Toshiba Satellite Pro S300M-EZ2402 Laptop

The Toshiba Satellite Pro S300M series is designed as a lightweight laptop computer for business environments. The S300M is similar to the larger S300 in terms of specifications, but has a slightly smaller screen and marginally slower processor. The Satellite Pro S300M series attempts to provide many of the same features found in the larger S300 series, albeit in a lighter and more compact body. Users who like Toshiba’s Satellite Pro U400 series’ small form factor but desire more power and flexibility should find the S300M laptops more than adequate. Specifically, the S300M EZ2401, EZ2402 and EZ2403 models are powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors, feature 14.1” 1280 x 800 resolution widescreen displays and support up to 3GB of DDR2 RAM. While none of these models offer SSD storage, the S300 series does offer hard drive storage ranging from 160GB to 250GB. All models are equipped with dual-layer DVD writers and 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi. The two higher-end models offer Bluetooth connectivity as well. All models include Windows Vista Business, with the optional Windows XP Professional downgrade. Models range in price from $849-1,099.

Specifications:

• 2GHz or 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• 14.1” widecreen display (1280 x 800 resolution)
• up to 3 GB DDR2 RAM
• up to 250GB hard drive storage
• dimensions & weight: 13.3” x 1.4-1.5” x 9.6", starting at 5.38 lbs
• battery: Lithium-Ion, 2.96 hours
• DVD-writer drive (+/-R dual layer)
• WLAN, 56k modem, 10/100 LAN
• 86 key US keyboard
• Built-in Webcam, microphone, and stereo speakers
• Windows Vista Business included
• 2 year limited warranty
• Lowest price: $849
  

Pros:
1-The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.
2-The External Serial ATA port (ESATA) will transfer data to an external hard drive much faster than USB 2.0.
3-The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.
4-An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons:
1-Has only 128MB of video RAM, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.
2-Also, this notebook has only a 160GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.
3-The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other notebooks in its class.
4-Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.