Toshiba Portege A600-133

By Author: Can Zara
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A600-133 gives more than we ask, looks like Toshiba is determined to satisfy even most demanding users. If you are planning to buy a laptop as a customer, Toshiba promises future with high quality products and customer services; A600-133 notebook model is a good example for this.

When we look at the features of A600-133 notebook, we see that it belongs to ultraportable notebooks class. Chassis made of hard plastic which feels very robust. Shows no sign of flex or creak even when we squeeze it. It has matte finish with silver grey color. This notebook weighs 979gr and has 215x25x238 (mm) sizes.

Like the rest of the notebook keyboard has the same durable plastic, silver grey paint, keys are wide enough, have good and silent response, comfortable while typing with it. With wide and sensitive structure touchpad is excellent. Click buttons are just below the touchpad, fingerprint reader is between them and feels a little deeper than buttons which is a good thing. Click response of the keyboard is excellent, has good key placing, keys are where they are supposed to be (like FN is between CTRL and Windows key) and ENTER ...
... key is big for being able to hit it easily. Keyboard is in a harmony with the rest of the notebook. Having the same color as the lid gives this notebook a dynamic look. Even though you need some time to adjust to the keyboard, it feels very comfortable afterwards. Touchpad is wide enough and sensitive.

Speakers and microphone take place at upper left corner and digital webcam with 0.3 megapixel resolution take place above the LCD screen. These parts allow full service for visual communication/conference.

Two useful buttons just above the keyboard are for quick access to some necessary programs and system configurations. One of the buttons activate Toshiba Assist software which helps users to connect wireless systems easily, opens system tools and controls programs like face verification. The other button opens Windows Power Center, a Vista application. With this application users can change screen brightness, sound level, battery modes, Wi-Fi connection options and notebooks lock configurations.

Toshiba A600-133 notebook's LCD screen has WXGA 1280x800 resolution, which is ideal for 12.1 inch sized notebooks. The screen uses Transflective TFT High Brightness technology; this way ensures vibrant color and bright display. By using double layer DVD-RW A600-133 allow users to write DVDs and CDs as they wish. New Generation Intel 4500MHD (Max 1340 MB) graphics surprisingly performed very good with high demanding games like F.E.A.R.

Core 2 Duo U9300 1.2GHz and 2GB DDR2 800 Mhz compose Portege A600-133 notebook's performance ground. When compared with other processors low voltage processors -like this one- consume much lower energy, this feature means users can take advantage of the notebook without being have to worry about battery. With Toshiba's newest version of EasyGuard technology Portege A600-133 protects its 250 GB hard drive by means of shock sensor.

Super thin LCD back lighted screen shows all the signs of quality, as expected from Toshiba. Screen display is very good, taking advantage of LCD backlight system it creates vibrant colors and high level of contrast. Combination of vivid colors and HD quality videos offer a great view experience.

The ultimate ultraportable notebook A600-133 has various connection types; three USB 2.0 ports, SD memory card reader, eSATA port (shared with USB) and Express Card slot. 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN is the best wireless connection system till today and A600-133 has it, it also has Bluetooth. With 6 cell battery this notebook can hold up to 7 hours without being plugged in.

Can Zara is an experienced writer who works at a notebook seller company. To learn more about Toshiba notebook models take a look at Toshiba notebook site.