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Yet another laptop with mobile broadband Internet speeds powered by Toshiba. The new Satellite U405 uses the WiMAX technology enabled by the Intel Centrino 2 processing technology, as part of the Intel WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 Series, codenamed Echo Peak.
Also called pre-4G, the new wireless connectivity enabled mobile broadband speeds on laptop computers, and the new laptop model provides this feature in Baltimore, US, where users can benefit from it before the coverage will continue to expand in the other areas.

Toshiba Satellite U405-ST550W allows you to transfer files at high speeds, wirelessly, perform intensive Internet applications, initiate live video conferences, watch mobile TV, stream media, and other things, all without the need for hotspots.
The WiMAX technology developed by XOHM prepares the stage for the upcoming 4G standard, which will be the fastest wireless connectivity.

Toshiba’s new enabled laptop features Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, eSATA/USB Sleep-And-Charge Combo Port, built-in web camera with Face Recognition technology, 320GB HDD drive, 4GB of RAM memory, and a 13.3-inch widescreen display with the TruBrite technology. It will be available at the ToshibaDirect online store.

“WiMAX wireless technology is built for the future,” said Jeff Barney, vice president and general manager, Toshiba America Information Systems, Digital Products Division. “With the incorporation of WiMAX technology into Toshiba laptops, we are confident we will provide users with the opportunity to explore a new era of wide spread connectivity and productivity.”

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Will Toshiba be the next company that will release a laptop computer equipped with the longest laptop battery life comparable with Dell Latitude E6400’s 19 hours and HP EliteBook 6930p’s 24 hours battery? At the moment we can’t guess that, but the company has just released a new laptop model on the market offering 5.5 hours of continuous operating time, which will be available exclusively at Best Buy for the US customers.

This collaboration will bring the Toshiba Satellite E105, a 14.1-inch laptop with a stylish design sporting a trendy metallic finish, inspired by the store’s customers and Toshiba market research results.
According to the surveys, people have a big picture of their ideal laptop, and this should have a longer battery life, thin and lightweight design, long warranty, and backlight for the keyboard for low light conditions. I like how these sound, because these are the aspects I think of when searching for a notebook computer.



Toshiba Satellite E105 weights 5 pounds, is 1.2 inches thin and very slim. It actually looks great for both women and men, plus that it comes with a 2-year international warranty, 30 days Geek Squad support, and 15 months of Norton Anti Virus protection.
Coming back to the external design, we need to add that it also has an elegant Mocha pattern and Toshiba’s Fusion finish encountered at the laptop models too. The rubber feet ensure it won’t slip off the desk, while the Feather-Touch LED multimedia control buttons give the user access to different functionalities accompanied by a nice lights show.

Inside, the laptop features Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, 4GB RAM memory, an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, 320GB S-ATA HDD storage, a DVD Super Multi drive with LabelFlash, the Mobile Intel graphics Media accelerator 4500MHD graphics card, Intel Wi-Fi 802.11(a/g/n) wireless connectivity module, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and built-in web camera with microphone for video conferences.

The system has a retail price set at $1,249.99.

“Toshiba’s aim is to produce high quality laptops with features that consumers look for, and our combined effort with Best Buy has helped us further realize this goal,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. “The Satellite E105 is a special laptop, and we are delighted with the result and the opportunity to bring this impressive machine to market.”

During this month the TechPin and LaptopsArena teams are inviting you to participate in this month’s giveaways. As we have a limited number of gadgets to give away, we’ve decided to start a fun contest based on comments.

The contest terms are the simplest. All you have to do is post a concise comment here, in which to highlight the most important criteria you use to follow when buying a laptop computer. To give you a suggestion, let’s say I take into consideration aspects such as price, brand, weight, display size, the processor speed, the hard drive storage capacity, and I prefer colored laptop computers, not necessarily in this order.
What about you? Do you know some key elements that we all should base our final decision on? Speak and win!

As you’ve probably already heard, there’s a new website in town that will help you take the best decision before buying, but for that, you first have to know exactly what you plan to use the laptop for. After that, the same people on the website will be there to assist you in keeping your new acquisition in best shape.

Powered by no other than Toshiba, one of the top leading manufacturers of notebook computers, the laptop experts is a place where you can ask any question you need regarding your computer issues, and receive a helpful answer from people who really know what they are talking about.
If you are too lazy to enter the website and check for the answer, you can simply use the desktop widget and watch all the action as it happens.
Don’t forget to use the Tips & Tricks section before taking your final decision of what to buy.
And now let’s see what you will win!



