20 July 2010
Sydney, AUSTRALIA – July 20, 2010: As part of its 25 year anniversary, Toshiba (Australia) Pty Limited today announced the introduction of more than 36 notebooks including three Anniversary devices, showcasing its commitment to leading notebook innovation and design.Drawing on its heritage of producing quality and reliable notebooks, Toshiba has introduced three new stand-out products:
• Libretto W100 (strictly limited edition) – the world’s first dual screen notebook running Windows 7
• Portégé R700 – Toshiba’s lightest and thinnest, full-function 13” notebook
• AC100 Cloud Companion – an Android-based mobile internet device for all your cloud computing needs
“Since the launch of the world’s first mass-market notebook computer, the Toshiba T1100, in April 1985, Toshiba has remained a pioneer in the development of mobile computing,” Mark Whittard, Toshiba (Australia) Pty Limited, Managing Director said.
“Toshiba is on target to reach 100 million shipments of notebooks worldwide later this year – a significant achievement for the past 25 years.”
“Toshiba’s engineers have utilised their research and development expertise to manufacture mobile computing devices designed to meet users’ needs. We will continue to draw on our extensive research and development capabilities and will be producing further advances in mobile technology later this year,” he said.
Innovation continues
Some of the first to market notebook technologies introduced by Toshiba include:
• First mass-market notebook
• First notebook with a colour screen
• First notebook with a DVD drive
• First notebook with a Lithium Ion battery
• First ultraportable notebook with a 128GB solid state drive, among other technologies
“Toshiba keeps breaking mobile technology barriers and that’s really something to celebrate,” Mr Whittard said.
In another statement of innovation, Toshiba released the Satellite A660 – an exciting and immersive 3D gaming and movie viewing experience in a 16” screen. Standout features are the high class video and audio with superior performance to handle demanding multimedia tasks.
Market success has been ongoing as proven by recent rankings from a leading analyst house.
“In Australia in 2009, Toshiba (Australia) was ranked second in total notebook shipments, according to IDC. Toshiba (Australia) has for the past 25 years been ranked as the first or second most recognisable brand in the notebook market,” Mr Whittard said.
Libretto W100
"This concept notebook sets the pace for Toshiba's continued commitment to innovation, demonstrating what's possible in the next generation of ultra-mobile PCs,” Mr Whittard said.
Embodying a quarter-century of innovation, the Libretto® W100 is a next-generation ultra-mobile concept PC. This limited-edition 25th Anniversary device goes beyond slates and netbooks to deliver something more: a full Windows® 7 experience that can be enjoyed across two multi-touch touch screens.
The Libretto lets users easily share, stream and synchronise files and multimedia through their home network or cloud. It also comes with a USB port and built-in memory reader to transfer data to and from external hard drives and other popular gear.
Portégé R700
The Portégé R700 is designed for executives who want a stylish no-compromise thin and light high performance notebook. The range includes models featuring solid state drives and the top-end Intel® Core™ i7 Processors. The aerodynamic magnesium-alloy honeycomb structure ensures its thin and light features.
AC 100 Cloud Companion
The AC100 combines the functionality of a smartphone and a netbook. It is thin and light and consumers can access their content anytime and anywhere making it the ultimate web companion.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$68 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
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