Toshiba TELA/LEADSPACE: Laptops for teachers and principals

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Laptops for teachers
and principals.
TELA/LEADSPACE
For more information about Toshiba or Toshiba’s TELA laptops,
Toshiba.
call 0800 4 TOSHIBA (0800 486 744).
Or you can e-mail: tela@toshiba-tnz.com or visit www.toshiba.co.nz/tela
Because reliable laptops make life
easier for everyone.
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What we’ve learned after 17 years at school.
Toshiba laptops have been going to school since 1990, when a forward-thinking girls’ college in Melbourne,
Australia, supplied them to two year 5 classes. That was one of the first times laptops were formally used in
a school anywhere in the world.
Since then, we’ve been heavily involved in schools in many countries (one of the reasons the Ministry of
Education sought our advice in developing the TELA program).
This experience has taught us a lot about what schools, teachers and administrators need in a laptop – and
one requirement overrides all others: reliability.
Toshiba laptops have been tested
by over 20,000 teachers in new Zealand alone.
Since the start of TELA, over 1,600 NZ schools have chosen
Toshiba laptops, and over 20,000 teachers now use them. Why
not contact some colleagues and see what they have to say?
The world’s first laptop computer.
In 1985, Toshiba developed the world’s first commercially available
laptop computer. Since then, we’ve pioneered a wide range of
different laptop technologies, from processors and storage devices
to screens and power supplies. Many of these have since become
industry standards.
The world’s most popular mobile computer.
We have now sold over 50 million worldwide. More people use
Toshiba laptops than any other brand.
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Reliability: the single most important
feature a laptop can possess.
Reliability is not something that can be bolted on. It has to be built in. That’s one reason we
continue to design and manufacture our laptops in-house and then test new designs
thoroughly. The result? Toshiba’s laptops set industry benchmarks for reliability.
See a side of Toshiba’s laptops
you may have never seen before.
The inside.
75oC +
25oC
Heat is one of the leading causes of laptop failure.
Not surprising, when you consider that modern
processors run at temperatures of 100°C or more.
That’s why thermal management is a key part of
Toshiba’s design process. For instance, we model
the interiors of our new laptops at 1mm intervals
The HALT test.
to ensure that air flows smoothly through the
Designed to stop problems before
complex architecture and eliminate hot spots (see
they reach you.
the thermal map, below).
The Highly Accelerated Lifetime Test pushes new
We are also constantly looking for new ways to
laptop designs to the limit and identifies potential
actively remove heat. For example, we developed
weaknesses quickly.
the world’s first water-cooling system for laptops
and the world’s first cooling system for high-power
First, they’re baked at 75°C. Then they’re rapidly
LCD screens. This focus on thermal management
cooled to -25°C. And then they’re re-heated to 75°C
helps make Toshiba’s laptops more reliable, and
and then re-frozen – over and over again.
the schools that use them more productive.
Meanwhile, they’re subjected to intense vibrations
that expose them to accelerations of 45G (that’s
45 times the force of gravity – top fighter pilots
black-out at 6 to 9G).
This aggressive process has one objective: identify
potential weaknesses so we can fix them. Only then
wil a new design go into commercial production.
For more information on the hidden qualities in Toshiba’s laptops,
visit www.toshiba.co.nz/tela and download the PDF for the Quality and Reliability brochure.
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The features that help Toshiba’s laptops ha ndle the pressure of business. And school.
Toshiba’s TelA laptops have a background in business. so they have many features designed spec
the same features are just as valuable to teachers. They’re grouped under the umbrella name
optimise your TelA laptop.
eAsyguARd™ pRoTecT feATuRes
3D drop and impact detection system.
of a physical drop, and shock absorbers around the
This unique device is based on an accelerometer –
hard disk drive, the LCD and the LCD inverter
like the devices used to trigger airbags in cars.
(a key component controlling screen brightness).
