Toshiba Introduces USB Docking Station with Video.Toshiba's dynadock Features Video Output Capabilities,'One Cable' Connectivity and Two Hot USB Ports for Easy Expansion LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the dynadock([TM]) USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 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. with video capabilities to provide the luxury and convenience of connecting multiple displays and peripherals simultaneously. Toshiba's dynadock is compatible with any manufacturer's 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. or 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 featuring Windows([R]) XP and is Windows Vista([TM]) compatible, ensuring consumers will be able to upgrade to the new Windows Vista operating system while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today. Available in silver aluminum and mist gray, the dynadock incorporates a sleek upright design that is a space saving alternative when compared to the conventional docking stations and port replicators. A one-cable connection allows the dynadock to connect with any notebook computer featuring a USB 2.0 port, effectively minimizing the amount of time necessary to set up the average workstation. The Toshiba dynadock offers six USB 2.0 ports, two hot USB 2.0 ports in the front and four standard USB 2.0 ports in the back. The two hot USB 2.0 ports provide an uninterrupted flow of power for charging devices such as cell phones, PDAs and MP3 players simultaneously. The dynadock is available in two versions--DVI or VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. . The integration of either video port allows the user to connect multiple displays and when combined with an optical-audio port for 7.1 digital sound, it delivers an enhanced multimedia experience. The dynadock also features serial, headphone See headphones. , microphone and Ethernet ports. "The Toshiba dynadock provides consumers with the autonomy and flexibility to enjoy an assortment of peripherals through a single connection," said Doug Sash, director of accessory and services marketing for Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "The dynadock is the perfect solution for empowering users to enhance the overall productivity of their notebook computer." The Toshiba dynadock is available at ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and at major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Users can purchase a VGA or DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. version for $149.99 and $179.99 respectively. The Toshiba dynadock comes with a standard 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. . 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 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.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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