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    Toshiba M700 Tablet PC and Concept UMPCs at CES

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by tiffany boggs, Jan 10, 2008.

  1. tiffany boggs

    tiffany boggs Notebook Guru

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    A few weeks back Toshiba announced the release of their newest Tablet PC, the Portege M700. This time I am bringing you some real pictures and hands-on information from the CES show floor.

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    Toshiba Portege M700 Tablet PC specs:

    • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz T7500 processor
    • 160GB hard drive
    • 1GB or 2GB RAM options
    • 12.1" WXGA (1280x800) LED backlit LCD display with both touchscreen and digital pen/ink capabilities
    • 802.11a/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet
    • PC Card Slot
    • IEEE 1394
    • Integrated webcam
    • Fingerprint reader
    • 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery

    The M700 definitely has a solid design and chassis. The LED backlight screen was amazing, it really looked more like a notebook then a tablet, by which I mean no graininess. The hinge has a unique design as well that locks into place making the tablet feel more like a notebook, there was no signs of flex, just like the R400.

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    The touchscreen was responsive and the pen was accurate. The extended battery slice gives the M700 all day computing power and adds a little height to the machine, which also puts the tablet on a little slant when typing. The Toshiba reps even told us that the starting price is going to be a little cheaper then planned, now around $1,500.

    Overall, I think Toshiba has a winner on their hands. I can't wait to get my hands on this review unit and run some benchmarks. Don't worry, the team over at TabletPCReview.com hopes this will be very soon.

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    Get your characture drawn on a Portege Tablet PC. (view large image)

    UMPCs

    Toshiba had a great set-up. Not only were the tablets and notebooks on display nice, so were their concept UMPCs. What a unique design and cool colors they had. I wish I could have got my hands-on one of them, but they were locked behind the glass.

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    Toshiba UMPC in docking station. (view large image)

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    Toshiba has paired with Intel on these UMPC designs that will seem to have SSD hard drives. They were small and shiny, real attention grabbers. The UMPCs are supposed to be released sometime in Q2, so I guess we will have to wait and see what the specs will be. I know the MID competition is starting to get fierce, even Lenovo showed some concept UMPC/MID designs that are supposed to be released to the Chinese market.


     
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  2. ArshAvo

    ArshAvo Notebook Geek

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    M700`s design is nice.What about graphics-7150 i guess?
     
    ArshAvo, Jan 10, 2008
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  3. gilo

    gilo Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If only it was less bulky . I thought its already on sale , saw it some time ago on Toshibadirect .
     
    gilo, Jan 10, 2008
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  4. lewdvig

    lewdvig Notebook Virtuoso

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    I want to buy a UMPC right now.

    That Toshiba looks cool. The pearl finihs is neat-o.
     
    lewdvig, Jan 10, 2008
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  5. ArshAvo

    ArshAvo Notebook Geek

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    Yes you are right,it is too bulky :cool:
     
    ArshAvo, Jan 10, 2008
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  6. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    I believe the M700 has X3100 graphics.
     
    Kierkes, Jan 10, 2008
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  7. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    to be honest, I'm quite surprised that companies are still pushing UMPC designs. I was under the impression that they didn't do as well as people thought.
     
    Goren, Jan 11, 2008
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  8. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Its a TabletPC, TabletPCs are generally bulky and whats more it has an optical drive. The M700 has my interest. Those UMPCs look neat to, the look kind of like a model of cellphone Samsung has out for verizon. Neato. I won't hold my breath they'll make it to America though.
     
    Metamorphical, Jan 11, 2008
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