Toshiba Adds Optical Drive to Portege M400; Looks to Increase Market Dominance.IRVINE, Calif. -- Portege(R) M400 Intelligently Fuses Breakthrough Mobile Technologies into a Highly Portable Tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words to Deliver Performance, Productivity Continuing the award-winning legacy of its Tablet PCs, Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Portege(R) M400 Tablet PC. Designed to build upon Toshiba's highly successful Portege M200, this new convertible Tablet PC is rich in performance and productivity innovations -- including the company's EasyGuard(TM) technology(1) -- to create an ultra-portable Tablet PC capable of running today's robust business applications. The Portege M400 gives Toshiba the industry's widest range of Tablet PCs options from a form factor, performance and price point prospective. "The Portege M400 embodies the true vision of what Tablet PC computing was first envisioned to be when the concept was originally presented to the public four years ago," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. "We are confident the multi-purpose functionality of the Portege M400 delivers a Tablet PC which businesses will find as a valuable tool for their workforces." Toshiba's new Tablet PC is the ideal tool for mobile professionals, students and healthcare professionals. To deliver a high level of performance and mobility, the Portege M400 is powered by the Intel(R) Centrino(R) Mobile Technology. This new mobile technology is designed to lower power consumption and component size while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless capabilities while enhancing security. All three of the major Intel(R) Centrino(R) Mobile Technology components have been updated in the new platform to feature the Intel(R) Core(TM) Solo processor, the Intel(R) Mobile 945 Express chipset and the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG ABG abbr. arterial blood gas ABG 1. Arterial blood gas 2. Axiobuccogingival–dentistry network connection. User's can customize the Portege M400 to feature Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology. The cornerstone of a Tablet PC is its screen technology. The Portege M400 incorporates a 12.1-inch diagonal XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. or SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. + display featuring wide-view angle technology. For increased ease-of-use, the framing around the display has six display buttons with the following functions, Cross-Functional, ESC/Display Rotation, Windows Security, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Presentation and On/Off. Toshiba has added a fingerprint reader A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches the stored sample. A PIN may also be used with the fingerprint sample. to the frame of the Tablet PC for increased data security and convenience. The Portege M400 features the most comprehensive implementation of Toshiba's exclusive EasyGuard(TM) technology(1), which is a series of hardware and software enhancements to business-class notebooks that help boost mobile security, system integrity, network connectivity and overall ease-of-use. EasyGuard technology consists of four elements: Protect & Fix, Secure, Connect and Optimize. Protect & Fix Utilizing a multi-level approach to data protection, this ultra-portable Tablet PC incorporates specially made shock-absorbing materials to help safeguard critical components such as the hard drive and LCD display. Internally, the hard drive and display are housed within their own casings for better isolation against shock and impact. Externally, users will see sleek, industrial design integrating impact bumpers on the four corners of the notebook, to establish protection zones that separate internal components from the outer enclosure. The Toshiba Hard Disk Drive Protection System helps safeguard the Tablet PC's hard drive against possible damage resulting from accidental dropping, turbulence, impact or vibration. Through the integration of a 3D accelerometer accelerometer Instrument that measures acceleration. Because it is difficult to measure acceleration directly, the device measures the force exerted by restraints placed on a reference mass to hold its position fixed in an accelerating body. , the Toshiba HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive Protection System detects when the Portege M400 experiences unsafe, sudden "acceleration" in any direction. Once danger is detected, the hard drive immediately places itself into a protected mode (1) The native state of an Intel CPU, which provides access to all advanced memory management functions. It was introduced in 1982 with the 16-bit 286 chip, which was the first x86 chip to break the 1MB barrier of the original 8086/8088 architecture. and parks the hard drive head until the system determines it is safe to resume normal operation. The Portege M400 also features an enhanced, spill resistant keyboard(2) that affords users time to save work and shut down the system. If an accident should occur, this feature will help prevent the loss of data. Secure The Portege M400 employs a multi-pronged approach to security in order to help defend itself against unauthorized access, data theft and virtual attacks. The root of Toshiba's security design is the Trusted Platform Module In computing, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is both the name of a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, as well as the general name of implementations of that specification, often called "TPM chip" or "TPM Security Device" (Dell). , an embedded security chipset that stores encryption keys, passwords and user credentials to ensure that data cannot be accessed or seen by anyone but an authorized user authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal . Further building on its security infrastructure is an integrated biometric fingerprint reader with single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. functionality. This added security feature associates the user's passwords for the BIOS, hard drive and operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. with one's fingerprint. By assigning passwords to three critical components of the notebook presents unauthorized users with three unique password challenges just to launch the system's operating system. Large and small businesses will appreciate the ability to implement complex password schemes to maintain the integrity of secured data and applications. On an individual basis, users can benefit from the simplicity of password management for quick and easy access to the system and data. Connect To simplify wired and wireless connectivity, the new Portege M400 is outfitted with a complete suite of communication technologies including Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. and V.92 modem and the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11 a/b/g) (3) as part of the notebook's standard configuration. Additionally, the Portege M400 can be configured with optional Bluetooth(R) v.2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) An acronym occasionally used to reflect an advancement in transmission or transfer speed. For example, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR provides a dramatic increase in speed over the previous version. See Bluetooth. technology to connect with the growing number of Bluetooth(R) devices. The Portege M400 features proprietary technologies such as Toshiba's recently upgraded ConfigFree(R) and the company's patented Diversity Antenna. ConfigFree is Toshiba's intuitive, graphic connectivity management utility created to simplify the connectivity experience when using wired and wireless Ethernet The standard for wireless networking within a home or office. Also known as a "Wi-Fi" or "802.11" network, wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet, which is also the standard for local networks. See 802.11 and wireless LAN. or