Toshiba Introduces Tecra A9 with Intel(R) Centrino(R) Pro Processor Technology.New Business Class Notebook Debuts as an Affordable, High-Performance Desktop Replacement Featuring Increased Productivity and Enhanced Durability IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the new Tecra([R]) A9 notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. , the latest addition to Toshiba's award-winning business class notebook family. The affordable, high-performance Tecra A9 maintains Toshiba's emphasis on productivity and durability through innovative technological enhancements by offering mobile users the new Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Pro processor technology and Toshiba's third generation EasyGuard([TM]) technology1. "The Tecra A9 blends the most innovative technologies to ensure high durability, reliability and security for 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 users, while providing exceptional performance, all at an affordable price point," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "This notebook's predecessor, the Tecra A8, was one of Toshiba's most successful notebooks in terms of sales Terms of sale Conditions under which a firm proposes to sell its goods or services for cash or credit. and minimal warranty claims. The Tecra A9 builds upon that success." Toshiba's Tecra A9, along with the new Tecra M9, are the company's first notebooks to integrate the Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Pro processor technology. This new mobile microarchitecture consists of four primary components including the Intel([R]) Core([TM]) 2 Duo Processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. 2, the Mobile Intel([R]) 965 chipset, new Intel([R]) Wireless Wi-Fi([R]) Link 4965AGN AGN Again (Amateur Radio) AGN Active Galactic Nucleus AGN Acute Glomerulonephritis AGN Accountants Global Network AGN Air Gabon (ICAO code) supporting draft 802.11n See 802.11n. 3 wireless connectivity and Intel([R]) Active Management Technology (AMT See vPro. 2.5). The Tecra A9 offers the draft 802.11n wireless protocol delivering up to five times the throughput performance and up to two times the range4 of the 802.11g standard. With draft 802.11n, Tecra A9 users will experience faster connection speeds and eliminate network connection interruptions while moving about the office. Also, the Intel([R]) AMT 2.5 will enable network managers to better manage mobile computing assets to deliver proactive security and enhanced maintenance, minimizing user downtime and providing greater efficiency at or away from the office. "With the Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Pro processor technology, the Core 2 Duo See Core 2. Processors get even better, providing an ideal solution for small-to-medium business mobile professionals," said Erik Reid, marketing director, Intel Mobile Platforms Group. "This new processor technology provides the Toshiba Tecra A9 with enhanced graphics performance, improved wireless capabilities, better manageability and great battery life--all the necessities of a mobile professional." In addition to improved processing power, the Tecra A9 incorporates Toshiba's third generation EasyGuard technology providing a more reliable and more secure mobile computing experience. Throughout the design process, the Tecra A9 was subjected to rigorous quality tests to help ensure superior quality in every aspect. Toshiba's EasyGuard technology provides the Tecra A9 with the following enhancements: * Shock Absorbing Design5--The sleek industrial design integrates enhanced protection zones along all sides of the notebook to help the Tecra A9 better withstand accidental drops from heights up to one meter. In addition, Toshiba implemented reinforced ribs in the rounded edges of the display lid to better protect critical components by better dissipating energy resulting from accidental bumps or drops. * HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive Protection--Recognizing that the hard disk drive (HDD) is one of the most critical components and that accidentally dropping a notebook rarely occurs in a linear motion, Toshiba implemented the 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. , a mechanism which detects acceleration from all directions. The 3D accelerometer helps guard the HDD against awkward accidental drops, including a spinning, falling notebook, by rapidly removing the HDD head from between the HDD platters, better protecting the notebook in all three rotational dimensions of pitch, roll and yaw yaw, in aviation: see airplane; airfoil. See pitch-yaw-roll. . * Spill Resistant Keyboard(6)--Toshiba also improved their spill resistant keyboard to help protect against accidental spills of liquids, including soda, beer and coffee with cream and sugar, an upgrade from the previous protection against water. This enhanced feature affords users time to save work and shut down the system in the event of an accidental spill--helping to prevent the loss of data. Additional information about Toshiba's EasyGuard technology is available at www.easyguard.toshiba.com. Optimized for Windows([R]) Vista([TM]), the Tecra A9 will be available with solid graphics7 performance through the Intel([R]) Integrated Graphics Refers to having the video display circuitry of a computer contained directly on the motherboard rather than on a separate plug-in card (the display adapter). Integrated graphics typically share memory with the CPU (see shared video memory) and provide a more economical alternative to the Media Accelerator X3100 at launch, and will expand to include models featuring NVIDIA([R]) Quadro([R]) NVS NVS - Non-Volatile Storage 130M discrete graphics7 chipset with a total available video memory of up to 511MB and native support for DirectX10. NVIDIA Quadro The NVIDIA Quadro is a series of AGP and PCI Express graphics cards created by the NVIDIA Corporation. The cards are designed to accelerate CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and DCC (digital content creation) and are usually found in workstations. NVS series of graphics chipsets provides graphics solutions that are optimized for better compatibility with the latest applications to fit the computing lifestyles of mobile professionals. With a brilliant 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display and excellent graphics