TECh brief Toshiba and Intel Toshiba and Intel: thrilling, personalised digital entertainment on the move Powered by Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, Toshiba has developed new notebooks to deliver more thrilling, personalised entertainment on the move. Read this article to learn more about this exciting mobile technology. You will find out how Toshiba notebooks, such as the Satellite A100 and the Satellite P100, deliver superlative digital entertainment. Here are the scenarios we explore: Better multimedia performance and playback Streaming content anywhere Content to burn and go
Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology at a glance Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology (code-named Napa) is the next-generation mobile processing platform. This new technology consists of three main components: INTEL CORE DUO PROCESSOR (YONAH) With its two execution cores, the Intel Core Duo processor is optimised for multithreaded applications and multitasking. INTEL PRO/WIRELESS 3945ABG NETWORK CONNECTION (GOLAN) The Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection is the integrated Wireless LAN (WLAN) solution for Intel Centrino mobile technology. Golan s increased range and connectivity, combined with simpler manageability, create a more intelligent wireless solution. MOBILE INTEL 945 EXPRESS FAMILY CHIPSET (CALISTOGA) The Mobile Intel 945 Express family chipset delivers mobile capabilities optimised for the Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology with its 667 MHz front side bus, enhanced integrated graphics and higher memory bandwidth attributed to its DDR2-667 dual channel memory. With improved processing performance, better multitasking and enhanced wireless connectivity, Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology delivers the functionality required for a great personal digital experience. Tech brief - Toshiba and Intel
Better multimedia performance and playback These enhancements alone are not enough to deliver on the promise of an incredible personalised digital content experience. It takes a system designed from the ground up with features that will deliver state-of-the-art digital entertainment, cinema, gaming, multimedia and audio on the move. Toshiba notebooks take the power of Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology a step further by integrating these features: HD to go: view high-definition content, such as WMV HD content Widescreen notebooks: watch DVDs and enjoy a great mobile cinema experience with support for a 16:10 aspect ratio or open two documents side-by-side for improved working productivity Toshiba TruBrite : experience brighter, more vivid images with this screen technology without TruBrite with TruBrite Tech brief - Toshiba and Intel
Great graphics chipset: ATI Mobility Radeon X1400/X1600 for HDR rendering and incredible graphics or NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 with up to 256 MB VRAM for advanced 3D graphics Harmon Kardon speakers: state-of-the-art speakers for thrilling audio performance Express Media Player: provides instant-on music and movie playback functionality without the need to boot the operating system SRS TruSurround XT and SRS WOW: virtual surround sound enhances the movie and gaming experience, particularly for 3D audio sound effects DVD Super Multi (double layer) Drive: store up to 8.5 GB of data ideal for personal digital content collections DVI-out port on the Satellite P100: gives you true digital output for viewing high-definition digital content on an external display Tech brief - Toshiba and Intel 4
Streaming content anywhere With integrated 801.11 a/b/g, Ethernet and modem, Toshiba notebooks offer multiple ways to connect to the internet. This means that whether you are at home or on the go you can enjoy streaming digital content. For the latest in internet radio, video and audio entertainment, this is a fun way to see what s new or experience old favourites. To enjoy internet-based content, you first need to get connected. Better yet, get the strongest point of connection possible for optimal streaming performance. Toshiba s ConfigFree 5.7 software simplifies connectivity in several ways: Connectivity Doctor helps you get connected Search for Wireless Devices lets you find nearby WiFi access points Profile Settings let you store and switch among location-based connectivity profiles for various locations Automatic Network Switch enables seamless LAN/WLAN/WWAN connectivity Toshiba Summit lets you create virtual meeting rooms or quickly share files with people nearby Tech brief - Toshiba and Intel 5
Content to burn and go The best thing about having lots of digital content to choose from is the ability to create personalised collections. Whatever your mood, you can instantly access the video content, digital photos or music you want to enjoy. Toshiba notebooks, such as the Satellite A100 and Satellite P100, come with software and hardware to help you create personalised content collections. Sonic RecordNow is ideal for organising your music files in playlists so that you can be your own digital music DJ. Create CDs or DVDs with special playlists that you can take with you and enjoy on the road. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum enables you to quickly make your own home movies and burn them to DVD. With its capture, edit, author and burn functionality, you will soon be ready to screen your movie. Tech brief - Toshiba and Intel 6 2006. Toshiba Europe GmbH. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba s Web site at www.toshiba-europe.com.