Download - Copyright © 2005 Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. The Tecra A3X Sales presentation
Copyright © 2005 Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
The Tecra A3XSales presentation
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Notebook & AV Notebook PC segmentation: usage pattern / performance
price
Qosmio G20
Qosmio F20 Qosmio G10
Satellite M60
price
Portégé M200
Tecra M4
price
Libretto U100
Portégé R200
Portégé M300 Portégé S100
price
Satellite M50 Tecra A5
Tecra M3
Satellite Pro M40Satellite
M70 Satellite Pro M70 Tecra A4
Satellite L20 Satellite Pro L20 Satellite M40 Satellite M40
price
Tecra A3X
Performance
Mobile Entertainment Centre
Ultra-mobile
Mobile
Tablet PC
Desktop replacement 1.click to see picture2.click to hide picture
Tecra S3
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Positioning
Tecra A3X:
Experiencegreat mobility
at an affordable price
The Tecra A3X provides the best balance and combination of features, dimensions, weight and costs in an all-in-one corporate device. The series targets large corporate and global enterprise professionals, SMB specialist user groups, mobile workers with optimal all-round mobile performance.
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Equipped with the Toshiba EasyGuard package for carefree mobile computing. Toshiba EasyGuard is the better way to enhanced data security, advanced system protection and easy connectivity
Feature-rich package combines exceptional value and sleek design with true desktop performance for today’s mobile professionals including Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology or Intel® Celeron® M processor and comprehensive docking capabilities
Extensive multimedia features including bright 15" TFT XGA and SXGA+ displays, optical drive options and advanced graphics for an optimised multimedia experience
Productivity made simple with pre-installed Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003, which enables you to capture, organise and reuse your notes electronically, and Toshiba ConfigFree™ software for easy wired and wireless network connectivity
Convenient connectivity and expansion options including state-of-the-art communications such as Wireless LAN
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New and exclusive: Toshiba EasyGuard
Toshiba EasyGuard is the better way to enhanced data
security, advanced system protection and
easy connectivity.
This next-generation computing experience incorporates technologies
enabling optimal connectivity and security, Toshiba anti-accident innovations
and advanced software utilities for carefree mobile computing.
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Toshiba Assist button
to access PC diagnostics, expansion/connectivity utilities
and added productivity features instantly.
Enter the world of carefree mobile computing with Toshiba EasyGuard.
Simply press the
button
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Three core elements for carefree mobile computing
In addressing the need for enhanced data security, advanced system protection and easy connectivity. Toshiba EasyGuard features can be divided into its three core elements:
Secure Features that deliver enhanced system and data security
Protect & Fix Protective design features and diagnostics utilities for maximum uptime
Connect Features and software utility that ensures easy and reliable wired and wireless connectivity
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Toshiba EasyGuard features and benefits: Tecra A3X
The Secure element of Toshiba EasyGuard delivers enhanced system and data security in a variety of ways, providing protection of confidential data, protection from malicious attacks, including worms/viruses, and protection from unauthenticated access to system or data.
Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit) Industry standard method that prevents buffer overflow virus attacks.
Password Utilities Toshiba software utilities that allows system administrators and users to set up of boot and HDD access passwords.
Antivirus Software Preinstalled 90-day free OEM version of Symantec’s Norton Internet Security 2005 provides up to date protection from viruses, hackers and privacy threats. At end of the period, Toshiba recommends to extend this service for security updates at a discounted
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Toshiba EasyGuard features and benefits: Tecra A3X
The Protect & Fix element of Toshiba EasyGuard
incorporates protective design features and diagnostics utilities for maximum uptime, to give you reduced maintenance time and costs, greater data protection, reduced theft potential, quick and easy diagnostic and repair tools, maximised productivity, and minimised downtime.
Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer
Allows users to set up a timer-activated BIOS password that will prevent unauthorised system access in the event of theft.
Data Backup Backup your data to protect it against accidental loss and store your backup copies on external hard disk drive, CDs, DVDs, or some other storage format.
