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Toshiba Portege 3500 Tablet PC (1.33-GHZ Pentium III, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive)
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Toshiba
Computer Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.33 GHz
CPU Type: Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor
Display Size: 12.1 inches
EAN: 0032017163386
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Hard Disk Size: 40 GB
Included Software: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Item Dimensions: 50011.6
Keyboard Description: Full-sized key caps
Label: Toshiba
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Model: PP350U-002GF4
Modem Description: 56 Kbps
MPN: PP350U-002GF4
Native Resolution: 1024-by-768
Network Interface Description: 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet
Platform: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Toshiba
Special Features: Integrated Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b)
Studio: Toshiba
System Bus Speed: 133 unknown-units
System Memory Size: 256 MB
Warranty: 3 years warranty
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Editorial Review:
Blending the functionality of today's top notebooks with the convenience of pen-based input, Toshiba's Portégé 3500 Tablet PC delivers a possible glimpse into the future of mobile computers. Versatile and extremely compact but not particularly powerful when compared to standard portables, the Portégé 3500 is a great fit for those who are handier with a pen than a keyboard and value a truly petite profile.
The unit is most at home when used to enter, store and share notes and concepts that might otherwise be kept in handwritten format. In fact, measuring just 11.6 by 9.2 by 1.2 inches and tipping the scales at a scant 4.1 pounds, the Portégé 3500 is as comfortably portable as a conventional paper-based notepad. Users input data in one of two ways--either by sketching directly on the swiveling, double-duty 12.1-inch poly-silicon TFT color LCD (maximum resolution 1024x768) or via an 84-key keyboard.
Though the Portégé 3500 is not as powerful as a comparably priced notebook, it is faster than many competing tablets. Featuring a 1.33 GHz Intel Pentium III processor-M with enhanced SpeedStep technology for improved battery life, 256 MB SDRAM memory (expandable to a whopping 1024 MB), and a Trident CyberALLADIN-T graphics controller with 16 MB external memory, the unit will easily handle most day-to-day mobile computing tasks and many 3-D apps too. Serious gamers or 3-D artisans should look elsewhere.
Connectivity amenities include an RJ-45 LAN port for network and online access, an RJ-11 modem port for low-speed e-communication, and integrated Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN support. The system also sports a surprisingly large 40 GB hard disk and facilities for an external CD and/or DVD drive, a pair of ultra-fast USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals, an integrated TouchPad, 12 function keys, a speaker and microphone and full 16-bit stereo sound. Battery life is estimated at 3.5 hours under ideal conditions.
With all the functionality of today's notebook computer, the Port?g? 3500 is distinctively designed for on-the-go customers who rely on a combination of notebook PCs, planners, handhelds, and post-it notes to conclude their work.Whether you're right- or left-handed, Toshiba's convertible tablet PC is comfortable fit, complete with easily accessible ports for optimum functionality. When converted to tablet mode, the Port?g? 3500 provides the same experience as an 8,5 by 11" notepad. You can also change screen orientation from portrait to landscape mode as often as needed to meet changing work environments and scenarios.With its large display and digital pen, Toshiba's Port?g? 3500 easily supports daily use as notebook, as well as the comfort of a convertible tablet PC for creating handwritten notes, drawings, or to annotate documents directly on the screen. Save them in your own handwriting or convert them to typed text!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Good laptop, crippling design choices
This is a pretty decent tablet for the price. Toshiba managed to pack in a fair amount of processing power, and although small the screen is crisp and remains clear even after years of tablet use.
However, there were some bone-headed design decisions that hurt the usability of the laptop. One reviewer mentioned how they've positioned the off button. I shut the tablet off several times by mistake before I realized what was going on. How did that get past testing?
The ... Read More
Rating: - on off button a problem, but only if you are right handed
I'm pretty sure this was designed by a lefty. Because if you are right handed and are using the tablet feature, your palm is forced to sit on the on off button. At least it restart fairly quickly. Also , it does not come with Onenote.
Rating:  - Everything I needed
I was honestly supprised that this wasn't noticeably more expensive than a conventional laptop. This is really a full-fledged conventional portable (not desktop-replacement) laptop, but the tablet functionality is very convenient for taking notes (diagrams and such), and for reading electronic documents.
As for the comments about tech support, I wouldn't know. I've never had to use it, unlike Dell's friendly but frequently used support. That's a good thing for Toshiba in my book. Only problem ... Read More
Rating:  - Terrible Tech Support
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across. They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it. They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody. They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time. When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates. DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.
Rating:  - Groovy couch companion, not a full PC replacement.
When my company decided to spring for new laptops for engineers, I jumped at the opportunity to try something a little different. I'm a huge fan of Toshiba laptops in general (more reliable than a Dell, less expensive/pretentious than an IBM) and the 'think in ink' feature set of this baby seemed like a great meeting accessory.
Now, with three months invested, I like it for a totally different set of reasons than why I bought it.
First: It's tiny. And light. One of my new favorite past times is ... Read More
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