This one’s better though, because it senses trouble
In addition, the crucial Ball Grid Array chip is fixed
before impact. And it’s sensitive to motion on three
to the motherboard with extremely strong glue for
axes. If your laptop is accidentally knocked or
increased resistance against shock and vibration.
dropped, it detects the sudden change in motion
Stronger display hinges.
and parks the hard disk drive head. This reduces
These provide increased durability and reduce the
the risk of the head crashing and causing
risk of breakage.
data damage.
Spill-resistant keyboard*.
Domed casework for the hard disk drive.
Liquids like coffee and tea are a laptop’s worst
To help protect your data, the hard disk drive has
enemy. And yet there’s always a temptation to have
domed casework to protect it from crushing.
a cuppa while you’re tapping away. That’s why
Remember though, backing up is the best defence
we’ve developed a system that combines seals,
of al !
insulation and other physical barriers to buy you
Shock protection design.
some time and help to prevent a small splash from
Toshiba’s Shock Protection Design provides the
becoming a total wipe out.
system with higher impact protection. These
*The spill resistant keyboard concept will help safeguard the laptop
technologies help to prevent everyday accidents
from certain small volume accidental spills and allow users several
from turning into disasters. They include a bumper
minutes to close any open files and turn off the machine.
mechanism that buffers components from the shock
eAsyguARd™ connecT feATuRes
ConfigFree® Wireless Radar.
ConfigFree® Summit.
This unique utility makes it easy for non-technical
This tool lets you create a virtual meeting room on
users to connect to wireless networks. It includes a
your laptop and swap files with Toshiba-equipped
radar-like display that detects any nearby wireless
colleagues in the same room or in another town
hotspots or Bluetooth® enabled devices. Simply
(connected via the Internet). No need to print lots
select the one you want to connect to, then draw a
of hard copies! You can also chat via text. It even
line to make a connection.
has a memo board for taking minutes.
ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor.
Diversity Antenna.
This utility features a simple on-screen interface
A special piece of software monitors each of two
that makes it easy to identify and troubleshoot
Wi-Fi antennae mounted in different parts of the lid
network connection problems. This is a very useful
and selects the one that has established the best
tool, because networks are essential for printing,
wireless connection – handy in places where signal
searching the Internet and sending e-mail.
strength may be weak.
ConfigFree® Profile Settings.
This utility lets you capture all of the connection
settings for your home, school or anywhere else
you use your laptop regularly. It remembers your
default printer, your network settings, proxies and
so on. Then, when you change locations,
ConfigFree® switches your settings automatically –
no need to re-set them each time you move.
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The features that help Toshiba’s laptops ha ndle the pressure of business. And school.
ifically for demanding users who travel frequently and can tolerate no disruption. understandably,
easyguard™ and focus on four areas, with features designed to protect, secure, connect and
eAsyguARd™ secuRe feATuRes
Fingerprint Security.
the laptop’s processor to distinguish between bits
If the worst happens and your laptop is stolen, this
of code that should be executed and ones that
technology protects your data and makes sure your
pose a threat to the system, which it blocks. Neat.
files can’t be opened. Better still, it’s a real
Toshiba Anti-Theft Timer.
deterrent to thieves. The laptop is worthless if they
Unfortunately, laptops are high value targets for
can’t start it, and they can’t start it without your
thieves. Toshiba has developed a new system that
fingerprint (don’t worry – it still needs to be
lets you set up a timer activated BIOS password
attached to you!).
that will prevent system access in the event of theft.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
This acts as a deterrent by making a laptop
TPM is like a security box on your laptop’s
inaccessible – and therefore worthless – to
motherboard. It’s a dedicated chip that protects
unauthorised users. It also makes sure no one gets
highly confidential information (passwords, bank
access to your data.
account details, pending patents, that sort of
Toshiba RAID (only available on Tecra P5).
thing). TPM lets you create a Personal Secure Drive
This system can mirror your data on multiple hard
that can hold up to 2GB at a higher level of security
disk drives – a technology until recently confined to
than standard encryption. TPM is regarded as a
servers. Toshiba’s RAID system (Redundant Array of
state-of-the-art solution because it uses both
Independent Disks) automatically backs up the data
software and hardware to achieve a very high level
from the primary HDD onto a secondary HDD.
of security.
