 in
- Depth 9 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 4.4 lbs
- Color Titanium silver
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 / 2.1 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance RoHS
- Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SDIO, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features TruBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 53 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Wake on LAN, System password, Administrator password, Remote boot control
- Compliant Standards VESA DPMS, Plug and Play, RoHS, ACPI 3.0b
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 4800 mAh
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft Office Ready, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, Toshiba ConfigFree, Toshiba Value Added Package, Toshiba Disc Creator, Sun Java Runtime Environment, Norton 360, Toshiba Speech System
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.7
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