Toshiba recommends Windows Vista Business

SATELLITE PRO P300

The Satellite Pro P300 combines the convenience and portability of a notebook with the power and performance of a desktop thanks to its full-sized integrated numeric keypad keyboard, stunning 17 widescreen display, and range of connectivity capabilities. Featuring the very latest Intel Core2 Duo Processor and unique face recognition software, it is a true combination of high performance and portability.

SPECIFICATIONS

Part Number CPU* PSPCDA-01L00D Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB L2 cache) Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset Genuine Windows Vista Business 32bit SP1 (OEM) with Genuine Windows XP Professional Media downgrade 800GB (400GB +400GB) 5400rpm 2.5 SATA HDD 4GB (2GB+2GB) DDR2 800MHz (Both slots used) 17 TruBrite Widescreen XGA+ TFT Active Matrix 200NIT CSV (1440x900) resolution ATI Mobility Radion HD 3650 with 512MB discrete memory (up to 1279MB shared memory using Hyper Memory) 12.7 mm SuperMulti Double/Dual Layer (12.7 mm) Read: CD-ROM 24x, DVD-ROM 8x Write: CD-R 24x, CD-RW 4x, HS CD-RW 10x, DVD-R 8x, DVD-R DL 2x, DVD-RW 4x, DVD+R 8x, DVD+R DL 2.4x, DVD+R 4x, DVD-RAM 3x Express card slot, RGB, TV-Out (S-video), Integrated 5-in-1 Bridge Media Reader/Writer (SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, XD), 3 x USB2.0 (Sleep & charge), 1 x eSATA USB (combo), Headphone (S/PDif ) & microphone port, Integrated microphone, iLink(IEEE1394) Integrated Intel 802.11a/g/n and Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
Operating System* HDD* Memory* Colour Display* Video/Graphics* ODD
Expansion Wireless Communications*
BIOS External CRT support Diskette Drive Audio Speakers Optional toshiba Port Replicator Wired Communications Camera Primary Battery* Power Supply Keyboard Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight (kg) Security*
ACPI, PnP, VESA, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS, PCI, BIOS support RGB external VGA display Optional external USB floppy diskette drive Intel High Definition Audio Sound Stereo Speakers Toshiba dynadock U USB Port Replicator - six USB 2.0, S/PDIF, LAN, VGA, DVI, microphone, headphone and lock slot V.92 data + fax modem + Integrated 1GBit TX Ethernet 1.3M Auto Macro 6 cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 3 hours ) 120W Worldwide AC adaptor Windows Vista keyboard including 103 key and 10 key numeric pad and Wide TouchPad, 6 Buttons (CD Play) 398mm(W) x 288mm(D)x 34.6/38.9mm(H) front/back From 3.25kg User and supervisor password prevents unauthorised access to startup the Notebook at the BIOS level Hard disk password prevents unauthorised access to the Hard Disk and can be synchronised with the user password Kensington cable lock slot for optional theft protection devices Biometric security with advanced Fingerprint sensor with Toshiba Fingerprint Utility Toshiba Users Manual, Toshiba Value Added Package (inc Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba Console, Toshiba Recovery), Microsoft Windows Live OneCare v2.0 (90 day trial), Ulead MovieFactory , Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 day trial), Toshiba Face Recognition, Toshiba Business Card Reader, Camera assistant software 1 year limited international parts and labour, Australia and New Zealand warranty includes complimentary courier pick-up and return service Optional Upgrade 1: WAREXT Extending your standard warranty from 1 year to 3 years Optional Upgrade 2: SSWA-06013M Upgrade to 3 year next business day on-site service, Metropolitan coverage (Australia and New Zealand only) Optional Upgrade 3: SSWA-06013R Upgrade to 3 year next business day on-site service Australia-wide coverage (Australia only) Fully RoHS Compliant Temperature (Operating): 5 to 35C; Thermal gradient (Operating): 15C/hour; Relative humidity (Operating): 20% to 80%; Shock (Operating): 7G; Vibration (Operating): 0.2G

