Toshiba NB500 and NB520 netbooks announced

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/tpshiba-nb520-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>Toshiba has announced the arrival off two new netbooks that add a bit of sparkle to its diminutive computer range.</P><br /><P>That NB500 and NB520 both have a 10.1-inch LED backlit screen, Atom processors (dual on the 520) and are just 17mm at their thinnest point. </P><br /><P>The netbooks also weigh a Cheryl Cole-like 1.32KG. </P><br /><P>Toshiba last range of netbooks, the <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/toshiba-nb305-105-682866/review">NB300</A>, offered up impressive battery life and it seems that the NB500 and 520 range is offering the same, with both machines housing a six-cell battery that's good for eight hours' use – 10 if you are using the NB500.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Audio bully</STRONG></P><br /><P>The biggest improvement by Tosh, however, is on the audio side. Teaming up with Harmon/Kardon – the speaker manufacturer not to be confused with a <EM>Harry Potter</EM> character – sound power is attached to these netbooks.</P><br /><P>Couple this with a Dolby Advanced Audio feature and it seems that Toshiba has nailed it in the audio stakes.</P><br /><P>Other specs include: 1GB DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, integrated webcam, a multi-card reader and sleep and charge USB ports.</P><br /><P>The Toshiba NB500 and NB520 range has a UK release date of January 2011, with prices to be announced.</P>

Toshiba NB500 and NB520 netbooks announced

Toshiba has announced the arrival off two new netbooks that add a bit of sparkle to its diminutive computer range. That NB500 and NB520 both...

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