Bluetooth(R). Toshiba's Diversity Antenna design delivers superior, wireless signal reception through the integration of strategically placed Bluetooth(R) technology and dual-band Wi-Fi antennas in the notebook's display. Optimize The fourth element, Optimize, is a series of proprietary software enhancements, enabling users to customize notebook settings for maximum system performance and battery life based on individual needs and preferences. Features include Toshiba Power Saver to maximize battery life and breeze through a meeting fully connected; Toshiba's Presentation button, a one-touch button to display the screen's image onto an LCD projector See LCD TV, data projector and LCD panel. or external monitor easily; and instantaneously and a wireless on/off switch, enabling and disabling the integrated wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area (Wi-Fi(R)). In addition to the EasyGuard technology, Toshiba redesigned the chassis and aesthetics of the Portege M400 to create a durable and balanced tool that is comfortable to hold, carry and use. The new Tablet PC weighs approximately 4.5 pounds(4) and comes with a six-cell battery for up to five hours of computing time(5). Toshiba offers an optional six-cell Slice Expansion battery for up five hours of additional computing time(5). Further differentiating itself, Toshiba equipped the Portege M400 with a swappable Ultra SlimBay for a CD-RW/DVD, 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. SuperMulti optical drives or a second hard drive for onboard data backup. Even with the adoption of an optical drive, Toshiba was able to maintain the unit's sub five-pound weight class, which is key for a mobile solution according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Toshiba's mobility standards. As the ideal business tool, the Portege M400 includes one-touch docking capabilities via Toshiba's new Express Slim Port Replicator A device used to quickly connect multiple peripherals to a laptop using only one connector. The desktop devices are permanently plugged into the port replicator, which connects to the laptop via the USB port, PC Card slot or proprietary expansion port. for better cable management and faster desktop environment access. The Portege M400 is also Toshiba's first Tablet PC manufactured to be fully compatible with the new EU RoHS environmental directive(6) addressing restrictions of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Toshiba's Portege M400 is now available through Toshiba Direct, mail order and the company's Reseller Partners with prices starting at $1,699(7). Service and Support Toshiba's Portege M400 is available with a standard, three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . The standard, limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country; or customers may utilize any of the more than 3,000 UPS Stores and Mail Boxes Etc. locations for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended warranty The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. coverage. As part of the company's support program, Toshiba offers Ask Iris(R) Online, an instant response information service that can alert users to security software patches or provide other information regarding their product from Toshiba engineers and technical support staff. Portege M400-S933 Configuration Options
Processor: Intel (R) Core(TM) Solo Processor T1300
(1.66GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)(8)
Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Display: 12.1-inch diagonal XGA (1024x768 native
resolution)
System Chipset: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB
to 128 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics
memory(9)
Memory: 512MB DDR2 667MHz SDRAM (max 4GB)(10)
Hard Drive: 80GB HDD(11) (5400rpm, Serial-ATA)
Optical Drive: Ultra SlimBay CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
Communications: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Network Connection 3945ABG
(802.11a/b/g)(3).
Intel(R) 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T
Ethernet, Toshiba V.92 modem, Optional
Bluetooth(R) v.2.0+EDR
Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
Video: RGB monitor port, S-Video port
Audio: microphone input jack, headphone output
jack
Data: i.LINK(TM) IEEE-1394, 3-USB (v.2.0), RJ-45
LAN port, RJ-11 modem port, 1-PC Card
slot, 240-pin docking port
Battery: 6-cell lithium ion battery (4700mAh)
Dimensions: 11.6-inch x 9.80-inch x 1.53-inch
Weight: Starting at 4.5 lbs. (4)
Warranty: Standard three-year limited warranty(12)
About 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 ) Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products, Digital Solutions and Storage Device. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, Internet access See how to access the Internet. plans, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry-leading portable computers, projectors, DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives, telephony products, digital imaging systems, wireless solutions and services. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . TAIS is an independently operated company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation (company) Toshiba Corporation - A Japanese technology manufacturer with 364 subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba makes and sells electronics for home, office, industry and health care including information and communication systems, electronic components, heavy electrical apparatus, , a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $52 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com. (1) All EasyGuard features (with some exceptions) are integrated into specific Toshiba notebook models. Not all models will support all EasyGuard features. See specs for each model individually for included EasyGuard features. (2) Spill-Resistant Keyboard. Under Toshiba testing conditions, the spill-resistant keyboard delayed the time for a water spill to reach the PC's main board to allow more time to properly close down the machine. Toshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit www.warranty.toshiba.com for details. (3) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. (4) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. (5) Battery Life. May vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings. See Battery Life Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. (6) RoHS. This product is compatible with European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium Hexavalent chromium or Cr(VI) compounds are those which contain the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Chromates are often used as pigments for photography, and in pyrotechnics, dyes, paints, inks, and plastics. , PBB PBB: see polybrominated biphenyl. , and PBDE PBDE Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether PBDE Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (flame retardant additive in plastics) PBDE Parallel Block-Decodable Encoder . This regulation goes into effect on July 1, 2006. (7) Reseller prices may vary. ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price means "Estimated Single Unit Price." (8) Processor. CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. (9) Graphics. 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. performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. (10) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. (11) Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com (12) Warranty. The terms and conditions of Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com. (C) 2006 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved ConfigFree and Portege are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. EasyGuard is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Centrino and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth(R) word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. |
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