Toshiba Unveils Affordable, Business-Class Notebooks Featuring Value-Added EasyGuard(TM) Technology.IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today unveiled the Tecra(R) A6 and Tecra(R) A7 notebook computers. Targeted at small-to-medium business and public sector users, the newest additions to the award-winning Tecra notebooks offer enhanced functionality, redesigned form factors and affordable pricing in addition to Toshiba's innovative EasyGuard(TM) technology(1). Toshiba offers recommended configurations, but options such as processor, system memory size, hard drive capacity and display technology are customizable to best meet user needs. Both the Tecra A6 and Tecra A7 feature the latest Intel(R) Centrino(R) Mobile Technology. The new Intel(R) mobile technology is designed to lower power consumption and component size while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless capabilities while enhancing security. In addition to the latest processing power, the Tecra A7 Series features a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display, Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 or NVIDIA(R) Quadro(R) NVS NVS - Non-Volatile Storage graphics processor, high-speed Serial-ATA hard drives and either a CD-RW/DVD-ROM or 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 drive to provider users with advanced multimedia functionality. For users requiring a more compact solution, the Tecra A6 Series weighs less than 5.5-pounds(2), houses a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display and comes with a six-cell battery delivering more than five and a half hours of the battery life(3). Geared towards business professionals, both notebooks feature one-touch undock and go capabilities for on-the-go convenience through Toshiba's optional Advance Port Replicator A device used to quickly connect multiple peripherals to a laptop using only one connector. The desktop devices are permanently plugged into the port replicator, which connects to the laptop via the USB port, PC Card slot or proprietary expansion port. III+. "These two notebooks are the perfect example of how Toshiba develops high-quality, next-generation 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 solutions for budget-minded professionals and organizations looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. products a cut above the rest," said Jeff Barney, vice president marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. "Notebooks classified in the value segment typically don't include value-added features such as Toshiba's EasyGuard enhancements as part of the standard configuration. This commitment to quality and value is how Toshiba differentiates its products in the market today." To protect a user's investment and prolong product life, both the Tecra A6 and Tecra A7 notebooks include Toshiba's EasyGuard(TM) technology. This series of hardware and software enhancements to business-class notebooks help boost mobile security, system integrity, network connectivity and overall ease of use for Toshiba mobile professionals. EasyGuard technology consists of four elements: Protect & Fix, Secure, Connect and Optimize. Protect & Fix Utilizing a multi-level approach to data protection, Toshiba's latest two Tecra A Series notebooks incorporate vibration-dampening materials to help safeguard the hard drive against shock and impact. In addition, the Tecra A6 and Tecra A7 include the Toshiba Hard Disk Drive Protection System to guard the hard drive against possible damage resulting from accidental dropping, turbulence, impact or vibration. Through the integration of a 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. , the Toshiba HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive Protection System detects when the notebook experiences unsafe, sudden "acceleration" in any direction. Once danger is detected, the hard drive immediately places itself into a protected mode (1) The native state of an Intel CPU, which provides access to all advanced memory management functions. It was introduced in 1982 with the 16-bit 286 chip, which was the first x86 chip to break the 1MB barrier of the original 8086/8088 architecture. and parks the hard drive head until the system determines it is safe to resume normal operation. Another value-add is the inclusion of a spill resistant keyboard(4) that affords users time to save work and shut down the system. If an accident should occur, this feature will help prevent the loss of data. Secure These affordable, business-class notebooks employ a multi-pronged approach to security in order to help defend against unauthorized access, data theft and virtual attacks. The root of Toshiba's security design is the Trusted Platform Module In computing, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is both the name of a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, as well as the general name of implementations of that specification, often called "TPM chip" or "TPM Security Device" (Dell). an embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. security chipset that stores encryption keys, passwords and user credentials to ensure that data cannot be accessed or seen by anyone but an authorized user authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal . Separating the two Tecra