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Toshiba Portege M700-S7002

Manufacturer: Toshiba Part number: PPM70U-01V01H

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Bottom Line:: But for its disappointing battery life, the Toshiba Portege M700 is an excellent hybrid of power laptop and well-designed tablet.
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Toshiba Portege M700-S7002

price range: $1,149.95 - $1,639.99

Reviewed by: Michelle Thatcher
Edited by: Matthew Elliott
Reviewed on: 02/14/2008
Released on: 12/10/2007

The good: Great tablet design with a stable display and comfortable stylus; impressive performance; touch screen doesn't require stylus to navigate; sharp screen resolution; Webcam with handy light; price includes three-year warranty.

The bad: Pathetic battery life; slightly small keyboard and touch pad; lousy speakers; quick-launch buttons are not user-programmable.

The bottom line: But for its disappointing battery life, the Toshiba Portege M700 is an excellent hybrid of power laptop and well-designed tablet.

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The business-oriented Toshiba Portege M700 borrows and improves upon features found on the company's lighter and more expensive flagship Tablet PC, the Portege R400. For example, the Portege M700 incorporates the same useful display anchors, which keep the screen from wobbling, that we first saw on the R400. The Portege M700 also borrows the 12.1-inch backlit-LED display of the R400, but adds support for both active and passive inputs--that is, input from the included stylus or from your finger. These two features may seem insignificant, but they are indicative of the thoughtful design that puts the Portege M700 ahead of many business tablets we've seen over the years. Add in the tablet's great performance, powered by a full-voltage Core 2 Duo processor, and we thought we had found our favorite work tablet. But our enthusiasm came grinding to a halt when we saw the Portege M700's dismal battery scores. Power users will be well-served by the performance and feature set of the Toshiba Portege M700, but users who want to spend two or more hours away from the power outlet would be better served by a longer-lived system, such as the ThinkPad X series Tablet.

Price as configured / Starting price	$1,799 / $1,449
Processor	2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
Memory	2GB of 667MHz
Hard drive	160GB at 5,400rpm
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100 (integrated)
Chipset	Intel GM965
Operating system	Windows Vista Business
Dimensions (wide x deep x thick)	11.7 x 9.5 x 1.5 inches
Screen size (diagonal)	12.1 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter	4.5 / 5.4 pounds
Category	Tablet PC

Recently Toshiba begun branding its laptops more aggressively, and the Portege M700 is no exception. The laptop's lid includes the company name in capital letters just over a half-inch tall. However, the Portege's metallic silver lettering, set against a matte-silver plastic case, is slightly less egregious than the high-contrast branding of the consumer-oriented Satellite line and should prove acceptable for corporate environments. Sizewise, the Portege M700 more or less matches other bulky ultraportables, such as the Lenovo 3000 V200 and the Acer TravelMate 6292--although the Toshiba's 1.5-inch thickness makes it huskier than the other two. The Portege M700 is also a touch smaller and lighter than the other 12.1-inch Tablet PCs we reviewed recently, the entertainment-oriented HP Pavilion tx2000.

Like most convertible tablets, the Portege M700's screen swivels between landscape and portrait modes, automatically switching its orientation in midswivel. The first few times we switched between modes were difficult; plastic tabs on the outer corners of the display hold the screen in place and require some force to overcome. The hinge eventually loosened up, however, and we appreciate the extra screen stability provided by the anchors, which kept the screen from wobbling while we typed. The 12.1-inch backlit-LED screen features a sharp 1,280x800 native resolution that provides excellent image detail without making text and icons too small to read. We like that Toshiba has added touch-screen capabilities to the display, meaning that you can use either the included stylus or a finger (or the top of your pen, for that matter) to take notes and navigate menus. We also like that the display appears bright and clear both indoors and outside--helpful for users who use their tablets away from a desk. A Webcam sits above the display bezel; a handy LED next to it lights up when the camera is on so you know when you're being watched. The Portege M700 does lack one of the high-end features found on the R400, the OLED "Edge Display" that shows battery life, wireless status, and even e-mail notifications; while the feature is handy, it's hardly essential and probably will not be missed.

For when you're in tablet mode, a row of buttons along the display bezel help you navigate without the keyboard or mouse. A fingerprint reader lets you log on to Windows or your favorite Web sites with the swipe of a finger. Below it is a button that launches the Windows Mobility Center, where you can adjust the display brightness, manage battery life, and control the speakers. Other buttons launch Toshiba's configuration program, open Windows Security Center, or let you manually rotate the screen direction. (Unfortunately, none of these buttons are user-programmable.) There's also a mini-joystick to navigate menus and make selections in a number of applications.

The Portege M700's keyboard is on the smaller side with some shortened keys (space bar, Ctrl, and Alt keys), but we were able to type for an hour or two without cramping our hands. The touch pad and mouse buttons are also small, yet tolerable. The included stylus provides sufficient drag so writing feels remarkably natural; we appreciate the handy "eraser" on its end, which works just like a pencil eraser on your digital notes. As with most tablets, the M700 has a built-in microphone for on-the-fly dictation and recording as well as Web chats.

