Any laptop reviewer has a handful of go-to systems ready to recommend at a moment's notice. Recent favorites include Apple's latest MacBook Pros and HP's AMD-powered Pavilion dm1. One of our favorites from last year was Toshiba's Portege R700 series. At the time we said, "The quest for the perfect laptop is ultimately fruitless....That said, the new Toshiba Portege R705 comes about as close as anything we've seen this year, offering a great mix of price, design, features, and performance."
Over time, however, the R705 lost some of its luster, as newer laptops moved to Intel's second generation of Core i-series CPUs, which promised better performance and longer battery life. Fortunately, Toshiba is ready with a new Portege series, this time called the R800. Nearly physically identical to the R700, the new models (we've got the $929 Toshiba Portege R835-P56X) add current-gen Intel CPUs, along with USB 3.0, while keeping the same magnesium alloy chassis and thin, lightweight design. The biggest surprise is the vastly improved battery life, topping 7 hours, and beating even the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
A few different configurations include or exclude Bluetooth or Intel's Wireless Display technology, or drop to a slower Core i3 processor, so check the features list carefully, especially as the price difference between most configs is only about $30.
| Price as reviewed / starting price | $929 / $899 |
| Processor | 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M |
| Memory | 4GB, 1,333MHz DDR3 |
| Hard drive | 640GB 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Intel HM65 |
| Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Dimensions (WD) | 12.4 x 8.9 inches |
| Height | 0.7 - 1.1 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 13.3 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 3.2/3.9 pounds |
| Category | 13-inch |
Pros
- Much improved graphics
- More than 6 hours of battery life
- Built-in WiDi 2.0 technology
- Large, accurate touchpad
- Runs cooler than predecessor
- Lightweight design with DVD drive
Cons
- Small keys
- Below-average Wi-Fi performance
- Annoying software pop-ups
Bottom Line
Thanks to a new Core i5 processor and other welcome upgrades, the Toshiba Portege R835 is one of the best full-performance ultraportables you can buy for less than $1,000.
Thanks to a new Core i5 processor and other welcome upgrades, the Toshiba Portege R835 is one of the best full-performance ultraportables you can buy for less than $1,000.
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