Toshiba NB500 (136) Specifications, Reviews and Shopping

Toshiba NB500 136 Review posted on 2011-12-21
10.1 inch Web Netbook
Yes, the NB500 comes at a bargain basement price, for a netbook, but its a cheap-feeling machine that's desperately in need of more memory and a better wireless card. You can add an extra gig of Ram easily and cheaply, but tough luck if you want faster Wi-Fi.
Rating: 3.5

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Toshiba NB500 (136) Specifications, Reviews and Shopping

Screen: 10.1 inch Glossy LCD (LED-lit) (1024x600 px)
OS: 32-bit Windows 7 Starter
Processor: 1.66 Intel Atom N455 (single core)
Memory: 1 DDR2 GB
Storage: 320 GB
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£229
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Toshiba NB500 136 Specifications

System

Category:	Web
Released:	December 2011
RRP:	£229
Display:	10.1 inch Glossy LCD (LED-lit) (1024x600 px / 16:9)
Processor:	1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 (1 cores)
Memory:	1 GB DDR2
OS:	32-bit Windows 7 Starter
Warranty:	1 Year Collect-and-Return

Multimedia

Webcam:
Microphone:
TV Tuner:

Input Devices

Pointing Device:	Multi-Touch Touchpad
Numeric Keypad:
Fingerprint Reader:

Connectivity

Express Card Slot:	None
Memory Card Reader:
USB 3.0:	0
USB 2.0:	3
IEEE 1394 (FireWire):
eSATA:	0
Microphone In:
Line Out:	Stereo
VGA:
DVI:
HDMI:
DisplayPort:

Dimensions & Weight

Height/Thickness (Average):	26 mm
Width:	262 mm
Depth:	190 mm
Volume:	1.3 l
Weight:	1.3 kg
Color:	Green

Graphics

GPU:	Intel GMA 3150
Memory:	Shared
Type:	Integrated
3DMark06 Score:	144

Storage

Type:	HDD 5400 rpm
Capacity:	320 GB
Optical Drive:	None

Communications

Ethernet (LAN):	10/100
Wi-Fi (WLAN):	B/G/N
Mobile Broadband (WWAN):
Modem (Dial-Up):
Bluetooth:	None
GPS:

Power

A.C. Power Adapter:	30 W
Battery Capacity:	48 WHr
Battery Size:	6-Cell
Battery Life:	7 hours

Toshiba NB500 136 Reviews

Yes, the NB500 comes at a bargain basement price, for a netbook, but its a cheap-feeling machine that's desperately in need of more memory and a better wireless card. You can add an extra gig of Ram easily and cheaply, but tough luck if you want faster Wi-Fi.
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