Toshiba
Toshiba Portégé R30-A — Core i5 4200M • 8 GB DDR3 • 128 GB SSD • 13.3" HD • Backlit Keyboard • Excellent Battery — Refurbished
Toshiba Portégé R30-A — Core i5 4200M • 8 GB DDR3 • 128 GB SSD • 13.3" HD • Backlit Keyboard • Excellent Battery — Refurbished
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💻 RECONDITIONED TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ R30-A
Core i5-4200M • 8 GB DDR3L • 128 GB SSD • 13.3-inch HD anti-glare screen • White backlit keyboard
📅 Listed on September 1, 2026
🔄 Updated on October 30, 2026
💰 $150 CAD
🛡️ 60-day limited hardware warranty from the billing date
✅ Inspected, cleaned, and tested in-shop
🔌 Official Toshiba charger included
😊 In simple terms
A small $150 business laptop for school, documents, and light remote work. Its 13.3-inch size makes it easy to carry, and its white backlit keyboard is convenient for typing in the evening. The official Toshiba charger is included.
It has a Core i5 with 2 cores / 4 threads, 8 GB of memory, and a 128 GB SATA SSD. The SSD improves responsiveness, but its capacity is limited for a large collection of photos and videos. The stated maximum is 16 GB DDR3L.
The battery was tested by the store and found to be in excellent health; estimated battery life exceeds 2 hours depending on use. This estimate is not guaranteed, and the used battery is excluded from the warranty. The screen is HD, not Full HD. There are minor adhesive residue marks on the lid, with no reported damage or cracks. This laptop is not intended for demanding modern games.
Windows 11 Pro in French and the software listed below are installed. 60-day hardware warranty from the billing date.
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Features, comparisons, maintenance, battery, and conditions are all visible below.
🔎 Key points to note before purchasing
- Compact business laptop, magnesium alloy chassis with Toshiba EasyGuard honeycomb internal structure according to the listing.
- Core i5-4200M: 2 cores / 4 threads, 4th generation M series.
- 8 GB DDR3L installed; stated maximum 16 GB, 2 SO-DIMM slots. Installed module configuration not specified.
- 128 GB SATA SSD: responsive, but limited capacity for a large file library.
- 13.3-inch matte HD screen, 1366 × 768, not Full HD.
- Canadian multilingual QWERTY keyboard, adjustable white backlighting; 3 levels indicated in the listing.
- Battery tested by the store and found to be in excellent health; estimated battery life over 2 hours depending on use; battery life is not guaranteed.
- Minor adhesive residue from a security sticker on the lid: cosmetic flaw, with no reported damage or cracks.
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet. Windows 11 Pro installed in French and activated.
- Official Toshiba charger included; 60-day hardware warranty.
💳 Payment methods
🟢 PayPal
Ships the same day or the next business day after payment confirmation. Recommended option for fast shipping.
🟡 Credit card on the website
Security verification may take up to 3 business days before shipping. An alternative if you do not use PayPal.
At $150, this Portégé with a backlit keyboard sells faster than an urgent email to the IT department!
Also accepted in-store: debit card and cash.
📜 Store policy
🚫 FINAL SALE
No cash refunds according to store policy.
🔄 REMEDIES
Priority repair, then equivalent exchange or store credit for a covered hardware problem.
⏱️ TIMELINE
Service request or technical follow-up processed within 48 business hours. This timeline does not mean that the repair will be completed.
🧾 INVOICE
Original printed or digital purchase invoice required for service and warranty.
📞 514-394-7794 • Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Online returns at the customer's expense.
🇫🇷 Windows 11 Pro
64-bit system cleanly installed in French and activated with a digital license according to the listing. English version of the system available upon request at the time of order.
Windows and the installed programs are excluded from the hardware warranty.