The first of you who will come up on the list will get the Trio MP3 Player with the maximum capacity available, of 1GB. This MP3 player model measures 1.25 x 2.75 x 0.67 inches and uses 1 AAA Alkaline battery to operate for up to 10 hours. You can use it for playing music on the go, record voice, and organize the media in up to 9 folders containing 99 music files each.
Specifications include Backlit LCD for a clear display in dark conditions, USB 2.0 for high-speed PC connectivity, 85Db, 9mW 2@32Ohm headphone output, 20Hz-20KHz frequency range, 8KHz sample recording frequency, MP3/WMA supported file formats, and AG8/35 hrs (128MB) voice recording length.



The second subscriber who gets on the list will receive Belkin’s USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub that connects 3 devices to a single USB slot from your computer, for transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps. It powers via the USB connectivity and is plug-and-play, meaning you won’t have to install special driver to make it work.
Coming with a lifetime warranty, the mini hub was designed for travel and fits any pocket of a laptop bag.



If you don’t get neither the MP3 player nor the Belkin mini hub, you could have the luck to receive a $10 iTunes Gift Card. With it you could purchase songs at $0.99, audio books at $0.95, video clips, movies at $3 and $4, and other media from the iTunes.
For the winners’ list generation we chose RANDOM.ORG because it is a true list randomizer that works based on the atmospheric noise.

Winners will be announced on both websites, TechPin.com and LaptopsArena.com by the end of September, and they’ll also receive an alert via email, based on the personal information entered in the newsletter subscription. Only our readers have the right to participate at the giveaways, excluding members of the two websites' teams.
We are anxious to read your comments and we wish you good luck!

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Toshiba Satellite Pro A300-1B2 is an upcoming laptop model running with an Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo processor and on Windows Vista Business Edition operating system. It has the Toshiba EasyGuard set of features including the 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN support, VoIP, Video over IP, Diversity Antenna, Kensington Lock, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, the Dynadock USB Port Replicator as an option, and Wireless Communication Switch.
At a clock speed of 2.16GHz, the Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 processor model provides high operating speeds and fast multi-tasking support, while there are the Intel Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN module supporting the upcoming highest-speed draft N wireless networks, and an Intel GM965 Express chipset.

Toshiba Satellite Pro A300-1B2 has 2GB DDR2 RAM memory with enough space for up to 4GB in case you need to run intensive applications, 250GB HDD drive storage for all your media, DVD super multi double layer optical drive to burn CDs and DVDs, and the Intel GMA X3100 graphics chipset sharing 358MB memory with the system.
Its 15.4-inch display uses the Toshiba TruBrite technology for high-quality images rendered on a TFT LCD screen type with high brightness levels, 85Hz maximum refresh rate, and a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.



The notebook allows you to connect an external monitor for a larger view while watching movies, and other connectivity types like TV out, i.LINK, external mic, stereo headphone and S/PDIF, 4 USB 2.0s.
For video conferences it has a built-in web camera with microphone and in addition there are also a 5-in-1 card reader, ExpressCard slot, modem, and several security layers including HDD password on request, supervisor password, and the Kensington Lock.
It measures 363 x 267 x 34.5 mm at a weight of 2.7Kg and sports a 87-key keyboard, 2 keys for Windows access, and a nice touch pad.

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$1,550 is a reasonable price for a gaming laptop and Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q701 manages to comprise some of the latest technologies to deliver increased graphic performance at high processing speeds, covered with the company’s Fusio finish displaying cool red burning flames.

An NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GTS video card with with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics memory delivers high definition imaging via the PureVideo HD technology and supports CUDA applications and NVIDIA PhysX. CUDA is a C programming language-based technology allowing developers to build software that solves different complex problems in shortest time, while the PhysX enhances the gaming experience by enabling high-end graphic effects such as explosions that cause dust and collateral debris, characters with complex, jointed geometries for more life-like motion and interaction, spectacular new weapons with incredible effects, cloth that drapes and tears naturally, and dense smoke & fog that billow around objects in motion.



Adding the processing power from an Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 model, the gaming notebook supports DirectX 10, while the additional components include 4GB DDR3 RAM memory that doubles the speed of DDR2, 200GB 7,200 RPM hard drive, Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN , Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, full-size keyboard, a 17.1-inch wide display with TruBrite technology, 4 Harman Kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer, a DVD super multi double layer optical drive, red LED light coming from the Feather-Touch multimedia buttons, and a flush-mounted touchpad with red LED light margin.

“Toshiba has steadily built a strong and loyal fan base among PC gamers for offering quality gaming solutions,” said Jeff Barney, vice president and general manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. “The integration of NVIDIA's robust GeForce 9700M GTS GPU and Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor, along with the innovations of the Qosmio brand, demonstrates Toshiba's commitment to gamers by providing a laptop that is affordable while still sporting leading-edge technology for tackling modern gaming.”