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Tecra TE2300 

Affordable mobile PC providing full-feature productivity tools and docking capabilities 

Feature Model:                                                               Part Numbers 

Tecra TE2300                                                      

  Intel® Pentium® M 1.4GHz, 256MB DDR SDRAM, 30GB (4200rpm), 14.1”XGA, DVD-CDRW Combo,    

 

 

PT230U-010YD7 

Intel 802.11b, Modem/LAN, 32MB Integrated Graphics, Windows XP-Pro 
 

  Intel® Pentium® M 1.4GHz, 256MB DDR SDRAM, 30GB (4200rpm), 14.1”XGA, DVD-CDRW Combo,    

 

 

PT230U-010YD7S 

Intel 802.11b, Modem/LAN, 32MB Integrated Graphics, Windows XP-Pro, Office 2003 SMB 

 

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Product Highlights 

Performance 

 

Mobile performance at a value price, with Intel® Centrino™ mobile 

technology   

 

Cross Capability for Added Flexibility 

 

Common docking accessories with selected  Tecra/Portégé 

product line.  

 

Ships with DVD-ROM/CDRW combination drive 

Flexible Connectivity Options 

 

Intel 802.11b Wireless connectivity 

 

10/100 Ethernet LAN &V.92 modem.  

Long Battery Life for Increased Productivity. 

 

Enjoy 6+ hours of cable-free work, using the primary & 2

nd

 Battery 

options. 

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System Characteristics 

CPU  (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)** 

 

Intel® Pentium® M processor at 1.40GHz**  

L2 Cache 

 

1MB Level 2 cache memory integrated on die  

 

400MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed 

Memory 

 

256MB (1 DIMM) expandable to 2GB  (with 2 memory slots)  

 

Expansion memory:   256MB/512MB/1024GB, SODIMM, PC2100 

DDR  

 

Data/Address Bus Width:

 64bit/32bit 

 

Intel® 855GM Chipset

 

Mass Storage 

 

Primary Hard Disk Drive

:  30GB* hard disk drives, Enhanced IDE 

(ATA-5) interface, 4200rpm drive rotation; 9.5mm height, 0.2lbs, 
Service Removable 

 

Slim Select Bay DVD-ROM/CDRW:

  Enhanced IDE (ATA-2) 

Interface; Maximum speed:  CD-R(24x), CD-RW(24x), CD-
ROM(24x), DVD-ROM(8x), DVD-R(4x), DVD-RW(4x), DVD 
Multi(4x); Compatibility:  CD-ROM, CD-R (read/write), CD-RW 
(read/re-write), DVD-ROM, DVD-R (read only), DVD-RW (read 
only), DVD Multi (read only); Hot swappable with software; user 
removable 

 

Slim Select Bay DVD Multi Drive:

  Enhanced IDE (ATA-2) 

interface, Maximum speed:  CD-R(24X, CD-RW(24x), CD-
ROM(24x), DVD-ROM(8x), DVD-R/RW/RAM/Video(4x) 

 

Optional Selectable Bay Options

:  Secondary HDD, DVD-ROM, 

DVD-ROM/CDRW, DVD Multi, 2

nd

 Battery 

 

Software Decoder:  InterVideo (WinDVD®) 

Graphics/Video 

 

14.1” TFT active-matrix display***; internal display supports up to 

16M colors at 1024 x 768  

 

Intel® 855GM 

integrated graphics controller; External DDR 

SDRAM shared video memory up to 64MB 

 

3D Graphic accelerator; Digital Video Accelerator 

 

External Color Support/Refresh rate:                                                   

800 x 600;               60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M                     
1024 x 768;          

60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M                     

1280 x 1024;        

60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M 

1400 x 1050;        

60/75/85Hz Non-interlaced @16M 

1600 x 1200;           60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M 

Input Devices 

 

Keyboard:  

Full sized 85 keys, 2.7mm key stroke, 6mm height; 

Dedicated Windows

®

 keys support; Application Key Function; 

HotKey function; Integrated AccuPoint II pointing device with 
Scroll function 

 

Expandability 

 

2 Memory slots  

 

2 PC Card slots support 2 Type II or 1 Type III PC Cards 

Communications 

 

Integrated V.92/56K modem; Data and fax support 

 

Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN 

 

Integrated Wireless (802.11b) LAN 

(Intel® PRO/Wireless), BTO 

options/Atheros 802.11ab/g/ag

 

Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible 
transmission rates during Download.  Actual data transmission speeds will 
vary depending on line conditions.                    

Ports 

 

ECP Parallel port 

 Serial 

Port 

 

PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard port 

 RGB 

(monitor) 

port 

 

FIR (Infrared) port 

 

2 Universal Serial Bus ports (2.0) 

 

TV-Out – (NTSC/PAL output; RCA jack)

 

 

RJ-45 LAN Port 

 

RJ-11 modem port 

 

240 Pin Docking Connector 

Physical Description 

 Dimensions 

(LxWxH): 

 12.4” x 10.8” x 1.5” 

 

Weight:  6.0lbs  

 

LED Indicators:  Power, Power Save Mode, HDD, 2

nd

 HDD 

(SelectBay), CD/DVD-ROM (SelectBay), DC-IN, Caps Lock, 
Arrow, Numeric, Main Battery Charging Status, 2

nd

 Battery 

Charging Status, System Sleep / Suspend status, Wireless 
Communication switch

 

Sound 

 

Software sound; Windows Sound System v2.0, SoundBlaster Pro 

compatibility; 16bit stereo; Full duplex support 

 

Built-in stereo speakers; Built-in Microphone (monaural); Direct 3D 

Sound (supported by driver), DirectSound (supported by 
hardware acceleration) and DirectMusic (supported by hardware 
acceleration); MIDI Support; Sound Volume (by Dial);   

 Ports: 

 

External Microphone port, headphone port 

Power Supply 

 

AC Adapter:  

75W external AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz 

frequency (Universal) input voltage, 15V x 5A Output.                       

Dimensions (LxWxH):  

 5.5” x 2.2” x 1.1” 

 

Weight:  

0.88lbs 

 

Battery Pack:  

6-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 

battery, 10.8V x 4300mAh                          

 

 (2

nd

 battery:  6 cell; 10.8V x 3600mAh)                                                

 

Battery Saver (in Windows XP):  Stand by, HDD Auto Off, Display 

Auto Off, Throttling, Hibernation

 

 

Battery life (main batt/main + 2

nd

 batt):  03:36 (Hrs:Min) / 06:36 

(Hrs:Min) (Measured by MobileMark™) ****

 

 

Recharge time (main off/on; main + 2

nd

 batt off/on):  3.0H/3.0H+; 

6.0H/6.0H+                                                                                          
Battery life may vary depending on product model, configuration, 
applications, power management settings and features utilized.  
Recharge time varies depending on usage.  Battery may not 
charge while computer is consuming full power.  After a period of 
time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum 
capacity and will need to be replaced.  This is normal for all 

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