Toshiba Sets New Benchmark for Mobile Digital Entertainment
July 23, 2004
Los Angeles, CA - Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD) launched the new Qosmio (pronounced "koss-mee-oh") brand of AV notebook PCs with built-in TV, audio, DVD recorder and PC functionality.
The new Qosmio E15-AV101 notebook PC is Toshiba's first in a line of a new product category for consumer digital products and entertainment, the company states.
Available in August 2004, the "four-in-one" device can replace the need for multiple consumer electronics devices such as a TV, DVD player and stereo.
Future Qosmio products will include other features such as wide-screen displays up to 17-inches, higher storage capabilities and additional consumer electronic functionalities.
The Qosmio AV notebooks feature a built in TV tuner, DVR capabilities and a high-quality QosmioEngine that enables increased video and graphics performance. It also includes SRS WOW & TruSurround XT technology and large harman/kardon stereo speakers, so users can enjoy a more cinematic-quality experience when listening to music or watching movies. Coupled with a 15-inch diagonal enhanced TruBrite screen, the Qosmio E15-AV101 delivers radiant images that are brighter than standard LCD displays and offers an extended viewable range to create an audio/video experience comparable to stand-alone CE devices, the manufacturer describes.
The E15-AV101 also includes the QosmioPlayer that allows users to watch TV, DVDs or listen to CDs with a simple touch of a button instead of having to boot up the Windows operating system. With this feature, Qosmio owners can use the remote control or quick access buttons to enjoy their audio or video content within seconds -- just as if they were using a separate TV, stereo or DVD player.
With extensive video in/out connectivity options, Qosmio users can access and share photo and video content quickly and easily. The Qosmio AV notebooks also include a large hard drive to provide users with enough room to copy, edit and save video content, photos or music files without the worry of running out of storage space.
Also a powerful computing tool, the Qosmio E15-AV101 features Intel Centrino mobile technology, providing outstanding mobile performance and built-in wireless connectivity to improve productivity and enhance the entertainment experience. The Qosmio AV notebooks feature Intel PRO/Wireless (802.11b/g) to make connecting to the Internet at home or on the road at wireless hotspots convenient. The unit is also Bluetooth enabled which means it provides easy access to wireless accessories.
Availability
The Qosmio E15-AV101 notebooks will be available at www.Qosmio.com and retail channels, priced around $2,699.
Product Specifications
Qosmio E15-AV101
Intel Centrino mobile technology
Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (1.70GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB
Intel 855PM System Chipset
Intel PRO/Wireless1 2200BG LAN (802.11b/g)
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
15-inch diagonal XGA enhanced TruBrite Display (1024x768)
Integrated TV Tuner
QosmioEngine
QosmioPlayer
Bluetooth Enabled
80GB Hard Disk Drive
512MB RAM
DVD SuperMulti Drive
NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 Graphics, 64MB
TV out (S-Video and Component Y/Pb/Pr), TV in (S-Video and Composite), Composite Monitor in and Antenna input
S/PDIF Optical Audio Output with Dolby Digital4
harmon/kardon Stereo Speakers
SRS WOW & TruSurround XT Technology
Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and XD)
i.Link (IEEE 1394) Port
Four USB 2.0 Ports
Integrated V.92 Modem, 10/100 Ethernet
For more information, visit
www.toshiba.com
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