Toshiba Satellite M40

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the portability and performance. The design and battery are also mentioned favorably, but the sound and connectivity get mixed reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Toshiba Satellite M40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: mbrandall (NotebookReview.com)

Toshiba Satellite M40 Review (pics, specs)

Dec, 2005

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Expert review by: Danny Allen (goodgearguide.com.au)

Toshiba Satellite M40

Toshiba has packed quite a bit of performance into the Centrino-equipped Satellite M40's stylish silver chassis. However, our 3kg test model (PSM40A-0...

Good performance, many multimedia features

Short battery life

Stylish and powerful, the Satellite M40 has some great multimedia features, but is let down by minimal battery life.

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by: Ben Camm-Jones (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Toshiba Satellite M40-136

If you're after a desktop replacement then the Satellite M40-136 from Toshiba is well worth considering. At under £1,000, the Satellite has a good set of components and is very well designed - just what you'd expect from a Tosh.

All things considered, this is a good notebook for the money. Battery life isn't great - this is a shame, because the Satellite isn't too heavy to lug about. The screen is brilliant but you can't take full advantage of this asset when playing games, as...

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by: Alex Kidman (asia.cnet.com)

Toshiba Satellite M40 (Pentium M Processor 740 1.73GHz, 512MB RAM)

Harmon Kardon speakers; huge range of connectivity options; bright display; automatic playback of CD/DVDs

Integrated burner a little noisy; performance feels a little sluggish

The M40 boasts an impressive array of the latest notebook technologies, especially for those with a multimedia bent, although it could do with running a little quieter and cooler.

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: S.P.SHOREY (asia.cnet.com)

Distorted display on widescreen and ignorant and unhelpful aftersales service

I purchased this laptop at hyderabad india from HCL infosystems ltd -model number psm40l-04900d in Oct 2005. The keyboard was defective - the cursor would jump rows. Then we found the display of all jpeg pictures appearing distorted to occupy the widescre

Nov, 2005

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Consumer review by: S.P.SHOREY (asia.cnet.com)

"Distorted display on widescreen and ignorant and unhelpful aftersales service"

Nov, 2005

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Consumer review by: Avinash (asia.cnet.com)

"A good laptop handy to replace a desktop"

This laptop has got many interesting features in it which include the wifi system which can connect the wireless network automatically although one of the weaknesses in this laptop is that it will cause some problems in connecting if you are on the...

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review by: Avinash (asia.cnet.com)

A good laptop handy to replace a desktop

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review by: laptopreviewer (asia.cnet.com)

"Great machine!"

Slightly heavy, but otherwise very stylish and gives great performance! Great desktop replacement. Very highly recommended!

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review by: laptopreviewer (asia.cnet.com)

Great machine!

Slightly heavy, but otherwise very stylish and gives great performance! Great desktop replacement. Very highly recommended!

Aug, 2005

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Product Specifications

Offering a powerful combination of mobility, cutting-edge entertainment capabilities and seamless connectivity, the Satellite M40-JM8 allows users to comfortably organize information and play digital media. The M40-JM8 has an Intel Pentium M Processor (740-1.73GHz), 15.4-inch screen with TruBrite technology, a 100 GB hard disk drive and 512 MB of DDR memory. Equipped with Windows XP Home, DVD Super-Multi Double Layer and integrated 802.11 g wireless capabilities, the M40-JM8 can also be hooked up to televisions for the ultimate wide-screen experience. Gamers, workaholics and those passionate about multi-media will be blown away.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):2.75hour(s)

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:1MB/2MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.6in

Height:1.4in

Weight:6.2lbs/6lbs

Width:14.2in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Diagonal Size:15.4in

Diagonal Size (metric):39.1cm

Max Resolution:1280 x 800

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC

Country Kits:Canada/France/United States

Localization:French

Manufacturer:Toshiba

Model:M40/M40-241/M40-243/M40-245/M40-JM8

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Toshiba Satellite

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Multimedia control panel / Touchpad/Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:400MHz/533MHz

Miscellaneous

Refurbished:Refurbished

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.17 / ITU V.90/ITU V.92

Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11a/b/g/802.11b/g/802.11b/g / Bluetooth

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

Rewrite Speed:10x (CD) / 4x (DVD

Type:DVD

Write Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

Clock Speed:1.4GHz/1.6GHz/1.73GHz

Manufacturer:Intel

Processor Number:360/730/740

Type:Celeron M/Pentium M

RAM

Installed Size:1GB/512MB

Max Supported Size:2GB

Technology:DDR SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Software

Microsoft Office Ready:Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.