Compare Prices : Toshiba Portege R400 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Great-looking design ; bright wide-screen LCD ; secondary OLED display ; full wireless-networking options, including Verizon Wireless EV-DO ; three-year warranty

Cons: Expensive ; screen is reflective, smudge-prone ; few ports ; limited performance, considering price ; poor battery life

Verdict: This stylish tablet offers high-fashion computing for the business set, but performance and battery life fall short for the price.

Review summary: This is the most most expensive ultralight touch screen notebook we've ever laid our hands on. But what an ultralight it is! You simply won't find a more impressive machine in this weight class.

Pros: A neat new touch screen notebook thats way ahead in its class.this unit packs an energy-efficient 1.2GHz Intel Core Duo U2500 processor, Vista Ultimate, 2GB of RAM, 12.1-inch LED-backlit LCD, XGA resolution and stacks more goodies that make this a ...

Cons: Spring-loaded hinge tends to slam the lid shut suddenly. Only two USB ports and no DVD drive. Touchpad and mouse buttons are too small and placed too far to the right. Second mortgage required to cover cost. But if you want to have bragging rights buy ...

Review summary: We debated whether we should reveal the Portégé R400's price tag up front or save it for a surprise ending. OK, here goes: It's $3,500, easily making it the most expensive ultralight we've ever laid our hands on. But what an ultralight it is! You ...

Pros: Striking looks may have you confusing this laptop for a Mac. WAN system works flawlessly - a rarity for Vista notebooks. Mediocre 2 1/2 hours battery life is bolstered by an enormous, included, power slab. Screen is crazy bright: The 12.1-inch display ...

Cons: Spring-loaded hinge tends to slam the lid shut violently. Only two measly USB ports. Touchpad and mouse buttons are too small and placed too far to the right. Second mortgage required to cover cost.

Review summary: It's a stylish product, with some innovative features, and will no doubt appeal to mobile professionals and even well-heeled students.

Pros: Excellent useability, Lightweight yet relatively rugged, Perfectly suited to Vista, High price, Security features need some work, Average battery life, No optical drive

Cons: High price, Security features need some work, Average battery life, No optical drive

Review summary: One of the two major notebook/Tablet PC announcements at CES was the Toshiba Portege R400. We were able to log a few minutes with the machine to develop an initial impression.