If the primary drive fails or data on it becomes
XD-Bit.
corrupt, the system automatically reads from
The threat of attack by worms and viruses is real
the second drive. Naturally, you’ll need to invest
and omnipresent. Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit)
in a second HDD to take advantage of this.
prevents buffer overflow virus attacks by enabling
eAsyguARd™ opTImIse feATuRes
PC Diagnostics.
Wireless On/Off.
One touch of a button and a window appears
A simple switch lets you turn off network functions
that will help you quickly diagnose problems.
when a wireless connection isn’t required. This
This makes it easy for technical support services to
helps to prolong battery life.
solve them.
Fn-esse®/Hotkey.
Toshiba Presentation Button.
This simple utility lets you assign tasks to specific
This handy utility eliminates those awkward fumbles
key stroke combinations – streamlining common
and pauses that can de-rail a presentation while
tasks so you can do things like open your e-mail or
you attempt to connect to an unfamiliar projector
Internet Explorer by pressing a sequence of keys.
or external monitor. Simply press the button and
Toshiba Optical Disk Drive On/Off Utility.
you’ll be ready to present in moments – you can
This useful feature allows you to turn off the power
even set a default resolution to eliminate another
of the integrated optical disk drive to conserve
potential source of delays.
battery life during long work sessions away from
Power Saver.
a plug.
You can extend battery life by choosing from seven
default profiles that alter the performance levels of
components like screens, CPU, cooling, power
down and so on. It’s easy to switch back to higher
performance settings if you need to. And you can
adjust settings in both Power Usage and Power
Down modes.
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Toshiba’s TELA laptops. Business class tools for teachers and principals.
Toshiba has three models to choose from. All three are powered by Intel® core™ duo or core™2
standard features and a suite of easyguard™ technologies. equally importantly, they come from
Satellite Pro S200
The base model that’s anything but basic.
HIgHLIgHTS
The S200 features a wide range of Toshiba EasyGuard™ technologies to
enhance reliability and protect against accidental damage, including
a spill-resistant keyboard and a shock-protected design.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo processor gives you business class performance.
The 15.4” WXGA widescreen display lets you work with large spreadsheets or
two pages open side-by-side – very convenient, and great for productivity.
An on-board DVD SuperMulti Dual/Double Layer drive lets you read and write
all mainstream DVD and CD formats.
A wide range of connectors make it easy to hook up to external devices.
Toshiba’s ConfigFree™ software simplifies wired and wireless network access,
management and troubleshooting. This cuts downtime and makes it easy to stay
connected and productive.
The built-in fingerprint scanner helps protect your data and streamlines
the log-on process.
The S200’s design has undergone intensive testing using HALT
(Highly Accelerated Life Testing) to ensure long-term reliability.
Tecra P5
The upgrade for teachers who
need extra power for maths, science,
multimedia or moviemaking.
HIgHLIgHTS
The P5 features even more Toshiba EasyGuard™ technologies than
the Satellite Pro S200, including a magnesium alloy chassis and RAID for
automated data backup.
The faster Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, extra RAM and larger hard disk drive
give you the capacity to handle the most demanding applications.
The 15.4” WXGA widescreen display lets you work with large spreadsheets or
two pages open side-by-side – very convenient, and great for productivity.
The nVidia® Quadro™ graphics card is specifically designed to optimise
graphics performance in business applications.
An on-board DVD SuperMulti Dual/Double Layer drive lets you read and write
all mainstream DVD and CD formats.
The built-in fingerprint scanner helps protect your data and streamlines
the log-on process.
A wide range of connectors make it easy to hook up to external devices.
