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Toshiba Mini NB305-N440WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook (8 Hour Battery Life)

Monday, October 11th, 2010
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Toshiba Mini NB305: Stylish, Highly Portable Netbook

Enjoy the lighter, brighter side of mobility with the affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305-N440WH, which weighs less than 3 pounds, is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and has a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen. Offering a durable textured finish and cover in Frost White, it features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control, which enables you to navigate documents, web pages and images more easily.

With up to 8.75 hours of battery life, the Toshiba Mini NB305 offers a full day of computing without a recharge (see larger image).

Brilliantly styled in Frost White (see larger image).

The NB305 features a comfortable full-size keyboard, plus a full-size touchpad with multi-touch capabilities (see larger image).

Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N455 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a six-cell battery for up to 8.75 hours of battery power, you’ll be able to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge. The battery pack is neatly hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve its sleek, ergonomic design.

The 250 GB hard disk drive is protected using an integrated 3D impact sensor which detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations. The Toshiba Mini also features a USB Sleep-and-Charge port, which allows external USB devices such as mobile phones and personal media players to charge from the netbook even when it is turned off. Other features include fast DDR3 RAM, an integrated webcam, and a mono speaker.

This Toshiba Mini comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system (32-bit version).

Key Features

  • 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition–perfect for browsing the Internet.
    Learn More

  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
    Learn More

  • 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
    Learn More

  • 1 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (667 MHz; expandable to 2 GB)
    Learn More

  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with up to 250 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory.
    Learn More

  • Wireless Connectivity
    • With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers.
      Learn More
  • Included Toshiba Software:
    • Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
    • Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
    • Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you’re looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files–using graphical thumbnails–so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
      Learn More

  • Included Toshiba Utilities:
    • USB Sleep and Charge offers a great way to keep your portable electronics powered up without requiring your laptop to be on. With this laptop’s Sleep and Charge USB port, you’ll be able to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, and other portable electronics–all without having to keep your laptop awake.
    • Hard Drive Impact Sensor takes the worry out of taking your most important files and multimedia on the go. Able to detect sudden movement along three different dimensions, the impact sensor (a complex system of hardware and software) helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. And it works faster than you can blink to help protect your laptop and all-important data.
      Learn More

  • Up to 8.3 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 48 Wh)
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  • Dimensions & Weight: 10.47 x 7.57 x 1.43 inches (WxDxH); 2.6 pounds
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Networking, Connectivity & Expansion

  • 3 total USB ports with left-side port offering Sleep and Charge capabilities.
  • VGA video output (analog, RGB)
  • Microphone and headphone jacks
  • Secure Digital (SD) memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity, Multi Media Card media
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

What’s in the box

This package contains the Toshiba Mini NB305-N440WH notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works 9; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial); Google Toolbar; Toshiba PC Health Monitor; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial)

This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do–less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. Some features include:

  • Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy
  • Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple
  • Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever
  • Supports the latest hardware and software
  • Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing

Environmental Specifications

  • Energy Star 5.0 certified
  • Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
  • RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Learn more about Toshiba’s environmental commitment.

Learn More


25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world’s first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world’s first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.

Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.

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Lenovo S10-3 0647-29U 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black)

Sunday, October 10th, 2010
[ReviewAZON asin="B0032ALW52"]BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY: THAT DELIVERS MORE THAN YOU MIGHT EXPECT FROM A NETBOOK: Stylish, chic, and packed with more technology than you would expect from an internet companion device, the IdeaPad S10-3 redefines what a netbook should be. Featuring DirectShare – making it quick and easy to synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the web. When you do need the internet, Quick Start 2.0 will get you online in seconds with its ‘instant on’ function that lets you access the web, multimedia files and other applications without booting to the desktop operating system. Lenovo Maplife location-based mapping software can detect your location from your Wi-Fi connection, delivering context-based mapping when you are out and about. The S10-3’s slim, lightweight design is what you might expect in a netbook, but the technology inside is anything but. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad notebook.[/ReviewAZON]

Toshiba Mini NB305-N440RD 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook (8 Hour Battery Life)

Sunday, October 10th, 2010
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Toshiba Mini NB305: Stylish, Highly Portable Netbook

Enjoy the lighter, brighter side of mobility with the affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305-N440RD, which weighs less than 3 pounds, is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and has a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen. Offering a durable textured finish and cover in Ruby Red, it features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control, which enables you to navigate documents, web pages and images more easily.

