Toshiba launches a convertible

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: KEITH SHAW ON WIRELESS COMPUTING
DEVICES
10/11/05
Today's focus: Toshiba launches a convertible

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* Toshiba releases a convertible notebook-Tablet PC, adds
notebook to Tecra line
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Today's focus: Toshiba launches a convertible

By Keith Shaw

Toshiba's Digital Products Division last week launched a
convertible notebook running the Tablet PC operating system,
plus added a new notebook to its Tecra line that includes
additional security, performance and durability features.

The Satellite R15-S829 model is a convertible notebook aimed at
mainstream notebook users who want additional performance,
multimedia features and the experience of a Tablet PC. When in
the notebook mode, users can work with a regular keyboard; when
they want to use it as a tablet, the screen rotates and folds
down, allowing for users to make handwritten notes on the
device's screen (14.1-inch XGA display).

New features on the Satellite Series include a DVD SuperMulti
Double Layer optical drive (Toshiba says it writes and reads in
up to 10 formats and can nearly double a recordable DVD's
storage capacity in the DVD+R double layer format), and an
80G-byte hard drive. Other features include an Intel Pentium M
735 processor, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 OS, and
512M-bytes of memory (upgradeable to 2G-bytes). Ports include
three USB 2.0 ports, an RGB port, IEEE-1394 slot, S-Video, and
Ethernet port and modem port.

Bundled software includes Toshiba's ConfigFree software, a
graphical connectivity management utility that helps users stay
connected to a wireless network when traveling; and the Ask Iris
Online service, an instant response information service, that
alerts users to any security software patches and other
information from Toshiba's technical support staff. Buyers of
the notebook will also receive a special offer to Toshiba's
MyConnect Internet access service
<http://www.toshibamyconnect.com/>, which gives notebook users
unlimited Internet access in hotels, airports and other
locations for a monthly fee.

The other notebook Toshiba launched was the Tecra S3, which
includes security features to help protect users from data theft
and protect user privacy. The notebook includes EasyGuard,
hardware and software that aim to boost mobile security, system
integrity, network connectivity and overall ease of use, Toshiba
says.

The system includes three levels of security to help prevent
unauthorized access, virtual attacks and potential data theft,
the company says. The first is the Trusted Platform Module, an
embedded security chipset and software that stores encryption
keys, passwords and other user credentials. The next level is
the integration of a biometric fingerprint reader that lets
users replace a login with a finger swipe. IT managers can use
the fingerprint reader for corporate network access instead of
passwords, while individual users can use the reader to help
eliminate the need for a bunch of passwords on Web sites.

A third level of protection is an accessory that Toshiba calls
HDLock, which combines a USB A-Key along with a personal
password. With the HDLock installed, the hard drive will remain
encrypted and inaccessible at the system startup unless the
A-Key is connected and the correct password.

Toshiba also has added a hard drive protection system to the
Tecra S3, which prevents damage to the hard drive in case of an
accidental drop, impact or vibration, the company says. When the
system detects a sudden acceleration, it will place the hard
drive into a protected mode and park the hard drive head until
the system determines that the computer is safe.

Regular notebook features on the Tecra S3 include an Intel
Pentium M 740 processor (up to 2.26 GHz processor), 15-inch XGA
or SXGA+ display, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 graphics card with
128M- or 64M-bytes of video memory, 256M-bytes of memory
standard (upgradeable to 2G-bytes), up to 100G-bytes of hard
drive space and the option of an Ultra SlimBay CD-RW/DVD-ROM or
DVD-SuperMulti (Double Layer) optical drive. The system includes
a choice of either 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g wireless, as well as
optional Bluetooth connectivity. The Tecra S3 weighs about 6.31
pounds and runs on a 6-cell lithium ion battery. The notebook
starts at $1,599, Toshiba says.

More details on both of these systems are available at Toshiba's
Web site <http://www.toshibadirect.com/>.

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To contact: Keith Shaw

Keith Shaw is Senior Editor, Product Testing, at Network World.
In addition, he writes the " Cool Tools
<http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/cooltools.html> "
column, which looks at gizmos, gadgets and other mobile
computing devices.

You can reach Keith at <mailto:kshaw@nww.com>.
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