Toshiba NB100-11R Reviews: Linux 8.9" Screen Laptop computer

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“Light weight/compact, lovely sharp clear screen battery life on a full light…” Jo, Kent View all 2 real customer reviews

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Single Core Processor with 0.5GB of Memory and 80GB Storage on Linux. 3.8 hours of battery More »

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Battery life	8.0
Design	9.5
Performance	9.5
Size and weight	8.5
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.0
Overall rating	9.5

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Jo, Kent

Score 9.0/10

+ Light weight/compact, lovely sharp clear screen battery life on a full light screen is still really good.

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purchased 09 Dec 2008

Roger, Sudbury slk

Score 10.0/10

+ light weight easy to carry, I like it very much someond else might disagree with me, I give it 10 outta 10!

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purchased 31 Jul 2009

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TechRadar expert review

The only real decision you have to make when choosing a netbook is screen size. Do you go for a super portable but slightly cramped 8.9-incher, like the Toshiba NB100, or a comfortable but larger 10-incher? Although the Toshiba shares exactly the same keyboard design as the similarly sized Asus 901, it doesn't overcome the size constraints quite as well. Part of this is the decision to incorporate a stylishly rounded rump behind the monitor hinge to accommodate a protruding battery ‚Äì it pushes everything forward slightly and makes the touchpad just a whisker too shallow. It's wide…

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reviewed 27 Mar 2009

PC Advisor expert review - by Andrew Harrison

Joining the throng of compact-and-affordable notebook PC makers is Toshiba, with its little Toshiba NB100-11R laptop.

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reviewed 15 Dec 2008

Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	8.9
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating System	Linux
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	0.5

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	80
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	WSVGA
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1024x600 (WSVGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	ATOM
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	N270
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	1600
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB Port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote Control	No
DVD Writer	No
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Writer	DVD-Writer
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	No
CD Rom	No
Blu-ray Drive	No
HDMI Interface	No
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
VGA Port	No
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Multi Card Reader
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	3.8
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Dimensions (mm)	225x33x190.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (kg)	1

Brand of Graphic Chip	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	MEDIA ACC. 950
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.

Also known as: Toshiba NB100 -11R

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Manufacturer's Description

A new mobile computing experience in a stylish, robust design. With a crystal clear 8.9” screen and an impressive list of features, the NB100 is perfect for educational use and provides a great option as a secondary laptop.

8.9" netbook with Intel Atom processor N270 and Linux Ubuntu 8.04.