With up to 8.75 hours of battery life, the Toshiba Mini NB305 offers a full day of computing without a recharge (see larger image).

Brilliantly styled in Ruby Red (see larger image).

Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N455 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a six-cell battery for up to 8.75 hours of battery power, you’ll be able to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge. The battery pack is neatly hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve its sleek, ergonomic design.

The 250 GB hard disk drive is protected using an integrated 3D impact sensor which detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations. The Toshiba Mini also features a USB Sleep-and-Charge port, which allows external USB devices such as mobile phones and personal media players to charge from the netbook even when it is turned off. Other features include fast DDR3 RAM, an integrated webcam, and a mono speaker.

This Toshiba Mini comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system (32-bit version).

Key Features

  • 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition–perfect for browsing the Internet.
    Learn More

  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
    Learn More

  • 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
    Learn More

  • 1 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (667 MHz; expandable to 2 GB)
    Learn More

  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with up to 250 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory.
    Learn More

  • Wireless Connectivity
    • With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers.
      Learn More
  • Included Toshiba Software:
    • Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
    • Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
    • Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you’re looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files–using graphical thumbnails–so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
      Learn More

  • Included Toshiba Utilities:
    • USB Sleep and Charge offers a great way to keep your portable electronics powered up without requiring your laptop to be on. With this laptop’s Sleep and Charge USB port, you’ll be able to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, and other portable electronics–all without having to keep your laptop awake.
    • Hard Drive Impact Sensor takes the worry out of taking your most important files and multimedia on the go. Able to detect sudden movement along three different dimensions, the impact sensor (a complex system of hardware and software) helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. And it works faster than you can blink to help protect your laptop and all-important data.
      Learn More

  • Up to 8.3 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 48 Wh)
    Learn More

  • Dimensions & Weight: 10.47 x 7.57 x 1.43 inches (WxDxH); 2.6 pounds
    Learn More

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion

  • 3 total USB ports with left-side port offering Sleep and Charge capabilities.
  • VGA video output (analog, RGB)
  • Microphone and headphone jacks
  • Secure Digital (SD) memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity, Multi Media Card media
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

What’s in the box

This package contains the Toshiba Mini NB305-N440RD notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works 9; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial); Google Toolbar; Toshiba PC Health Monitor; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial)

This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do–less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. Some features include:

  • Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy
  • Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple
  • Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever
  • Supports the latest hardware and software
  • Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing

Environmental Specifications

  • Energy Star 5.0 certified
  • Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
  • RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Learn more about Toshiba’s environmental commitment.

Learn More


25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world’s first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world’s first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.

Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.

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Lenovo Ideapad S10 10.2-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home) Black

Saturday, October 9th, 2010
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Toshiba Mini 300 Series NB305-N310 10.1-Inch Netbook – Black Onyx

Saturday, October 9th, 2010
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Toshiba Mini NB305: Sleeker Design and Improved Battery Life

With a new sleeker design and up to 11 hours of battery life rating, the affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305 weighs less than 3 pounds, is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and offers a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen. It features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control, which enables you to navigate documents, web pages and images more easily.

With up to 11 hours of battery life the Toshiba mini NB305 lets you go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge.

The NB305 features a comfortable full-size keyboard, plus a full-size touchpad with multi-touch capabilities (see larger image and schematic of all ports).

The Toshiba Mini NB305 in textured black onyx.

Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a six-cell battery (5800 mAh) for up to 11 hours of battery power, you’ll be able to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge. The battery pack is neatly hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve its sleek, ergonomic design.

This model of the Toshiba mini NB305 (NB305-N310) has a distinctively styled cover in black onyx, which is accented by a textured finish with a Matrix pattern. The 160 GB hard disk drive is protected using an integrated 3D impact sensor which detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations. The Toshiba Mini also features a USB Sleep-and-Charge port, which allows external USB devices such as mobile phones and personal media players to charge from the netbook even when it is turned off. It comes preinstalled with the familiar Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system.


