Toshiba Portégé R835-P94 13.3-Inch Laptop (Magnesium Blue)
- Intel Core i5 2450M Processor 3.1GHz (3MB Cache)
- 4GB SO-DIMM RAM
- 640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 9 hours Battery Life
Amazingly portable, yet inspiringly powerful, the Portégé R835 laptop is Toshiba’s lightest full-performance ultraportable ever: a showcase of brilliant design and premium craftsmanship for uncompromising mobility. Leagues ahead of others like it, this ultralight, ultrathin laptop helps you face your day head on, thanks to the visibly smart performance of 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and i3 processors, a long battery life rating of up to nine hours, plus a built-in DVD drive. Featuring an reinforced magnesium alloy casing, plus an power-efficient AirFlow cooling system, this laptop is more durable-and runs longer and cooler-than most others in its class. So feel free to launch your favorite productivity apps or entertainment whenever and wherever you’d like. It also comes with innovations like a USB 3.0 technology for quicker data transfers, plus Sleep & Charge to power your smartphone even when the laptop is off. Full speed ahead to more doing and enjoying.
Offering a showcase of brilliant design and premium craftsmanship for uncompromising mobility, the ultralight, ultrathin Toshiba Portege R835-P94 laptop helps you face your day head on–wherever you roam. Featuring an ultradurable magnesium alloy casing on the outside, spill-resistant keyboard, and an advanced AirFlow cooling system under the hood, this Portege R835 does more–while running longer and cooler–than most other PCs in its class.
It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing.
Other features include an ultra-fast USB 3.0 port, SuperMulti drive that can burn a plethora of disc formats, built-in webcam with Face Recognition, and HDMI video output for connecting to a compatible monitor or HDTV.
This Portege comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (learn more below).
Toshiba Resolution+ Technology
The R835 includes Toshiba’s exclusive Resolution+ technology, which upconverts standard DVDs so you get a sharper, more vibrant picture that looks and feels more like HD.
Here’s the problem: No matter how sharp the screen, your collection of standard-def DVDs is bound to look grainy. Resolution+ solves that problem by breathing new life into your favorite flicks.
Here’s how it works: Color Correction and RGB Gamma improve brightness, color saturation, contrast, and hue. Next, Advanced Color Image fine tunes environmental and character colors–like sky, grass, leaves and skin–to give these images a more natural appearance. The standard definition video of your DVD is converted from a low to a higher resolution so you can enjoy your DVD movies with sharper image clarity and contrast on your HD display.
Key Specifications
Display
13.3-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-backlit display with native HD 720p resolution (1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
Processor
2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2450M dual-core processor (3.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache)
Storage
640 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM) with Toshiba 3D hard drive impact sensor
Memory
4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum capacity)
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics with 64 MB – 1696 MB dynamically allocated shared memory
Optical Drive
8x SuperMulti DVD drive
Wireless
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) plus Bluetooth 3.0
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers
Battery
Up to 9 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
Touch Pad and Keyboard
Premium spill-resistant raised tile keyboard; touch pad with multi-touch control
Weight and Dimensions
3.2 pounds; 12.44 x 8.94 x 1.05 inches (WxDxH)
Connectivity & Expansion
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What’s in the BoxThis package contains the Toshiba Portege R835-P94 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software:
This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty. |
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Toshiba Accessories
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Toshiba Dynadock V Universal USB Connect Docking StationToshiba’s Dynadock V universal USB connect docking station links all your desk space accessories, external monitor, and sound system with one single USB cable into your computer. It includes four USB 2.0 ports (with one Sleep-and-Charge port), Fast Ethernet port, mic and headphone jacks, and a DVI video output–enabling you to view up to three displays simultaneously. |
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Toshiba Canvio Plus USB 3.0 Portable External Hard DrivesAvailable in a number of capacities, Toshiba’s Canvio USB 3.0 portable external hard drives are designed to be the most hassle-free back-up solution. With everything you need right in the box, they are the ultimate combination of storage, convenience, and style. |
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Toshiba Wireless MouseThe Toshiba Nano Wireless Laser Mouse gives you precise cursor movement and accuracy without the wires. It features a Nano receiver, convenient scroll wheel, programmable buttons, and Tilt-Wheel technology. The Nano receiver is small enough to be left in the USB port or stored inside the mouse when not in use. |
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Toshiba AC AdapterA second AC adapter at home and/or at work makes power access convenient and tailored to your needs. Also keep one in your carrying case at all times and never be without an AC adapter when you travel. |
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Toshiba High Capacity 12-Cell Laptop BatteryDesigned to work with a variety of Toshiba series portable computers, this high capacity battery pack has twice the number of cells (12 vs. 6) compared to the original battery that came with your notebook, giving you extended battery life for more computing time, watch more movies, play more games or listen to more music |
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Toshiba Extreme BackpackThe Toshiba Extreme Backpack is available in a array of sizes and features five separate sections and compartments keeps your laptop protected and holds everything you need in an easily manageable way.
