Toshiba Portégé X20W Gets 7th-Gen Intel Core vPro Option – New Premium, Ultra-Thin & Light Notebooks Announced
Toshiba’s Client Solutions Division (CSD) has today announced the availability of 7th Generation (Kaby Lake) Intel Core vPro Processors on the company’s recently launched Portégé X20W convertible PC, and two new additions to its professional notebook portfolio with the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40.
The Portégé X20W is Toshiba’s premium 2-in-1 convertible PC running Windows 10 Pro that is both a laptop and tablet and everything in between. The adoption of this Intel technology promises to deliver advancements in security, performance, productivity, manageability and streamlined connectivity.
“Making the 7th Generation Intel Core vPro processor available on the Portégé X20W was important to Toshiba and extended the appeal of our 2-in-1 convertible to professionals and organizations looking to integrate the device into its fleet of mobile solutions,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing and product development, Client Solutions Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. in a release.
In addition to the 7th Generation Intel Core vPro Processors, the Portégé X20W also incorporates Windows 10 Pro, 12.5-inch diagonal high-resolution, multi-touch wide viewing angle display, Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi3 and a solid state drive all inside its durable magnesium alloy casing. Measuring 15.4mm in thickness and weighing less than 2.5 pounds(1), the Portégé X20W has a battery life rating of up to 16 hours(2). This new 2-in-1 convertible PC delivers enterprise-level security through the adoption of facial authentication, fingerprint reader and Trusted Platform Module technologies(5).
One Solution, Five Modes
The Portégé X20W convertible 2-in-1 laptop features a sturdy 360-degree dual-action hinge, enabling smooth transitions into five core viewing modes: Laptop, Tablet, Tabletop, Presentation and Audience. Flip the screen of this high-performance laptop to conduct presentations, be entertained or create through a tablet and digital inking experience. When changing modes, the laptop intelligently switches system settings and uses a smart-locking feature to protect the keyboard and prevent mishaps.
A 12.5-inch diagonal, Full HD (1920 x 1080), multi-touch wide viewing angle display packs over 2 million pixels onto the screen. Text is sharper and easier to read. Color and quality is spot on, and the display of the Portégé X20W is reinforced with new Corning Gorilla Glass (4), which offers higher levels of damage resistance as its better able to withstand the shock of accidental bumps.
Natural Handwriting
Coupling the 12.5-inch diagonal display with Toshiba’s TruPen stylus incorporating Wacom Feel technology, allows Toshiba’s 2-in-1 convertible PC to deliver a professional grade digital handwriting experience enhanced by an antiglare coating. Toshiba’s TruPen can detect 2,048 levels of pressure, giving users a natural pen-on-paper writing experience, making the Portégé X20W perfect for taking notes, drawing, capturing signatures and completing forms. To deliver a realistic and accurate inking experience, the Portégé X20W uses a feature called Toshiba Digital Ink Assist to detect when the digital pen is near the screen and enables palm recognition on the device.
Leading-Edge Security Features
Toshiba developed the Portégé X20W with both biometric and facial authentication technologies to deliver an advanced level of security and distance itself from the competition. This is the first Toshiba computing solution to incorporate the SecurePad with Synaptics Natural ID fingerprint sensor(5) built right into the computers Touchpad. The Portégé X20W features an IR camera to allow for facial authentication via Windows Hello face sign-in. These two technologies are personal, secure and a password-free way to quickly log-in to your device.
Windows 10 Pro
With an IR camera, dual multi-directional microphones, touchscreen and an AES pen, Toshiba engineered the Portégé X20W to maximize the advanced features of Microsoft’s operating system such as Windows Hello, Cortana, Microsoft Edge and Windows Ink.
360° Sound System
The Portégé X20W laptop delivers a premium audio experience via Harman Kardon stereo speakers and DTS Sound software. Toshiba’s custom-tuned speakers adapt to the rotational view of the display, delivering a robust, crisp and natural audio from every angle.
Modern Ports with Expanded Capabilities
To achieve its slim profile, the Portégé X20W has a USB Type-C port(4), USB 3.0 port and headphone/mic combo port. As the industry’s new universal standard, the USB Type-C port on the Portégé X20W features reversible plug orientation and supports Display, Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 3 with speeds up to 40Gbps3. For expansion, Toshiba will ship the USB Type-C to HDMI adapter with all Portégé X20Ws. Additional adapters will be available at Toshiba’s web site.
Advanced Docking Options
The Portégé X20W is compatible with two advanced docking solutions the Toshiba WiGig Dock6 and Toshiba Thunderbolt 3 Dock7, which will be available later this quarter. These docks are designed to expand the overall productivity of the Portégé X20W through a single connection.
Pricing and Availability
The Portégé X20W with 7th Generation Intel Core vPro Processors (Onyx Blue) is available from Toshiba’s web site. The Portégé X20W will also be available from resellers in February 2017.
Toshiba Adds Two New Premium, Ultra-Thin & Light Notebooks to Portfolio of Business Solutions
The Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 also get 7th-generation KAby LAke Core processors, and both notebooks will be available by the second quarter of the year from Toshiba’s Web site as well as resellers.