Other Software*

Warranty
Environmental Specifications

ACCESSORIES ExtraGear

PA3668U-1M1G PA3669U-1M2G PA3290E-3AC3B PA3537U-1BAS PA3575A-1PRP KENS64020 PA3579U-1ETC PA3569U-1ETA PA3572U-1ETA PA1391U-1NKB PA3555U-1ETC PX1187E-1NCA Toshiba DDR2-800 1GB Memory module Toshiba DDR2-800 2GB Memory module Toshiba AC Adapter (120W / 3pin / 19V / 6.3A) Toshiba Battery (9 cell / 6000mAh / Li-Ion / 10.8V) Toshiba dynadock U USB Port Replicator Kensington Slim Microsaver Security Lock W/Two Keys Toshiba Universal Notebook Stand Toshiba USB Laser Mini Mouse (Black/Silver) Toshiba Wireless 2.4GHz RF Optical Tilt-Wheel Mouse (Black/Silver) Toshiba USB Slim Keyboard with 2-Port USB Hub Toshiba USB Data Link (compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista) Toshiba 17 XXL Carry Case

SERVICES

ExtraGuard

DRS - 1Y

Optional warranty upgrades
Best effort to recover the data from your hard disk drive in the event of physical damage, human error, software error and virus contamination. ASP - 1Y Toshiba will repair or replace your Notebook in the event of any damage excluding theft or loss. WAREXT12 Extends 1 year standard warranty to 2 years WAREXT Extends 1 year standard warranty to 3 years SSWA-06013M Upgrade to 3 years and upgrade the warranty service response to next business day on-site in Metropolitan areas (Australia & New Zealand). SSWA-06013R Upgrade to 3 years and upgrade the warranty service response to next business day on-site Australia-wide.(Australia only))
Terms & Conditions Services may be provided by Toshiba or its nominated Service Partners. See www.toshibanotebook.com.au/ extraguard for coverage areas plus Terms & Conditions for each service.

PROTECT & FIX

PX1187E-1NCA Toshiba 17 XXL Carry Case
PC Diagnostic Tool Easy Fix Components Kensington Lock Durable Design Toshiba ConfigFree Password Utilities Toshiba Assist Wireless On/Off Switch Toshiba Mouse Utility Toshiba FN HotKey Toshiba Zooming Utility

CONNECT

PA3575A-1PRP Toshiba dynadock U USB port replicator

SECURE

Solutions to go Solutions to go

OPTIMISE

PA3572U-1ETA Toshiba Wireless 2.4GHz RF Mouse (Black / Silver)
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Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited ABN NB: Toshiba Notebook and EasyGuard features will vary between models specifications. *Toshiba Notebooks are subject to technology limitations. It is important that you understand Toshibas policy for Central Processing Unit (CPU) performance, non-conforming screen pixels, gigabyte measurement, VRAM capacity, battery life variance, operating system and other specific technologies. For further details and specifications, you are recommended to visit Toshibas website www.isd.toshiba.com.au or phone Toshiba on 70 (Australia) 615 (New Zealand). #CD/DVD write capability may vary depending on the type/brand of media utilised. Thickness may vary at certain points on the system. Terms and conditions apply, see www.isd.toshiba.com.au or your Toshiba Reseller for details. EasyGuard spill resistant keyboard concept will help safeguard the notebook from certain small volume accidental spills and allow users several minutes to close any open files and turn off the machine. EasyGuard shock protection system provides your notebook with a higher impact protection and reliability to your key hardware components. All images are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary from image depicted. The product you have selected may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown in the illustration or in store display. Because of the dynamic nature of this industry, versions, product details and availability are subject to change on a continual basis without prior notice. You are recommended to visit Toshibas website www.isd.toshiba.com.au or phone Toshiba on 70 (Australia) 615 (New Zealand) or your Authorised Retailer to confirm product specifications, capability, and functionality before purchasing your unit. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademarks as indicated are registered trademarks and are the property of the respective owners. Toshiba Australia Information Systems Division 04.09

