Toshiba May Want Money from Sony
After dealing with every major manufacturer recall their Sony made batteries, Sony might have a new problem on their hands, the other companies want money.
Toshiba, has basically said that they would like to seek compensation related to the aftermath of the whole recall craziness. Toshiba also is claiming that the batteries hurt their brand and reputation thusly hurting future sales.
The important thing will be to see if Toshiba gets any blood money because if they do, everyone else will be right their to get some as well. And with the PlayStation 3 launch coming up, this is not what Sony will want to happen.
Source: Yahoo
Toshiba Satellite R25-S3503
Tablet PC’s are still trying to push their way into the marketplace, and Toshiba is one of those Tablet makers that is still trying hard. Their new Satellite R25-S3503 was recently reviewed by Laptop Magazine.
Toshiba’s Satellite R25-S3503 is a feature-rich Tablet PC that will appeal to students or businesspeople who want a keyboard and the option to jot down digital notes on a big screen. This versatile notebook packs in features that any buyer would appreciate: a dual-core processor, a spacious hard drive, and a DVD burner. However, a few design issues and a short battery life keep this convertible from being a top pick.
In the end, the relatively inexpensive tablet only received a three out of five due to battery life performance, as well as an over sensitive tablet latch. Check out Digital Advisor for more laptop and tablet reviews.
Toshiba Recalls 340,000 Batteries
Looks like Apple, Dell and Panasonic are not alone as now Toshiba is starting up a recall thanks to some wonderfully faulty Sony batteries.
Around 340,000 units of Toshiba Satellite and Dynabook machines might have the faulty batteries, and so they are going to need to be sent in for a replacement. So far no one has been hurt from a Toshiba machine, but this whole thing must be a public relations nightmare for all those involved.
Hopefully, we will have the exact models, dates and identification numbers soon, but at this time, if you have a Toshiba, just be aware that there is this problem, and watch for more information on the recall.
Averatec AV7160-EC1 Review
Laptop Magazine has a review up on the Averatec AV7160-EC1
The lure of a big screen notebook like the Averatec AV7160-EC1 is hard to resist as you navigate the laptop aisle. While the machine boasts the promising combination of a huge 17-inch widescreen and an attractive price ($1,199), a little shopping around will net you better performance and even more multimedia features for about the same cost.
The sharp-looking AV7160 is clad in a glossy black shell with silver accents. Averatec should be commended for shaving the unit’s weight to a slight 7.2 pounds; many 17-inch notebooks we’ve seen weigh more than eight pounds. Still, this is no featherweight, and the big screen makes this system too bulky to tote often.
In the end it only earns a 2.5 out of 5, a very average machine it seems. They do like its design, and its weight for its size, but its is marked negatively on its performance, speakers, and lack of remote or TV tuner options.
Easily replaceable by the Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513.
Fujitsu LifeBook N3530 Review
Laptop Magazine has put up a review on the Fujitsu LifeBook N3530, a heavy multimedia machine.
At 7.9 pounds, the N3530 is nearly a pound heavier than competing 15.4-inch notebooks, which is mostly explained by the built-in TV tuner and extra A/V connections. Fujitsu wrapped the N3530 in a black chassis, revealing silver accents when you open the lid. The design plays it safe compared with the HP Pavilion dv5000t, but it’s still attractive.
The Media Center OS turns this notebook into a DVR, with the ability to store shows on the spacious 100GB hard drive and then archive content using the multiformat DVD burner. A 4-in-1 memory card reader is there for loading photos onto the system. These extras make the N3530 a worthy dorm-room PC, where it can be used both as a PC and as the hub of a digital entertainment system.
Editor’s Note: This configuration is no longer available, but for the same price, you get a 1.83-GHz Intel Core Duo T2400, a 120GB hard drive, and the TV tuner standard.
In the end they gave the LifeBook N3530 a three and a half out of five. The negatives they list include a bulky design, bad viewing angles, and a short battery life.
If you need something with a bigger screen, the Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513 is a good choice.
Acer Aspire 5652WLMi Review
Pocket-lint takes a look at one of Acer’s recent offerings, and while everyone else is waring it out on price, Acer has added something new and interesting: 3G.
