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Meet the thinnest and lightest full-function 13.3" (33.8cm) laptop, the Toshiba Portege R700. It's a well-specced business machine that combines a lightweight, ultra-slim chassis with innovative computing technologies.
 
The ultra-portable machine measures just 16.8mm tall and weighs only 1.3kg, thanks to major advances in three areas: heat management, chassis construction, and memory chip deployment. Airflow Cooling Technology, co-developed by Intel and Toshiba, allows Toshiba to integrate the latest Intel Core family processors in the Portege R700's slim casing while keeping the sound of the fan to a minimum. A honeycomb structure in the palmrest area makes the R700 highly durable against flexing - protecting the electronic and mechanical components from being damaged, considerably prolonging the life of the product. By innovatively stacking the memory slots vertically, the Portege R700 can accommodate up to 8GB RAM for even more powerful performance.

The black Portege R700 enables business users to travel light without compromising on performance. Thanks to the integration of the latest Intel standard voltage Core processors and the availability of an optical disc drive, the slim and light laptop is equipped to run even the most-demanding multimedia applications.

And the performance of R700 doesn't compromise on battery life - it can run for an entire working day of up to eight hours on one battery charge. The new model offers more useful features to enhance its portability and appeal for business people: a black magnesium-alloy cover with a matt finish, a 3D sensor for hard disk protection against drops and shocks, a broad range of connectivity options, a non-reflective screen, and a docking station connector. The docking station supports HDMI and USB 3.0 for fast data transfer.
 
The Toshiba Portege will retail from R12 999.