Toshiba Libretto

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The Libretto was a line of subnotebook computers designed and produced by Toshiba. The line was distinguished by its combination of functionality and small size, squeezing a full Windows PC into a device small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. The first model, the Libretto 20, was released on 17 April 1996, with a volume of 821 cm³ and weighing just 840 g. In contrast the contemporary, full-sized Apple PowerBook 1400 had a volume of 2833.6 cm³ and weighed 3.04 kg. The original Libretto line was discontinued in Europe and the U.S. in 1999. Production continued in Japan with the SS, FF and then the L series until 2001. The L series range of Librettos were released in 2001 (in Japan only) and were produced for just 11 months. Production of all Librettos ceased from 2001 until the release of the Libretto U100 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. With the introduction of the L series in 2001, a move was made to the Transmeta Crusoe processor. The U100 of 2005 returned to Intel with a Pentium M processor.

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 210×115×34 850
Libretto 50m Specification as Libretto 50 + 6.1" TFT touch screen display specially built for the Meiji Life insurance company in Tokyo 210×125×34 " "
Libretto 60 Intel Pentium 100 MHz, 16 MB RAM, 810 MB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display 210×115×34 " "
Libretto D2 A rebadged L60, also known as the M2 (Mobile Pack2) released in Japan by NTT DoCoMo with a Mobile Networking bundle 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 210×132×34 950
Libretto SS1000 Intel Pentium 166 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 2.1 GB ( Special 6.5 mm high ) hard disk, 6.1" TFT display 215×125×24.5 820
Libretto SS1010 Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX, 64 MB RAM, 2.1 GB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display. (Released only in Japan)
Libretto M3 Intel Pentium 133 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 2.1 GB hard disk, 6.1" TFT display. (Released only in Japan by NTT DoCoMo) 210×132×34 910
Libretto 110 Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 4.3 GB hard disk, 7.1" TFT display 210×132×34 950
Libretto ff 1050 Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX, 32 MB RAM, 3.2 GB hard disk, 6" STN display. (Released only in Japan) 221×132×29.8 900
Libretto ff 1100 Intel Pentium 266 MHz MMX, 64 MB RAM (SO-DIMM expandable to 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.

In 2001, Toshiba released the L series range of Librettos. This was the first major change of footprint since the range was first introduced and represented a significant improvement in performance over previouse models. They were not officially available outside of Japan.

Model Specifications Dimensions (mm) Mass (g)
Libretto L1 Transmeta Crusoe 600 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 10 GB hard disk, 10" TFT display 268×167.2×20.5 1100
Libretto L2 Transmeta Crusoe 600 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 10 GB hard disk, 10" TFT display 268×167.2×20.5 " "
Libretto L3 Transmeta Crusoe 600 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB hard disk, 10" TFT display 268×167.2×20.5 " "
L3 Adidas Edition Transmeta Crusoe 600 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB hard disk, 10" TFT display 268×167.2×20.5 " "
Libretto L5 Transmeta Crusoe 800 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard disk, 10" TFT display 268×167.2×20.5 " "

In 2005, Toshiba announced a new model, the Libretto U100:

Model Specifications Dimensions (mm) Mass (g)
Libretto U100 Intel Pentium M 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM (1 GB Max), 60GB HDD (1.8in Micro ATA), 7.2 in TFT active matrix LCD display 210×165×29.8 980
Libretto U105 As per U100 with different Bundled options. 210×165×29.8 980
Libretto U100-S213 US Market version. As per U100. 210×165×29.8 980

All 3 of the above were essentially the same machine but with different options. The U100 was available in Europe with either a 30GB HDD (with Win Xp Home) or 60GB HDD, (with Xp Pro) and a DVD Dock.

[edit] External links

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