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Toshiba Tecra A50-A-12Z

Specifications

Toshiba Tecra A50-A-12Z
Toshiba Tecra A50-A-12Z (Tecra A50 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4300M 2 x 2.6 - 3.3 GHz, Haswell
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 719 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, ForceWare 311.98, NVidia Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR3-1600, 1 of 2 slots occupied
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, Toshiba TOS508F, LED backlight, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel QM87 (Lynx Point)
Storage
Soundcard
Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: combo jack, Card Reader: 4-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC, MS), 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader, (eSATA port combined with additional USB 2.0 port), TPM
Networking
Intel I217-LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SU-208DB
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 34.9 x 380 x 253.9 ( = 1.37 x 14.96 x 10 in)
Battery
67 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.9 MP (1280x720 Pixel)
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, quick start manual, Windows 8 DVD, safety information, Toshiba EasyGuard, Toshiba TEMPRO, McAfee Internet Security (30 day trial), 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.58 kg ( = 91.01 oz / 5.69 pounds), Power Supply: 480 g ( = 16.93 oz / 1.06 pounds)
Price
1599 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 78%, features: 80%, display: 86% mobility: 72%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 69%

Reviews for the Toshiba Tecra A50-A-12Z

83% Review Toshiba Tecra A50-A-12Z Notebook | Notebookcheck
Buzzing companion. Until now, processors from the Haswell generation were only rarely found in 15-inch business laptops. Toshiba rocks the market with its Tecra A50 - and wants to eliminate the precursor's problems at the same time.
Unverblümtes Arbeitstier
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: non-glossy display; exchangeable battery; abundant equipment details Negative: comparably high price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2014

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M:

Rebranded GeForce GT 645M/640M with minimal improvements to power consumption. Can also be based on the slower GK208 chip (only 64 bit memory interface).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


4300M:

Haswell-based dual-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.58 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese conglomerate or technology group. The company was established in 1939 and in 1978 Toshiba became the official company name. The company's products and services include power, industrial and social infrastructure systems, elevators and escalators, electronic components, semiconductors, hard drives, printers, batteries, lighting, logistics and information technology. Toshiba was one of the largest manufacturers of personal computers, consumer electronics, home appliances and medical equipment.


83%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2014-05-13 (Update: 2014-05-13)