Joint Development Sets New Benchmark for "Anytime, Anywhere" Mobile Computing
Dubai - Toshiba Computer Systems Division has announced the Middle East launch of the Portg R400, a breakthrough Windows Vista based mobile PC, conceived by Toshiba and Microsoft to give users the full Windows Vista Ultimate experience. This latest notebook is the result of over two years of joint development efforts and sets a new benchmark for "anytime, anywhere" mobile computing as well as underpinning Toshiba's commitment to lead the industry on innovation.
The Toshiba Portg R400 is the world's first notebook to deliver real-time email active notification over a 3G network. Using Microsoft Active Notifications, the notebook can receive real-time alerts, email and calendar updates. The Portg R400 automatically checks and downloads full emails with attachments, as well as checking, updating and synchronising calendar items, even when the notebook is closed or the operating system is in suspend mode.
"From the earliest stages of its conception, the Portg R400 was designed and engineered for Vista Ultimate. It is the result of an unprecedented working relationship between Microsoft and Toshiba," said Santosh Varghese, Regional General Manager for Toshiba Computer Systems Division Middle East.
"The leading edge design and functionality, coupled with its status as the world's first notebook PC capable of real-time email notification over a 3G network, reinforces the Toshiba brand as one of the most prestigious in mobile computing."
Also found exclusively on the Portg R400 is a secondary display located on the front edge of the notebook called the Toshiba Edge Display, which further enhances the functionality of the notebook's automatic and synchronised email capabilities. This simple, yet critical, digital display delivers alert notifications, email headers and calendar updates. The Toshiba Edge Display enables users to easily monitor their inbox and calendar activity without opening the notebook.
"Together with Toshiba, we wanted to further our contribution to mobile computing and get involved in innovation in terms of hardware design, advances in software and fresh approaches to style and ergonomics. This project really encompassed all three of those elements," said Bharat Kumar, Business & Marketing Director, Microsoft.
Andrew Brown, Lead Analyst on Mobile Computing at IDC, said: "While a combination of increasingly smart mobile devices and push email solutions have revolutionised the way people communicate through the medium of email, the computer remains at the hub in terms of productivity and information creation. In these terms, the relationship between Microsoft and Toshiba represents a significant breakthrough in mobile computing."
As well as these innovative features, the Portg R400 sets a new standard for ultra-portable notebook design. Housed in a striking white and black colour scheme, the notebook delivers a combination of elegance and computing performance to mobile workers. It is a distinctive and sophisticated tool for business executives, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts alike.
Brown added: "There is a trend towards consumerisation in the business market and Toshiba is well placed ahead of the curve with the launch of this device. The PC market is desperate for differentiation with features and design being a big part of that. Toshiba's Portg R400 stands out in a class of its own in terms of business features and consumer design."
As a convertible notebook computer, the Portg R400 combines a patent pending elevated rotational hinge and a 12.1-inch diagonal widescreen backlit LCD high-brightness display with wide viewing angle. This screen technology combined with the sophisticated glass-like Microsoft Windows Aero interface delivers a rich and brilliant visual computing experience.
The Portg R400 benefits from Toshiba's exclusive EasyGuard technology, which employs a multi-pronged approach to security to guard against unauthorised access, data theft and virtual attacks. The inclusion of the Trusted Platform Module and integrated biometric fingerprint reader also further reinforces user confidence that their system will remain uncompromised. To know more please visit: www.love-to-lead.com
The Portg R400 will be available in the Middle East by Q2 2007. Price and specific model numbers will be announced at this time.
Even more features...
To support Microsoft's Active Notifications over 3G Networks, the Portg R400 has a 3G/UMTS module capable of up to 3.6 Mbps download and 384Kbps upload over an HSDPA network, providing users with the fastest HSDPA communication currently available in Europe. To support such high data connection speeds, the Portg R400 is equipped with two 3G antennas (diversity antenna), to ensure a more reliable and optimised data stream.
The Portg R400 also features Toshiba's proprietary ConfigFree software to ensure information is sent and received via the fastest and most reliable route possible. ConfigFree enables the notebook to create network connection profiles and easily switches between the best locations and communication networks available. The standard Portg R400 configuration includes 3G/UMTS/HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth technologies.
