Toshiba unveils new portable PCs.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 1997-- "Reinvents" notebooks with broad new range; Introduces first "mini-notebook" in 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. The Computer Systems Division of 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 ), the world's leading maker of portable computers, Monday launched complete new lines of notebooks at COMDEX/Spring '97. The new line-up expands Toshiba's entire range of popular, award-winning portables for the broadest choice ever: - Libretto libretto (ləbrĕt`ō) [Ital.,=little book], the text of an opera or an oratorio. Although a play usually emphasizes an integrated plot, a libretto is most often a loose plot connecting a series of episodes. 50CT: The first full-function Windows 95 notebook to weigh less than two-pounds; it creates a new category -- the mini-notebook -- the ideal desktop companion for mobile communications and information management. - Portege 300: Reinvents the ultra-portable category with advanced performance, including Intel MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). processing power, in a 3.8 pound package. The new Portege is designed for the highly mobile professional seeking the power and connectivity of a full-sized notebook in an easy-to-carry form-factor. - Satellite 220CDS: The best for price/performance portables under $1,999, the Satellite 220CDS is designed to deliver maximum value without compromising performance or functionality. - Satellite Pro 440 Series: Leading the market with MMX power and featuring both TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor and Toshiba's new FastScan display technology, the Satellite Pro 440 Series provides the best available combination of enhanced viewing and multimedia performance starting in the mid-$2,000 range. - Satellite Pro 460 Series: Intel's 166MHz (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. Pentium processor with MMX technology MMX technology - Matrix Math eXtensions gives this new Pro exceptional price-performance for demanding business users. - Tecra 520CDT CDT abbr. Central Daylight Time CDT Central Daylight Time CDT n abbr (US) (= Central Daylight Time) → hora de verano del centro; (BRIT and Tecra 530CDT: Designed specifically for mainstream corporate users, these Tecras combine outstanding desktop-replacement performance, multimedia, expansion and Toshiba DeskStation V Plus compatibility in a newly redesigned and compact package weighing in at 6.5 pounds. "With this impressive new line, Toshiba is once again reinventing portable computing," said Van Andrews, general manager of the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems. "We're giving customers the broadest choice in performance, functionality, investment protection and technology that they always expect from Toshiba." Libretto 50CT: First Windows 95 Mini-Notebook at 1.85 Pounds Libretto 50CT, the first mini-notebook in the United States, delivers the features and functionality of a full-sized notebook, including a 75MHz Pentium processor, Windows 95, an 810 million byte hard drive (=772MB) and TFT color display. The suggested list price is $1,999. "Toshiba's Libretto offers the best of both worlds, combining full Pentium performance and PC compatibility with the ease-of-use of a hand-held device," commented Steve Nachtsheim, vice president and general manager for the Mobile and Handheld Products Group, Intel Corp. "It is a perfect companion for the mobile executive who demands on-the-go access to email, calendars, schedules, the Internet, faxing and data entry and retrieval from wherever he or she may be. The Libretto epitomizes compact functionality in a mini-notebook design." Portege 300CT: Redefines Ultra-Notebook Category at 3.8 Pounds The all new Portege offers Intel MMX performance in a slim, ultra-light package meant for the highly mobile professional seeking the power and connectivity of a full-sized notebook to do multimedia presentations, videoconferencing or advanced telephony in a light, easy-to-carry system. "Pound for pound there is nothing like the Portege," Andrews said. "It's all inside -- MMX processing power, 32MB of EDO RAM (Extended Data Out RAM) A earlier dynamic RAM chip that improved the performance of fast page mode (FPM) memory in the mid-1990s. As a subset of fast page mode, it could be substituted for page mode chips. , new brilliant 1024x600 panoramic display, Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (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. ), 16-bit sound and optional CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). docking." The suggested list price is $3,499. The USB creates a consistent, easy-to-use and fast connection for all desktop peripherals. Satellite 220CDS : Uncompromising Value Leadership "The Satellite has consistently held about 50-percent market share in the under $2,000 segment," Andrews said. "Toshiba will continue to provide budget-conscious customers with the right combination of value, multimedia functionality and performance. And, we've done it without sacrificing mobility." The new Satellite runs on a 133MHz Pentium processor supercharged su·per·charge tr.v. su·per·charged, su·per·charg·ing, su·per·charg·es 1. To increase the power of (an engine, for example), as by fitting with a supercharger. 2. with a 256K L2 cache (Level 2 cache) A memory bank built into the CPU chip, packaged within the same module or built on the motherboard. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, and its memory is slower than L1 memory. