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The world’s first dual-screen Windows 7 laptop offers an enriched ultra-mobile computing experience
Advanced electronic and electrical products maker, Toshiba has unveiled the Libretto W100, the world’s first dual-screen laptop running Windows 7. The Libretto W100 showcases Toshiba’s engineering skill and ingenuity, creating a unique pocket-sized companion that can be used to create, consume and utilise content.
“The Libretto W100 is a groundbreaking showcase of Toshiba’s innovation and strength of engineering excellence,” said Andre Rossouw, Regional General Manager, Computer Systems Group EMEA, Africa Region. “But it’s not innovation for its own sake – we’ve again used Toshiba’s pioneering engineering to ensure that this dual-screen masterpiece delivers genuine benefits for the consumer.”
The Libretto W100 with its two 17.8cm (7’’) touch-sensitive screens is targeted at consumers who want to be at the forefront of creative mobile computing and want to enjoy state-of-the art web and computing applications refined by a unique user interface. “The Libretto W100 takes user interaction to a new level, offering a distinctive and intuitive method of conceiving and capturing ideas,” said Mr Rossouw.
The Libretto W100 is incredibly versatile. It can be held vertically like a book, for example to read the double-page spread of a newspaper. Or it can be used horizontally, reading a document on the upper screen, while using the lower screen to capture clippings and ideas. The lower screen can also display a virtual keyboard, enabling the device to function in the same way as a laptop. The user can easily drag and drop content, files or icons from one screen to another with a simple sweep of the finger.
Highly versatile, highly personal
Lighter and smaller than a netbook, people will carry the Libretto W100 with them nearly everywhere. With its attractive casing, the smart Libretto W100 is discreet and aesthetically pleasing, and will appeal to creative, stylish people. Its wireless connectivity can provide convenient web access on the move to surf the web, to read and type e-mails or messages, to stay in contact with friends on social networks, download newspapers and watch videos.
Toshiba introduces the thinnest full-function 13.3” laptop, the Portégé R700
A stunning blend of mobility, performance and features for business users
The company has also introduced the thinnest and lightest full-function 33.8cm (13.3’’) laptop, the Portégé R700. It’s a well-specified business machine that combines a lightweight, ultra-slim chassis with innovative computing technologies. Toshiba also offers a more consumer-oriented version, the Satellite R630.
“Our long-standing engineering expertise has enabled us to design a laptop with an unparalleled blend of high performance, mobility and features – yet at a decent price,” said Mr Rossouw. The result is a slim and light 33.8cm (13.3’’) ultra-portable machine that measures just 16.8mm tall and weighs only 1.3kg.
Groundbreaking technologies
“To achieve a device like the Portégé R700 we have made major advances in three areas: heat management, chassis construction, and memory chip deployment," explains Mr Rossouw.
Airflow Cooling Technology, co-developed by Intel® and Toshiba, allows Toshiba to integrate the latest Intel® Core family processors in the Portégé R700's slim casing while keeping the sound of the fan to a minimum.
A honeycomb structure in the palmrest area makes the Portégé R700 highly durable against flexing - protecting the electronic and mechanical components from being damaged, considerably prolonging the life of the product. By innovatively stacking the memory slots vertically, the Portégé R700 can accommodate up to 8GB RAM for even more powerful performance.
Travel light, work easily
The black Portégé R700 enables business users to travel light without compromising on performance. Thanks to the integration of the latest Intel® standard voltage Core processors and the availability of an optical disc drive, the slim and light laptop is equipped to run even the most-demanding multimedia applications. And the powerful performance of Portégé R700 doesn’t compromise on battery life - it can run for an entire working day of up to eight hours on one battery charge.
The new model offers even more useful features to enhance its portability and appeal for business people; e.g. a durable, yet very elegant black magnesium-alloy cover with a matt finish, a 3D sensor for hard disk protection against drops and shocks, a broad range of connectivity options, a non-reflective screen and a docking station connector. The docking station supports HDMI and USB 3.0 for fast data transfer.
Satellite R630 - designed for consumers
While the Portégé R700 is designed mainly with business users and professional’s on-the-go in mind with 3G capabilities, Toshiba also debuts the Satellite R630 which differs from the Portégé R700 in a few ways to better suit consumer users. Since docking is not typically required in private usage, this connector is omitted from the Satellite R630, as is the fingerprint sensor. As standard, a CSV screen is fitted, although in some countries customers are also offered the choice of non-CSV models.
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