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Technical Specifications
- Toshiba EasyGuard:
Secure: Finger Print Reader, Finger Print Reader single Sign On, Advanced Instant Security, Toshiba Security Assist, Toshiba Device Access Control (upon request), Password Utilities, Antivirus Software, Toshiba Wireless Key Log-on, Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit), BitLocker, Trusted Platform Module (TPM v1.2), BIOS Password
Protect & Fix: Shock Protection Design, HDD Protection with 3-axis motion monitoring, Toshiba Anti-theft Protection timer, Data Backup, Easy Fix Components, Durable Design, PC Diagnostic Tool, Kensington Lock, UV Clear Painting LCD cover
Connect: Toshiba ConfigFree connectivity software, Diversity Antenna on 3G and WLAN, Wireless LAN Switch - Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
- Intel Core Duo processor U2500 ULV (1.2GHz, FSB 533MHz, 2MB 2nd level cache)
- Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection 3945 ABG
- Intel 945GM Express chip set family with 256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
- Toshiba TruBrite 12"WXGA (1280 x 800) with LED backlight and Anti-Reflective Protective Panel
- 1GB+1GB or 2 x 512MB of DDR2 533MHz dual channel memory (expandable to 4GB)
- 1.8" 80GB hard disk drive (4200rpm)
- Integrated SIM card slot
- Microsoft Active Notifications (poll mode) and Active Notifications (push mode over 3G)
- Toshiba Edge Display OLED 256 x 16 dot (single line) with navigation buttons (mode, up, down)
- VOIP support with echo/noise cancellation
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
- Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
- 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x PC Card type II, 1 x RGB port, volume dial, 1 x head-phone port, 1 x microphone port
- Size: 304 x 239.5 x 29.9/31.9mm, weight: 1.72 kg
- Toshiba Flash Cards, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft OneNote 2007, Sonic Record Now!
- 3 years International Warranty
- Optional: 2nd high capacity battery
- Optional USB DVD-Super Multi drive
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Technical Specifications
- Toshiba EasyGuard:
Secure: Finger Print Reader, Finger Print Reader single Sign On, Advanced Instant Security, Toshiba Security Assist, Toshiba Device Access Control (upon request), Password Utilities, Antivirus Software, Toshiba Wireless Key Log-on, Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit), BitLocker, Trusted Platform Module (TPM v1.2), BIOS Password
Protect & Fix: Shock Protection Design, HDD Protection with 3-axis motion monitoring, Toshiba Anti-theft Protection timer, Data Backup, Easy Fix Components, Durable Design, Magnesium Casework, PC Diagnostic Tool, Kensington Lock, UV Clear Painting LCD cover
Connect: Toshiba ConfigFree connectivity software, Diversity Antenna on WLAN, Wireless LAN Switch - Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
- Intel Core Duo processor U2500 ULV (1.2GHz, FSB 533MHz, 2MB 2nd level cache)
- Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection 3945 ABG
- Intel 945GM Express chip set family with 256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
- Toshiba TruBrite 12"WXGA CSV (1280 x 800) with LED backlight and Anti-Reflective Protective Panel
- 1GB+1GB or 2x512MB of DDR2 533MHz dual channel memory (expandable to 4GB)
- 1.8" 80GB hard disk drive (4200rpm)
- Microsoft Active Notifications (poll mode)
- Toshiba Edge Display OLED 256 x 16 dot (single line) with navigation buttons (mode, up, down)
- VOIP support with echo/noise cancellation
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
- Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
- 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x PC card type II, 1 x RGB port, volume dial, 1 x head-phone port, 1 x microphone port
- Size: 304 x 239.5 x 29.9/31.9mm, weight: 1.72 kg
- Toshiba Flash Cards, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft OneNote 2007, Sonic Record Now!
- 3 years International Warranty
- Optional: 2nd high capacity battery
- Optional USB DVD-Super Multi drive
About Toshiba
The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a leading vendor for mobile computing solutions - latest Q4 IDC figures position it in the leading position for notebooks sales in the Middle East. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toshiba Corporation, the world's eighth-largest computer and electronics company. Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products and systems.
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