Libretto (notebook)
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- This article is about the notebook. For the musical term see Libretto.
The Libretto is a line of subnotebook computers designed and produced by Toshiba. Its distinguishing feature was squeezing the functionality of a full Windows PC into a device small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand. The first model, the Libretto 20, was released on 17 April 1996 and had a volume of 821 cm³ and weighed just 840 g. The original line was discontinued in the U.S. in 1999. A single new model was introduced in 2005.
[edit] Models
There are several different models. Originally, they used 486 processors from AMD. Beginning with the Libretto 50, they used the Intel Pentium and Pentium MMX processors.
The following models were available:
| Model | Specifications | Dimensions (mm) | Mass (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libretto 20 | AMD 486 DX4 75 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 270 MB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display | 210×115×34 | 840 |
| Libretto 30 | AMD 486 DX4 100 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 500 MB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display | 210×115×34 | |
| Libretto 50 | Intel Pentium 75 MHz, 16 MB RAM, 810 MB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display | 210×115×34 | |
| Libretto 60 | Intel Pentium 100 MHz, 16 MB RAM, 810 MB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display | 210×115×34 | |
| Libretto 70 | Intel Pentium 120 MHz MMX, 16 MB RAM, 1.6 GB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display | 210×115×34 | |
| Libretto 100 | Intel Pentium 166 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 2.1 GB hard disk, 7.1" TFT display | 210×132×34 | 910 |
| Libretto 1000SS | Intel Pentium 166 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 2.1 GB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display | 215×125×24.5 | 820 |
| Libretto 110 | Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 4.3 GB hard disk, 7.1" TFT display | 210×132×34 | 910 |
| Libretto ff 1050 | Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 3.2 GB hard disk, 6 STN display. (Released only in Japan) | ||
| Libretto ff 1100 | Intel Pentium 266 MHz MMX, 64 MB RAM (SO-DIMM expandable to at least 128MB), 3.2 GB hard disk, 7.1" TFT display. (Released only in Japan) | 221×123×29.8 | 980 |
The Libretto ff 1100 also has a built-in digital camera, multimedia remote controller, and more, in a package almost the same size and just 140 g heavier than the original.
There were also the 1010 and M3 models.
In 2005, Toshiba announced a new model, the Libretto U100:
| Model | Specifications | Dimensions (mm) | Mass (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libretto U100-S213 | Intel Pentium M 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard disk, 7.2 in TFT active matrix | 210×165×30.5 | 1451 |
| Libretto U100 | Intel Pentium M 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard disk, 7.2" LCD display | 210×145×30.5 | 999 |
| Libretto U105 | Intel Pentium M 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard disk, 7.2" LCD display | 210×165×30.5 | 999 |
[edit] External links
- Toshiba Libretto 110CT - Joseph's Site
- Solid State Libretto - Joseph's Site A tutorial on replacing the hard disk with a solid state Compact Flash card
- CNET Comparison of Latest Libretto Models
- Libretto Web-Ring
- Adorable Libretto, an extensive fan site
- Toshiba Libretto Information Page — Contains a Libretto FAQ
- Overclock Libretto 50
- http://home.hccnet.nl/pr.nienhuis/Lib110CT.html — How to get a Toshiba Libretto 110CT to run Windows 98 & 2000 Pro, OS/2 Warp Connect and Mandrake Linux 9.0/9.1
- http://memebeam.org/toys/ToshibaLibretto — Running GNU/Linux on Libretto L1 series laptops (L1, L2, L3, L5, etc). Also contains general information about the hardware.
- World of the Toshiba Libretto
