Toshiba to Offer Enhanced PDA With New Intel Processor and Wireless Connectivity
February 12, 2002 11:00
Toshiba to Offer Enhanced PDA With New Intel Processor and Wireless Connectivity
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2002--
The combination of a powerful Intel processor and integrated
wireless communication delivers a new level of performance and
efficiency for the mobile user
Empowering the mobile customer with a powerful and lightweight productivity device with integrated wireless connectivity, the Computer Systems Group (CSG) of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS) today announced its plans to introduce a robust, Pocket PC PDA powered by the Intel(R) PXA250 Applications Processor. The new handheld device will be available in Q'2, 2002.
Featuring the new processor based on the Intel XScale(TM) microarchitecture at 400MHz, Toshiba's next-generation PDA will deliver improved performance and significant power savings to handle the most demanding productivity and multimedia applications. With integrated wireless functionality and dual expansion slots, customers will experience seamless communication and increased mobility, without adding weight or increasing the size of the handheld device.
"Toshiba is firmly committed to providing our customers the most productive mobile technology on the market to help grow their business," said Oscar Koenders, vice president of product marketing, Toshiba CSG. "With the Intel PXA250 Applications Processor, Toshiba's next generation Pocket PCs will deliver improved performance to handle the most demanding applications."
"Intel understands today's critical need for the mobile user to access information quickly at any location and the Intel PXA250 Applications Processor delivers on that need with its optimized performance and low power consumption," said Peter Green, general manager of Intel's Handheld Computing Division. "We are pleased to be a key enabler of these benefits to Toshiba's upcoming PDA device."
Toshiba also plans to offer a PDA solution targeted to the consumer marketplace in Q'2, 2002.
About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.
Toshiba Computer Systems Group is one of the world's leading vendors for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and wireless accessories, a handheld Pocket PC and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information call 800/TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com.
With headquarters in Irvine, Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS) is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America.
TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of more than $50 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
Note to Editors: Intel and XScale are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Benjamin Group
Kelly Poffenberger or Lori Leavey (press)
949/260-1300
kelly_poffenberger@benjamingroup.com or
lori_leavey@benjamingroup.com
February 12, 2002 11:00
Toshiba to Offer Enhanced PDA With New Intel Processor and Wireless Connectivity
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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2002--
The combination of a powerful Intel processor and integrated
wireless communication delivers a new level of performance and
efficiency for the mobile user
Empowering the mobile customer with a powerful and lightweight productivity device with integrated wireless connectivity, the Computer Systems Group (CSG) of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS) today announced its plans to introduce a robust, Pocket PC PDA powered by the Intel(R) PXA250 Applications Processor. The new handheld device will be available in Q'2, 2002.
Featuring the new processor based on the Intel XScale(TM) microarchitecture at 400MHz, Toshiba's next-generation PDA will deliver improved performance and significant power savings to handle the most demanding productivity and multimedia applications. With integrated wireless functionality and dual expansion slots, customers will experience seamless communication and increased mobility, without adding weight or increasing the size of the handheld device.
"Toshiba is firmly committed to providing our customers the most productive mobile technology on the market to help grow their business," said Oscar Koenders, vice president of product marketing, Toshiba CSG. "With the Intel PXA250 Applications Processor, Toshiba's next generation Pocket PCs will deliver improved performance to handle the most demanding applications."
"Intel understands today's critical need for the mobile user to access information quickly at any location and the Intel PXA250 Applications Processor delivers on that need with its optimized performance and low power consumption," said Peter Green, general manager of Intel's Handheld Computing Division. "We are pleased to be a key enabler of these benefits to Toshiba's upcoming PDA device."
Toshiba also plans to offer a PDA solution targeted to the consumer marketplace in Q'2, 2002.
About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.
Toshiba Computer Systems Group is one of the world's leading vendors for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and wireless accessories, a handheld Pocket PC and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information call 800/TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com.
With headquarters in Irvine, Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS) is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America.
TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of more than $50 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
Note to Editors: Intel and XScale are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Benjamin Group
Kelly Poffenberger or Lori Leavey (press)
949/260-1300
kelly_poffenberger@benjamingroup.com or
lori_leavey@benjamingroup.com
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