Business life is tough. The new Tecra A8 is tougher.
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1. Display casing protection Display casing materials provide 2 5 times stronger protection and 40 less bending of the casing occurs for greater LCD panel protection and reduced risk of breakage PCB Printed Circuit Board layout To protect system components against the damaging effects of shocks the motherboard is centred in the chassis Chip implementation The Ball Grid Array BGA chip on the system board is fixed by extremely strong glue for increased resistance against shock and vibration System architecture Motherboard design Important chip components are placed as far as The motherboard is 13 thicker and possible from screws to minimise any warming 50 stronger resulting in 50 less effect on the screws and reduce vibration of bending which translates to fewer chip circuit boards as much as possible failures related to bending stress HALT testing increased reliability The design of the Tecra A8 has been optimised using HALT Highly Accelerated Life Testing to achieve improved reliability and a longer service life HALT entails a combination of technical stress tests which include extreme heat variation and testing for resistance to shocks and repetitive vibrations These tests simulate heavy notebook usage during the product life cycle Running two sets of HALT tests with 6 cycles per set Toshiba estimates that the notebook endures challenges that simulate three years of typi2. user manual or contact your local Toshiba service provider e One GB means one billion bytes accessible capacity may be less e Wired and wireless communication capabilities to be applied in countries where approved Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at computers toshiba europe com Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Weight may vary depending on product configuration vendor components manufacturing variability and options selected e SRS TruSurround XT is only available for WinDVD applications SRS WOW is only available for Windows Media Player 9 in standard Windows interfaces Please check your system specifications to ensure optimal results e Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 is not available in all countries e Certain no
3. Toshiba recommends Windows XP Professional TO 5 fei E A Business life is tough The new Tecra A8 is tougher BETTER DISPLAY PROTECTION e 2 5 times more resistant e 40 less bending BETTER DISPLAY HINGES e 3 times stronger i BETTER KEYBOARD BETTER HDD EXPERIENCE PROTECTION e 44 less bending e 1 4 times stronger HDD cover e 45 to 55 less BETTER SYSTEM bending 9 ARCHITECTURE a e 50 stronger motherboard e 50 fewer screws Compared to conventional comparable notebooks e g the Tecra M1 www Toshiba EasyGuard com Compared to conventional comparable notebooks e g the Tecra M1 Toshiba EasyGuard carefree mobile computing Toshiba EasyGuard is the better way to enhanced data security advanced system protection and easy connectivity With the release of enhanced Toshiba EasyGuard features Toshiba continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering the most innovative technologies and highest quality notebooks Toshiba EasyGuard enhancements at a glance HDD protection The increased size and thickness of the HDD dome protection means that the case is now 1 44 times stronger resulting in 45 to 55 less HDD bending Shock protector Bumper mechanisms buffer the notebook against the shock caused by a drop or accidental fall HDD shock absorption 70 cm drop test Encased in rubber shock absorption All four notebook sides 4x have material the HDD is
4. built in wired and wireless network technologies as well as Toshiba ConfigFree software for easy seamless connectivity Compared to conventional comparable notebooks e g the Tecra M1 Improved product design peace of mind Business life is tough To respond quickly to customers liaise effectively with teams and remain competitive professionals require seamless access to applications and real time data Maximising uptime is essential for optimal business efficiency Whether one is a corridor warrior dashing down the hall to a meeting or a road warrior who takes the notebook anywhere and everywhere a notebook that delivers top quality performance and durability is essential That s why the new Tecra A8 is tougher Built to withstand shocks falls spills accidents and other risks associated with mobility it is an exceptionally durable notebook that is more resistant to the wear and tear of daily mobile usage Improved product design features at a glance Display hinges With a 15 to 33 larger diameter the notebook hinges are 3 times stronger for increased durability and reduced risk of breakage Keyboard experience Laser measurements prove that 40 less bending occurs for enhanced keyboard usability and a more convenient typing experience Display panel protection The edges of the display are protected by a durable metal plate and shock absorption material for greater durability
