Posted on 12-Apr-2006 15:03 by H Willan| Filed under: News
: Tablet PC
Toshiba has announced the updated Portege M405 for the US market,improving on the Portege M400, already available in NZ.
The Portege M405 comes with 1GB of RAM vs the M400s 512MB, a 100GB hard disk vs the M400s 80GB and is already configued with a DVD super multi format drive.
Other features about the M4xx series are:
12.1-inch XGA diagonal display that easily switches into "slate" mode so users can stay productive at their desk, standing, in a meeting or lounging at home. Users can use the mouse, keyboard, digital-ink-enabled pen or their voice to manipulate information and maximize productivity.
EasyGuard technology, which is a series of hardware and software enhancements designed to help boost mobile security, system integrity, network connectivity and overall ease-of-use.
Swappable Ultra SlimBay for a CD-RW/DVD, DVD SuperMulti optical drives or a second hard drive for onboard data backup.
Shared details for the M4xx include
Intel Core Solo T1300 (1.6Ghz, 2MB L2 cache, 667FSB) OR Intel Core Duo 2400 (1.83Ghz, 2MB L2 cache, 667FSB)
12.1" XGA 1024x768 TFT display
Intel 945GM chipset with GMA950 graphics accelerator, shared memory of 8 - 128MB
2x DDR2 memory slots
2.5" 5400rpm SATA with Toshiba safeguard HDD protection system
5-in-1 media reader (SD/SDIO, Sony MS, Sony MS Pro, xD)
PCMICA Type I/II slot
1x IEEE1394a (400Mbps) by i.Link
3x USB2.0 ports
RJ11 modem
Gigabit Ethernet Intel 82573L 10/100/1000Mbps
Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG (Golan) 802.11(a/b/g) with physical on/off switch
Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to store encryption keys
Biometric fingerprint reader
Sigmatel STAC9200 24bit audio chipset
Built in stereo speakers
Primary battery, 6Cell, 4700mAH Lithium (Li) Ion rechargable, ~5 hours of average use
