Key size at first glance is quite small but has distance and size according to standard. R830 continues to be equipped with chiclet-style keyboard like R700. However, the dock of the device is not included in Vietnam but users have to find a separate purchase. This device will add battery power and graphics to the Portégé R380 when added. The R830 also has a dock slot on the bottom edge. In addition, the distance between the VGA port and the remaining ports is also wider to accommodate VGA plugs from large sized projectors or monitors. The layout of the ports of this year is more subtle than last year when the VGA port was designed quite far from the heat sink to avoid the harmful effects of the heat released. Although the design is very thin and light with the 13.1-inch screen, but the R830 still owns the optical drive, the advantage has been maintained by Toshiba from the R700. In addition, the hinge design, heatsink slot remains the same.Īs a business model, the Portégé R830 is equipped with the most complete connectivity, from the latest USB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA to HDMI and eSATA. The R830 has curved curves on the soft side than its predecessor, including the lid also tends to bend slightly near the front edge. These parameters are not much different from the R700 but not so special and outstanding as last year due to the ultraportable ultrabook line is attracting a lot of attention from consumers. R830 has a thickness of only about 1.9 cm and weighs from 1.4 kg. Impact resistance when falling from a height of more than 70 cm and bearing pressure equivalent to 100 kg on the top of the machine. Machine still owns aluminum alloy shell, magnesium is very solid. R830 is not much different from the R700 in design in general. Screen resolution is not worthy of other features
#Toshiba r830 i7 series#
The ability to dissipate heat has not improved much compared to the R700 series Performance is good compared to configuration Here are some general reviews, details about this model (click on each section to see details). Portégé R830 version sold in Vietnam is warranted worldwide for 3 years.
Reference price for R830 with the above configuration is 31.5 million VND (VAT included).
This is also the model tested and evaluated in the article. Toshiba Portégé R830 is equipped with a 13.3-inch screen, Intel Core i5-2520M processor with 2.5 GHz speed, 4GB RAM (up to 8GB upgrade), hard drive of 500GB capacity of 7,200 rpm. Portégé R830 with a slim, luxurious design.
Not only that, the R830 also owns the upgraded configuration with Intel Core i5 second generation processor (Core i7 version will appear later in Vietnam) and some other advancements in features. The upgraded version of the Portégé line still retains its advantages such as light weight, firm shell, durable, bold business style. The battery is rated as good for up to 8 hours and 55 minutes.The Portégé R830 has very good performance and battery life, but the drawback of the R700 has not improved much.Īfter the arrival of R700 which was rated quite high last year, Toshiba continues to bring the business model to one of its most important development goals this year with the R830. Ports and connectors include a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port and an eSATA/USB combo port, HDMI and VGA ports, an Ethernet connector and an SD card slot. Whatever model you choose, there's a spill-resistant isolation-style keyboard whose keys don't deliver much return, and which will probably best suit typists with a light touch. VAT) for a Core i7-2640M with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. VAT) and has an Intel Core i3-2330M processor with 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive spinning at 7,200rpm. The one I was sent, the Portégé R830-1DX, retails for £1,049 (ex. Toshiba offers many different versions of this notebook - there are eleven on the company's web site at the time of writing. It weighs 1.48kg including an optical drive: compared to the new ultraslim Portégé Z830 ultrabook, which weighs 1.2kg and lacks an optical drive, the weight seems reasonable. screen with a native resolution of 1,366 by 768 pixels, and measures 31.6cm wide by 22.7cm deep by 1.83-2.66cm thick. The chassis is - as far as we can tell - identical, and the upgrades and alterations are all on the inside.Īn all-black magnesium alloy shell houses a 13.3in. The design of the new Portégé R830 owes everything to the R700. Toshiba's Portégé R series has been popular among those wanting thin and light notebooks for a while, although as we noted when we looked at a predecessor, the Portégé R700 you need to pay out a pretty penny if you want the very best features available.