Toshiba unveils thinnest laptop

TOSHIBA has announced the thinnest and lightest full-function 33.8cm (13.3’’) laptop, the Portégé R700.

It’s a well-specified business machine that combines a lightweight, ultra-slim chassis with innovative computing technologies. Toshiba also offers a more consumer-oriented version, the Satellite R630.

“Our long-standing engineering expertise has enabled us to design a laptop with an unparalleled blend of high performance, mobility and features – yet at a decent price,” Andre Rossouw, Regional General Manager, Computer Systems Group EMEA, Africa Region said in Nairobi .

The result is a slim and light 33.8cm (13.3’’) ultra-portable machine that measures just 16.8mm tall and weighs only 1.3kg Groundbreaking technologies “To achieve a device like the Portégé R700 we have made major advances in three areas: heat management, chassis construction, and memory chip deployment,” explains Rossouw.

Airflow Cooling Technology, co-developed by Intel® and Toshiba, allows Toshiba to integrate the latest Intel® Core family processors in the Portégé R700’s slim casing while keeping the sound of the fan to a minimum.

A honeycomb structure in the palmrest area makes the Portégé R700 highly durable against flexing – protecting the electronic and mechanical components from being damaged, considerably prolonging the life of the product.

By innovatively stacking the memory slots vertically, the Portégé R700 can accommodate up to 8GB RAM for even more powerful performance.

IKECHUKWU ODOSO in Abuja, Nigeria