Technology Review: Toshiba's New WiMAX-Ready Laptops

Toshiba recently rolled out a line of laptops and notebooks featuring the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwaves Access, also known as WiMAX technology. It's a telecommunications protocol that provides wireless mobile Internet access at very high speeds. This technology is gaining much popularity these days. Hence, Toshiba has updated their line of notebooks with this high-tech broadband connectivity. Due to in-built WiMAX chip, the new line of Toshiba laptops will offer a higher speed Internet access with a wider coverage area. This kind of coverage is not possible with Wi-fi technology. Here's the range of models that will come with this in-built technology.

Satellite A665:

The Satellite A665 laptop is a 16-inch notebook which blends Toshiba's new fusion X2 styling. It is packed with Intel Core processors and optional NVIDIA graphics. Notebook offers wide-screen view, a premium audio package, and exclusive features like sleep and music for enjoying music through speakers without any requirement to power up. Satellite A665 provides major horsepower for faster multitasking and a perfect palette for excellent multimedia. WiMAX is available on Satellite A665-S6086, Satellite A665-S6094, and Satellite A665-S6097 Satellite A665-S6098 and on the 3D-capable Satellite A665-3DV6 models.

Satellite M645:

Satellite M645 is a compact, versatile PC, delivering robust multimedia performance with uncommon convenience and truly elegant styling. It is a 14-inch entertainment notebook, available with Intel Core processors and HD TrueBite widescreen display. Laptop features Dolby advanced Audio technology and stunning mobile entertainment experience. WiMAX is available on Satellite M645-S4063 and Satellite M645-S4070 models.

Portege R705:

The Portege R705 epitomizes both power and portability. Laptop comes with 13.3-inch diagonal widescreen display, a premium raised tile keyboard and a lifelong rating battery. This ultraportable business notebook features built-in Intel Wireless Display technology. Through this technology, you can wirelessly connect laptop with a big screen HDTV and enjoy digital content with ultra image clarity and amazing sound effects. The Porgege R705-P35 is available with WiMAX to enhance user's online experience on the go.

Satellite E205:

The Satellite E205 is a thin and light 14 inches notebook featuring Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA GeForce G310M graphics processing unit along with NVIDIA Optimus graphics-switching technology. It also includes a LED backlit keyboard and Intel Wireless Display technology. The WiMAX-equipped E205-S1980 is exclusively available for orders at BestBuy.com.

WiMAX has changed the way of communication. It provides Internet coverage over 50km of area with very high-speed wireless Internet connectivity, no matter wherever you are. Along with Toshiba many other companies are also providing WiMAX feature in notebooks. So, do look before selecting one for you.