Key Features & Specs

  • 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition–perfect for browsing the Internet.
    Learn More

  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
    Learn More

  • 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.
    Learn More

  • 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (800 MHz; 1 memory slot; upgradeable to 2 GB)
    Learn More

  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with up to 384 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
    Learn More

  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range.
    Learn More
  • Three USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
  • Full-size 85-key keyboard
  • TouchPad pointing device with multi-touch gesture control
  • Built-in stereo speaker
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • Secure Digital memory card reader also compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC, and MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • Enjoy proactive PC health–without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine’s power usage, temperature and hard drive–so you won’t have to.
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system (SP3)
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work.
  • Up to 11 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
    Learn More
  • Weight: 2.6 pounds
    Learn More
  • Dimensions: 10.47 x 7.57 x 1.43 inches (WxDxH)
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage
  • Energy Star 5.0 certified
  • Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
  • RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

What’s in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba mini NB305-N310 netbook, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office Live Essentials (including Photo Gallery, Messenger, Mail and Writer), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, Toshiba PC Health Monitor, WildTangent Orb Game Console

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Lenovo S10-2 10.1-Inch Black Netbook – Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

Friday, October 8th, 2010
[ReviewAZON asin="B002P8M9P4"]Small on the outside. Big on the inside. The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook— one of the world’s most feature-rich netbooks with Quick Start and OneKey Rescue System. The IdeaPad S10-2 netbook is just over an inch thick with the 6 cell battery and weighs a miniscule 2.65lbs but comes packed with features like VeriFace facial recognition technology, OneKey rescue system and stereo speakers with DolbyHeadphone technology. But the biggest feature of all is the QuickStart button that lets you access your music, pictures, games and the web, even before the Windows loads. So flip open this ultra-small netbook and discover a powerhouse of unique features. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad business notebook. Key Features: Quick Start – Get online, Instant Message & email, view photos, listen to music and more… all before loading into Windows; Quick Start means you can do things on your PC without waiting for the operating system to load. OneKey Rescue System – With the touch of a button, you can restore the system and recover valuable data. The OneKey Rescue System also recovers essential system files in the event of corruption, and can be used to initiate a virus scan before entering. Multi-touch touchpad – The multi-touch touchpad allows you to zoom in and out and makes it easier to scroll down lengthy web pages. Legendary Keyboard – 89% full size keyboard, among the largest on a netbook, for comfortable typing. Integrated 1.3 megapixel Camera and Veriface Facial Recognition Software – use your face to login to your PC, favorite websites and secure files. DolbyHeadphone – optimizes audio output for headphones, creating a richer, wider field sound experience.[/ReviewAZON]

Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook – 11 Hours of Battery Life

Friday, October 8th, 2010
[ReviewAZON asin="B00303G9G8"]

Toshiba Mini NB305: Sleeker Design and Improved Battery Life

With a new sleeker design and up to 11 hours of battery life rating, the affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305 weighs less than 3 pounds, is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and offers a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen. It features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control, which enables you to navigate documents, web pages and images more easily.

With up to 11 hours of battery life the Toshiba mini NB305 lets you go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge.

The NB305 features a comfortable full-size keyboard, plus a full-size touchpad with multi-touch capabilities (see larger image and schematic of all ports).

The Toshiba Mini NB305 in textured frost white.

Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a six-cell battery (5800 mAh) for up to 11 hours of battery power, you’ll be able to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge. The battery pack is neatly hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve its sleek, ergonomic design.

This model of the Toshiba mini NB305 (NB305-N410WH) has a distinctively styled cover in frost white, which is accented by a textured finish with a Matrix pattern. The 250 GB hard disk drive is protected using an integrated 3D impact sensor which detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations. The Toshiba Mini also features a USB Sleep-and-Charge port, which allows external USB devices such as mobile phones and personal media players to charge from the netbook even when it is turned off.

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever.


