The toshiba tecra A8 PC

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Toshiba's entry into the budget midsize category, the Tecra A8 line starts at just $749. Our fixed configuration review unit, the Tecra A8-EZ8512, incorporates a decent feature set and the latest-generation components--including an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for just $999. Competitively speaking, the same-sized Lenovo 3000 N100 can be configured with similar components for $100 less than the Tecra A8, but the Lenovo has a previous-generation Core Duo processor. Another competitive model, the Dell Latitude D820, costs more than $1,200 for similar components, though it also offers a sweeter feature set that includes a Trusted Platform Module, higher-resolution screen, and more ports. Though larger businesses would appreciate (and be willing to pay) for such extras, the Toshiba Tecra A8 is ideally suited for individuals and small businesses who want a simple, workhorse laptop that doesn't cost a lot of money.