Easy Fix Components Easy to access and exchange of components, such as memory, HDD, modem, Wireless LAN and Bluetooth™ modules can save maintenance cost and minimise system downtime.
Durable Design Robust system design for improved product quality, reliability and durability.
PC Diagnostics Specially developed Toshiba software that provides one-touch system support and services to save maintenance cost and minimise system downtime.
Kensington Lock Industry standard external locking device that helps to prevent notebook theft.
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Toshiba EasyGuard features and benefits: Tecra A3X
Toshiba ConfigFree™ Software developed by Toshiba that allows users to quickly and easily set up a network connection, troubleshoot any connectivity problems, and capture a complete set of location settings for easy, one-button future use.
Toshiba Summit Software developed by Toshiba for net meeting productivity and easy wireless file sharing.
Diversity Antenna Toshiba innovation (2 Wi-Fi™ antenna and 1 Bluetooth™ antenna in LCD display) that provides better Wi-Fi™ signal reception for optimal wireless connectivity.
Wireless LAN SwitchSliding switch for easy and secure activation / deactivitation of integrated Wireless LAN or Bluetooth™ modules
The Connect element of Toshiba EasyGuard ensures easy and reliable wired and wireless connections. These features provide the strongest wired and wireless connections available, seamless wireless connectivity, easy connectivity diagnostics and assistance, easy Bluetooth access -- all of which adds up to enhanced access to real-time information, self-sufficient, intuitive mobility for the user and reduced support time for IT.
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Toshiba Anti-theft Protection TimerWhat is the Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer?Allows users to set up a timer-activated BIOS password that will prevent unauthorised system access in the event of theft.
Features and benefits• User set a time duration before BIOS password is activated (1-28 days).
• User can logs-on ‘as usual’ during the defined period of time.
• If user doesn’t log-on during the period of time, the timer activates the BIOS
password request. If password unknown, user (or thief) cannot log on.
• User has peace-of-mind, because access to its system is locked if notebook
is stolen.
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Time
Example: Time Limit = 5 days
User logs-on Windows,as usual
User doesn’t log-on(Vacation/
Notebook Stolen…)
BIOS Passwordis requested
to log on
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ConfigFree™
Connectivity Doctor
Analyze your network connection and assist in fixing the problem.
Enables an easy and automatic switch between network configurations.
Profile Settings
Get connect with the members nearby. Members icon will show around the table, and document can be shared by dragging the file on the center.
ConfigFree™ Summit
Displays nearby active WiFi access point and Bluetooth in radar GUI.Draw a line to connect to devices.
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What is ConfigFree™? Makes it easy for non-technical users to connect wired and wireless networks and Bluetooth™ devices and share files amongst locally connected users.
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W-WAN Auto Connect FeatureIt will automatically dial up with Mobile Data / 3G Card when both LAN & WLAN are disconnected
Dial up Device SelectionSelect which device to dial-up with.(supports any device such as data cards or 3G cards that can be used by dial-up)
Auto Launch of ProgramSelect Program to execute after Dial-up connection (e.g VPN client, IE)
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Toshiba summit
Summary of features and benefits• Quickly send files to other computers
and devices in the local area• Create a virtual meeting room, inviting
all the local computers you want to have access to your file
• Simply drag and drop files into the middle of the “room” or send it directly to one of the participant only
• Provides a “quick share” feature by drag and drop a file onto the “wireless radar” icon
What is the Toshiba summit?Toshiba Summit software to increase productivity, featuring efficient wireless conferencing functionality – including file sharing and chat.
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Diversity Antenna
What is the Diversity Antenna?This Toshiba innovation is in reality three antennae. Selected notebooks now have two Wi-Fi™ antennae and one Bluetooth™ antenna incorporated into the top lid of the LCD display as well as automatic antenna selection that provides users with optimal wireless connectivity.
