TOSHIBA'S NEW SATELLITE 2805 SERIES NOTEBOOKS: MULTIMEDIA WITH A BITE.The Computer Systems Group (CSG CSG - constructive solid geometry ) of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS TAIS Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TAIS Tactical Airspace Integration System (US Army) TAIS Target Architecture and Implementation Strategy TAIS Texas Apiary Inspection Service ) has introduced the enhanced Satellite 2805 Series notebooks, featuring the industry's first mobile graphics processing unit See GPU. (GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. ). The NVIDIA GeForce2 Go GPU delivers breakthrough graphic performance previously only available on a desktop PC, making the Satellite 2805 Series a truly desktop performing portable computer and the mobile solution for gaming enthusiasts, graphic artists and business users. The GeForce2 Go also enhances business and Internet applications to run faster and smoother without hindering battery performance. "The new Satellite 2805 Series represents the next generation in mobile computing," said Steve Andler, vice president of marketing, Toshiba CSG. "With extreme multimedia capabilities, this new line of notebook computers truly enables users to experience desktop-like performance in a slim and flexible environment." "With the GeForce2 Go GPU, mobile users now have the ability to experience stunning graphics capabilities and jaw-dropping performance without sacrificing battery life," said Dan Vivoli, vice president of marketing for NVIDIA. The Satellite 2805 Series Delivers a Host of Multimedia and Productivity Capabilities Fast and effortless capabilities are a mainstay with the Satellite 2805 Series. With an integrated i.Link (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394) port (S402 model only), users can experience ultra-fast data transfer from more than 125 multimedia products including digital cameras (both still and video) and scanners. To quickly download photos or data, a built-in SmartMedia card slot is also included (S402 model only). Providing additional functionality, the Satellite 2805 Series comes pre-installed with a DVD/CD-RW multi-function drive (S402 model only), allowing users to increase productivity and enjoy enhanced multimedia features such as playing DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. movies or CDs, creating audio/video CDs, or backing up data. Complementing the DVD capability is an integrated high-performance sound system with bass-enhancing subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. and two stereo speakers, providing a dynamic and rich audio experience. With up to 15-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor displays, the Satellite 2805 Series transforms into a mobile mini-theater. Customers can also play and control CDs and MP3 files, even with the unit turned off, by using dedicated DVD/CD playback function keys for skip/search and play/stop capabilities. With TV-out connections to standard televisions, the Satellite 2805 Series can accommodate presentations in almost any environment. With a one-touch Internet access button, an integrated 10/100 Ethernet port and V.90 56K modem, the Satellite 2805 Series makes logging onto the Web fast and convenient, increasing the productivity of the mobile user. |
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