Toshiba Libretto W100

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Toshiba Libretto W100
Product familyLibretto
Release dateJuly, 2010
Introductory price$1,099.99
Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Intel Pentium U5400
1.20 GHz, 3 MB Cache, 18W
Memory2 GB (DDR3)
Storage64 GB SSD
Removable storage MicroSD
Display2x 7 inches 1024 x 600 LCD
Camera1.0 MP
Connectivity Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR5
Power8-cell Battery
Dimensions7.95 in × 4.84 in × 1.2 in (202 mm × 123 mm × 30 mm)
Mass1.8 lb (820 g)

The Toshiba Libretto W100 is a dual-touchscreen computer from the Toshiba Libretto series.

Contents

History

The W100 was released for the 25th anniversary of Toshiba in the laptop industry. It was released in July 2010. [1]

Specifications

Reception

Engadget noted that the software was unstable in an early model. [3] Techradar noted that the model is "on the chunky size". [4] Popular Mechanics noted the clever design. [5] ZDnet noted the high price tag. [6]

Further developments

Later in 2010, Acer also developed a laptop with two touchscreens. [7]

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References

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