Desktop Performance in a Laptop Body – the Toshiba Tecra A10
If you are looking for a computer that provides the same features and functionality as a desktop computer, but want a laptop instead, Toshibas Tecra A10 just might be the answer. The Tecra A10 was designed with the traveling business user in mind, but all users will be more than satisfied with this model. Whether you run your own business, travel, need a spare laptop around the house, or need a computer for your form room, you will find what you need in the Tecra A10.
With a weight of 6.2 pounds, width of 13-inches, depth of 10.4-inches, and height of 1.5-inches, there is nothing - physically - different about this laptop. The Tecra A10 has a 15.4" monitor, which happens to be widescreen and offers a resolution of 1680 x 1050. Even the suggested retail price of $1,249 is average with competitors in the mid-size laptop arena.
The internal workings are what make this laptop so impressive. It has a Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB HDD 7,200 rpm, and 4GB DDR2 SDRAM. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor is what makes this laptop powerful enough to perform like a desktop. The graphics card, in the Tecra A10 is also impressive - nVidia quardro FX with 256MB of video RAM. This particular model comes with Genuine Windows Vista Business (32/64-bit), and the proper media to downgrade to Windows XP Professional if you so choose.
Bluetooth connectivity has become increasingly popular, and it is available on the Tecra A10. This allows consumers to connect, from the new Tecra A10, directly to other Bluetooth devices like cell phones. Other wireless options are also available: IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g,?IEEE 802.11b; therefore, you are not limited when it comes to connection options.
The integration of an External Serial ATA port (ESATA), allows users to transfer data at rates faster than USB 2.0 ports will allow. Additionally, the Tecra A10 has many power management features, which make the laptop EPA Energy Star compliant.
Other features, like a built-in webcam, microphone, and USB Sleep-and-Charge, give consumers the flexibility they need with a laptop. While traveling, take advantage of the Sleep-and-Charge by charging your USB devices, even if the computer is powered down. The combination of webcam and microphone allow you to have face-to-face conversations with co-workers, friends, and family from nearly anywhere.
The integration of Toshibas 4th-Gen EasyGuard Technology - along with a fingerprint reader - provides consumers with padded security. Not only is your data secured, but the 4th-Gen EasyGuard Technology also protects the Tecra A10 from falls and severe bumps as well.
Unfortunately, the battery life, on Tecras A10 default battery, is not as impressive as its specs. An average laptop battery only lasts a few hours anyway, but this particular battery will not compare to others. The purchase of an additional or larger battery is highly suggested.
When it comes to a computer most consumers want functional, fast, and productive - the Tecra A10 offers all of these in a compact design. All users - business and personal - can benefit from the features and overall performance of this laptop. It is a great addition to any home or office network.
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Laptops For DummiesLaptops For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use your laptop to its fullest potential, from how to purchase a laptop and what to do when you first open the box to how to keep your laptop safe and running smoothly. You will discover how to choose and purchase the right laptop for you, how to set up and maintain your laptop, customize user accounts, adding your laptop to networks, printing, and connecting to the Internet. In this updated and revised edition, find information about synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pickup between two machines, remote access to the desktop, networking, power management, storage, and especially laptop security. You’ll find out how to:
- Navigate all your laptop’s components
- Use keyboard shortcuts and a mouse
- Organize and manage files and accounts
- Print files and add your laptop to a network
- Properly equip your laptop carrying case with tools and resources
- Manage the power supply
- Add software tools to synchronize and update files between a laptop, a PDA, and a desktop or office server
In addition to the basics, find lists of ten battery tips and tricks, ten handy laptop accessories, and ten things you should keep in your laptop carrying case in Laptops for Dummies, 3rd Edition, a convenient and handy guide!
Laptops For Seniors For DummiesNow's the time! Learn to pick a laptop, use Windows, and take advantage of the Internet
Tired of wondering what all the fuss is about? This book is written for people like you, who may not know much about computers but are ready to learn. In plain English, it tells you how to use a computer, the Windows operating system, and basic software; what to look for in a laptop; and how to get online to shop, e-mail, and chat — safely.
Compare — understand the differences between standard "notebook" laptops, netbooks, mids or minis, and tablet PCs
Choose wisely — consider weight, monitor size, price, how you'll connect to the Internet, processor speed, and memory
All the details — charge the battery, set up user accounts, adjust settings, and manage power
Learn what you can do — manage your finances, watch movies, research topics of interest, organize your photos, and create family newsletters
Do Windows — log on and off, manage files and folders, and use accessibility features
Communicate — set up an e-mail account and join a social networking site
Be careful — learn about online risks, how to protect yourself, and how to recognize fraud and scams
Simplify your life — shop, bank, and pay bills online
Open the book and find:
How to keep your laptop running smoothly
What you can do with built-in applications
Advice on searching the Web
Tips for protecting your privacy
How to access the Internet when you travel
How to use accessibility features for vision or hearing challenges
Where to find help
How to connect printers and other devices
Learn to:
? Choose the right laptop for you
? Work with the built-in touchpad or attach a wireless mouse
? Use Windows® 7 to manage files and optimize performance
? Safely send and receive e-mail and explore the Web
Laptops All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies- Builds on the huge success of Laptops For Dummies, now in its second edition
- Eight minibooks comprising nearly 850 pages give laptop owners the detailed information and advice they need to make the most of their computers
- Offers focused content for new and intermediate laptop users, covering laptop basics and beyond, from synchronizing information with a desktop PC and coordinating e-mail between two computers to accessing the Internet or a desktop computer remotely
- Minibooks include laptop basics, software for laptops, accessories to go, traveling with a laptop, security, networking a laptop, sources of power, and upgrading a laptop
- Sales of laptops continue to outpace sales of desktop PCs, with retail laptop sales up 24 percent in the 2006 holiday season