“The Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 are the latest examples of our ability to innovative the thin and light notebook form factor without sacrificing performance, features, battery life or durability,” said Carl Pinto. “We are confident the collection of features and technologies found in these notebooks will satisfy the needs of the modern, mobile computing user.”
Thinner Designs Without Compromise
At 15.9mm thick and weighing just 2.3 pounds(1), the 13.3-inch Portégé X30 is 11-percent thinner and 13-percent lighter than its award-winning predecessor. While the 14-inch Tecra X40 checks in at 16.9mm thick and 2.76 pounds(1) and rivals the dimensions of many 13-inch notebooks. These extremely compact form factors position both the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 as the ideal solution for any professional computing environment.
Toshiba designed these premium notebooks to meet the performance demands of the modern workplace through the adoption of 7th Generation Intel Core Processors and Windows 10 Pro. Users have the latest processing technology and most robust operating systems on the market. Users will also find Full HD (1920 x 1080) multi-touch wide viewing angle displays, Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi3, solid state drives and batteries with extended life ratings.
The Portégé A30 laptop is a compact 13.3-inch laptop that delivers the enterprise performance users require, with the price and performance value modern budgets demand. Further boosting productivity, the Portégé A30 includes a built-in optical drive1, docking capability, a user-removable battery, a wide variety of storage options, plus a touchpad and Accupoint pointing system.
The Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 have been designed, engineered and rigorously tested in dedicated Toshiba facilities to deliver greater peace of mind and proven reliability. Select models of the Portege A30 will include the Toshiba Quality Replacement Guarantee. Under this guarantee, Toshiba will replace the unit with a new laptop if the LCD panel, hard drive, memory or system board fails within the first year of ownership.
To increase everyday protection and scratch resistance, the two notebooks feature a premium magnesium alloy ToughBody chassis, shock-absorbing design and unique honeycomb reinforcement for increased durability. In addition, both notebooks incorporate Toshiba’s new modern Onyx Blue color.
Toshiba’s Tecra A40 (14-inch display) ia a mainstream laptops offeering enterprise-class performance at an affordable price point. These notebooks feature built-in optical drives, docking capabilities, touchpad and Accupoint pointing systems, as well as a wide variety of hard drive and storage options to give professionals with everything needed for enhanced on-the-go productivity. They are equipped with HD displays, spill-resistant, backlit keyboards, user-replaceable batteries with battery life ratings to provide hours of productivity for work in any setting. Select models of the Tecra A40 will include the Toshiba Quality Replacement Guarantee. As an entry-level notebook, the Tecra C40 delivers the essential features professionals want at a budget-friendly price. These notebooks feature a collection of productivity essentials, like a built-in optical drives, user-replaceable batteries and the essential ports and connections.
Security Features
Toshiba equipped both the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 with biometric and facial authentication technologies to deliver an advanced level of security and differentiate the notebooks from the competition. The first component is a new Touchpad with a built-in fingerprint sensor called SecurePad with Synaptics Natural ID fingerprint sensor(5). The second element, found on both the notebooks, is the integration of IR cameras to allow for facial authentication via Windows Hello face sign-in. Together, these security elements are personal, secure and a password-free way to quickly log-in to your device.
Another advanced security feature offered is Toshiba’s proprietary BIOS, available in all business laptops and speeds customization while helping to deliver stable PC performance, enhanced system security and reduced risk of unauthorized access.
360° Sound System
Toshiba added a premium audio experience via Harman Kardon stereo speakers and DTS Sound software to thesenotebooks. Toshibas exclusive custom-tuned speake rs deliver a robust, crisp and natural audio from every angle.
Ports
Even with slim profiles, Toshiba was able to outfit the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 with 2 USB Type-C ports4, USB 3.0 port, an HDMI, and a microSD Card Slot as well as a headphone/mic combo port. The USB Type-C port features reversible plug orientation and supports Display, Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 3 with speeds up to 40Gbps4.
Docking Options
These two professional grade notebooks are compatible with two advanced docking solutions the Toshiba WiGig Dock6 and Toshiba Thunderbolt 3 Dock(7), which will be available later this quarter. These docks are designed to expand the overall productivity of the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 through a single connection.
Pricing and Availability
In addition to standard configurations, the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 will also be available with a wide variety of Build-to-Order (BTO) options to enable organizations to select the right CPU, memory, storage, display and security capabilities.
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Notes:
1. Weight. Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected.
3. Wireless. Actual throughput will vary depending on device operating system, hardware and software configurations and environmental conditions.
4. USB Type-C. 10Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-C. Actual transfer rate will vary depending on your system configuration and other factors.
5. Availability. Depending on system configuration feature might be unavailable.
6. WiGig Dock. Wireless docking feature requires notebook with WiGig capabilities.
7. Thunderbolt 3 Dock. Thunderbolt 3 docking feature requires notebook with WiGig Capabilities.
Source: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)