GROUP TEST

TOSHIBA Satellite Pro P300-1FP

PRICE 410 (inc. VAT)

PRICE CHECK: www.techradar.com/594059
IN BRIEF: Impressive value and performance, but bettered in some instances by its rivals
hile Toshiba's Satellite Pro P300-1FP (410 inc. VAT) is not the best laptop in this group test, it is the most affordable and provides enough power and usability to be a great choice for smaller budgets. At 3.3kg, the chassis is only slightly heavier than the MSI. The bulky design makes it appear far larger, however, so it is best suited to use around the home. This limited mobility is further hampered by the low 118-minute battery life, the lowest result in this group test. The plastics used have a robust matt nish, which makes them more resilient to scratches than the glossy Acer and Samsung. A large fan is located on the left side and, while unsightly, it keeps the laptop cool during prolonged use.

Large screen

The large 17-inch screen suits multitasking and entertainment use, but image quality fails to impress, due to poor brightness, colour and contrast. Images are well-dened, however, thanks to the sharp 1440 x 900-pixel resolution. Due to the large chassis, there is an equally large keyboard. Usability is excellent and all keys respond well. There is a slight clicking sound when typing, but not enough to annoy. The large recessed touchpad and huge mouse buttons are also pleasingly responsive at all times. Four USB ports let you connect external peripherals and a FireWire port is also included. This data transfer technology is arguably faster and more stable than USB, so is ideal for transferring video from a camcorder. This is the only laptop here to not feature a digital HDMI port, so you can
only connect external analogue screens. As with the MSI, Toshiba has used a dualcore Intel Pentium processor. Despite using less memory than the MSI, it provides better performance. As the most powerful laptop in this group, it is ideal for fairly intensive use in the home or ofce. Conversely, graphics performance is the worst in this group test. Rather than using a dedicated graphics card, Toshiba has used an integrated Intel chip. Basic photo editing is still possible, but this isnt the best choice for video editing, and gaming is out of the question. Storage space is also disappointing, but to a certain extent this is to be expected at such a low price. The 160GB hard drive will suit a single user, but will quickly be lled by a family. The dual-layer DVD rewriter is a bonus at this price, however, so you can easily back up your data to CD and DVD. While the Satellite Pro P300-1FP is a great value laptop at this price point, its more expensive rivals inevitably better it in key areas. However, thanks to its stronger performance and a price tag of almost 90 less than the Acer, you may nd the tradeoff to be one worth making.
E-CODE PSPC9E-005005EN DELIVERY CHARGE FREE SUPPLIER WWW.LAPTOPSDIRECT.CO.UK TELEPHONE 8369 PROCESSOR INTEL 2.16GHZ PENTIUM T3400 MEMORY 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM HARD DRIVE 160GB (5400RPM) OPTICAL DRIVE TRI-FORMAT DVD DL SCREEN SIZE AND TYPE 17-INCH SUPER-TFT DISPLAY RESOLUTION 1440 X 900 (WXGA+) GRAPHICS CARD INTEL GMA 4500M DIMENSIONS 398 X 276 X 44MM WEIGHT 3.3KG WIRELESS LAN 802.11N ETHERNET GIGABIT USB PORTS 4 FIREWIRE 1 (MINI) OPERATING SYSTEM VISTA HOME PREMIUM STANDARD WARRANTY 1 YR C&R P&L

SUB-499 LAPTOPS

BENCHMARKS

BATTERY LIFE MINUTES

118 Toshiba Benchmark Machine 201

MOBILEMARK 2007

Toshiba 145 Benchmark Machine 210

3DMARK 2003

Toshiba Benchmark Machine 1565 1765
See page 38 for benchmark specication VALUE FOR MONEY PERFORMANCE FEATURES BUILD QUALITY 22,8

OVERALL

What type of user are you? See page 96

MEMORY

Your les and data are stored on the laptop's hard drive, but this is rather slow to access, so when the CPU needs to use data, it will call it forward and store it in the memory, also known as RAM. It pays to have plenty of RAM onboard, with 2048MB being the standard amount for a modern laptop.

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