Toshiba updates Portégé and Tecra lines with Kaby Lake processors
Intel’s 7th generation Core processors (codenamed Kaby Lake) have been popping up in more and more devices over the past few months. Now, it’s Toshiba’s turn. The company announced today that it will be bringing Kaby Lake to its Portégé and Tecra lines of business notebooks.
The Client Solutions Division of Toshiba announced the devices earlier this morning, stating that the “adoption of this Intel technology promises to deliver advancements in security, performance, productivity, manageability, and streamlined connectivity.”
Toshiba is upgrading several devices across both lines. The Portégé A30 and newly released Portégé X20W will receive updated Kaby Lake processors, as well as the Tecra A40, Tecra A50, Tecra C40, Tecra C50, and Toshiba’s flagship Tecra Z50. The Portégé X20W and Tecra Z50 will also feature the vPro variants of Kaby Lake processors for added enterprise-grade security.
Toshiba will also include its Toshiba Quality Replacement Guarantee with the Portégé A30, Tecra C40 and C50, and select models of the Tecra A40 and A50. This guarantee can give customers peace of mind as Toshiba will fully replace a laptop if the LCD panel, hard drive, memory, or motherboard fail within the first year of ownership.
The updated models will be available on Toshiba’s online store and through their reseller network. Devices equipped with Kaby Lake should be available for purchase sometime in February.
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Press Release
NEWS
For Immediate Release
TOSHIBA ADDS 7TH GENERATION INTEL PROCESSORS TO MOBILE SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO
IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 24, 2017 – Toshiba’s Client Solutions Division (CSD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the addition of the 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM processors to its line of high-performance, business-class mobile computing devices. The Toshiba Windows-based notebooks now available with Intel’s newest processors are the 13.3-inch Portege A30, 14-inch Tecra A40 and Tecra C40 as well as the 15.6-inch Tecra A50, Tecra C50 and the Tecra Z50. The adoption of this Intel technology promises to deliver advancements in security, performance, productivity, manageability and streamlined connectivity.
Portégé® A30
The Portégé® A30 laptop is a compact 13.3-inch laptop that delivers the enterprise performance users require, with the price and performance value modern budgets demand. Further boosting productivity, the Portégé A30 includes a built-in optical drive1, docking capability, a user-removable battery, a wide variety of storage options, plus a touchpad and Accupoint® pointing system. Toshiba is so confident in the laptop’s reliability; select models of the Portege A30 will include the Toshiba Quality Replacement Guarantee2. Under this guarantee, Toshiba will replace the unit with a new laptop if the LCD panel, hard drive, memory or system board fails within the first year of ownership.
Tecra A40 & Tecra A50
Toshiba’s Tecra® A40 (14-inch display) and Tecra A50 (15.6-inch display) are the company’s mainstream laptops that provide enterprise-class performance at an affordable price point. Both notebooks feature built-in optical drives, docking capabilities, touchpad and Accupoint® pointing systems, as well as a wide variety of hard drive and storage options to give professionals with everything needed for enhanced on- the-go productivity. These notebooks are equipped with vibrant HD displays, spill-resistant, backlit keyboards3, user-replaceable batteries with excellent battery life ratings to provide hours of productivity for work in any setting. Select models of the Tecra A40 and Tecra A50 will include the Toshiba Quality Replacement Guarantee.
Tecra C40 & Tecra C50
As entry-level notebooks, the Tecra C40 (14-inch display) and Tecra C50 (15.6-inch display) deliver the essential features professionals want—all at a budget-friendly price. These notebooks feature a collection of productivity essentials, like a built-in optical drives, user-replaceable batteries and the essential ports and connections. In addition, these laptops also offer vibrant displays, spill-resistant keyboards and smart touchpads. To deliver the full confidence of worry-free computing, this laptop offers the legendary tradition of Tecra quality and reliability, backed by Toshiba’s Quality Replacement Guarantee.
