June 2nd, 2009
Toshiba debuts its first netbook, the mini NB205
Toshiba today announced the mini NB205 netbook, a system boasting a full-sized keyboard, large touchpad and nine hours of battery life, according to the company.
It marks Toshiba’s first such entry into the growing netbook market.
Positioned as a premium netbook, the system features a 10.1-in. diagonal widescreen LED backlit display, a full-size QWERTY raised-tile (”chiclet”) keyboard and a full-size touchpad. It has Microsoft Windows XP installed.
The mini NB205 also comes equipped with a Hard Drive Impact Sensor and a USB port with Sleep-and-Charge (which enables users to charge various consumer electronics devices even when the unit is turned off).
[ZDNet Image Gallery: Toshiba mini NB205]
Toshiba’s netbook comes in two configurations:
The mini NB205-N310 features a textured finish and chrome hinge and will be available in four metallic color finishes: Sable Brown, Frost White, Indigo Blue and Posh Pink.
The mini NB205-N210 features a “Fusion Finish,” whatever that means, in Black Onyx.
For the eco-minded, both systems meet the EnergyStar 5.0 standard, are RoHS compatible and achieve Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold status.
Specs:
- 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite backlit LED display (WSVGA)
- Windows XP Home operating system
- Intel Atom N280 processor (1.66GHz)
- 1GB DDR2 800MHz RAM, upgradeable to 2GB
- Spacious storage with a 160GB HDD
- 802.11b/g wireless and 10/100 Ethernet
- Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR (only available in mini NB205-N310)
- TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor
- Lightweight and very portable at only 2.9 lbs.
- Long-life 6-cell battery delivering up to 9 hours of productivity
- One USB port with Sleep-and-Charge and two USB 2.0 ports
- Built-in Webcam, speaker and microphone
- Toshiba PC Health Monitor
- RGB port for connecting to external displays
- Memory Card Reader Slot
- Security Lock Slot
- One-year international limited warranty
The company will offer several Toshiba-branded accessories for the mini NB205 series, including a Portable DVD SuperMulti Drive for $99.99, a USB Mini Retractable Mouse for $14.99 and several cases.
The Toshiba mini NB205-N310 will be available for $399 and the mini NB205-N210 for $349. Both will be available in late June.
Andrew J. Nusca is an associate editor for ZDNet and SmartPlanet.
See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations.
Email Andrew Nusca 
Follow on Twitter
Subscribe to The ToyBox via Email alerts or RSS.
