Toshiba Tecra Z40-A1401 review: Too little for too much

January 20, 2014

Business computers usually cost more than consumer machines. But if you’re a small-business owner, you need to determine if the features in a laptop designed for the enterprise are worth the added cost. That question is particularly pertinent when comparing Toshiba’s Tecra Z40 to considerably cheaper consumer-oriented laptops from the likes of Dell and Lenovo. What features might you see in a business laptop that you won’t find in a consumer machine? You first need to look at the processor. The Tecra Z40, the Dell Inspiron 14, and the Lenovo Flex 14 are all powered by Intel Core i5 processors, but the CPU in the Toshiba is a Core i5-4300U while the Dell and the Lenovo pack the Core i5-4200U. What’s the big diff? Toshiba's pick delivers Intel’s vPro technology. A CPU with vPro includes a set of security and manageability features that make the computer easier for an IT department to manage. It also includes capabilities designed to protect the computer from rootkits, viruses, and malware, as well as remote and local monitoring and repair of the PC. ROBERT CARDIN The Toshiba Tecra Z40-A1404 has plenty of I/O ports, but DisplayPort isn't one of them.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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