Al-Futtaim Technologies launches Toshiba's 'libretto U100', UAE's first mini-notebook

Currently available across UAE, the libretto U100, weighing less than 1000g, offers mobile professionals unrivalled security, reliability and connectivity through Toshiba EasyGuard technology. The compact, light-weight mini-notebook will be on display at GITEX 2005.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. R. Muralidharan, General Manager, Al-Futtaim Technologies, said, "Toshiba has incessantly worked towards leading the market with its innovative and often awe-striking products, and we at Al-Futtaim Technologies aim at bringing those technological advancements to this region. The libretto U100 is a product that adds to Toshiba's pioneering portfolio offering consumers top-quality features with high portability on account of its compact size. It is a must-have for executives on the move."

The lightweight libretto U100, delivers an impressive four-and-a-half hour battery life and has an optional battery providing power for up to nine hours. The Super-Multi DVD/CD docking solution featured allows users easy access to DVDs and CDs, making it the ultimate travel companion.

With a fingerprint reader, the libretto U100 is designed to simplify user access and protect against unauthorized access to data held on the notebook through biometric authentication. In addition, built with Toshiba's Hard Disk Drive Protection with 3D accelerometer, a technology that can detect the device's movement on three axis, the mini-notebook has the ability to withstand unexpected impact, shock and vibration helping the prevention of damage to or loss of data.

The mini-notebook delivers a highly superior viewing experience featuring rich contrast, brilliant colours and extraordinary sharpness as a result of the TruBrite 7.2-inch wide LCD screen, the first in its class with LED backlight.