Toshiba Announces Latest Qosmio(TM) Digital Entertainment Notebook with Enhanced Features Priced at $2,399; Qosmio G35-AV600 '4-in-1' Audio-Video Notebook Includes 1-Bit Digital Amplifier, Dolby Home Theater(TM) and Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo Processor.IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD DPD Department of Planning and Development DPD Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase DPD Dead Peer Detection (Cisco) DPD Division of Parasitic Diseases (US CDC) DPD Dominant Wave Period DPD Drug Product Database ), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., today introduced the Qosmio(TM) G35-AV600, the latest version of its flagship "4-in-1" audio-video entertainment notebook with cutting-edge enhancements for an estimated single unit price(1) of $2,399. Featuring Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2005 and integrated TV tuner, digital video recorder See DVR. (DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. ), virtual surround-sound stereo and all the capabilities of a powerful, full-featured notebook PC, the Qosmio G35-AV600 also includes: --the world's first 1-bit digital amplifier See Class D amplifier. in a notebook PC, usually found in high-end audio High-end audio is a term used to describe equipment that is purported by the manufacturers to be the best, regardless of the price. Definition of 'high-end' High-end audio systems; --Dolby Home Theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. (TM), delivering a richer, more engaging surround-sound experience from stereo and multichannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple audio sources through headphone See headphones. , 2- or 5.1-channel speaker systems; --Bass Reflex Speaker technology from harman/kardon(R), allowing greater amplification and clarity; --Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology built around the Intel Core The latest generation of the Intel x86 family of CPUs. Core supersedes the 13-year run of the Pentium, which was introduced in 1993. It essentially represents the ninth generation of the x86 architecture, the first chip appearing in the IBM PC in 1981. (TM) Duo processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. .(2) The Qosmio G35-AV600 also features a customizable Dual Mode touch pad that can provide one-tap short cuts to launch e-mail, an Internet browser See Web browser. and other selected programs. The unit also includes a new 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. for added security. Users can enjoy stunning visuals on the unit's 17-inch diagonal widescreen display with its two-lamp Ultimate TruBrite(TM) technology that rivals the brightness of an LCD TV A flat panel TV that uses LCD technology or a rear-projection TV that is based on LCD microdisplay panels. See flat panel TV, rear-projection TV and LCD. , 1440 x 900 resolution, nVidia GeForce Go 7300 high-performance graphics(3) card, 256MB of VRAM See video RAM. VRAM - video random-access memory (4) and the QosmioEngine, Toshiba's proprietary software that enhances digital images for crystal-clear images and bright colors. "This latest incarnation of our award-winning Qosmio digital convergence In the days of the first computers, transaction and company data were the first types of information digitized. Then came text, opening the world to word processing, followed by audio CDs and finally video. notebook line offers the best value to consumers yet, with innovative features that further enhance the audio-video experience at a price that's hundreds of dollars less than previous models," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba's Digital Products Division. "It marks the continuation of Toshiba's overall strategy to be a market leader in both innovation and value." The Qosmio G35-AV600 includes two 80GB 5400 RPM serial ATA See SATA. Serial ATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment hard disk drives(5) (for a total of 160GB) that incorporate Toshiba RAID software to give consumers the flexibility of optimum storage capacity using both drives or secure data redundancy Writing data to two or more locations for backup and data recovery. For example, data can be stored on two or more disks or disk and tape or disk and the Internet. See disk redundancy and data recovery. on one drive, 1024MB DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 2 memory(4), and a fixed 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 Double Layer optical drive compatible with current DVD formats. The optical drive can nearly double storage capacity in dual-layer format. The G35-AV600 includes the QosmioPlayer, allowing users to watch TV, DVDs or listen to CDs with a quick touch of a button on the unit or on the remote control without booting up the Windows operating system. With this feature, Qosmio owners can enjoy audio or video content within seconds just as if they were using a stand-alone TV, stereo or DVD player. With its 5-in-1 bridge media adapter and generous connectivity options, Qosmio users can access and share photo and video content quickly and easily, or hook-up their camcorder to display home movies. All Qosmio AV notebooks come with a one-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. (6) with Toshiba's premier global service. Customers can choose from several service options, including At-Home Repair, carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country for same-day or next-day service, or utilize any of more than 3,000 UPS stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for 24-hour service turnaround. The Qosmio G35-AV600 is currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Qosmio G35-AV600 Product Specifications
Processor: Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology
featuring the Intel Core(TM) Duo Processor(2)
T2400 (Dual 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
Display: 17-inch diagonal widescreen Ultimate TruBrite(TM)
TFT active-matrix LCD display WXGA with 1440x900
native resolution; QosmioEngine for enhanced
display; 256MB VRAM
System Chipset: Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 with 256MB GDDR2 discrete
graphics(3) memory
Memory: 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory(5)
Hard Drive: 160GB (5400 rpm) using two 80GB Serial-ATA (SATA)
hard disk drives(4)
Optical Drive: Front slot-loading DVD SuperMulti Double Layer
drive
Wireless: Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless(7) Network
Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g); Bluetooth(R)
version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
Ports: 4 USB v. 2.0, RGB, TV out (S-Video and component
via D-connector cable), AV IN (S-Video and
connector and composite/monitor/line-IN), RJ-45
LAN port, RJ-11, i-Link(R)1394, S/PDIF Optical
Audio Output
TV Tuner: Integrated Toshiba TV Tuner
Input Devices: QosmioPlayer (instant-on CD/DVD/TV), Microsoft
Windows Media Center Edition remote control with
numeric keypad, keyboard, mouse; Dual Mode Pad
pointing device
Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital(R),
Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi
Media Card, xD Picture Card); PCMCIA PC Card
slot; ExpressCard slot
Audio: Dolby Home Theater(TM); harman/kardon(R) stereo
speakers; 1-bit digital amplifier
Battery: 6-cell (4700mAh) Lithium Ion
Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition
2005
Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.6 x 1.79 inches
Weight: 10.1 lbs.(8)
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 ) With headquarters in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products, Digital Solutions and Storage Device. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, Internet access plans, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry-leading portable computers, projectors, telephony products, digital imaging systems, wireless solutions and services, and DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives for computers. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independently operated company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., 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) Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit
Price"
(2) Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote
at www.info.toshiba.com
(3) Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com
(4) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com
(5) 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
(6) 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.
(7) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external
hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless
Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(8) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com
(C)2006 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS). Qosmio is a trademark of Toshiba Corp. 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. Intel, and Intel Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corp. 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. 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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