Toshiba Unveils Tecra M4, Premiere Tablet PC for Business Professionals

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Toshiba's 20th anniversary celebration of laptop computers has led to the introduction of the Tecra M4, a convertible Tablet PC designed for business professionals. This innovative device combines the power of a standard notebook with the functionality of a digital pen-based input system, offering users increased productivity and versatility in any location.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tecra M4 is Toshiba's first Tecra-branded convertible Tablet PC, integrating pen-based computing with traditional notebook functionality.
  • The device features a 14-inch diagonal wide viewing angle SXGA+ display, simulating the dimensions of a paper notepad in Tablet PC mode.
  • Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 software is included, allowing users to record, edit, and search handwritten notes, as well as record audio notes.
  • The Tecra M4 boasts Toshiba's EasyGuard technology, comprising four elements: Protect & Fix, Secure, Connect, and Optimize.
  • Protect & Fix utilizes shock-absorbing materials to safeguard critical components, while Secure incorporates the Toshiba Trusted Platform Module (TPM) encryption solution.
  • Connect features Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (802.11b/g) wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, and fast infrared, as well as Toshiba ConfigFree and patented Diversity Antenna.
  • Optimize offers a series of software enhancements, including Screen Rotation Utility, Zooming Utility, One-touch Screen Resolution Switch, and Advanced Power Saver Utility.
  • The Tecra M4 is powered by the Intel Centrino Mobile Technology Pentium M processor and the Mobile Intel 915PM Express chipset, with integrated NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 TE 64M graphics.
  • The device features a 60GB Serial ATA hard drive, 512MB DDR2 533 MHz memory (expandable to 2GB), and Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system.
  • The Tecra M4 is priced at $1,999 and comes with a three-year limited warranty.

Statistics:

  • 20 years of laptop computer history for Toshiba.
  • 14-inch diagonal wide viewing angle SXGA+ display on the Tecra M4.
  • $1,999 price point for the Tecra M4.
  • 60GB Serial ATA hard drive capacity.
  • 512MB DDR2 533 MHz memory, expandable to 2GB.

Sources:

  • Toshiba Digital Products Division
  • Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
  • Intel Corporation
  • Microsoft Corp.