Summary of features and benefits• Two W-LAN antennae - Increases the reliability
and stability of wireless connectivity • Antennae in top lid of LCD display - Prevents
signal interference from users’ desk hands, etc • Dual-band antennae - Makes it easier to connect
quickly and maintain stable performance • Bluetooth™ antenna between the two W-LAN
antennas maintains the diversity effect and maximises the user’s ability to connect quickly and easily
With Diversity Antenna
with Standard Antenna
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Device Lock utility
What is the Device Lock utility?This Toshiba software utility allows supervisors to restrict access to the notebook's devices and interfaces. It is a BIOS-supported tool set that helps to prevent the unauthorized access to the notebook or the unauthorized copying of confidential files.
What is the benefit?• Seamless control of both I/O and
disk devices• Isolate devices, making them
invisible• Stops unwanted copying and
distribution of data• Secure, supervisor only
administration• Easy to use and manage via
software
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Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit)
What is the XD-Bit?Execute Disable Bit is a system feature that, if present and enabled, allows the notebook’s processor to distinguish between bits of code that should be executed and the ones that cannot be, as they pose a threat to the system.
What is the benefit?Prevention of buffer overflow virus attacks by enabling the system processor to distinguish between code that can and cannot be executed.
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Durable DesignWhat is Durable Design?Toshiba’s R&D, manufacturing and service activities are geared to maintaining the highest quality standards. Our principal design criteria for new products are maximum product quality, reliability and durability.
What has been tested?• Electronic shock test• Keyboard endurance and
pressure test• HDD shock and vibration test• System vibration test• Hinge open/close endurance test• Display open/shut durability test• Drop test• Pin-point pressure test
What is the benefit?The durable but stylish design delivers reliability even for heavy duty use while on the move.
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Feature-rich package
Rarely has an entry level corporate notebook
offered such a compelling blend of
Weighing just 2.7 kg, this slim notebook is ideal in any location.
value, quality and mobile performance
making it a truly capable and cost effective desktop
replacement solution for the mobile business user.
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Mobility and performance Best all-round mobile performanceThanks to the latest
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology including– Intel® Pentium® M processors,
(up to 533 MHz FrontSide Bus and supporting Execute Disable Bit)
– Mobile Intel® 915PM Express chipset. (up to 533 MHz Front Side Bus and Intel® Display Power Saving Technology)
– Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection(supports latest IEEE standard and new optional PROSet/Wireless software v.9.0
with improved GUI for simplified WLAN capabilities)
The new Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology features PCI Express technology which doubles data transfer rates and improves graphics performance.
The new Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology features PCI Express technology which doubles data transfer rates and improves graphics performance.
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Easy to deploy and manage
• Reduce the cost of evaluating, deploying and training users on new models with the consistent software image and long lifecycles
• Backwards compatible common docking available with the optionalAdvanced Port Replicator III Plus
RGB DVI Parallel Serial Modem/LAN
1394
PS/2 USBDC-IN
Line in/out
Great Versatility
Full APR-III Plus docking support offers a wide range of interfaces for using peripherals and digital devices. The ARP III Plus enables users to step back into the office and immediately adjust back to their office environment; this enables consistent and
…….uncompromised mobile working.
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Optimised multimedia experience
15“ XGA or SXGA+
15" XGA (1,024 x 768) and SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050) TFT displays for a large viewing and working area.
Integrated new Mobile Intel® 915GM Express chipset with up to 128 MB RAM ensures great graphics performance.
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Optical Device
Featuring either CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo driveorDVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive allows users to copy all types of CDs and DVDs onto disc, while Double Layer supports recordable DVDs featuring two separate recording layers that can store 8.5 GB of data.
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Environmentally-friendly
• Fully compliant with EU directives for environmentally-friendly electronic equipment (RoHS / WEEE)
– The Tecra S3X and related accessories do not contain the 6 hardardous substances” prohibited by the RoHS regulation. * Six substances which RoHS compliance have forbidden are Cadmium,
Hexavalent chromium, Lead, Mercury, and PBBs (Polybromobiphenyls) and PBDEs(Polybromodiphenylethers).
