Meet our partners.
Some of the world’s great technology companies have chosen to partner with us over the years. The following relationships are current, and bearing fruit.
“Microsoft® values our strong relationship with Toshiba, a company we admire for its
Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft® Corporation.
Toshiba worked closely with Microsoft® during the development of Microsoft’s® Tablet PC operating system. We developed the hardware that became the testbed, and evolved into the first generation of commercial tablet PCs. Currently, we’re working with Microsoft® on the development of the next version of the Windows® operating system.
“Together, Intel® and Toshiba have been able to change the way the world thinks about mobile computing.”
Paul Otellini, President and Chief Executive Officer, Intel® Corporation.
Toshiba has worked with Intel® on the development of many generations of processors, including landmarks like Pentium™ and Centrino™, and now the Core™ and Core™ Duo.
We’re also working closely with these companies to develop next generation technologies:
Toshiba EasyGuard™.
Four ways to make a better Notebook.
EasyGuard™ is the name we use to encapsulate a wide range of technologies that are focused on enhancing the reliability, security, connectivity and usability of our Notebooks. Each of these is – in our view – fundamental. And each is the focus of ongoing research and development. There’s a lot to look forward to.
Protect: These EasyGuard™ technologies protect Notebooks from the rough
Connect: Access to a network – any network – is central to usability and functionality. This cluster of utilities helps you connect and stay connected. For more information, see pages 10 and 11.
Secure: Data loss or theft can be a disaster. These technologies are designed to protect and secure your intellectual property.
For more information, see page 12.
SanDisk® – Flash memory | Samsung™ – next generation hard disk drives |
Matsushita™ – LCD displays and memory | Harman Kardon® – high quality speakers |
NEC™ – MRAM development | nVidia® – graphics cards |
Canon™ – next generation flat panel displays |
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Optimise: Everyone’s different. This software cluster lets you customise your Notebook’s systems and optimise its functions.
For more information, see page 11.
Toshiba EasyGuard features will vary between model specification.
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