There is also an extended 9-cell battery. eSATA/USB Combo with USB Sleep & ChargeĪ 6-cell battery will give the R830 about 11 hours of computing power between charges, according to Toshiba.The following connectivity options come standard on the R830: Various HDD or SSD options can be configured and the base model has 4 GB DDR3 RAM. Toshiba says users can swap out the optical drive with a space-saver to reduce weight while traveling if they don’t need access to CDs or DVDs, or users can add a second hard drive or SSD where the optical drive is to augment storage capacity.
Unlike other ultra-slim models like the Apple MacBook Air, the R830 actually comes with an optical drive. No discrete graphics option will be available on this thin and light.
The Portege R830 will come in either an Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 configurations, all with integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics. The Portege R830, the second digit, 3, indicates a 13-inch display, has a 13.3-inch backlit LED display with numerous configuration options and an entry price point of $1,049.
With the coming of Intel’s second-generation Sandy Bridge Core i Series mobile processors combining a revamped intel Intel HD 3000 graphics solution, Toshiba is also updating its ultra-portable business class Portege R830 to bring the latest improvements to its slim and light notebook.ĭesign-wise, the Portege R830 will set the tone for this year’s re-design of the Tecra A11 and M11 models as well–which also get re-branded as we’ll discuss later.