If you are looking for a computer that provides the same features and functionality as a desktop computer, but want a laptop instead, Toshibas Tecra A10 just might be the answer. The Tecra A10 was designed with the traveling business user in mind, but all users will be more than satisfied with this model. Whether you run your own business, travel, need a spare laptop around the house, or need a computer for your form room, you will find what you need in the Tecra A10.

With a weight of 6.2 pounds, width of 13-inches, depth of 10.4-inches, and height of 1.5-inches, there is nothing – physically – different about this laptop. The Tecra A10 has a 15.4″ monitor, which happens to be widescreen and offers a resolution of 1680 x 1050. Even the suggested retail price of $1,249 is average with competitors in the mid-size laptop arena.

With an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB HDD 7,200 rpm, and 4GM DDR2 SDRAM, the Tecra A10 offers performance like no other laptop. This – alone – is what rates this laptop at desktop speeds. For a laptop – and one that is not a gaming PC – the graphics card is pretty remarkable. It has an nVidia quadro FX graphics card with 256 MB of video RAM. Additionally, the laptop ships with Windows Vista Business 32/64-bit. (Media is shipped with the Tecra A10 to move to windows XP professional if you so desire.)

Bluetooth connectivity has become increasingly popular, and it is available on the Tecra A10. This allows consumers to connect, from the new Tecra A10, directly to other Bluetooth devices like cell phones. Other wireless options are also available: IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g,?IEEE 802.11b; therefore, you are not limited when it comes to connection options.

USB 2.0 ports allow for pretty fast transfer rates; however, ESATA ports offer consumers an ever faster transfer rate. The Tecra A10 offers consumers this functionality, along with being Energy Star compliant due to its integrated power management features.

Many other features are found on the Tecra A10, like the built-in webcam and microphone and USB Sleep-and-Charge. Both of these features provide nothing but convenience to consumers, traveling or not. You can simply plug in a cell phone and the USB Sleep-and-Charge will charge your phone, even if the computer is not powered on. Many laptops – today – come with the webcam and microphone, which makes communication much more efficient when you are long distances from recipients.

4th-Gen EasyGuard Technology provides Toshiba laptops with protection against falls along with internal data protection. The integration of a fingerprint reader makes this data protection even more secure and trusted.

With performance and functionality as spectacular as you will find in the Tecra A10, you would expect to find a decently functional battery as well. However, the battery life – in the Tecra A10 – is disappointing in comparison with its competitors.

For a functional, quality laptop, Toshibas Tecra A10 fits the bill. It offers the hardware needed for high performance, along with features to keep you protected – wherever you go. Even though the Tecra A10 was designed for the business user, it is a great laptop for home use as well – and even for students.