Toshiba AC100 – Smartbook mit NVIDIA Tegra 2 und Android 2.1

By Sascha
21 Jun, 2010 11:00 am

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Toshiba AC100

Schick sieht es aus, was Toshiba da heute vorgestellt hat. Auch wenn sie es noch vorsichtig “MID” nennen (Smartbook AG Alarm!), so ist es doch ein Smartbook, wie es im Buche steht. Basierend auf der NVIDIA Tegra 2 Plattform und mit einem stark angepassten Android 2.1, soll das Toshiba AC100 vor allen Dingen eines sein, ein ultraleichter Langlaeufer! 7 Tage Standby werden fuer das nur 870 Gramm schwere Smartbook versprochen, welches mit 512MB RAM und einer 8GB SSD eher fundamental ausgestatt ist.
Natuerlich gehoeren die ueblichen Anschluesse, wie USB, HDMI, SD/MMC-Reader auch zum Lieferumfang, der von einer 1.3MP Webcam, Bluetooth, Wifi und optionalem UMTS-Modul abgerundet wird. Im August soll das Toshiba AC100 dann verfuegbar sein, bis dahin gibt es nen Schwung Fotos, ein Promo-Video und die offizielle Pressemitteilung fuer euch.

Update: Unsere Freunde von Slashgear haben ein erstes Hands On Video gedreht, welches ihr auch nach dem Break serviert bekommt.

London, UK, 21st June 2010 – Toshiba UK today introduces the stunning new AC100, a mobile internet device that combines the AndroidTM platform with NVIDIA® TegraTM processing technology. The AC100 is the ideal take-anywhere device for active users, allowing instant emailing, web browsing and document editing on the go.
The Toshiba AC100 is the ultimate device for simple, instant and efficient web use. Designed to be used whenever, wherever you are, the AC100 is instantly ready for action, offering up to seven days standby under mixed use, with a rapid start-up time of less than a second. In constant use the AC100 can provide up to eight hours of battery life, which combines with the intuitive full-size keyboard and compact clamshell form factor to offer a truly stunning mobile device.
Ultra-slim AC100 combines smartphone functionality with netbook usability AndroidTM platform makes browsing, networking and editing easy Up to seven days battery life in standby with instant-on capability
Take-anywhere design
The AC100 offers a stunning black and orange design that’s easy to take anywhere, thanks to an ultra-light weight of just 870g. Measuring just 14mm at its thinnest point, the device is extraordinarily slim – making it easy to fit into any bag and carry around all day, every day. A 25.7cm (10.1″) T oshiba TruBrite screen with LED backlighting offers outstanding reproduction of all on-screen content, and the full-size keyboard guarantees easy and comfortable typing – making it perfect for keeping in touch with friends via email or social networks.
Personalised mobile computing
The AC100 runs on the AndroidTM platform, enabling users to customise their device to suit their computing habits. Depending on location or what the AC100 is running, AndroidTM can automatically switch to a prefigured home screen to best suit the user. For example, users can set shortcuts for work-related applications, widgets and ‘live-files’ to appear when working in the office, or personal applications and widgets to appear when the AC100 detects they are at home. Users can also manually switch between home screens as they wish – allowing them to access all of their content, wherever they are.
The intuitive user interface also offers the possibility for users to further personalise the device by downloading a range of applications and widgets on-demand. A number of applications are also pre-installed for immediate use out-of-the-box, including Documents to Go for viewing and editing Microsoft Office files, a POP3 email client, IMAP and Exchange support, a messaging client, Opera Mobile for browsing the web, and the Toshiba Media Player for playing and viewing video, music and pictures.
Mobile performance
The latest NVIDIA® TegraTM processing technology provides fast internet browsing speeds, with super-quick load times and instant rendering of complex pages. Advanced mobile graphics technology provides enhanced playback of multimedia content including video and mobile games, offering the perfect platform for enjoying entertainment on the move.
The latest wireless connectivity also enables the users to stay connected at all times. 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi provides fast and rapid internet access from any wireless hotspot, and the
option of an integrated 3G module allows users to get on-demand Mobile Broadband connectivity from cellular networks for instant web connectivity, wherever they are1.
The AC100 is designed for the growing number of users that are storing content such as photographs, videos and documents on cloud based applications or virtual storage. 8GB of NAND Flash memory also provides users with fast, efficient and robust storage for their personal content. An integrated SD card slot also provides the ability to expand storage on- demand, or display images, documents and personal content. For users that want to output content, an integrated HDMI port provides simple connectivity to any HD ready screen or projector.
The Toshiba AC100 will be available from August 2010.
Specifications:
AndroidTM 2.1 NVIDIA® TegraTM 250 Mobile Processor (1GH, ARM) RAM: 512 MB DDR2 (333 MHz) 8GB flash storage (NAND) 25.7cm (10.1”) TruBrite® display with LED backlight, 1,024 x 600 pixels Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR*, WLAN (802.11 b/g/n), Mobile Broadband 1 x USB 2.0, 1x Mini USB, Card Reader (SD, MMC), Audio out/Mic in combo socket, HDMI® 1.3 MP webcam with integrated microphone Location based switchable desktop Toshiba Home Menu, a customisable desktop with widgets and shortcuts Size: 262mm x 190mm x 14 / 21mm Weight: starting at 870g