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, which feeds the processor. and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). architecture. The system sports a 12.1-inch 800x600 resolution DSTN (1) (Dual-scan STN) An enhanced STN passive matrix LCD display. The screen is divided into halves, and each half is scanned simultaneously, thereby doubling the number of lines refreshed per second and providing a sharper appearance. color display, 10X CD-ROM, 16MB EDO DRAM See EDO RAM. EDO DRAM - Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory , a 1.44 billion byte (=1.34GB) hard disk drive, a Fast Infrared (FIR) port for fast file synchronization File synchronization (or 'synching') in computing is the process of making sure that two or more locations contain the same up-to-date files. If you add, change, or delete a file from one location, the synchronization process will add, change, or delete the same file at the other , USB, and for the first time in the Satellite line, Lithium Ion batteries. Satellite Pro 440 Series: Where Power and Value Meet "The new Satellite Pro 440 series is where value and Pentium 133MHz with MMX power meet," Andrews said. "With these products, we aim to exceed customer expectations for performance, multimedia, expandability and mobility and hit the mid-$2,000 sweet-spot, where approximately one of every three portables sold today is a Toshiba," (Audits and Survey data 1996.) The Satellite Pro boasts a choice of displays: TFT or Toshiba's new FastScan display. The new FastScan display technology is ideal for multimedia with its dramatically improved screen response time and contrast over standard dual scan technology. A 10X CD-ROM and 1.44 billion byte hard drive (=1.34GB) complements the feature set to support today's complex office and multimedia software applications. With the Universal Serial Bus (USB), the Satellite Pro 440 Series is ready to utilize the latest in USB-compliant peripherals providing a common, high speed connection for a variety of application environments. The Satellite Pro 440 Series comes with PCI bus, 16MB of EDO DRAM and 256K L2 cache. Suggested list price will be $2,499 for the FastScan display and the low $3,000 range with the TFT display. "By combining the very latest in display technologies -- including FastScan and TFT with MMX processing in the new Satellite Pro 440 Series -- Toshiba is maximizing the benefits available from MMX for its customers," said Nachtsheim of Intel. Satellite Pro 460CDT: Exceptional Price/Performance The Satellite Pro 460CDT, designed primarily for corporate and small- to mid-sized business users, is the most powerful in the Satellite Pro line of portable products. Not only does it pack Pentium 166MHz processing power with MMX technology with 256KB L2 cache memory for advanced business applications, the Satellite Pro 460CDT is also equipped with 2.168 billion byte (=2.02GB) hard disk, 32MB high speed EDO DRAM, 32 bit PCI bus architecture and a 33.6Kbps V.34 data/fax/modem. For multimedia applications the Satellite Pro comes with a 12.1-inch 800x600 active matrix color TFT display, integrated 16-bit stereo sound, an advanced 64-bit video controller with 2MB video memory and MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). support from an optional Zoomed Video (ZV) Card. The Satellite Pro also includes new Slimline SelectBay versions of 10X CD-ROM, floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive and will ship with USB. The suggested list price is $4,299. Tecra 520CDT and 530CDT: Means Business to Business "The Tecra 520CDT and 530CDT offer mainstream corporate customers high-performance notebooks in a compact, six-pound package with the best price/performance ratio available today, resulting in an uncompromising desktop replacement system," Andrews said. "The new Tecras give people who need to carry all the resources of their desktop with them the ideal mobile platform to support more flexible work patterns - whether at home or office, off-site or in a conference room - with the most value for the dollar," Andrews said. As true desktop replacement systems, the new Tecras come equipped with a powerful 166MHz Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology, 256K pipeline burst SRAM See static RAM. SRAM - static random-access memory L2 cache, 32MB EDO DRAM expandable to 160MB, a 2.168 billion byte (=2.02GB) removable hard drive, a built-in 336Kbps data/fax/voice cellular modem, 10X CD-ROM drive and USB. The Tecra 520CDT and 530CDT also support advanced PC Card functionality using Zoomed Video and CardBus Technology, which offer advanced multimedia and networking applications through industry-standard PC Cards. These new Tecras work with existing Tecra peripherals, including the Desk Station V Plus Docking Station and NoteDock II Enhanced Port Replicator. The suggested list price for the Tecra 520CDT is $4,699 and for the Tecra 530CDT, $5,099. About Toshiba Toshiba continues to be the leading vendor in the U.S. market for portable computers, with 24.4 percent market-share based on 1997 preliminary first quarter estimates from International Data Corp. The company offers portable and desktop computing solutions for consumer and business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For dealer referral and product information call 800/457-7777, and visit Toshiba's WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. home page at http://computers.toshiba.com . With headquarters in Irvine, Calif. and annual sales of about $4 billion, Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS) operates nine divisions, which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information products in the United States. Products include portable and desktop personal computers, disk drives, plain paper copiers, facsimile systems, voice mail systems, digital key telephones, toner products, optical fiber modems 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 $53 billion Toshiba Corp., the world's fifth largest electronics and electrical equipment manufacturer, and the world's 32nd largest 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 207 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. EDITORS NOTE: Separate releases, prints/slides, specifications on each new product is available on Toshiba's home page or on request by calling 714/245-7500. Satellite, Satellite Pro, Portege, Libretto, Tecra and FastScan are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Pentium and MMX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies. CONTACT: Editorial Contact: Ruth Rosene The Benjamin Group Phone: 714/245-7500 Email: rrosene@oc.tbgi.com or Lynda Orban Computer Systems Division Toshiba America Information Systems Phone: 714/461-4780 Email: lynda_orban@smtpgate.tais.com |
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