Tecra Z50
Sleek, light and extremely portable, the Tecra® Z50 is a high-performance and premium notebook with a generous 15.6-inch display for those who need a desktop replacement. The Tecra Z50 combines the smart, durable styling with the power and IT manageability of the 7th generation Intel® CoreTM
processors with vProTM technology and advanced security measures. Input and navigation are comfortably simple with a contoured, spill-resistant and full-size, LED-backlit keyboard with numeric keypad, an Accupoint® pointing device and a smart, dual-point click pad with Windows® gesture support. For added durability, the Tecra Z50 incorporates an aluminum LCS cover, plus a shock- absorbing design for more protection during the mobile workday.
Common Docking and Accessories
The Portege A30, Tecra A40, Tecra A50 and Tecra Z50 all share a common docking port and accessories, including power adapters and port replicators, making it easier for IT managers to purchase, deploy and manage these devices for their companies.
Pricing and Availability
These new notebooks will be available at us.toshiba.com and from the company’s network of resellers. In addition to standard configurations, the notebooks with the 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM processors are also available with wide variety of Build-to-Order (BTO) options including memory, storage, display and security capabilities.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of six business units: Client Solutions Division, Digital Display Division, Branded Storage Division, Imaging Systems Division, Telecommunication Systems Division, and Industrial Solutions & Services Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including award-winning notebook computers, tablets, branded storage products, digital display solutions and cloud services; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications; and IoT solutions development, data analytics and IT services. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into three focus business fields: Energy that sustains everyday life, that is cleaner and safer; Infrastructure that sustains quality of life; and Storage that sustains the advanced information society. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives. Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 550 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion). (As of March 31, 2016.) To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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Contact:
Eric Paulsen
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 949.583.3541
[email protected]
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Toshiba Quality Guarantee. Cosmetic damage due to handling and wear of the product is not included in this program, including keyboards, case work covers, key caps and plastic
pieces. All of Toshiba’s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply.
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Toshiba, a soda, coffee or beer spill) to reach the computer's main board to allow more time to properly close down the machine. Toshiba’s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit www.warranty.toshiba.com for details.
NEWS
For Immediate Release
TOSHIBA EXPANDS PORTÉGÉ X20W OPTIONS
TO INCLUDE 7TH GENERATION INTEL® CORETM VPRO PROCESSORS
IRVINE, Calif., - January 24, 2017—Toshiba’s Client Solutions Division (CSD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the availability of 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM vPro Processors on the company’s recently launched Portégé® X20W. The adoption of this Intel technology promises to deliver advancements in security, performance, productivity, manageability and streamlined connectivity. The Portégé X20W is Toshiba’s premium 2-in-1 convertible PC running Windows 10 Pro that is both a laptop and tablet and everything in between.
“Making the 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM vPro processor available on the Portégé X20W was important to Toshiba and extended the appeal of our 2-in-1 convertible to professionals and organizations looking to integrate the device into its fleet of mobile solutions,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing and product development, Client Solutions Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
In addition to the 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM vPro Processors, the Portégé X20W also incorporates Windows 10 Pro, 12.5-inch diagonal high-resolution, multi-touch wide viewing angle display, Intel® 802.11ac Wi-Fi®3 and a solid state drive all inside its durable magnesium alloy casing. Measuring 15.4mm thin and weighing less than 2.5 pounds1, the Portégé X20W has a battery life rating of up to 16 hours2. This new 2-in-1 convertible PC delivers enterprise-level security through the adoption of facial authentication, fingerprint reader and Trusted Platform Module technologies5.
One Solution, Five Modes
The Portégé X20W convertible 2-in-1 laptop features a sturdy 360-degree dual-action hinge, enabling smooth transitions into five core viewing modes—Laptop, Tablet, Tabletop, Presentation and Audience. Tackle the day with a slim, high-performance laptop, flip the screen to conduct presentations, be entertained or create through an engaging tablet and digital inking experience. When changing modes, the laptop smartly switches system settings and uses a smart-locking feature to protect the keyboard and prevent mishaps.
