Laptops Arena

It's been a long while since we've seen a Toshiba notebook in the TR labs, so we thought we'd correct this by getting in one of its latest range of Satellite Pro notebooks. Toshiba is still very much one of the larger players in notebooks and anyone that's looking for a portable computer at a reasonable price is likely to have a Toshiba on their shortlist.

Two things struck me straight away when examining the Satellite Pro A100 for the first time. Its size and finish clearly mark it out as a mid-priced notebook, but also that it had some interesting touches that mark it out from the generic-chassised notebook horde.

The notebook is on the large side and the grey plastic which curves down at the front is not that inspiring. However, the black speaker grilles above the keyboard are thin and wide, which looks good and are helped by the presence of a Harman/Kardon logo next to them. They sound pretty good too, with lots of detail and no distortion, though there’s no bass to speak of.

Via trustedreviews.

Weighing a very manageable 4.4-pounds, the Lesance QU209IW-C2D is PC-Koubou’s latest ultraportable powerhouse. Boasting an Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (2.0GHz) CPU, 512MB of DDR2 memory, 60GB HDD, a DVD±R/RW drive, and a bright 12-inch WXGA display.

External interfaces include three USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, 802.11 a/g WLAN, and a 3-in-1 memory card reader.

Available now in Japan, with prices starting at $1,208.

Via techeblog.

HP Compaq Presario v3000t 14.1-inch screen laptop is now available for purchase at HP’s site with the new Intel Core 2 Duo Merom processor. The Compaq v3000t can be configured with Core 2 Duo T5600 or T7200 processor, as same as Intel’s Celeron, Core Solo or Core Duo CPUs.

Its price after $100 mail-in rebate, when includes low-cost T5600 Merom, is $830 at least, but you can still purchase it with Celeron CPU for only $530 after rebate.

HP Compaq Presario v3000t has the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, a SATA hard drive with from 40GB to 120GB storage, and up to 2GB of memory. Its equipped with Intel’s wireless and a optional Bluetooth.

You can choose between standard finish or IMPRINT Finish, which offers a “smooth, high-gloss coating which provides greater durability than Compaq’s traditional paint process”.

HP will start shipping the Merom powered Presario v3000t from September 12.

Via laptoping.

The N170J-301E is Tsukomo’s latest budget-priced notebook, boasting an Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 (1.83-GHz) processor, 512MB of DDR2 memory, 80GB HDD, and a bright 17-inch WXGA screen.

External interfaces include four USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, and a 3-in-1 memory card reader. It measures 393 x 281 x 34.7mm and weighs 9.3-pounds.

Available now with prices starting at $943.

Via techeblog.

At 397 x 294 x 22 - 44mm and 8.4-pounds, the Progress MXT manages to house a vibrant 17-inch widescreen WSXGA+ display.

It can handle just about any task, thanks to its Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (2.0-GHz) processor, 2GB of DDR2 memory, GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics, 120GB HDD, and a DVD±R/RW drive.

External interfaces include three USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, and a 3-in-1 memory card reader.

Progress MXT Core 2 Duo Notebook is now available in Japan, priced at $2,585.

Via techeblog.