Toshiba Tecra M3 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Stephanie Bruzzese

Reviewed on: 9 May 2005

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We like:

Exceptionally light for its class; hot-swappable modular bay; external wireless on/off switch; cool Wi-Fi software utility

We don't like:

Middling performance and battery life; just two USB 2.0 ports

You might also need:

Give this system more get-up-and-go with extra memory

CNET UK judgement:

The thin-and-light Tecra M3 has a nice design and adequate performance for basic office tasks, but power users will be disappointed with its performance and battery life

Full review:

Weighing just over 2kg, the Toshiba Tecra M3 is one of the lightest laptops in the business thin-and-light category. Despite its modest dimensions, the Tecra M3 houses its fair share of design perks, such as an external Wi-Fi on/off switch and a volume wheel. Unfortunately, the system was also light on performance and battery life in our benchmarks. While we like its overall design, the Tecra M3 isn't cheap enough to justify its middling test scores. Continue Reading...