Can a Portege R200 series be upgraded to Dual-core??

Just wondering if anyone knows whether it's even possible to upgrade to a dual-core processor in the R205.
I'd love to get one, except for the lack of dual-core and the 60G hard drive. I can deal with upgrading the HD once I've had it for a few months, but the dual-core is what's keeping me leaning towards the Sony SZ series...
Anyone know?
THANKS!

 

No, even though the Pentium M and the Core Duo share the same socket, the pin configurations are different. So a Pentium M based system cannot be upgraded to a Core Duo.

 

ok, i appreciate the info! Do you own a R205? If so, what do you think of it? I'm leaning towards it, but would have to upgrade the hard drive... 60G wouldn't be enough after a couple months...
Also the external drive isn't enticing. But the LOOK, the weight, slimness, and biometrics/security are all pretty sweet!

 

Yes, you can upgrade the HD. My friend has R200 along with 80GB HD, perhaps 100GB will fit as well.

 

Sorry. I dont own the Protege. But from the specifications it seems like a good laptop. The Protege line is Toshiba's premier line, so quality should be better than their budget range Satellite series.

The only thing I would say going aganist it is the increasing availability of the Core Duo's(which itself will be shortlived as it is going to be replaced by the Merom expected by the end of this year). Toshiba might put a Core Duo in the R200 series in the future(I dont have a timeline but it can be a possibility). The Pentium M is quite powerful by itself and depending on your uses it can last quite a while. I would suggest looking around for other options as well just to avoid any possible buyers remorse(if any).

 

Hi there, as I am still in the process of searching for the perfect notebook to suit my requirements, I would like to enlighten you guys that the Toshiba Portege recently released their Core Solo Duo Series. You can click on this link. ( http://pc.toshiba-asia.com/smb/smallbusiness.jsp?modelno=1116)

In summary :
Portege M500-P140
- Core Solo T1300 with Intel 945GM (8-128MB Shared)
- XP Home
- 12" WXGA TFT (1280x800)
- 512 DDR2-533 RAM
- 80GB Smart Serial ATA
- DVD Super Multi DL
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 3xUSB, 1x 1394, 5-in-1 card reader, RJ11&45
- PC CARD SLOT 1x
- 6-Cell up to 5hrs
- 299x225x34(front)/34.8(back) @ 1.86kg with 6-cell batt and oDD
- With MS OFFICE ONE NOTE
- Security includes HDD portection, Spill-resistant keybd, Fingerprint reader, Magnesium Casework
- 1yr parts and labour carry in, 1yr battery carry in

Portege M500-P141
- Core Duo T2300 with Intel 945GM (8-128MB Shared)
- XP Home
- 12" WXGA TFT (1280x800)
- 512 DDR2-533 RAM
- 100GB Smart Serial ATA
- DVD Super Multi DL
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 3xUSB, 1x 1394, 5-in-1 card reader, RJ11&45
- PC CARD SLOT 1x
- 6-Cell up to 5hrs
- 299x225x34(front)/34.8(back) @ 1.86kg with 6-cell batt and oDD
- With MS OFFICE ONE NOTE
- Security includes HDD portection, Spill-resistant keybd, Fingerprint reader, Magnesium Casework
- 1yr parts and labour carry in, 1yr battery carry in

Portege M500-P1401/P1411 (dun know the diff btw the two yet)
- Core Duo T2300 with Intel 945GM (8-128MB Shared)
- XP Pro
- 12" WXGA TFT (1280x800)
- 512 DDR2-533 RAM
- 80GB Smart Serial ATA
- DVD Super Multi DL
- 10/100/100 Ethernet
- 3xUSB, 1x 1394, 5-in-1 card reader, RJ11&45
- PC CARD SLOT 1x
- 6-Cell up to 5hrs
- 299x225x34(front)/34.8(back) @ 1.86kg with 6-cell batt and oDD
- With MS OFFICE ONE NOTE
- Security includes HDD portection, Spill-resistant keybd, Fingerprint reader, Magnesium Casework
- 3yr parts and labour carry in, 1yr battery carry in

 

Toshiba is also coming out "soon" with a new ultraportable called Dynabook SS MX. You may consider this. Here are some of its expected specs:

Intel Core Duo T2300 processor (1.66 GHz)
80GB hard drive
512MB RAM
4-in-1 memory card reader
USB 2.0 ports
Type 2 PC Card
IEEE 1394 (4 pin) FireWire
12.1-inch WXGA display
Super Multi drive
Estimated cost: $1773

 

Hi there, as I am still in the process of searching for the perfect notebook to suit my requirements...what he/she just said...excuse me for coughing as I type this, but can this poster actually be treated as bona fide? I don't think so...if I'm wrong, I'll consider it...

 

Whitney, what are you implying?
I am helping to market for Toshiba? I was merely trying to bring awareness of a new series in the Portege range with the new Core Duo/Solo since no one mentioned it in the Toshiba thread!

Well, for me, I decided to settle for an ASUS W5F since its the best fit according to my required specs and pocket.