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Toshiba launches world's lightest laptop, the Port'eg'e Z930, in SA

The Port'eg'e Z930 is equipped with superb durability and connectivity features in a slim and sleek design for mobile users.

Toshiba Gulf FZE announces the launch of the world's lightest (*1) laptop, the 33.8cm (13.3-inch) Port'eg'e Z930 Ultrabook, in South Africa.

Featuring a versatile set of interfaces and battery life of up to eight hours, the Port'eg'e Z930 offers portability, durability and performance for executives, prosumers and those seeking superior mobile performance, all in a slim and sleek design.

“The Port'eg'e Z930, in addition to being the world's lightest ultrabook, is also engineered for big things,” says Jorge da Silva, Head of Sales for South Africa. “The combination of superb styling, ultra-portability, performance and power management means the Z930 is superbly geared for professional and leisure needs.”

Ultra thin, light design and smart features

Despite its mere 15.9mm-high and less than 1.2kg profile, this ultra-slim and light Port'eg'e Z930 sports a plethora of versatile features.

Facts & Figures

Port'eg'e Z930
* Latest generation Intel processor for Ultrabook
* Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional
* 33.8cm(13.3-inch) high-brightness display
* RAM: up to 8GB DDR3
* Latest generation of SSD with up to 256GB
* Full size ports: HDMI, VGA, USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, SD card reader, Gigabit LAN
* Wireless connectivity: optional Bluetooth 4.0, WLAN (802.11 a/b/g/n or b/g/n), optional HSPA+ module and optional Intel Wireless Display
* Matt A4 tile backlit keyboard and large multi-touch touch pad
* Magnesium casing with internal honeycomb reinforcement
* Weight: 1.12kg
* Dimensions: 31.6 x 22.7 x 0.83cm (front)/1.59cm (rear)
* Up to eight hours battery life

The product supports a host of full-size ports including VGA, HDMI and several USB ports for easy, fast connectivity.

The latest generation of the SSD (solid state drive) delivers great responsiveness, while its Hi-Speed Start Technology makes the product fully operational within seconds.

The product integrates stereo speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound 3D that provides rich surround sound and a high-definition Web cam that allows for sharp and clear video chats.

Its USB Sleep & Charge technology gives users the freedom to power up their smartphones even while the system is powered off.

Highly robust; work with total confidence

This Port'eg'e Z930 is durable and powerful and can handle demanding business applications. Toshiba's EasyGuard suite of technologies protects your laptop from accidental bumps and spills on the keyboard.

The product supports advanced security features including the Trusted Platform Module and a fingerprint reader for convenient yet secure login with the swipe of a finger.

It also integrates IT management capabilities based on the third-generation Intel Core vPro processor family and delivers intelligent performance with embedded security like disk encryption and password protection.

Improved environmental footprint

The Port'eg'e Z930 laptop features the power-saving Toshiba Eco Utility software, which allows users to optimise the laptop's power consumption easily. The product is Energy Star 5.0 qualified.

The Toshiba Port'eg'e Z930 Ultrabook was available from June. For pricing, stockist and additional information, contact Mustek on (011) 237 1000.

Ultrabook is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the US and/or other countries.

All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

*1: As of June 2012
For notebook PCs with 33.8cm (13.3-inch) displays (Source: Toshiba)

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Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba) is a world leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators and elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202 000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing yen6.1 trillion ($74 billion). Visit Toshiba's Web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Toshiba Gulf FZE is a fully owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation for the Middle East and Africa.

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Tribeca Public Relations
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jessicao@tribecapr.co.za