💰 Value comparison: Toshiba Portégé R30-A
| Context | Period | CAD Price | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated historical new price | 2014, store benchmark | $1,100 to $1,400 | Professional-grade laptop, compact and intended for travel. Benchmark based on configuration, not the documented purchase price of this specific unit. |
| Standard used market | Variable used condition | $80 to $200 | Condition, maintenance, keyboard, battery, preparation, and warranties vary by listing. Compare these elements without assuming flaws in other sellers' listings. |
| Our RECONDITIONED offer | 2026 | $150 | Machine inspected, opened, and dusted, thermal paste replaced according to the store, 128 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro configured, original charger included, battery tested and found to be in excellent health, and 60-day warranty. Adhesive residue on the lid. |
Estimates retained from descriptions provided by LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE, not independently gathered from current listings. The historical new price is not a pre-discount price.
⭐ A compact laptop for work and travel
The Portégé R30-A combines a 13.3-inch size, a business chassis, and a backlit keyboard. Its black/graphite magnesium design and Toshiba EasyGuard honeycomb structure are presented by the store as promoting rigidity, without making the device immune to impact.
An M-series Core i5 processor
The Core i5-4200M is a Haswell mobile processor with 2 cores / 4 threads, with a clock speed of 2.50 GHz and Turbo up to 3.10 GHz. The M series has a different power profile than the low-power U versions. However, this does not mean it outperforms all U processors: generation, tasks, and cooling also matter.
A practical size and backlit keyboard
To write a report in the evening, the white backlighting helps identify the keys; three levels are indicated in the listing. The matte anti-glare screen is convenient for documents and browsing. For travel, choose a suitable bag and keep the charger handy. The stated battery life remains an estimate, varying depending on the workload.
128 GB SSD: responsiveness and limited capacity
The 128 GB SATA SSD improves responsiveness compared to a mechanical drive, without promising instant transfers. The compact size does not mean unlimited storage capacity: an external drive or the cloud can complement your archives.
🔄 CPU Comparison: Core i5-4200M
Updated PassMark of the processor sold
CPU Mark V10: 2,805 points • Single Thread Rating: 1,613 points.
Search provided by LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE, viewed on October 29, 2026, source: cpubenchmark.net. Processor model averages, not test results of this specific unit.
The historical V9 score of 4,089 points should not be directly compared to the V10 score. The following benchmarks are kept separately: their version and viewing date were not specified.
Store historical benchmark table
| Processor | Year indicated in the historical listing | Cores / Threads | Clock speed | Historical PassMark indicated | Listing positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-3210M | 2012 | 2 cores / 4 threads | Not specified | ~2,600 | Previous generation |
| Intel Core i5-4200M ⭐ | 2014 | 2 cores / 4 threads | 2.50–3.10 GHz | ~3,400 | Previous benchmark for this laptop, distinct from the V10 report above |
| Intel Core i5-5200U | 2015 | 2 cores / 4 threads | Not specified | ~3,700 | Low power |
| Intel Core i5-6200U | 2016 | 2 cores / 4 threads | Not specified | ~4,200 | More recent |
| Intel Celeron N4000 | 2019 | 2 cores / 2 threads | Not specified | ~1,140 | Entry-level |
Scores and years retained as historical benchmarks provided by the store, source indicated cpubenchmark.net. The years do not constitute an independent verification of release dates. As the version and date of the old scores are unknown, their comparability is not established. This table is not an updated V10 comparison.
CPU Mark Chart — store historical benchmarks
Common scale from 0 to 4,200 points, bars proportional to the indicated historical values. The V10 report of 2,805 points is not mixed with these values.
i5-3210M: ~2,600
i5-4200M: ~3,400, previous benchmark
i5-5200U: ~3,700
i5-6200U: ~4,200
Celeron N4000: ~1,140
Chart — cores and threads
Common scale from 0 to 4 units. Blue: physical cores. Purple: threads. These numbers are not performance scores.
i5-3210M: 2 cores / 4 threads
i5-4200M: 2 cores / 4 threads
i5-5200U: 2 cores / 4 threads
i5-6200U: 2 cores / 4 threads
Celeron N4000: 2 cores / 2 threads
A score difference does not guarantee an identical gain in every application. These comparisons do not constitute a list of compatible replacement parts for the laptop.
