Toshiba had announced their first Portege laptop back in the year 2007. Now, Toshiba introduced new Portege R705 which is sharp, comfortable and affordable also. It is neither thin nor light as the old R500 but still produces excellent value for budget-conscious consumers.
Specifications:
Operating System
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit processor3 and graphics.
- Intel Core i5-406M Processor 2.53GHz, 3 MB cache.
- Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset.
- Mobile Intel HD Graphics with 64MB-1696MB dynamically allocated shared graphic memory.
Memory:
- Configured with 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (max 8GB).
- 2 main memory slots. Both slots occupied.
Storage:
- 500 GB (5400 RPM); Serial ATA hard disk drive.
- TOSHIBA hard drive impact sensor (3D sensor).
Fixed Optical Disk Drive:
- DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats.
- Maximum Speed And Compatibility: CD-ROM (24x) ,CD-R (24x), CD-RW (10x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (8x), DVD-R DL (4x), DVD-RW (4x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R DL (4x), DVD+RW (4x), DVD-RAM (3x).
Display:
- 13.3 inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD).
- Native support for 720p content.
- 16:9 aspect ratio.
- LED backlit.
- Intel Wireless Display Technology.
Sound:
- Built-in stereo speakers.
Input Devices:
- Premium Spill-resistant Raised Tile Keyboard (Black).
- TouchPad pointing device with multi-touch control.
- TouchPad Enable/Disable.
Communications:
- Webcam and microphone.
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet.
- Intel 802.11 a/g/n wireless LAN.
Battery
- 6 cell/66Wh Lithium Ion battery pack.
- Included 6 Cell Battery: 8 hours, 0 minutes.
The price of Toshiba Portege R705 in India is Rs 32,000.