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• OneNote 2003 can help you gather and share information in meetings, presentations, brainstorming sessions, phone conferences, and classes—just about anywhere you work with ideas and notes
• With its intuitive interface - organised just like a paper notebook - users can readily manage multiple sources of information, including: handwritten or typed notes, drawings, audio recordings, web page content and other information.
Enhanced mobile productivity and ease-of-useMicrosoft® Office OneNote 2003™ bundled for quick and easy note organisation plus a vast selection of software and utility tools for maximum productivity
1.click on the area = show example2.click on the area = hide example
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Seamless mobility for intuitive information management
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professionalwith standards-based security, manageability and reliability
pre-installed
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Easy expansion and connectivity
3 USB 2.0 ports
PC Card slot for 1 Type II card
Monitor (RGB) port
i.LINK® (IEEE1394)
TV-out (S-Video)
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Convenient connectivity
• Built-in dual-mode Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
• Internal international V.90 modem (V.92 ready)
• 10/100 Ethernet LAN port
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Toshiba Power Saver utility
This indicator shows of your PC performance standard, battery life optimized or performance optimized. The bar changes in corporation with your choice of the settings, Screen Brightness, CPU speed, Monitor Power, etc.
This utility help you in configuration of your suitable PC performance in corporation with your business style
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Features summary• Zoom IN and OUT instantly
• Fn+1 to make fonts smaller• Fn+2 to make fonts bigger
• Work for below applications• Microsoft Internet Explorer• Microsoft Office• Windows Media Player• Adobe Reader• Icons on the desktop
Toshiba Zooming utility
• Enlarge the text of explorer, Word, or Excel sheet instantly for easier viewing.
• The Toshiba Zooming utility allows you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows® Media Player™, and Adobe® Reader.
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Toshiba Presentation button
• Presentations made simple- Touch’and’Present- Ideal for mobile road warriors- Programmable “One-Touch” switching from
• “Single Display (LCD only) with Single Image” to• “Dual Display (LCD and CRT) with Single Image”.
- Programmable options• Single image on Dual Display
• Ext. display resolution of 1,600x1,200, 1,280x1024, 1,024x768 or 800x600
• Dual image on Dual Display• Ext. display resolution the same as the notebook
Single Display w/ Single Image (NB LCD only)
Dual Display w/ Single Image (NB LCD & Ext. CRT)
Toshiba Presentation Button
Fn+F5 Toggle Menu
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External Primary Monitor
New
Extended desktop selection.On single or clone mode,user can switch to extendeddesktop by Fn-F5 utility.
Primary, secondary selection.In addition, on extendeddesktop mode, user can exchange primary and secondary.
• Advantage– User can use External Monitor as Primary
in multi monitor usage
• User scenario– Main screen is external monitor such as CRT or DVI– Taskbar or application start on external monitor in multi
monitor mode
• How to change external monitor as primary– With simple operation, user can switch to multi monitor
mode: New Hotkey utility (Fn+F5) or NVIDIA utility
Multi monitor LCD: Primary
Single LCD etc
Multi monitor CRT/TFT: Primary
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Basic specifications: Tecra A3X Model Tecra A3X-119 Tecra A3X-102 Tecra A3X-112
Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit), Device Lock, Password Utilities, Antivirus Software, Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer, Data Backup, Easy Fix Components,Durable Design, PC Diagnostics, Kensington Lock, Toshiba ConfigFree™, Toshiba Summit, Diversity Antenna, Wireless LAN Switch
Processor/Technology Intel® Celeron® M processor 360(1.40 GHz, 400 MHz Front Side Bus,512 KB 2nd level cache)
Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology including Intel® Pentium® M processor 740 (1.73 GHz, 533 MHz Front Side Bus, 2 MB 2nd level cache), Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection and Mobile Intel® 915 GM Express chipset
Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology includingIntel® Pentium® M processor 750 (1.86 GHz,533 MHz Front Side Bus, 2 MB 2nd level cache),Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connectionand Mobile Intel® 915 GM Express chipset
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Display 15.0" XGA TFT display, resolution 1,024 x 768
Hard disk 60 GB (5,400 rpm), Enhanced IDE (ATA-6) 80 GB (5,400 rpm), Enhanced IDE (ATA-6)
System memory 512 MB, maximum expandability: 2,048 MB, technology: DDR2 RAM (533 MHz) 1,024 (512 + 512) MB, maximum expandability:2,048 MB, technology: DDR2 RAM (533 MHz)
Optical device DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
Graphics adapter Mobile Intel® 915GM Express chipset, up to 128 MB DDR RAM (UMA)
Pointing device Touch Pad
Wired communication Ethernet LAN, international V.90 modem (V.92 ready)
Wireless communication Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Sound system Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System, built-in stereo speakers, volume dial
Interfaces DC-in, headphone, external monitor, external microphone, expansion bus connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, 3 x USB 2.0, i.LINK® (IEEE1394), TV-out (s-video)
Expansion Connection to Advanced Port Replicator III (optional), PC Card slot for 1x Type II card, 2 memory slots
Battery Technology: lithium-ion,maximum life up to 2:36 hours (Mobile Mark™)
Technology: lithium-ion,maximum life up to 3:49 hours (Mobile Mark™)
Bundled software Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003, online user and modem manual, Management Console, Bluetooth™ Service Center, Toshiba ConfigFree™,Connectivity Doctor, Sonic™ Record Now!, WinDVD, InterVideo® WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, Norton Internet Security™ 2005
(includes free Internet updates for 90 days), Toshiba utilities and drivers, Toshiba RAID utility
Bundled hardware AC adapter
Special features SM BIOS compliant, common docking and options with other Toshiba notebooks, Toshiba Enhanced SpeedStep,Toshiba Power Saver utility, Toshiba Presentation button, Toshiba Assist button, Toshiba Zooming utility
Physical dimensions W x L x H: 338 x 274 x 27,0 (front) / 38,0 (back) mm, weight: 2,7 kg
Warranty 1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension and uplift packs.Contact your nearest Toshiba Authorised Reseller for details.
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Options & Services: Tecra A3X Basic options Tecra A3X PA number
PowerAC Adapter PA3378E-2ACABattery - Li-Ion PA3356U-3BRSHigh Capacity Battery - Li-Ion, PA3357U-2BRLBattery Charger - 2 batteries supported PA3091E-2CHGExpansion1024 MB (1 GB) Memory PA3411U-2M1G512 MB USB Memory - USB 2.0, includes security software
PX1161E-1M51
DrivesMultimedia Center - Gigastore - 250 GB, 7200 rpm, 8 MB Cache, PushButton™
PA3392E-1MPS
ConnectivityAdvanced Port Replicator III Plus PA3474E-1PRPUSB 2.0 Port Replicator II (Ethernet) PX1173E-1PRPCarry CasesLeather Case PX1186E-1NCADesk-basedUSB Retractable Travel Mouse PX1096E-1NACServicesInternational Warranty Extensions
EMEA On-site Repair, Next Business Day Response Service
Contact Dealer
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"With the launch of EasyGuard, Toshiba continues to demonstrate its ability to meet the increasingly demanding needs and requirements of business," said Andrew Brown, program manager, European Mobile Computing and Mobile Devices, IDC .
"Through significant R&D investment in innovative, new "beyond the box" technologies, Toshiba is providing professionals with a differentiated offering that reduces downtime, improves security and offers central management tools to help significantly lower TCO and increase ROI for IT decision makers.„
“Tools such as Toshiba EasyGuard represent the first serious steps in addressing business market needs for stability and over the air (OTA) management of notebook systems.“ Personal Computing in Western Europe, Forecast and Analysis, 2005-2009, IDC
"Toshiba has undoubtedly some highly innovative mobility solutions, which are very appropriate for small and large business users alike. Its recently launched EasyGuard solution is one such example.“ Personal Computing in Western Europe, Forecast and Analysis, 2005-2009, IDC
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