📋 Technical specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | Toshiba Portégé R30-A / PT343C-01M01J. |
| Chassis | Black/graphite magnesium alloy, honeycomb internal structure EasyGuard according to the listing. |
| Screen | 13.3-inch matte anti-glare, HD 1366 × 768. |
| Processor / generation | Intel Core i5-4200M / 4th generation Haswell. |
| Cores / Threads | 2 cores / 4 threads. |
| Clock speed / cache | 2.50 GHz, Turbo up to 3.10 GHz / 3 MB Intel Smart Cache. |
| Processor TDP | 37 W, CPU thermal characteristic, not the constant power consumption of the entire laptop. |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, shared memory. |
| Installed memory / maximum | 8 GB low-voltage DDR3L / stated maximum 16 GB, 2 SO-DIMM slots. Installed configuration and free slots not specified. |
| Storage | 128 GB SATA SSD, free space less after installation. Exact brand and model not specified in the provided information. |
| System | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit French, activated; English system available upon request. |
| Security | Integrated TPM according to the listing. Its presence alone does not mean that encryption is enabled. |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Intel Wireless-AC 7260 dual-band 2.4/5 GHz / integrated Bluetooth. |
| Keyboard / touchpad | Canadian multilingual QWERTY, flat keys, white backlighting with 3 levels indicated / touchpad with distinct physical buttons. |
| Multimedia | HD webcam with activity indicator, digital microphone, and integrated stereo speakers. |
| Battery | Excellent health according to the store's tests; estimated battery life over 2 hours, variable. |
| Power supply included | Official Toshiba wall block and charger. Power not specified. |
| SKU indicated in the description | TOSH-R30A-I5-4200M-SSD128. |
| Warranty | 60 days from the billing date. |
🔌 Ports and interfaces listed
- 1 × full-size HDMI.
- 3 × USB 3.0 USB-A.
- 1 × additional USB 2.0.
- 1 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps.
- 1 × VGA for a compatible screen or projector.
- 3.5 mm combined headphone/microphone jack.
- Multi-format SD card reader.
Check the screens, cables, and display combinations compatible with your setup.
🎯 Recommended uses
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and accounting software, especially QuickBooks or SAGE, depending on the version and its requirements.
- Managing PDF documents, emails, browsing, writing, and schoolwork.
- Writing in the evening or in low light thanks to the backlight.
- Travel and transport in a bag suitable for the 13.3-inch format.
- HD streaming: Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, and Tou.tv, depending on the service, browser, video format, and connection.
- Remote work and online classes: Zoom, Teams, Skype, or Meet, depending on the versions and requirements.
Large files, databases, spreadsheets, and intensive multitasking may exceed the capabilities of 8 GB or this older platform. No complete absence of slowdown is promised.
❌ Not recommended
- Demanding recent 3D games.
- Professional 4K video editing.
- Intensive architecture and 3D rendering, including heavy AutoCAD or Blender projects.
- Massive storage of large files on the 128 GB internal SSD.
🎮 Gaming and retro gaming
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, without a dedicated GPU: mainly for light, 2D indie, and retro games. Benchmarks provided by the store, without a universal promise of compatibility or frame rate. Versions, drivers, resolutions, and settings may affect results.
✅ Light games featured
- Minecraft, with adjusted settings and a compatible version.
- Stardew Valley.
- Among Us.
- Terraria.
- Roblox, depending on the experience.
- Web games compatible with the current browser.
- NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, or Game Boy emulation, depending on the emulator and settings.
⚠️ Under certain conditions
- League of Legends.
- The Sims 4.
- Older generation Counter-Strike.
Reduced settings and resolution; check the requirements of the current version.
❌ Not recommended
- Fortnite.
- Call of Duty: Warzone.
- GTA V.
- Cyberpunk 2077.
- Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Recent AAA games.
For a machine dedicated to demanding games, contact the workshop at 514-394-7794 for available options.
