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Toshiba Unveils Qosmio Brand of AV Notebook PCs: Revolutionizing Digital Convergence

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Toshiba's Digital Products Division has introduced the Qosmio brand of AV notebook PCs, offering a unique "four-in-one" experience with TV, audio, DVD recorder, and PC functionality. This innovation marks a significant milestone in Toshiba's global strategy to lead the digital convergence space and meet the rising demand for easy-to-use, personal entertainment solutions. The Qosmio E15-AV101 notebook PC is the first in a line of innovations to create a new product category that re-defines how consumers think about digital products and entertainment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Qosmio E15-AV101 notebook PC offers a unique "four-in-one" experience, integrating TV, audio, DVD recorder, and PC functionality in a single device.
  • The device features a built-in TV tuner, DVR capabilities, and a high-quality QosmioEngine for increased video and graphics performance.
  • The Qosmio AV notebooks include SRS(R) WOW & TruSurround XT(TM) technology and large harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers, providing a cinematic-quality experience for music and movie enjoyment.
  • The device also features a 15-inch diagonal enhanced TruBrite(TM) screen, delivering radiant images brighter than standard LCD displays.
  • Users can access and share photo and video content quickly and easily, with extensive video in/out connectivity options.
  • The Qosmio AV notebooks also include a large hard drive for storing video content, photos, and music files.
  • Toshiba offers a wide array of services options to protect customers' technology investment, including SystemGuard(R) accidental damage coverage and At-Home service.
  • The Qosmio E15-AV101 notebooks will be available at www.Qosmio.com and retail distribution channels, including computer superstores and consumer electronics stores.

Statistics:

  • Over $52 billion in annual sales for Toshiba Globally (Source: Toshiba America Inc.)
  • 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide for Toshiba (Source: Toshiba America Inc.)
  • 15-inch diagonal enhanced TruBrite(TM) screen available on Qosmio E15-AV101 (Source: Toshiba)
  • 1 GB of memory available on Qosmio E15-AV101 (Source: Toshiba)
  • Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology used in Qosmio E15-AV101 for increased mobile performance (Source: Intel Corp.)

Sources:

  • Toshiba's press release, "Toshiba's Qosmio Brand of AV Notebook PCs Offers 'Four-in-One' Experience"
  • Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. website, [www.toshiba.com](http://www.toshiba.com)
  • Intel Corp. website, [www.intel.com](http://www.intel.com)

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