Acer isn’t scared of bringing new ideas to market ahead of the rest of the pack, which means they’ve become something of an innovator in recent times. Take integrated 3G, for instance. While the likes of Dell an Toshiba have announced they’ll be supporting it at some point, Acer simply sign a deal with Vodafone and ship the stuff.
So what we have in the Acer Aspire 5652WLMi is the first notebook we’ve seen with integrated 3G. You’ll need a SIM card and the slot is tucked away inside the battery compartment but once you’ve fitted it, the supplied Dashboard software is easy to use. When you’re in a 3G zone you’ll get decent connection and when you’re out of range, it’ll drop down into GPRS, so you’ll stay connected but things tend to get sluggish and slow.
In the end they give the Acer Aspire 5652WLMi an eight out of ten. Because of its size, it was not all that portable, and since portability is one of the main things people get a laptop fore, they lost some points on this.
Toshiba A105-S4014 Review
Laptop Magazine has a review up on the Toshiba A105-S4014. It is a black and silver 15.4 inch laptop with fast dual-core performance, quick-launch multimedia buttons, and a fingerprint reader.
The A105-S4014 black-and-silver color scheme isn’t particularly eye-catching, but the contoured edges give the notebook a streamlined look despite weighing six pounds and measuring 14.2 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches. The 15.4-inch TruBrite screen staves off harsh reflections and looks great from multiple angles–perfect for watching DVDs.
Some of the negatives of the machine were that it has a below average battery life, and a small touchpad, but in the end it earned itself a three and a half out of five, or a 70% rating.
Toshiba Satellite P105-S921 Review
As soon as you see an Editor’s Choice badge on one of Laptop Magazine’s reviews, you know you are in for an interesting read. They migh hand it out to a fair number of machines, but you can always tell why the machine deserves it.
They say it’s always the quiet ones that are the most dangerous. This very able dual-core gaming and media rig looks like a librarian of a notebook, albeit with a 17-inch widescreen display, but it boasts powerful Nvidia graphics along with a host of bells and whistles. With a price that hovers around $2,000, what’s not to like?
In the end they gave the P105-S921 a four out of five, and the Editor’s Choice sticker.
Toshiba Tecra A3X Review
One of the biggest brand names for laptops is Toshiba, and with it coming out with models for every marketable group, they are all the more appealing.
Pocket-lint takes a look at their affordable Tecra A3X with its 15 inch display and 40GB hard drive.
At this price, don’t expect the latest of components either as it comes powered by an Intel Celeron M 370 (1.5GHz) processor and 512MB of DDR2 memory. If you’re simply looking for a cost-effective machine to handle office tasks, check email and generally surf the web, this configuration will be fine.
Where this notebook starts to stand out from similarly priced machines is in the build quality, which is superior and designed for long-term use. The plastics used are solid and gives the machine a good feel.
The Tecra A3X has a great price, and is lightweight, but in order to achieve both things there were many sacrifices made, as the graphics are integrated, and the battery only lasted around two hours, so the reviewer only gave it a 7 out of 10. I think for a few more dollars you could get a much better machine, even from Toshiba.
Toshiba Satellite M105-S3004 Review
What I consider to be the standard size of laptops, at 14.1 inch screen is quickly being replaced by 15 inch and above models, but Toshiba knows how perfect a 14.1 inch screen machine can be, and has put one on its Toshiba Satellite M105-S3004. Laptop Magazine reviews this reasonable in every way machine to see if it is a machine of the past.
The Toshiba M105-S3004 sports a very basic appearance when the lid is closed. Once you pop the top of this 5.4-pound machine, you’re greeted with a very well-designed interior. The front and back of the base has subtle curves that give the unit’s 13.5 x 9.5 x 1.5-inch frame a sleek appearance.
In the upper right and left corners of the keyboard are twin Harman Kardon speakers that churn out decent sound. Between them sits a power button, handy quick-launch keys for the Web browser and Media Center, and CD/DVD playback controls. The lower right of the laptop has an integrated fingerprint reader for increased security.
In the end they give the Satellite M105-S3004 a four out of five, and say that the worst things about it are the highly reflective display, and the hollow feeling keyboard. Listed at a little more than one thousand U.S. dollars, it might be worth checking out.
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