5. cal mobile usage Benefits of HALT HALT testing is an essential part of the product development process because it allows Toshiba to identify and correct any weaknesses in areas for notebook design improvement The result is a notebook of the highest quality standards Typical improvements entail e soldering weak points e tightening loose screws e fixing weak harness areas e correcting weak connector joints e replacing bad components Typical tests run during HALT Rigorous testing methods are used to ensure quality The notebook is subjected to 10 minutes of testing in extremely cold environmental conditions of 25 degrees Celsius followed by 10 minutes of extreme heat at 70 degrees Celsius Simultaneously stress testing of 45G pressure accompanies these extreme environmental tests Six alternating cycles of this entire stress testing process are run to ensure that the notebook can withstand major mobility challenges The new Toshiba Shock Protection System provides your notebook with higher impact protection and reliability for key hardware components delivered in an elegant and compact design Spill resistant keyboard concept helps safeguard the notebook from certain low volume spills and gives users several minutes to close any open files and turn off the machine Two sample units of the Port g M300 notebooks were tested in January 2005 by TUV Rheinland and passed the specific tests The detailed test result
6. l quality means that the business gains maximum overall working and operational efficiencies so that it can focus on customer satisfaction and increased profitability The new Tecra A8 is a showcase example of Toshiba s commitment to meeting the most demanding quality standards for best business performance The Tecra A8 quality means best business performance The Tecra A8 is a uniquely dependable professional notebook engineered for unprecedented reliability and productivity The extremely durable chassis design includes improvements that make the Tecra A8 significantly more resistant to the pressures of working life The Tecra A8 delivers best quality for carefree mobility because it comprises enhanced Toshiba EasyGuard features and product design improvements including protection of HDD and LCD as well as a stronger LCD display hinge and a more robust keyboard offers impressive business performance with powerful Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology a large 15 4 WXGA widescreen display and one touch docking capability withstands daily business challenges thanks to a stronger chassis spill resistant keyboard and attractive optional warranty packages for complete peace of mind lets you make the most of your investment with a notebook design that has undergone intensive testing using HALT Highly Accelerated Life Testing to ensure long term reliability provides carefree mobility with a reliable combination of
7. protected against been drop tested at 70 cm desk e fy shocks and vibrations height and verified by TUV ToshibaEasyGuard CarefreeMobileCGomoputing 3D accelerometer Spill resistant keyboard The 3D accelerometer detects when Gives users enough time to save their the notebook is suddenly moved or data and shutdown the notebook dropped and quickly parks the HDD in the event of an accidental spill in order to safeguard user data FL inverter protection Shock absorption material protects the FL inverter against shock for optimal LCD performance Serviceability The improved product design includes 50 fewer screws resulting in a more stable platform improved serviceability and easier upgrades For instance HDD removal now only requires 2 screws Putting quality first for carefree mobility Quality shines through when every aspect and detail of a product are carefully designed engineered tested and manufactured to deliver optimal performance High quality notebooks benefit end users the IT department and the business as a whole Implementing best quality notebooks helps e end users and IT staff benefit from fewer hardware failures for better overall business efficiency and productivity e companies benefit from the reduction of IT costs associated with fewer IT service calls and repairs e clients users and companies benefit because critical data is better protected Overal
8. s can be found in the test report nr 21117407_002 or watch the videos visit www Toshiba EasyGuard com CPU performance may vary from specifications under certain conditions such as the use of battery instead of AC power certain external peripherals certain multimedia applications or network connections complex modeling software and in areas with low air pressure at high altitude 1 000 metres above sea level and or certain temperatures CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer may automatically shut down as a normal protective measure To avoid risk of lost data please make periodic back up copies For optimum performance use your computer only under recommended conditions Please read detailed restrictions in the product resource guide visit the Toshiba web site computers toshiba europe com and or contact Toshiba Technical Support e Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized Part of the main sys tem memory may be used by the graphics system and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available e For PC s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration For information about upgrading your system mem ory please refer to the
9. tebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis Go online at Find out more www computers toshiba europe com For further information please contact www loshiba EasyGuard com your nearest Toshiba Authorised Reseller TEG July 2006 Art No EN CE_TecraA8_QualBrochure_July06 Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registred trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs Check www windowsvista com getready for details All trademarks are acknowledged Product design specifications and colours are subject to change without notice and may vary from those shown Errors and omissions excepted
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