A Series notebooks from other budget-minded notebooks is an integrated biometric 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. with single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. functionality. This added security option allows the user to establish passwords for the BIOS, hard drive and 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. and associate them with one's fingerprint. By assigning passwords to these critical components of the notebook unauthorized users must overcome three unique password challenges just to launch the system's operating system. Large and small businesses will appreciate the ability to implement complex password schemes to maintain the integrity of secured data and applications. On an individual basis, users can benefit from the simplicity of password management for quick and easy access to the system and data. Connect Another differentiator of both the Tecra A6 and Tecra A7 is the adoption of proprietary technologies such as Toshiba's ConfigFree(R) and the company's patented Diversity Antenna. ConfigFree(R) is Toshiba's intuitive graphic connectivity management utility created to simplify the connectivity experience when using wired and wireless Ethernet The standard for wireless networking within a home or office. Also known as a "Wi-Fi" or "802.11" network, wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet, which is also the standard for local networks. See 802.11 and wireless LAN. . Toshiba's Diversity Antenna design delivers superior wireless signal reception through the integration of strategically placed dual-band Wi-Fi antennas in the notebook's display. Optimize The fourth element, Optimize, is a series of proprietary software enhancements, enabling users to customize notebook settings for maximum system performance and battery life based on individual needs and preferences. Features include Toshiba Power Saver, to maximize battery life and breeze through a meeting fully connected; Toshiba's Presentation button, a one-touch button to display the screen's image onto an LCD projector See LCD TV, data projector and LCD panel. or external monitor easily and instantaneously; and a wireless on/off switch enabling and disabling dis·a·ble tr.v. dis·a·bled, dis·a·bling, dis·a·bles 1. To deprive of capability or effectiveness, especially to impair the physical abilities of. 2. Law To render legally disqualified. the integrated wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area (Wi-Fi(R)). Service and Support Both notebooks are available 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. . The standard limited warranty 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 cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. depot for prompt service turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended warranty The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. coverage. As part of the company's standard support program, Toshiba offers Ask Iris(R) Online, an instant response information service that can alert users to security software patches or provide other information regarding their product from Toshiba engineers and technical support staff. Availability The company's newest RoHS-compatible(5) notebooks are now available through Toshiba Direct, mail order and the company's Reseller Partners with pricing starting at $1,149(6) for the Tecra A6 and a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction point of $1,199(6) for the Tecra A7.
Tecra A6-S513 Recommended Configuration (ESUP $1149)(5)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) Solo Processor T1300 (1.66GHz,
2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB,)(7)
Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional
Display: 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) WXGA
(1280x800 native resolution)
System Chipset: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up
to 128 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics
memory(8)
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM (max 4096 MB)(8)
Hard Drive: 60GB HDD(10) (5400 rpm, Serial-ATA)
Optical Drive: CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Communications: Intel(R) Pro/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)(11),
Intel(R) PRO/1000 VE Network Connection --
10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet, Fast Infrared
(4Mbps) port, Toshiba V.92 software modem
Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
Video: RGB monitor port, S-Video port
Audio: microphone jack, headphone jack
Data: i.LINK(TM) IEEE-1394, 4-USB (v.2.0), 1-PC
Card slot, RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11 modem port and
240-pin docking port
Battery: 6-cell Lithium Ion battery (4000mAh)
Dimensions: 13.5" x 9.53" x 1.50"
Weight: Starting at 5.49 lbs.(2)
Warranty: Standard one-year limited warranty(12)
Tecra A7 Recommended Configurations
Tecra A7-S612 (ESUP Tecra A7-S712 (ESUP
$1249)(6) $1399)(6)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) Solo Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo
Processor T1300 Processor T2400
(1.66GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, (1.83GHz, 2MB L2 Cache,
667MHz FSB)(7) 667MHz FSB,)(7)
Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
XP Professional XP Professional