✅ Maintenance and preparation listed
- Machine opened and dusted.
- Thermal paste replaced.
- Cleaning and inspection in the workshop.
- Load tests mentioned in the store information.
- Diagnosis and battery charge retention tests.
- Windows 11 Pro installed, activated, and configured.
- Pre-installed and configured software.
These operations are retained from the descriptions provided by the store; the CPU scores in the table are not results of these workshop tests. Preparation does not exempt the system and software from subsequent updates.
⚠️ Cosmetic condition and limitations
Slight adhesive residue from a corporate security sticker on the lid. The store information specifies that it came from a corporate engineering lot and reports no damage or cracks. The defect is cosmetic, with no reported effect on the screen, keyboard, or operation.
- The compact format and professional chassis do not protect against a drop; carry it in a suitable case.
- The 128 GB SSD can fill up quickly.
- 1366 × 768 HD screen, not Full HD.
- Intel HD Graphics 4600 is not suitable for modern gaming.
- Older platform, with limitations compared to recent laptops.
🔋 Battery and future replacement
Current battery tested in excellent health according to the store, estimated battery life over 2 hours under normal use, variable depending on brightness, applications, and settings. Battery life over time is not guaranteed. The used battery is excluded from the hardware warranty.
🔎 Reference provided and replacement models
Reference provided by LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE for this Portégé R30-A: PA5162U-1BRS, removable external battery 10.8 V / 66 Wh / 6 cells.
Replacement references provided by the store: PA5162U-1BRS / PA5163U-1BRS / PABAS277 / PABAS278, for offers listed at 10.8 V or 11.1 V / 66 Wh. Compare the label of your battery, its shape, its contacts, and its latches, then have the seller confirm the exact compatibility with the Portégé R30-A PT343C-01M01J before ordering. These references do not replace reading the label of the installed battery.
🛒 Where to find a replacement battery?
| Source | Average price (CAD) | Estimated delivery to Quebec | Seller warranty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Canada | $29 to $38 | 1 to 3 days, depending on the offer and Prime eligibility. | 1 year | Option recommended by the store for fast shipping; check the seller and return conditions. |
| eBay Canada | $22 to $30 | 5 to 12 business days; often shipped from the United States. | 6 months | Budget option; compare product and seller reviews, features, and fees. |
| AliExpress | $18 to $26 | 3 to 5 weeks, standard air delivery from China. | Variable | Lowest range in this table; an option to plan for without urgency. |
| BattDepot Canada | $46.99 | 3 to 7 business days, standard delivery. | 1 year | Canadian distributor proposed by the store; check the features and offer conditions. |
| Best Buy Canada (Marketplace) | $46.99 | 4 to 8 business days. | 1 year | Purchase from a third-party seller on the platform; check their identity, return policy, and warranty. |
Prices and information provided by LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE on October 14, 2026. Estimated times; prices, availability, fees, and conditions vary depending on the offer. The warranties in the table are from the battery seller and are separate from the laptop's 60-day hardware warranty. Suggested search: Toshiba Portégé R30-A battery PA5162U-1BRS.
💡 Technician's note: tool-less external replacement
On this Portégé, the battery is replaced without opening the magnesium casing. Turn off the computer completely and unplug the charger, then slide the two safety latches under the chassis to release the battery. Insert the compatible battery and check that the latches hold it correctly before reconnecting the charger.
This accessibility is a strong point for maintaining this compact laptop offered at $150 and planning a future replacement if needed. No tool is necessary for this operation on the described configuration.
The current battery is included; a new replacement battery is not. Purchase and installation of a replacement is at the customer's discretion and expense. A new battery does not guarantee the return of a new device's battery life; it depends on the part chosen and the use.
💿 Included software
Microsoft Office Professional Plus
Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Outlook • Access • Publisher • OneNote
Activated perpetual license without a subscription, according to the store description; version not specified.
Antidote
Spelling, grammar, and writing assistance.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read, fill, sign, and print PDFs.
Google Chrome
Preconfigured browser.
