IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 1997--The Computer Systems Division (CSD) of
Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS) once again captures the lead in
technologically-advanced, yet user-friendly desktop computers with the next generation Infinia line,
aimed at early adopters, families and multimedia enthusiasts.
"When combined with the blazing fast 12X CD-ROM drive, the advanced 33.6 fax/modem and
Intel's Pentium processor with MMX Technology, the next generation Infinia is the ultimate home
appliance for multimedia enthusiasts," said Ron Smith, vice president of marketing for Toshiba CSD.
Infinia 7161 and 7201: Raising the Bar for Interactive Desktop Computers
Building on Infinia's award-winning entrance into the desktop market, Toshiba is poised to offer
even more advanced systems with the same Infinia ease-of-use for availability at the end of this
month. The added multimedia capabilities of MMX technology result in up to 20 percent
performance improvement over systems using standard Pentium processors.
Toshiba's InTouch Module and InTouch Remote remain the most intuitive personal interfaces on the
market, featuring one-touch access to key functionality, such as phone answering and messaging,
TV and FM radio tuning, CD-Audio play and Instant On through its intelligent sleep button. Infinia's
InTouch Module conveniently attaches via the USB interface into the front panel of Toshiba's
optional monitors, or can be disconnected from the monitor and placed on a surface alongside the
unit.
A built-in TV/FM Radio and Video Capture card comes standard in the Infinia 7201 (optional in
the Infinia 7161), giving users the freedom to tune into their favorite television show or listen to FM
radio, directly from their computer. In addition, users can play full motion video clips or movies, or
even capture images with their own camcorder (up to 30 fps) to create a family video album using
Creative Wonders' Family Album Creator, which is pre-installed on all Infinia home PCs.
Combining Technologically Advanced Components in a Home PC
Toshiba's high level of vertical integration, with strengths in computing and consumer electronics
technologies, provides the capabilities for the convergence of leading-edge technology that meets
consumer demand.
The Infinia 7161 and 7201 once again demonstrate this convergence with standard 32MB of EDO
RAM (maximum storage capacity of 128MB), a full duplex 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
audio system with SRS 3D sound, standard wavetable MIDI audio and a quick 12X CD-ROM
drive. Both feature a 64-bit S3 Inc. ViRGE DX 3D video processor with 2MB video RAM for
smooth, high-quality video and strong multimedia performance. The systems also feature fast
166MHz and 200MHz Pentium processors with MMX technology and 256K Level-2 Cache,
providing a robust multimedia platform for interactive multimedia gamers, Web crawlers and early
adopters. The expansive hard disk drives in the new Infinia offer 2.38GB memory capacity in the
7161 and 3.0GB memory capacity in the 7201.
Families and gamers alike appreciate the crisp picture from Toshiba's optional color monitors,
available in 17-inch (15.7-inch viewable area) and 15-inch (13.6-inch viewable area) models. Both
come complete with one-touch tilt convenience and built-in high-fidelity five watt per channel stereo
speakers. An integrated sub-woofer on the 17-inch monitor combined with the SRS 3D stereo
sound and hardware wavetable bring true stereo quality sound to life.
It's Easy To Stay in Touch With Your Family and Friends With The New Infinia
One touch of the phone button located on the InTouch Module accesses both audio and video
conferencing on the new Infinia. Connection with family and friends is as easy as dialing the area
code and phone number either on screen, by using the numeric key pad on the key board or by the
InTouch Remote. The "receive-only" video technology, standard on the new Infinia, is transformed
to a "two-way" video conferencing solution with the addition of Toshiba's optional InTouch Video
Phone for desktop computers, utilizing Intel ProShare Technology. With the Toshiba Video Phone,
Infinia users can now stay in touch with friends and family or create a home office with professional
video conferencing capabilities.
Toshiba's new InTouch Video Phone kit, available this spring, has a suggested retail price of $299.
It features an NTSC color analog camera with a manual focus lens and 300,000 flicker-free pixels
for video conferencing over standard POTS (plain old telephone service) lines.
The Toshiba video phone works in concert with the Toshiba's TV/FM Radio Video Capture PCI
Card for a complete home video conferencing solution.
About Toshiba
Toshiba continues to be the leading vendor in the U.S. market for portable computers, with 27.4
percent market share and ranked number six in the PC market, based on Q3 1996 estimates from
International Data Corp. (IDC). The company offers portable and desktop computing solutions for
consumer and business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For dealer referral and product
literature, call 800/334-3445, or visit the company's World Wide Web site at
computers.toshiba.com . |
