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Toshiba Tecra A11-S3540
$1,349.00
Released January, 2010
The Pros:Powerful components - Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, ample drive capacity, Nvidia graphics. 15.6" LED backlit display with respectable >720p resolution of 1600 x 900px. XP Professional pre-installed - for those running older software incompatible with the latest Windows OSes.
The Cons:XP Professional pre-installed (with Windows 7 recovery media). Optical drive isn't Blu-ray. Poor battery life - up to 3 hours.
The A11-S3540 is a business-oriented notebook PC from Toshiba's A11 Series and is an upgrade to the A11-S3530. The laptop features an 15.6" HD+ LED-backlit display with a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.
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It utilizes an Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, and a 320GB hard drive. The laptop also includes a built-in DVD SuperMulti drive and integrated nVIDIA graphics. The A11-S3540 includes a built-in webcam, microphone, and both a fingerprint reader and face recognition technology for added security. The laptop also offers WiFi, Bluetooth, and Gigabit ethernet connectivity and has a variety of ports including 3 USB ports and a PCI-Expresscard slot. The A11-S3540 is available in a black finish and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features/Specs
- 15.6" HD+ LED-Backlit Display
- Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor
- 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
- 320GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
- 1600 x 900 Native Resolution
- NVIDIA® NVS™ 2100M Graphics
- DVD SuperMulti Drive
- Built-in Webcam & Microphone
- Face Recognition Technology + Fingerprint Reader
- Genuine Windows XP Professional
- Energy Star Qualified
- Black Finish
- Connectivity: 802.11bg/n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth
- Inputs/Outputs: PCI-Expresscard, SPDIF, 3 x USB, 1 x eSATA/USB Combo, Serial, Bridge Media Adapter
- 3 year limited warranty
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Pros & Cons
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powerful components - Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, ample drive capacity, Nvidia graphics
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15.6" LED backlit display with respectable >720p resolution of 1600 x 900px
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XP Professional pre-installed - for those running older software incompatible with the latest Windows OSes
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not that heavy for a powerful 15" laptop (5.6 pounds)
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3-year limited warranty standard
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mini DisplayPort digital video output
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XP Professional pre-installed (with Windows 7 recovery media)
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optical drive isn't Blu-ray
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poor battery life - up to 3 hours
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5.6 pounds, somewhat larger size and poor battery life - a bad choice for mobile computing
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