The new card supports wireless digital communication between products equipped with a Secure Digital (SD) slot and is designed as an upgrade option for Toshiba's range of notebooks and pocket PCs.
The new card conforms with SDIO Card Type-B and Bluetooth version 1.1 specifications. Its advanced features include up to 50 percent reduction in power consumption, a flat profile and a 9mm reduction in package size.
"The card requires minimal set up time and enables professionals and consumers alike to turn any notebook or Pocket PC into a Bluetooth-enabled device," said Ahmed Khalil, regional manager of Toshiba Middle East's computer systems division.
"Whether streamlining business applications or enriching their computing experience, wireless products enable our customers to enter the next era of mobile computing."
The card features new Bluetooth software with a number of improvements such as advanced Microsoft operating system support for pocket PC and Windows versions; enhanced profile and device support; easy connection and set-up using Bluetooth settings; simplified device management and improved graphical user interface.
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Toshiba, the world leader in mobile computing, has produced a new Bluetooth card that gives instant access to the Internet via a mobile phone, as well as wireless file-sharing and printing capabilities.
The new Bluetooth card from Toshiba.
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About Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. Bluetooth is a specification for a small-form factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable handheld devices, as well as connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies 3Com, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and more than 2,000 Adopter/Associate member companies.
About Toshiba
The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a leading vendor for mobile computing solutions. In addition to notebooks, the company offers servers and PDAs in Europe, Middle East and Africa under the Toshiba brand name. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toshiba Corporation, the world's eighth-largest computer and electronics company.
Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products and systems. Toshiba has more than 176,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US$40 billion (2001).
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Bluetooth wireless technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. Bluetooth is a specification for a small-form factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable handheld devices, as well as connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies 3Com, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and more than 2,000 Adopter/Associate member companies.
About Toshiba
The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a leading vendor for mobile computing solutions. In addition to notebooks, the company offers servers and PDAs in Europe, Middle East and Africa under the Toshiba brand name. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toshiba Corporation, the world's eighth-largest computer and electronics company.
Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products and systems. Toshiba has more than 176,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US$40 billion (2001).
For further information, please contact:
Bain Euro RSCG, Dubai Media City - Tel: (9714) 3903030.
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