Toshiba’s ConfigFree™ software simplifies wired and wireless network access,
management and troubleshooting. This cuts user-downtime and makes it easy to
stay connected and productive.
The Tecra P5’s design has undergone intensive testing using HALT
(Highly Accelerated Life Testing) to ensure long-term reliability.
One-touch docking capability makes it easy to get to work fast or to get
going in a hurry (the dock is an optional extra).
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Toshiba’s TELA laptops. Business class tools for teachers and principals.
duo processors, so they’re fast, capable machines. each is also equipped with a generous range of
Toshiba’s range of business laptops, so they have reliability built in. now, which one is right for you…
Portégé M400
The upgrade for teachers
and principals who want to explore
new ways to teach, present
and engage students and colleagues.
HIgHLIgHTS
The Portégé M400 is a lightweight Tablet PC that converts in a few seconds
into a high performance laptop, so you get the best of both worlds.
In Tablet mode, the M400 lets you write directly on to the screen so you can
take notes or annotate documents like assignments or lesson plans in your own
handwriting (see below for more information about working with Tablets).
You can switch from Tablet to laptop mode, and work on the M400’s keyboard,
just like you would with a regular laptop.
The M400’s compact 12.1” screen and light weight make it convenient to work
on in Tablet mode – you can cradle it in one arm and walk around the classroom
while you make notes or illustrate points to your students.
An on-board DVD SuperMulti Dual/Double Layer drive lets you read and write
all mainstream DVD and CD formats.
The M400 features a wide range of Toshiba EasyGuard™ technologies to enhance
reliability and protect against accidental damage, including a spill-resistant
keyboard and a magnesium alloy chassis.
Tablet PCs. The tool for leading-edge educators.
Tablets are uniquely versatile tools that reward exploration and
enable genuine innovation – both personal and pedagogic.
Basically, Tablet technology lets you work with pen or keyboard,
whichever suits you (or the occasion). The big advantage? Your
handwritten notes are filed on the hard drive – the same place you
keep everything you create with the keyboard. Efficient. Your notes
can then be cut, pasted, searched, sorted and shared, just like any
other file. You can also handwrite notes directly onto PowerPoint
slides, Word documents and so on. Match the Tablet with a wireless
projector and the entire class can see what you’re writing, no
matter where you are in the room. This opens up new ways to
present material – it’s particularly useful for teaching subjects that
use symbolic languages like maths, physics and chemistry.
Other applications await invention – over to you!
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Laptops for teachers
and principals.
TELA/LEADSPACE
How to order:
ouR fouR RegIonAl seRvIce cenTRes:
It’s simple: all you have to do is log on to the TELA website
(www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/tela) and step through the process.
Or call the INVO Help Desk on 0800 438 468 for assistance
with ordering.
Warranty and support:
Toshiba does everything it can to make its laptops as reliable
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as possible. Even so, these are highly complex devices and,
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unfortunately, things do occasionally go wrong. We know how
disruptive this can be, so we’ve set up systems to make sure
our laptops are collected, serviced and returned in working
order as soon as possible.
To achieve this, we’ve established a nationwide network of
partners, with four regional service centres and an overnight
courier pick up and delivery service. The result? Even schools
in remote areas get their laptops back fast.
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If you need service, just call 0800 444 798.
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The green laptop:
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Toshiba has a corporate focus on reducing the impact its
operations have on the environment. One example: a Toshiba
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laptop was the first in the world to fully meet the new
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Restriction of Hazardous Substances standards introduced by
the European Union. More importantly, all of Toshiba’s TELA
laptops were fully compliant well ahead of the required
deadline. These regulations are the world’s strictest. Nice to
know, if these things concern you.
For more information about Toshiba or Toshiba’s TELA laptops,
call 0800 4 TOSHIBA (0800 486 744).
Or you can e-mail: tela@toshiba-tnz.com or visit www.toshiba.co.nz/tela
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