Toshiba announces convertible Core 2 Duo notebook PC

The Satellite R25-S3513 convertible notebook allows users to work with a traditional keyboard or rotate and fold the screen down for use as a Tablet PC with digital pen-based input and control. A digitizer pen is included to handwrite notes, draw, edit copy or write e-mail or input data while standing, sitting or reclining. The system can convert handwriting to text or just record your own handwriting. The 14.1-inch Tablet PC display roughly simulates the writing area of a standard 8.5- by 11-inch sheet of paper to provide optimal room for note-taking and drawing.

For the first time in a Toshiba Satellite convertible notebook, the Satellite R25-S3513 offers the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5200 (1.60 GHz, 2 MB L2, 533 MHz FSB). Based on the new Intel Core Microarchitecture, the integrated Intel Core 2 Duo Processor is Intel's most energy-efficient dual-core performance processor and is designed to handle multiple tasks in less time while consuming less power and reducing fan noise and heat.

Starting at 5.95 pounds, the Satellite R25-S3513 features a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen WXGA+ LCD display and the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005 operating system. Other features found in the Satellite R25-S3513 Tablet PC include:

• a DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD's storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;
• 100GB high-capacity 5400 rpm Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive3 for faster access to stored files;
• 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and download.

The Satellite R25-S3513 also features Toshiba's exclusive LifeSmart Technology, a set of features to enhance durability and security with shock-absorbing technologies to protect the hard drive, a spill-resistant keyboard, and a biometric fingerprint reader for simple and secure access to files. It includes the following elements:

• shock-absorbing materials to help safeguard critical components such as the hard drive and LCD display;
• the Toshiba Hard Disk Drive Protection System to help safeguard the notebook hard drive against possible damage resulting from accidental dropping, turbulence, impact or vibration;
• spill-resistant keyboard that affords users time to save work and shut down the system. If an accident should occur, this feature will help prevent the loss of data;
• integrated biometric fingerprint reader with single sign-on functionality;
•  a complete suite of communication technologies, including modem, LAN and the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11 a/b/g);
• proprietary technologies such as Toshiba's ConfigFree, a graphic connectivity management utility, and the company's patented Diversity Antenna, designed to deliver superior, wireless signal reception through the dual-band Wi-Fi antennas in the notebook's display;
•  a group of utilities that enables users to better control and manage individual settings on their notebooks for a more personalized mobile computing experience;
• includes zooming utility and FN shortcut keys;
• and wireless on/off switch, enabling and disabling the integrated wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).

Because the unit is Windows Vista Premium Ready, consumers will be able to upgrade to Windows Vista while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today. All new Toshiba Satellite notebooks are RoHS-compatible, restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

The Satellite R25-S3513 convertible notebook comes with a standard one-year limited warranty. The standard limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may use any of the more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended service plans.

The new Satellite R25-S3513 is currently available from major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Port replicators are available separately from ToshibaDirect.com. The Satellite R25-S3513 also includes an iLINK IEEE-1394, RGB output, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, headphone, microphone and four USB 2.0 ports. The product has an estimated single unit price (ESUP) of $1,499.99.

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