Key Features

  • 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition–perfect for browsing the Internet.
    Learn More
  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
    Learn More

  • 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.
    Learn More
  • 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (800 MHz; 1 memory slot; upgradeable to 2 GB)
    Learn More
  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with up to 384 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
    Learn More
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range.
    Learn More
  • Three USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
  • Full-size 85-key keyboard
  • TouchPad pointing device with multi-touch gesture control
  • Built-in stereo speaker
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • Secure Digital memory card reader also compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC, and MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • Enjoy proactive PC health–without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine’s power usage, temperature and hard drive–so you won’t have to.
  • Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do–less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. A small notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium is even easier to use. The new taskbar and advanced navigation features make launching programs, opening files, managing windows, and getting around your PC faster and easier. Personalize your PC to be just the way you want it with helpful gadgets and desktop themes–even turn your desktop into a slideshow of your favorite photos. And you get the best entertainment experience on a PC. With Windows Media Center, you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV.
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work.
  • Up to 11 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
    Learn More
  • Weight: 2.6 pounds
    Learn More
  • Dimensions: 10.47 x 7.57 x 1.43 inches (WxDxH)
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage
  • Energy Star 5.0 certified
  • Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
  • RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

What’s in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba mini NB305-N410WH netbook, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office Live Essentials (including Photo Gallery, Messenger, Mail and Writer), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, Toshiba PC Health Monitor, WildTangent Orb Game Console[/ReviewAZON]

Lenovo Ideapad S10-3 0647-2AU 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black)

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
[ReviewAZON asin="B003N2OVM0"]Friends in Seconds. Fun is superfast connectivity on the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 netbook with Quick Start 2.0 ‘Instant On’ function.
The Lenovo® IdeaPad® S10-3 is the fastest way to connect with friends online — its Quick Start feature gets you online in seconds, even before loading the Windows® desktop. Plus, DirectShare lets you synchronize your files with another computer at high-speed, without connecting to the internet – so it’s even more convenient to share files between your netbook and main computer. With long battery life, an ultra-slim design of just over an inch thick and a 98% full-size chiclet keyboard with individual rounded keys for comfortable and accurate typing, the IdeaPad S10-3 is an ideal internet companion device to supplement your main computer. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad notebook.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Netbook Key FeaturesS10-3 front view

Be Stylish

  • 98% full size chiclet keyboard with rounded keys
  • Ultra-slim design – just .96 inch thin and only 2.76lbs
  • Long battery life
  • Integrated high-speed Wi-Fi

Be Entertained

  • Intel Atom N455 processor technology
  • Genuine Windows 7 Starter
  • 10.1 inch LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
  • Stereo speakers with Dolby Headphone surround sound
  • More storage for multimedia files: 160GB HDD storage
  • Integrated web camera
  • Integrated Card Reader & USB2.0 connectors for external media devicesS10-3 top view

Rest Easy

  • Active Protection System protects hard drive from shocks
  • DirectShare – easily synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the internet
  • Get online in seconds with Quick Start 2.0 ‘instant on’ function
  • OneKey Rescue System for quick & easy data recovery with anti virus protection
  • VeriFace face recognition – a fun way to log in your PC

 

 


DirectShare

DirectShare

Easily synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the internet. Simple software interface to manage file synchronization by category or individual files. Synchronize photos, music, videos, Internet Explorer bookmarks and emails.


OneKey Rescue System

OneKey Rescue System

OneKey Rescue System for quick & easy data recovery with anti virus protection. With the touch of a button, users can restore the system and recover valuable data. The OneKey Rescue System interface allows the user to quickly diagnose where a system corruption occurs, ensuring that recovery is fast and effective. OneKey Rescue System consists of 3 modules which can be accessed before booting into the OS, or in the case of OneKey Recovery can also be accessed in Windows (with limited functionality):

OneKey AntiVirus
Runs virus checking before entering operating system.

OneKey Recovery
Backup and recover system and user data.

System Repair
Automatically repair damage to critical system files.


QuickStart 2.0

QuickStart Get online in seconds with Quick Start 2.0 ‘instant on’ function. Quick Start 2.0 allows you to access a range of applications, multimedia files and web browsing without booting to the desktop operating system.

Active Protection System

Active Protection System The Active Protection System (APS) protects your hard drive from knocks, falls and sudden shocks, ensuring greater reliability for your movies, music, photos & other documents.

VeriFace Face Recognition

VeriFace

VeriFace face recognition – a fun way to log in your PC.
Your face is your password and software supports multiple users.

  • Login log review – Check who has tried to log into your computer.
  • File encryption/decryption – Encrypt and decrypt sensitive files, using your face as the password.
  • Live detection – Stops unauthorized users from using a photo of the owner to log in. Checks head movement and other characteristics to determine if a real person or a photo. Users can enable/ disable the live detection or set the sensitivity level according to their preference.
  • Leave a video message – Unauthorized users can leave a video message for the computer owner to view when they return.

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