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List Price: $ 799.99
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Very good laptop & value,
I haven’t had this one very long, but after installing some high end programs (Adobe CS-5 suite, Corel Draw X5, Video Studio pro, and MS Office) and running them, I am very pleased with the results. No problems at all installing or running the programs. I loaded and edited eight high res photos in Photoshop with no problems. The small screen doesn’t give me the view or capabilities of my 25″ monitor & desktop computer, and I would not like to do any serious graphic design work on the Toshiba, but for what it was intended for, it does very well.
If you would like to see more reviews on the Toshiba R835-P94, look at the Toshiba R835-P81, it is the same computer except the P94 also has Bluetooth and is over $100 cheaper. The P94 is an Amazon exclusive, which probably accounts for the lower price. The P81 comes with 6 GB of ram while the P94 only has 4 GB. The 4 GB of ram is fine for most applications and most users, but I like to max-out my ram. I bought two 4 GB high speed ram modules (a total of 8 GBs) for $46 and the P94 is noticeably faster. Installation of the ram is very easy.
A real shocker was discovering that the battery power lasts almost as long as advertised. Amazing! I have never had a laptop that even came close to this one.
I’m not a “gamer” so I can’t speak to its capabilities in that arena, but I have watched streaming movies, and DVD’s with no problems. The only negative things that I have noticed so far are that it has a narrow vertical viewing angle. I’m comparing it to my old Sony Vaio which has a larger and very good screen. The other negative is the ton of bloat ware programs that Toshiba loads on the computer. I doubt that you will ever use the majority of them. Sadly, it seems that all of the manufacturers are doing this now.
Overall, the Toshiba R835-P94 is very good computer for the price. Small, light weight and good power.
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|Extremely happy with purchase!,
If you want a compact and lightweight laptop that doesn’t compromise on functionality and still looks great (and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg), then this one’s for you. I’ve been carrying around a 15.5″ Sony Vaio for the past 2.5 years–don’t get me wrong, I love that chunker–but it got pretty beat up, the battery life was absolutely horrible, and I dreaded having to lug it around in my backpack all day for classes (I’m a full-time college student). So I started looking for a replacement. Buying the Toshiba Portege R835-P94 was one of the best choices I’ve made in purchasing technology. Here’s my breakdown of the pros and cons:
Pros.
1. It only weighs 3 pounds! I can do curls with it on my weak arm for ten minutes and not feel a thing. (well, maybe that’s exaggerating, but it’s ridiculously light!)
2. It’s gorgeous. The exterior looks black in low light, but every once in a while I’ll catch a glimpse of that “magnesium blue,” and it makes me happy. Not to mention the slight texturing on the cover makes it look even better.
3. The thing fits into my purse. It’s nice not to have to take my backpack somewhere just because I’m bringing my laptop.
4. Battery life! I haven’t actually sat down and timed how long it can last, but I do know I can watch a 2-hour-long movie, an episode of The Office, and work on a paper (all in high brightness and volume) and still have a solid 40% left. I can’t even describe how wonderful it is to take it out for the day, use it during classes and in the student center, and not have to take the power cord with me. It’s fantastic.
5. The touchpad. My Vaio didn’t have multitouch, and it had some funny texturing on the touchpad. But this Toshiba’s touchpad is glorious. It’s smooth and super convenient, and it doesn’t jump at all when you try to move the mouse.
6. Speed. It’s very fast–I haven’t had any issues whatsoever with trying to download things or access “busy” web pages.
Cons.
1. Smudges and fingerprints. Because the laptop’s a darker color, dust and oils show up on the keys and cover a lot easier than they do on a lighter shade. But of course you can clean it off regularly if that bothers you. It’s definitely not worth passing up this baby for.
2. Microphone placement. I like to Skype with friends and family, and I was a little annoyed to find out that the microphone is located on the front right corner of the laptop base right next to the SD slot. It’s easy to forget it’s there and accidentally rub over it with my wrist when I’m multitasking with working on a project and Skyping, because then the noise kills whoever I’m talking to. Not a great idea to put that there.
3. Speakers. They do their job, but I can tell the difference between these speakers and my Vaio’s. These just sound kind of hollow, and the quality’s not fantastic. But hey, they work.
So, yeah. That’s what I have to say about the Toshiba Portege R835-P94. All in all, I think it’s a fantastic laptop for the price. I’m very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone!
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