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A highly portable laptop at 1.5kg, the Toshiba Satellite is a strong
contender to the MacBook Pro (page 56) for use on the move.
Application performance is more than adequate. The Toshiba
scored 109 points in our WorldBench 6 real-world speed test,
beating the HP Pavilion (page 56) by eight points.
We didn't test this laptop's graphics capabilities in our usual
Fear gaming test. However, given that it relies on integrated
graphics, we'd estimate a score of 17fps at 'Maximum' detail.
The Toshiba is one four models here to use an Intel Core İ5-2410M
processor. It's supplied with 6GB of DDR3 RAM and a large 640GB
hard drive, and preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
Intended as a work tool, the 13.3in (1366x768-pixel) LED-backlit
screen has a matt finish and is usable in a variety of lighting
conditions. The colour depth suffers slightly as a result.
The Toshiba Satellite's brushed-metal finish looks smart.
Despite fitting into such a small chassis, the keyboard is easy to
use for prolonged periods of time.
Clumsy users will appreciate a small utility that temporarily shuts
off the hard drive when it senses vibration. The Toshiba is relatively
robust anyhow, even if the chassis is prone to scratches.
Connections include USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and eSATA. You also get
a DVD drive, a webcam, and HDMI and VGA ports.
Battery life was possibly the best on test, at an estimated six
hours-plus, but inconsistencies in the MobileMark 2007 result
couldn't be verified before we went to press.
VERDICT: Toshiba's Satellite R830-143 is highly portable with excellent
battery life. Its diminutive size means that some compromises have
been made, although it offers good value at £749.
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