Toshiba Launches New Notebook for Mobile Professionals Featuring Intel(R) Centrino(R) Pro Processor Technology.New Tecra([R]) M9 Blends Productivity, Reliability and Performance into a Thin-and-Light Design IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Tecra([R]) M9 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. designed for mobile professionals. As part of Toshiba's award-winning mobile professional notebook product line, the Tecra M9 offers enhanced productivity, reliability and performance to address the needs of the growing number of on-the-go professionals. "The Tecra M9 is the perfect example of Toshiba's commitment to engineering high quality 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 innovations," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "This notebook was designed to specifically meet the needs of today's professionals seeking performance and innovation to create a competitive advantage." Optimized for Windows([R]) Vista([TM]), the Tecra M9 is powered by Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Pro processor technology, which consists of four primary components including 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]) 2 Duo Processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. 1, Intel([R]) 965 Express chipset, Intel([R]) Wireless Wi-Fi([R]) Link 4965 AGN 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. 2 and Intel([R]) Active Management Technology (AMT See vPro. 2.5). "Toshiba has incorporated the Intel([R]) Core([TM]) microarchitecture into the Tecra M9 to deliver professional capabilities as well as providing a performance edge over standard commercial PCs," said Erik Reid, marketing director, Intel Mobile Platforms Group. "Mobile professionals using these latest Toshiba notebooks with Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Pro processor technology will benefit from better management and protection of their notebook computers while providing responsive performance and wireless connectivity." As one of Toshiba's first notebooks for mobile professionals to feature the Intel([R]) Wireless Wi-Fi([R]) Link 4965 AGN supporting draft 802.11n protocol, users will experience up to five times better connection speeds and up to twice the wireless range3, providing faster downloads and enhanced productivity compared to 802.11g. Support for Intel([R]) Active Management Technology (AMT 2.5) will allow network managers to better manage mobile computing assets, deliver proactive security and improved maintenance in order to minimize user downtime and provide greater efficiency at or away from the office. The Tecra M9 incorporates Toshiba's third generation of EasyGuard([TM]) technology4 providing a more reliable and more secure mobile computing experience including: * Shock Absorbing Design(5)--The sleek industrial design integrates enhanced protection zones along all sides of the notebook, along with a sturdy magnesium alloy chassis, to help the Tecra M9 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. The Tecra M9 will offer multiple graphics options, including 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 using the Intel([R]) Graphics Media Accelerator x3100 for solid graphics7 performance. The Tecra M9 will also be available with discrete graphics using the 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 NVS - Non-Volatile Storage 130M discrete graphics7 chipset with up to 383MB of available graphics memory and native support for DirectX10 providing effortless image rendering and fluid multimedia playback. To further enhance the visual experience, the Tecra M9 incorporates a brilliant 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display that combined with Windows Aero([TM]) to provide a superb viewing experience, bringing images and text to life with vivid and vibrant colors. The widescreen display of the Tecra M9 provides exceptional side-by-side viewing of multi-page documents, multimedia files and large spreadsheets giving users a larger workspace while maintaining a small form factor. This makes the Tecra M9 ideal for use even in compact spaces, such as train or airplane tray tables. Toshiba has integrated a new keyboard optimized for Vista and redesigned the AccuPoint([R]) and 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. layout for increased navigation flexibility. These new features deliver a feeling of confidence and comfort for increased usability. Tecra M9-S5514 Recommended Configuration (ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price $1,799)(8) * Genuine 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. ([TM]) Business (32-bit version) * Intel[R] Core([TM]) Duo Processor T75009
-- 2.2 GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB with 64-bit10
* 1024MB PC2-5200 DDR2 SDRAM memory11 * 120GB (5400 RPM) 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 * 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display
-- 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)
* NVIDIA Quadro NVS 130 with 128MB of dedicated graphics memory and up to 255MB of TurboCache([TM]) Technology7 * Intel[R] Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n) * Bluetooth([R]) 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. Complete product specifications for all the Tecra M9 models available at www.sell.toshiba.com. The Tecra M9 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. Intel Core 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 See Core 2. processors, visit: http://www.intel.com/core2duo/. 2. Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 3. 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_ brief/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.) 4. 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. 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 computer'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 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. 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. 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