With the Intel 8th-Gen hardware now available, system builders are rushing to use it, and Toshiba is one of those keen to offer the latest technology to its business customers. The new silicon is being rolled out over the Tecra, Satellite Pro and the Portégé series, on both the X20 and X30 models.
Today we’ll be looking at a flagship design, the Portégé X30-E-12H, and determining if the power contained in this highly portable device is priced seductively enough for the discerning business user.
Price, availability and value
Regarding pricing in the UK, the X series pricing varies between £799 (around $1,079) and £1,699 ex VAT (around $2,295) . The X30-E-12H is top spec, therefore expect to shell out £1,699 ex VAT if you want one tricked out like the review model.
In the USA the 12H variant of the X30 isn’t an option that customers can select on the Toshiba site. The nearest alternative is a 13H model (13.3-inch display) and configured as per the review hardware that has an MSRP of $2,949 (£2,170).
When asked on this point, Toshiba stated that the US division could make any variant to almost any spec, should a customer specifically want …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac