Toshiba NB100

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Reviews for the Toshiba NB100

50% Toshiba - NB100 review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
It won't be a surprise to anyone that Toshiba has a netbook in its portfolio. After all, netbooks are a popular breed of computer and there is money to be made in bringing them to market. However Toshiba is wary of the netbook nomenclature, and instead chooses to call the range in which the NB100 sits 'mini laptops'. Toshiba may be calling its range 'mini laptops', but the NB100 lacks sophistication. Future models will hopefully address some of the shortcomings.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/08/2009
Rating: Total score: 50%

70% Toshiba NB100 review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
  While others manufacturers wasted no time in jumping on the netbook bandwagon, Toshiba has taken an absolute age to get its own Intel Atom-powered machine on the market. But, with the NB100, has Toshiba learned from the mistakes of others or simply repeated the sins of the past? The Toshiba NB100 has decent battery life and a good-quality screen, but it's let down by a cramped keyboard and lack of Bluetooth support. With so many high-quality netbooks vying for your attention at the moment, the NB100 doesn't really offer anything that makes it stand out.
70, Display 80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80%

80% Toshiba NB100-11R review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The only real decision you have to make when choosing a netbook is screen size. Do you go for a super portable but slightly cramped 8.9-incher, like the Toshiba NB100, or a comfortable but larger 10-incher? The NB100 is, however, a great looker – and cheap, too, if you go for the Ubuntu version rather than the more expensive XP one.
80, Preis 80
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80%

70% Toshiba NB100-128 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version

Great mobility and software, but too flawed to be an essential purchase. As with Samsung, Toshiba was relatively late to enter the fast-growing netbook market. When it finally released the NB100 range last year, we were left slightly under-whelmed, but that's not to say that this model, the NB100-128, isn't still worth consideration. Although the excellent storage, battery life and screen quality of the Toshiba NB100-128 make it easy to recommend, it falls too far short of its rivals to be an essential purchase. At this price, you may find that other options are a better overall fit for your needs.

70, Preis 40, Display 80, Mobilität 90
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/06/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 40% display: 80% mobility: 90%

60% Toshiba NB100-128
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Toshiba's NB100-128 is a small, light and fairly rugged netbook which runs very quietly. But despite getting more out its four-cell battery than most, it can't keep up with six-cell netbooks in the battery life stakes, looks dull once opened up and its awful keyboard combined with a below-par touchpad means using it might be more pain than pleasure. A higher price than the competition doesn't do it any favours either.
60, Preis 40, Leistung 70, Ausstattung 60, Mobilität 60, Emissionen 80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 70% features: 60% mobility: 60% emissions: 80%

75% Toshiba NB100 netbook
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
There are netbooks that have a curvy, kid-friendly look. Others are sleek and shiny - every one aimed at adults. Then there are blocky, serious looking ones, carved with no concession to consumer levity and fluff because the manufacturer reckons that's what businesspeople want. It's not the sexiest netbook out there, quite the reverse, but the NB100 is no slouch when running at standard speed and delivers a good battery life too. It's by no means a bad machine. We just wish Toshiba had come up with something a little less dull.
75%, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2009
Rating: Total score: 75% mobility: 80%

Toshiba NB100
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
There’s a huge amount to like about the NB100, Toshiba’s first netbook. Here in Australia, unlike in the UK where a slick custom Ubuntu Linux implementation is available, you only have the option of Windows XP Home on the NB100. With that, you get decent specifications, starting with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor and the standard 1GB of RAM. The hard disk is well-sized, if not as large as the HP Mini, at 120GB, providing plenty of room for documents, music and other media. In this cut-price market Toshiba’s netbooks look a little expensive – especially considering the bland design. If the NB100 drops in price, though, it could be worth a look.
Preis schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/13/2009
Rating: price: 40%

Toshiba NB100
Source: Inside HW Archive.org version
Last surprise that Toshiba NB100 had for us was price tag: it is in range of similar products from less known brand names. Obviously Toshiba is aware of the fact that they came late and one way to compensate this is by offering better accessories and better quality build but it is obvious that they failed in this segment. Second path that can be undertaken is to use wise price politics and offer to customers product with well established brand for price similar to products from direct competitors. As long as Toshiba continue to use moderate price for NB100 it will have its position on the market and buyers can be nothing less than satisfied.
Preis gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/02/2009
Rating: price: 80%