Gorgeous 1080p Display: Visual Impact
A 12.5-inch diagonal, Full HD (1920 x 1080), multi-touch wide viewing angle display packs over 2 million pixels onto the screen. Text is sharper and easier to read. Color and quality is spot on. And to top it all off, the display of the Portégé X20W is reinforced with all-new Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4, which offers higher levels of damage resistance as it’s better able to withstand the shock of accidental bumps.
Amazingly Natural Handwriting
Coupling the 12.5-inch diagonal display with Toshiba’s exclusive TruPen® incorporating Wacom® Feel technology, allows Toshiba’s 2-in-1 convertible PC to deliver a professional grade digital handwriting experience enhanced by an antiglare coating. Toshiba’s TruPen can detect 2,048 levels of pressure, giving users a natural pen-on-paper writing experience, making the Portégé X20W perfect for taking notes, drawing, capturing signatures and completing forms. To deliver a realistic and accurate inking experience, the Portégé X20W uses a feature called Toshiba Digital Ink Assist to detect when the digital pen is near the screen and enables palm recognition on the device.
Leading-Edge Security Features
Toshiba developed the Portégé X20W with both biometric and facial authentication technologies to deliver an advanced level of security and distance itself from the competition. This is the first Toshiba computing solution to incorporate the SecurePadTM with Synaptics® Natural ID fingerprint sensor5 built right into the computer’s Touchpad. The Portégé X20W features an IR camera to allow for facial authentication via Windows Hello face sign-in. These two technologies are personal, secure and a password-free way to quickly log-in to your device.
Windows 10 Pro
With an IR camera, dual multi-directional microphones, touchscreen and an AES pen, Toshiba engineered the Portégé X20W to maximize the advanced features of Microsoft’s powerful operating system such as Windows Hello, Cortana, Microsoft Edge and Windows Ink.
A Commanding 360° Sound System
The Portégé X20W laptop delivers a premium audio experience via Harman Kardon® stereo speakers and DTS SoundTM software. Toshiba’s exclusive custom-tuned speakers adapt to the rotational view of the display, delivering a robust, crisp and natural audio from every angle.
Modern Ports with Expanded Capabilities
To achieve its slim profile, the Portégé X20W has a USB Type-CTM port4, USB 3.0 port and headphone/mic combo port. As the industry’s new universal standard, the USB Type-C port on the Portégé X20W features reversible plug orientation and supports Display, Power Delivery and ThunderboltTM 3 with speeds up to 40Gbps3. For expansion, Toshiba will ship the USB Type-C to HDMI adapter with all Portégé X20Ws. Additional adapters will be available at Toshiba’s web site.
Advanced Docking Options
The Portégé X20W is compatible with two advanced docking solutions– the Toshiba WiGig® Dock6 and Toshiba Thunderbolt® 3 Dock7, which will be available later this quarter. These docks are designed to expand the overall productivity of the Portégé X20W through a single connection.
Pricing and Availability
The Portégé X20W with 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM vPro Processors (Onyx Blue) is available from Toshiba’s web site. The Portégé X20W will also be available from resellers in February 2017.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of six business units: Client Solutions Division, Digital Display Division, Branded Storage Division, Imaging Systems Division, Telecommunication Systems Division, and Industrial Solutions & Services Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including award-winning notebook computers, tablets, branded storage products, digital display solutions and cloud services; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications; and IoT solutions development, data analytics and IT services. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into three focus business fields: Energy that sustains everyday life, that is cleaner and safer; Infrastructure that sustains quality of life; and Storage that sustains the advanced information society. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives. Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 550 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion). (As of March 31, 2016.) To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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© 2017 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Contact:
Eric Paulsen
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 949.583.3541
[email protected]
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WiGig Dock. Wireless docking feature requires notebook with WiGig capabilities.
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Thunderbolt 3 Dock. Thunderbolt 3 docking feature requires notebook with WiGig Capabilities.
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