Display: 15.4-inch diagonal 15.4-inch diagonal
widescreen widescreen TruBrite(TM)
TruBrite(TM) WXGA WXGA (1280x800 native
(1280x800 native resolution)
resolution)
System Chipset: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Mobile Intel(R) 945GM
Express Chipset Express Chipset
Graphics Controller: Intel(R) Graphics Media Intel(R) Graphics Media
Accelerator 950 with Accelerator 950 with
8MB-128 MB dynamically 8MB-128 MB dynamically
allocated shared allocated shared
graphics memory(8) graphics memory(8)
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (max 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (max
4096 MB)(9) 4096 MB)(9)
Hard Drive: 80GB HDD(10) (5400 rpm, 80GB HDD(10) (5400 rpm,
Serial-ATA) Serial-ATA)
Optical Drive: CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD SuperMulti (+/- R
double layer)
Communications: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
3945ABG 3945ABG
(802.11a/b/g)(11), (802.11a/b/g)(11),
Fast Infrared (4Mbps) Fast Infrared (4Mbps)
port, Intel(R) port, Intel(R)
10/100/1000 Base-T 10/100/1000 Base-T
Ethernet, Toshiba V.92 Ethernet, Toshiba V.92
software modem software modem
Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media 5-in-1 Bridge Media
Adapter, Adapter, ExpressCard(TM)
ExpressCard(TM) slot, slot, 1-PC Card slot
1-PC Card slot Video: RGB monitor port,
Video: RGB monitor S-Video port
port, S-Video port Audio: microphone jack,
Audio: microphone jack, headphone jack
headphone jack Data: i.LINK(TM) IEEE-
Data: i.LINK(TM) IEEE- 1394, 1 PC Card slot, 4
1394, 1 PC Card slot, USB (v.2.0), RJ-45 LAN,
4 USB (v.2.0), RJ-45 RJ-11 modem, and 240-pin
LAN, RJ-11 modem, and docking port
240-pin docking port
Battery: 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
battery (4000mAh) battery (4000mAh)
Dimensions: 14.2-inch x 10.5-inch x 14.2-inch x 10.5-inch x
1.17/1.4-inch (f/r) 1.17/1.4-inch (f/r)
Weight: Starting at 6.0 lbs.(2) Starting at 6.0 lbs.(2)
Warranty: Standard one-year Standard one-year limited
limited warranty(12) warranty(12)
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 three divisions: Digital Products, Digital Solutions and Storage Device. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, Internet access See how to access the Internet. plans, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry-leading portable computers, projectors, DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives, telephony products, digital imaging systems, wireless solutions and services. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . TAIS is an independently operated company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation (company) Toshiba Corporation - A Japanese technology manufacturer with 364 subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba makes and sells electronics for home, office, industry and health care including information and communication systems, electronic components, heavy electrical apparatus, , 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) All EasyGuard features (with some exceptions) are integrated into specific Toshiba notebook models. Not all models will support all EasyGuard features. See specs for each model individually for included EasyGuard features. (2) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com (3) Battery Life. May vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings. See Battery Life Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com (4) 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. (5) 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, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium cadmium (kăd`mēəm) [from cadmia, Lat. for calamine, with which cadmium is found associated], metallic chemical element; symbol Cd; at. no. 48; at. wt. 112.41; m.p. 321°C;; b.p. 765°C;; sp. gr. 8. , mercury, hexavalent chromium Hexavalent chromium or Cr(VI) compounds are those which contain the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Chromates are often used as pigments for photography, and in pyrotechnics, dyes, paints, inks, and plastics. , PBB PBB: see polybrominated biphenyl. , and PBDE PBDE Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether PBDE Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (flame retardant additive in plastics) PBDE Parallel Block-Decodable Encoder . This regulation goes into effect on July 1, 2006. (6) Reseller prices may vary. ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price means "Estimated Single Unit Price." (7) 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 (8) 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 (9) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com (10) 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 (11) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com (12) 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. (C) 2006 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved ConfigFree and Tecra are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. EasyGuard is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Centrino and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking 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. 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 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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