capabilities, the Tecra A9 enhances the functionality of Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. and delivers rich color and contrast to improve the visual experience of the sophisticated glass-like Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Aero([TM]) interface. The widescreen display provides exceptional side by side viewing of multi-page documents, multimedia files and large spreadsheets. The Tecra A9 also comes complete with redesigned and new innovative navigation and input technologies, such as the keyboard optimized for Vista, touchpad A stationary pointing device that provides a small, flat surface that you slide your finger over using the same movements as you would a mouse. You can tap on the pad's surface as an alternate to pressing one of the touchpad keys. See mouse, trackball and pointing stick. , Accupoint([R]) and Toshiba's new Sleep and Charge USB port. The redesigned keyboard, touchpad and Accupoint navigation tools deliver a feeling of confidence and comfort for enhanced usability. Toshiba's Sleep and Charge USB port included with the Tecra A9 allows users to charge compatible electronic devices such as cell phones or mp3 players whether the system is on or off. The following configurations demonstrate the various specifications and price options of the Tecra A9 series: Tecra A9-ST9001 Recommended Configurations (ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price $1,159)(8) * Genuine Windows([R]) Vista([TM]) Business (32-bit version) * Intel([R]) Core([TM]) 2 Duo Processor T71009
-- 1.8GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz FSB with 64-bit10
* 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory11 * 80GB (5400RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA (Serial ATA) A serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface, which has been the de facto standard hard disk interface for desktop PCs for more than two decades. The original Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was launched in 1986. ) hard disk drive12 * 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 (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats * 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TFT LCD display (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. ) * 1280x800 native resolution * Mobile Intel([R]) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 8MB-251MB dynamically allocated shared graphics7 memory * Intel([R]) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG ABG abbr. arterial blood gas ABG 1. Arterial blood gas 2. Axiobuccogingival–dentistry (802.11a/b/g) * Bluetooth([R]) v2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate (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. ) Complete product specifications for all the Tecra A9 models are available at www.toshibadirect.com. Toshiba's Tecra A9 is now available through Toshiba Direct, mail order and the company's Reseller Partners with prices starting at $1,1598. The Tecra A9 is available with either a one or three-year standard, 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. 13, which 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 turnaround service. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended warranty coverage. All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible14, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Toshiba also offers a computer trade-in and recycling program to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. All Toshiba computers qualify for free recycling, while non-Toshiba computers and other consumer electronic products can be recycled for a small fee. For more information please visit: www.reuse.toshiba.com. 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 four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has more than 191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $60 billion (FY2006). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com. 1. EasyGuard. Toshiba EasyGuard([TM]) technology comprises a number of features some of which may or may not be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on the model selected. See www.easyguard.toshiba.com for detailed information. 2. Core([TM]) 2 Duo Processor. Intel[R] Dual Core Technology is a new technology designed to deliver improved performance to the notebook PC. Performance or compatibility may vary. For more information on Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, visit: http://www.intel.com/core2duo/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 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. Draft N Performance Disclaimer. The Intel[R] Wireless Wi-Fi[R] Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n) adapter is based on a draft release version of the IEEE 802.11n specification, also known as "Draft-N", which may not be compatible with, or support all features (e.g., security) of, certain Wi-Fi[R] equipment. Based on the theoretical bandwidth maximum enabled by 2x3 Draft N implementations with 2 spatial streams. Actual throughput will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. Compatible Wireless Access Point required. http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/resources/doc_library/tech_b rief/316286.pdf. (Due to its length, this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) 5. Shock Protection. Toshiba's shock absorption technology provides higher impact protection for your system as compared to Toshiba systems without similar shock protection features based on Toshiba's drop tests. Toshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit www.warranty.toshiba.com for details. 6. 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. 7. 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 8. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit Price." 9. Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com 10. 64-Bit Computing. See 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com 11. Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 12. Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com 13. 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. 14. 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. See RoHS legal footnote at www.info.toshiba.com (c) 2007 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. |
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