Microsoft Edge
Preconfigured browser.
VLC Media Player
Plays many compatible audio and video formats.
Windows and installed programs are excluded from the hardware warranty. Updates and future compatibility depend on each software.
✅ Device and accessory included
💻 Toshiba Portégé R30-A
Core i5-4200M, 8 GB DDR3L, 128 GB SSD, 13.3-inch anti-glare HD screen, backlit keyboard, and tested battery.
🔌 Official Toshiba charger
Block and wall power supply included.
📦 Preparation and shipping
Device cleaned, inspected, configured, and ready to use. SSD and system prepared for the new user. Reinforced packaging and tracked package according to the store information. Fast shipping depending on payment confirmation, destination, and carrier terms.
🛡️ Limited 60-day hardware warranty
Starts on the billing date. Covers internal hardware failures occurring under normal use according to the store conditions.
🔁 Procedure
Original printed or digital invoice required. Priority repair, then exchange of equivalent specifications and value if repair is impossible; store credit as a last resort. No cash refund according to the store policy.
Service requests and follow-ups processed within 48 business hours; this time refers to the intake, not necessarily the end of the repair. For online purchases, secure return shipping costs to the Repentigny workshop are the customer's responsibility.
❌ Exclusions
- Windows, programs, suites, drivers, and installed utilities; software bugs.
- Liquids, beverages, condensation, or prolonged moisture.
- Drop, impact, shock, excessive pressure on the screen, or physical breakage.
- Negligence, lack of maintenance, or extreme accumulation of dirt.
- Modifications or part changes without workshop authorization.
- Modified, erased, or altered labels, barcodes, or serial numbers.
- Broken, cut, or removed security seals.
- Physical damage to ports or connectors, including charging, USB, and HDMI.
- External factors: power surge, lightning, or external short circuit.
- Viruses, ransomware, spyware, or malware after purchase.
- Incompatibility with new software, games, or third-party peripherals.
- Data loss; regular backups are the user's responsibility.
- OS reinstallation after improper BIOS handling or partition erasure.
- Repair, adjustment, or intervention by an unauthorized third party.
- Abusive or inappropriate use, including mining, intensive shared computing, or overclocking.
- Used battery and battery life are excluded from the warranty.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is the laptop ready to use?
Yes. Windows 11 Pro is installed, activated, and configured.
Does the battery work?
Yes, according to the store tests, it is in excellent health. The estimated battery life is over 2 hours depending on use, but it is not guaranteed.
Is the keyboard backlit?
Yes. The white backlight has three levels listed in the sheet.
Is the screen Full HD?
No. It is a 1366 × 768 pixel anti-glare HD screen.
Does the laptop have an SSD?
Yes. A 128 GB SATA SSD is installed.
Can the memory be upgraded?
The announced maximum is 16 GB DDR3L on two SO-DIMM slots. The modules must be compatible; their current distribution is not specified.
Is the charger included?
Yes, the official Toshiba charger is included.
Is there a cosmetic defect?
Yes. Slight adhesive residue from a security sticker is present on the lid. No damage or cracks are reported.
Is it suitable for studies and remote work?
Yes, for office work, browsing, documents, and compatible video conferencing applications.
Is it a gaming computer?
No. It may be suitable for certain light, older, or retro games, but it is not intended for demanding modern games.
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🔑 Why choose LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE?
- Toshiba Portégé business laptop.
- Core i5-4200M with 2 cores / 4 threads.
- 8 GB DDR3L and 128 GB SATA SSD.
- 13.3-inch anti-glare HD screen.
- Backlit Canadian QWERTY keyboard.
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and webcam.
- Battery tested and in excellent health according to the store.
- Official Toshiba charger included.
- Windows 11 Pro installed and activated.
- 60-day limited hardware warranty.
At $150 CAD, this Toshiba Portégé R30-A is an attractive option for school, office work, light remote work, and travel. Its compact size, backlit keyboard, and professional chassis make it a practical laptop for everyday use.
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