Satellite Z830-10U Ultrabook
So 2012 is apparently going to the year of the Ultrabook and right on queue they’ve already started arriving in the office, the first offering being the Satellite Z830-10U from Toshiba.
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Sat Pro L500 Boot Test
Following on from my review of the fab new Sat Pro L500-1D3 I managed to get another test unit so to show you how this baby screams I thought I show you how quickly it boots from cold straight into Media Centre.
Review: Toshiba L500-1D3
In my estimation the best make of laptop has and will always be Toshiba. They just make sooo much nice kit. So I was even more pleased when I got a demo model of their latest offering, the L500. Although there are a multitude of flavours for the L500 I plumped for the L500-1D3. This gives you a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo Processor, 4GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive as well as lots of other nifty bits like Dual Layer DVD burner and HDMI out.
This is the first laptop we’ve had in running 64-bit Windows and I’m glad to say it runs it really well (although there is a rollback disc to 32-bit for some reason). For it’s size (15.6″) is weighs a lot less than it looks. They have even found room to squeeze in a number number pad for those who insist on using them and some chunky speakers. Like I say the OS runs great (Windows 7 Home Premium) and we’ve had no problem running programs.
Only criticism I have is that the trackpad is textured. Why? I’m not sure. I guess people like that, and that’s the only reason I wouldn’t buy it. But if you’re looking for a decent Windows 7 machine (around £450 ex VAT) which will last you a few years and you’re fingers aren’t tactically challenged like mine then I would say go for it (UEA staff students should buy theirs from Getech).