	Toshiba Portege M700	Average for ultraportable category
Video	VGA	VGA-out
Audio	Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks	headphone/microphone jacks
Data	3 USB 2.0, mini-FireWire, multiformat memory card reader	2 USB 2.0, mini-FireWire, SD or multiformat memory card reader
Expansion	PC Card	PC Card or ExpressCard
Networking	Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi	Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth, optional WWAN
Optical drive	DVD burner	None, or DVD burner

Given the extra bulk on the Portege M700, we expected to see a few more ports and connections than average for an ultraportable. The tablet does include both a DVD burner and a PC Card slot for expansion, plus one more USB port than average. We were also pleased that our review unit's price includes a Bluetooth radio, which makes it easy to use an external mouse or a cell-phone modem. About the only things the Portege M700 seemed to lack were an S-Video connector, which, though arguably unnecessary, is found on such other ultraportables as the Acer TravelMate 6292, and built-in EV-DO, which is available on the more expensive Portege R400. The Portege M700's stereo speakers--which are curiously located beneath the display, so that they are obscured no matter what position the screen is in--produced tinny sound that will send users running for headphones when they want to enjoy movies or music. We did appreciate the hardware volume wheel on the laptop's front edge; next to it sits a handy switch to turn the wireless radios on and off.

Toshiba offers a mix of customizable and fixed-configuration versions of the Portege M700 at prices starting from $1,499. We tested the $1,799 Portege M700-S7002, the higher-end of two fixed configuration models that includes a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor (not a Penryn chip but near the high-end of the previous Merom generation), 2GB of RAM, a 160GB, 5,400rpm hard drive, and integrated Intel graphics. On CNET Labs' benchmarks, the Portege M700 finished mostly at the head of the pack of similarly configured laptops--except on the Multimedia multitasking test, where nearly all the comp systems finished within 5 percent of each other. During our use, the Portege M700 provided solid performance for such typical business productivity tasks as managing e-mail, typing documents, and building presentations.

We had really thought the Portege M700's power-efficient backlit-LED display would provide lengthy battery life, but the tablet lasted just 1 hour, 20 minutes on our DVD drain tests. That's pathetic, especially when you consider that most users buy an ultraportable tablet so they can work in meeting rooms and on the road without worrying about finding a power outlet. Quick investigation revealed that the Portege M700's battery is actually a bit smaller than its competitors'; the company does offer an additional battery that attaches to the bottom of the tablet ($180). Our DVD battery drain test is particularly taxing, so you can expect a slightly longer battery life during typical use; however, we would expect to see at least two hours from a 12.1-inch laptop on our battery benchmark.

While an economical one-year warranty is fast becoming the standard for business laptops, Toshiba backs its fixed configurations of the Portege M700 for three years. (The customizable versions give you the choice of a one-year warranty, which saves $100.) Upgrading to Express repair service costs $44, while on-site service costs $152. Support is accessible through a 24-7 toll-free phone line, an online knowledge base, and driver downloads.

Multimedia multitasking test
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Lenovo 3000 N200

932

ASUS G6S

952

HP Pavilion dv6500t

958

Toshiba Portege M700-S7002

994

Adobe Photoshop CS3 image-processing test
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Lenovo 3000 N200

242

Toshiba Portege M700-S7002

243

ASUS G6S

255

HP Pavilion dv6500t

270

Apple iTunes encoding test
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Toshiba Portege M700-S7002

184

HP Pavilion dv6500t

185

Lenovo 3000 N200

185

ASUS G6S

196

DVD battery drain test
(Longer bars indicate better performance)

Lenovo 3000 N200

184

ASUS G6S

116

HP Pavilion dv6500t

108

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Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: PPM70U-01V01H
Description: When the rules change, you can too with the performance and versatility of the Portege M700 Tablet PC with a 12.1-inch diagonal widescreen LED Backlight Display with digital pen support, touch capability and anti-glare display for indoor / outdoor viewing. The Portege M700 offers a smooth transition from notebook to Tablet PC with powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor support for wireless 802.11a/g/n, and Gigabit Ethernet, making it a highly mobile standard for productivity. Comprehensive 3rd Generation EasyGuard technology helps provide proven durability, reliability and security. Cultivate your talent with the integrated DVD SuperMulti drive, webcam, and Toshiba accessories that expand your reach and extend your drive for success beyond the desk and walls.

General
Platform Technology Intel Centrino Pro
System Type Tablet PC - Convertible
Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
Width 12 in
Depth 9.4 in
Height 1.5 in
Weight 4.6 lbs
Color Titanium silver
Localization English / United States
Notebook type Tablet
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 / 2.2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 800 MHz
Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 4 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
Card reader type Card reader
Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SDIO, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Max Allocated RAM Size 251 MB
Audio
Audio output type Sound card
Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Multimedia Functionality
TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
Input device type Tablet Pen, Digitizer, Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultra Slim SelectBay
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1
Battery capacity 4700 mAh
Mfr estimated battery life 4.7 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details International warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
Software Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days trial), Toshiba Tablet Access Code Logon Utility, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Security Assist, InterVideo WinDVD, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Infineon TPM Professional Package, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, Google Desktop, Toshiba ConfigFree, Google Picasa, Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Value Added Package, Toshiba Tablet PC Extension, Toshiba Management Console, Toshiba Disc Creator, Microsoft Office Ready 2007 (Trial)
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.7
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 80

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