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Meet our partners.
Some of the world’s great technology companies have chosen
to partner with us over the years. The following relationships are
current, and bearing fruit.
“Microsoft
®
values our strong relationship with Toshiba, a company
we admire for its long-standing commitment to innovation.”
Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft
®
Corporation.
Toshiba worked closely with Microsoft
®
during the development of Microsoft’s
®
Tablet PC
operating system. We developed the hardware that became the testbed, and evolved into
the first generation of commercial tablet PCs. Currently, we’re working with Microsoft
®
on
the development of the next version of the Windows
®
operating system.
“Together, Intel
®
and Toshiba have been able to change the way the
world thinks about mobile computing.”
Paul Otellini, President and Chief Executive Officer, Intel
®
Corporation.
Toshiba has worked with Intel
®
on the development of many generations of processors,
including landmarks like Pentium
™
and Centrino
™
, and now the Core
™
and Core
™
Duo.
We’re also working closely with these companies to develop next generation
technologies:
Toshiba EasyGuard
™
.
Four ways to make a better Notebook.
EasyGuard
™
is the name we use to encapsulate a wide range of
technologies that are focused on enhancing the reliability, security,
connectivity and usability of our Notebooks. Each of these is – in our
view – fundamental. And each is the focus of ongoing research and
development. There’s a lot to look forward to.
1995 – World’s first
Notebook with
a CD-ROM drive.
1995 – World’s first
Notebook with a
Lithium-Ion battery.
1997 – World’s first
Notebook with an
integrated DVD drive.
1997 – World’s first
Notebook with a
Poly-silicon display.
1998 – World’s first
Notebook with a
CD-RW drive.
2002 – World’s first
full performance
convertible Tablet PC.
2003 – World’s first
Notebook with a 17”
widescreen display.
2003 – World’s first
Notebook with
a DVD writer.
2004 – World’s
first 4-in-1 AV-
Notebook with an
in-built TV tuner.
2005 – World’s first Notebook
to comply with the EU’s
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances regulations.
Protect: These EasyGuard
™
technologies protect Notebooks from the rough
and-tumble of everyday life. The idea? Help stop accidents from turning into
disasters. For more information, see pages 8 and 9.
Connect: Access to a network – any network – is central to usability and
functionality.
This cluster of utilities helps you connect and stay connected.
For more information, see pages 10 and 11.
Secure: Data loss or theft can be a disaster. These technologies are designed
to protect and secure your intellectual property.
For more information, see page 12.
Optimise: Everyone’s different. This software cluster lets you customise your
Notebook’s systems and optimise its functions.
For more information, see page 11.
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005
What’s next?
See page 22
Toshiba EasyGuard features will vary between model specification.