Compare Prices : Toshiba Tecra A9 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Unfussy businesslike design, large and attractive widescreen display, solid performer in most areas

Cons: Not geared towards portability, limited graphical capabilities

Verdict: While it might not quite resurrect a dying breed, the A9 (PTS52A-00V00F) proves that big old-fashioned business notebooks still have a worthy place in the ultra-mobile world. Worth investing in.

Review summary: This business-friendly notebook is rugged enough to take abuse but needs more RAM for Vista.

Review summary: Its 15.4-inch screen is a standard TFT panel, and keeps reflections to a minimum

Pros: Well built, High performance thanks to XP, Decent security

Cons: Very little by way of style

Verdict: Its 15.4-inch screen is a standard TFT panel, and keeps reflections to a minimum. This is ideal on the train, but the trade-off is seen in its less vivid colour reproduction. An integrated adapter provides graphics

Review summary: Toshiba's Tecra range is aimed at the corporate user, and offers strength and usability. The A9-51S is the ideal tool for those seeking a reliable workhorse. Its 15.4-inch screen is a standard TFT panel, and keeps reflections to a minimum.

Pros: Well built, High performance thanks to XP, Decent security

Cons: Very little by way of style

Verdict: A corporate laptop with strong credentials

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Pros: Decent design, Robust and compact case, Durable input devices with clear layout, Matt display with concise resolution and good contrast, Passable office performance supported by new "Santa Rosa" technology, Moderate noise and temperature emissions, ...

Cons: Slight deformations at the bottom side of the case possible, Average number and variety of ports, Display's moderate illumination

Verdict: So, the battery runtime is usable, but not really exciting