Measuring 31.6cm wide by 22.7cm deep by 1.83-2.66cm thick, it's small enough to fit into even quite tiny backpacks. The R830 will appeal to mobile professionals who need to minimise the bulk and weight of their notebooks.
We regularly carry the older model as it's our everyday computer, but always in a solid protective case.
Nor is there a clasp to hold the lid and base together solidly in transit. The lid is too flexible for our liking - you don't have to press very hard to distort the screen. The Portégé R830's chassis looks like it's made of black plastic, but closer inspection reveals a magnesium alloy construction. We reviewed the mid-range Core i5-based R830-138 model, which costs £1,199 (ex. VAT), while the top-end Core i7 version comes in at £1,599 (ex. The entry-level Core i3 model costs £949 (ex. Like the R700, though, the R830 can be pricey. The Portégé R830 looks very similar to its predecessor, adding updated components. Last year's Portégé R700 scored well thanks to a combination of neat design, good battery life, light weight and generally good performance. Toshiba's ultraportable Portégé line has a strong pedigree. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNet's editorial team writes on behalf of YOU, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNet nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing.
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