Toshiba Continues to Provide the Ultimate in Mobile Performance and Flexibility With the Addition of New Intel Pentium II Processor to Its Corporate Tecra 8000 Series.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999-- With the addition of the new Intel(R) 400MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Mobile Pentium See Pentium M. (R) II processor and the continued use of a stable hardware platform, the Tecra(R) 8000's total configuration options have increased to 12,600 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 ), Computer Systems Division (CSD CSD Commission on Sustainable Development CSD Serbian Dinar (ISO currency code) CSD Christopher Street Day CSD Circuit Switched Data (Sprint) CSD Computer Science Department CSD Community School District ), the country's leading manufacturer of portable computers, continues to provide corporate customers with versatility, manageability and quality with new feature options for its Tecra 8000 series. Winner of the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. PC Magazine Award for Technical Excellence, the Tecra 8000 offers the best in high-performance mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings with Intel's new 400MHz Mobile Pentium II processor and unprecedented configuration flexibility in a single motherboard, single chassis design. "Our unique Tecra design allows us to continually introduce the latest technologies while still protecting the corporate customer's long-term computing investment," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president of marketing, Toshiba CSD. "With the Tecra 8000's single motherboard design, our corporate customers can get the fastest performance available without spending additional time and money qualifying new systems." Tecra 8000 Series' Innovative Platform Provides Best Corporate Computing Experience Toshiba's Tecra 8000 offers the ultimate in performance and flexibility through an innovative, stable hardware platform that now provides 12,600 possible configuration options -- the most available in one platform. With the addition of Intel's new 400MHz Mobile Pentium II processor, Toshiba continues to extend the product lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. of the industry's most versatile notebook for corporate customers looking to protect their investment. The Tecra's stable platform enables seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of Intel's fastest mobile processor and the addition of the industry's largest 10.0 and 14.1 billion byte hard drive, without the need to re-qualify the software image. Additionally, customers benefit from reduced total cost of ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ) because the stable platform allows for easy transitions to new technology, as well as lower parts inventory Noun 1. parts inventory - an inventory of replacement parts inventory, stock list - a detailed list of all the items in stock because new models use the same motherboard and chassis. Investment protection is provided by the Tecra 8000 series through its compatibility with Toshiba's existing docking station (1) A cradle for a portable device that serves to charge the unit and connect it to other sources or destinations. For example, an iPod docking station charges the iPod and connects it to a computer, speakers or TV set. , port replicators and SelectBay components, which have supported the Tecra series since December 1995. Toshiba continues to provide customers with the industry's most consistent docking strategy, providing them with long-term peripheral compatibility.
Tecra 8000 Featured Configuration Specifications
NEW Featured NEW Featured Featured Featured
Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 Configuration 4
Part
Numbers PAT80AU-4K71 PAT80AU-4B51 PAT800U-KB51 PAT800U-C951
CPU 400MHz PII 400MHz PII 366MHz PII 300MHz PII
Display 14.1-inch TFT 14.1-inch TFT 14.1-inch TFT 14.1-inch TFT
(1024x768) (1024x768) (1024x768) (1024x768)
Memory 128MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM
Hard
Disk
Drive 14.1 billion 10.0 billion 10.1 billion 6.4 billion
byte byte byte byte
CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM with 24X CD-ROM 24X CD-ROM 24X CD-ROM
DVD built-in MPEG (Max speed) (Max speed) (Max speed)
Drive II decoding
Modem Optional Integrated Integrated Integrated
PC Card modem(a) V.90/K56flex V.90/K56flex V.90/K56flex
modem modem modem
Availability
June 1999 June 1999 Available Now Available Now
Estimated
Single unit
Street
Price $4,399 $3,799 $3,299 $3,099
((a)PC Card modem not included in price.)
Software Manageability for the Enterprise The Tecra 8000 notebook includes advanced manageability features such as DMI (Desktop Management Interface) The first desktop management standard from the DMTF. Enabling PCs to be monitored from a central console, it was superseded by the DMTF's Common Information Model (see CIM). 2.0 BIOS support, ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) A power management specification developed by Intel, Toshiba and Microsoft that makes hardware status information available to the operating system. V1.0 compliance and LANDesk(R) Client Manager 3.3, allowing for system diagnostics, remote and local system monitoring/configuring/updating, asset tagging and advanced power management. Toshiba's unique SecureSleep(TM) feature adds another level of manageability by allowing IS managers to perform remote asset management without compromising user security. Configuration Builder CD Offers Easy, Fast Software Options Toshiba makes selecting and reloading Reloading A term lenders commonly use to refer to the habits of borrowers taking out loans to repay the balance on other loans. Often reloading is done to take advantage of lower interest rates offered by other loans, and potential tax benefits. 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. software and utilities simpler, less time-consuming and more cost-effective than traditional methods with its Configuration Builder CD. With an intuitive Windows interface, end-users, resellers and IT departments can easily create a customized system image in less than one hour with just a few clicks of a button. Service and Support and Warranty Toshiba offers comprehensive service and support and warranty programs to enhance customers' computing experience. The Tecra series comes standard with a three-year parts and labor warranty. Additionally, the Tecra series is backed by Toshiba's service and support, available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week through Toshiba's InTouch(SM) Center, and by Toshiba's Notebook Depot repair program that allows for a notebook to be shipped to a depot, repaired and returned anywhere in the United States. Online support is available via the Web, CompuServe Online Forum and the Electronic Solutions Bulletin Board. Pricing and Availability Toshiba's Tecra 8000 series is available through Toshiba's traditional reseller partners. Prices vary depending on configuration (see previous chart for availability and pricing on featured configurations). About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Toshiba continues to be the world's leading vendor for portable computers with 17.6 percent market share worldwide in Q4 '98 according to International Data Corp. The company offers portable, desktop and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For dealer referral and product literature, call 800/TOSHIBA, or visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.toshiba.com. With headquarters in Irvine, and annual sales of approximately $3 billion, TAIS is comprised of nine divisions, organized into three business groups, which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America and one wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. which operates a network of copier/fax dealers. Products include portable and desktop computers; PC servers; plain-paper copiers; facsimile systems; toner products; voice mail systems; digital business telephone systems; interactive voice response systems; network systems and digital cameras. TAIS is an independent operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of the $42 billion Toshiba Corp., the seventh largest computer and electronics company and the world's 26th largest industrial corporation in terms of sales Terms of sale Conditions under which a firm proposes to sell its goods or services for cash or credit. . Toshiba Corp. is a world leader in high-technology products with over 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Tecra and SecureSleep are registered trademark's of Toshiba Corp. and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies. |
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