Toshiba updates Portege R500 with 128 GB SSD

Toshiba expanded its Portege R500 series with the R500-11T and R500-11Z. Both laptops feature a Lithium-Ion 6 cell battery, weigh only 999 grams (DVD-player included) and have a sleek appearance, with the thickness varying betweeen 19.5 and 25.5 mm. The only difference is the hard disk. The Portege R500-11Z has a classic hard disk, whereas the Portege R500-11T features a Solid State Drive (SSD). Where the laptop had a 64 GB SSD upon release, it has now been replaced with a 128 GB model.

The new Portege R500-11T with 128GB SSD will be available starting the 1st of July at a recommended price of  € 2736 (incl. VAT)

Detailed specifications:

• 12,1-inch WXGA TFT-widescreen monitor with a 1280x800 pixel resoltion, transflective LED-backlite included;

• 1,33 GHz Intel CoreTM Duo Processor with Intel Wireless WiFiTM Link 4965AGN-netwerkconnection;

• Ethernet FireWire-, Secure Digital (SD)-, microphone- and headphoneport and three USB-ports;

• RAM-slot for on-demand upgrading of the memory (standard 2 GB);

• Super Multi DVD-speler/burner (7 mm);

• Fingerprintreader and Bluetooth-connection;
  

• Optional port replicator;

• Interchangable battery;

• EasyGuard;

• Microsoft Windows VistaTM Business or WindowsTM XP Pro.

• Standard three year warranty.

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