80% Toshiba NB100 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
A tiny Toshiba netbook which doesn't cut corners on features. The only real decision you have to make when choosing a netbook is screen size. Do you go for a super portable but slightly cramped 8.9-incher, like the Toshiba NB100, or a comfortable but larger 10-incher? Although the Toshiba shares exactly the same keyboard design as the similarly sized Asus 901, it doesn't overcome the size constraints quite as well. The NB100 is, however, a great looker – and cheap, too, if you go for the Ubuntu version rather than the more expensive XP one.
4 von 5, Preis gut, Verarbeitung gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% workmanship: 80%

70% Toshiba NB100-11R review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Toshiba NB100-11R is a well-made and smart-looking example of how to make a powerful mini laptop – not powerful in the sense of raw processing power but by covering most users needs, out of the box, with a trim and reliable interface.
von 5: 3.5, Ausstattung 3.5, Vearbeitung 3.5, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%

67% Toshiba NB100-11R
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Just like Dell with its Inspiron Mini 9, Toshiba has eased into the netbook fray with an 8.9in affair. Rather than offering a radical design, integrating 3G or supplying stunning specs, it's pinning its early hopes on reputation - a "netbook from a brand you can trust" is its non-too subtle tagline. A superb choice of operating system and great-looking 8.9in screen, but the price needs to drop for Toshiba's first netbook to make a big impression.
4 von 6, Preis schlecht, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 40% display: 80%

80% Toshiba NB100-11R notebook
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
With its mini-me styling, comprehensive software suite and easy to use operating system, it’s impossible to dislike the NB100. Now some of its rivals are concentrating solely on larger, 10.2-inch Netbooks, it’s a refreshing change to see a return to the original form-factor, and this is a machine you can truly take anywhere. It’s worth having a go if you can, however, as some users will definitely find the small keyboard too cramped. Other than that, it’s an excellent effort, and one that comes highly recommended.
8 von 10, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% mobility: 80%

Foreign Reviews

60% Netbooks in freier Wildbahn
Source: e-media - 10/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 40%

87% Test Toshiba NB-100 Netbook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 50% display: 79% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 92%

60% Toshiba NB100 Netbook
Source: Minitechnet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 60% emissions: 80%

72% Nette Netbooks
Source: Chip.de - 6/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 60% performance: 88% features: 70% display: 68% mobility: 69% ergonomy: 66%

86% Die Netbook-Abzockfalle
Source: PC Praxis - 6/09
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 80%

71% Toshiba NB100-12N
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2009
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 70% performance: 89% features: 78% mobility: 57% ergonomy: 60%

1.000-Gramm-Netbook: Toshiba NB-100 im Test
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: performance: 70% features: 70%

Klein, bunt, mobil
Source: c't - 3/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: performance: 40% features: 40% display: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 40% emissions: 70%

80% Fabrikverkauf
Source: Connect - 4/09
Single Review, , Short, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80%

78% Toshiba NB100-10Y
Source: PC Go - 2/09
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

Toshiba Netbook NB100-11R
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2008
Rating: price: 70% performance: 80% display: 40% emissions: 80%

80% Toshiba NB100-10Y Netbook
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 60% emissions: 80%

60% Netbooks im ultimativen Praxis-Check
Source: e-media - 20/08
Comparison, , Short, Date: 10/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 40%

Comparativa de Netbooks de 8.9”. HP,Toshiba y Asus frente a frente.
Source: Hispazone ES→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/17/2009
Rating: performance: 40% workmanship: 40%

61% Toshiba NB100-12S
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 61% performance: 60%

Recensione Toshiba NB100
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2009
Rating: price: 80%

Recensione Toshiba NB100
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/20/2009
Rating: features: 80%

80% Toshiba NB100-10Y
Source: PC World Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 100%

70% Test: 9 netbooks
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Toshiba NB-100
Source: PCM NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/30/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 40% mobility: 80%

Evolúció: Toshiba netbook a boncasztalon
Source: Terminal.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/07/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%

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N270:

Power efficient, cheap and slow Netbook single core CPU. Because of the in-order execution, the performance per MHz is worse than Core Solo or Celeron M processors.

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Large smartphones and a few small tablets are available for this display size. Unlike most smartphones, you can see more on the screen, more details and use larger resolutions. Such formats are better for people with defective vision. However, such devices are no longer easy to fit in a pocket, and they are probably not quite light either.

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72.16%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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