Toshiba Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108 11.6 inch notebook for students

Toshiba Satellite Pro NB10-A 108 (Photo: Toshiba)

With the Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108 would like Toshiba to offer pupils or students a low-priced entry-level notebook and business users the ideal secondary device on the go. The highlights of the 1.5-pound mobile PCs will include a HD display with LED backlighting that brings a touch function with it.

In conjunction with the touch controls designed and pre-installed Windows 8 (64-bit version) allows the screen by the user via the controller and cue use. Whether organizing the application tiles, navigating through the web, playing games or scrolling through text and images - everything works as needed as with a tablet PC by touching the display. Of course, the notebook can also use classical means clickpad and comfortable keyboard.

Cheap entry models

Who needs no touch function, is better off with the Satellite Pro NB10-A-109. Until We display both have laptops on the same equipment. The Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108 with touch screen function costing 419 EUR, per derSatellite NB10-A-109 without touch function is 200 grams lighter and is 369 EUR (including VAT). Both models are from mid-December is available in Europe.

Everything important on board

The lightweight and compact devices are compatible with all Windows applications and easy to use. Because you can install the same applications on the Satellite Pro models, exactly like on the possibly existing desktop PC, the devices are also as a second PC .Compatibility problems are just as little to fear as lack of synchronization capabilities. Both notebooks are waiting for with interfaces such as WLAN, Bluetooth or Ethernet LAN. Any kind of data is available on the integrated 500 GB hard disk space. To protect against theft - while working in the university library or meeting breaks - there is a device for a Kensington ® lock. Thanks to Intel ® processor, the mobile PCs have grown all used office and web applications and are also available for entering large amounts of text available.

Many junctions provide a comprehensive connectivity (Photo: Toshiba)

Extensive Connectivity

Despite its compact dimensions, there are many interfaces. They are designed in standard size and do not require special cables or in addition to acquiring adapter. About a VGA and HDMI port can be larger external displays such as TVs or projectors connect - ideal for presentations that can then be controlled via the touch screen. The built-in speaker of the Satellite Pro NB10t models give stereo sound in high quality re-optimized by DTS ® Sound . One of the three USB ports corresponding to the USB 3.0 standard and ensures fast data transfers.Via SD card slot allows data to, for example, cameras exchange.

Facts & Figures

Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108
• Display: 11.6 inches (29.5 
cm) HD Touch Display 
(1366 x 768) with LED backlight 
(ten-point touchscreen) 
• Operating system: Windows 
8 64-bit (preinstalled) 
• Processor: Intel Celeron N2810 
• Graphics: Intel HD graphics 
• Hard disk: 500 GB HDD 
• Memory: 2 GB DDR3 (1600 MHz) 
• Connectivity: WiFi b / g / n, Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, 1x USB 3.0 , 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, SD / SDHC card slot, Microphone input / headphone output 
• Webcam: 0.9 MP HD with built-in microphone 
• touchpad with gesture recognition 
• Dimensions: 284 x 208.6 x 13.8 to 25.1 mm , 
weight: 1.5 kg 
• RRP including VAT: 419 EUR

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