Price does matter. That is, if we are going to compare new ultrabooks from other PC makers versus Apple’s MacBook Air (the pioneer), reading-through the prices should be on the checklist before buying.
Toshiba has announced its first ultrabook at the ongoing IFA event in Berlin, the 13.3-inch
Portege Z830 Series, and despite being the slimmest and lightest machine so far, yet packed with decent specs inside, the Japan-based PC maker is apparently targeting price of basic configuration just under $1000.
Well, this may sound interesting as the
Portege Z830 Series undoubtedly got a better hardware specs than MacBook Air models which are selling beyond the $1K mark on basic config. Although Toshiba didn’t make final specs official just yet, the press release and photos suggest the Portege Z830 supports up to quad-core processors (Core i3/i5/i7), integrated graphics, 128GB SSD storage, 6GB DDR3 RAM, and 8-cell 47Wh battery.
The Portege Z830 also got standard interfaces and ports including Ethernet, HDMI, VGA ports, an SD card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, two USB 2.0 jacks, and a single USB 3.0 port offering much faster data transfer (10x of USB 2.0).
Toshiba says the
Portege Z830 Series Ultrabook will be available in November 2011, so let’s just wait if the company will indeed price this machine below $1K. Just stay tuned for updates!
Click to Read Press ReleaseTOSHIBA UNVEILS PORTÉGÉ Z830 SERIES OF ULTRABOOK SYSTEMS
The World's Lightest 13.3-inch Platform, Sub-2.5 Pound Portégé Z830 Series Match Style, Supreme Portability and Enhanced Functionality at Affordable Prices
IRVINE, Calif. - Sept. 1, 2011 - Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today unveiled the Portégé® Z830 Series, the company's first UltrabookTM using 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors. Weighing less than 2.5 pounds1 and featuring a 0.63-inch (15.9 mm) profile, the Portégé Z830 Series is about 20 percent lighter and 40 percent thinner than the award-winning ultraportable Portégé R830 Series. These new systems offer unprecedented portability, durability and essential features with visibly smart style and responsiveness - and start at under $1,000 MSRP2.
Supporting the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core processors3 and ultra-fast DDR3 memory, the Portégé Z830 Series provides the performance needed for work and entertainment plus improved power management for great battery life. The Ultrabook device's 128GB solid state drive4 delivers an extremely responsive experience, increased durability and increased energy efficiency. Paired with Toshiba's new exclusive Hi-Speed Start Technology, the Portégé Z830 can power on and get users up and running at work or home in just seconds.
"The Portégé Z830 Series sets a new standard for thin and light systems, not just in portability, but also in affordability for such cutting-edge designs," said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "Toshiba's engineering achievements and expert craftsmanship have resulted in a brilliant and fully thought-through innovation that exceeds expectations, perfect for both mobile business professionals and consumers."
The Portégé Z830 Series is built with a host of convenience-driven features such as a full-size LED Backlit and spill-resistant keyboard that makes typing easy in low light conditions and helps guard against accidents. The Ultrabook also includes Toshiba's USB Sleep & Charge5 technology to give users the freedom to power up their smartphones even while the system is powered down. Stereo speakers with enhanced audio technology from Waves Audio make the Portégé Z830 ideal for listening to music, watching movies and video chatting.
The Ultrabook devices feature a light, yet durable magnesium alloy casing that is reinforced with an enhanced Honeycomb Rib design and new internal structures that provide shock absorption and increased rigidity. The systems also feature Toshiba's EasyGuard® Technology, designed to address the security, reliability and durability issues mobile users encounter.
Availability
Portégé Z830 Series Ultrabook systems will be available in November 2011 at select retail stores as well as through select Toshiba Preferred Partner Program resellers and directly at toshibadirect.com.
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Toshiba has announced its first ultrabook at the ongoing IFA event in Berlin, the 13.3-inch Portege Z830 Series, and despite being the slimmest and lightest machine so far, yet packed with decent specs inside, the Japan-based PC maker is apparently targeting price of basic configuration just under $1000.
Well, this may sound interesting as the Portege Z830 Series undoubtedly got a better hardware specs than MacBook Air models which are selling beyond the $1K mark on basic config. Although Toshiba didn’t make final specs official just yet, the press release and photos suggest the Portege Z830 supports up to quad-core processors (Core i3/i5/i7), integrated graphics, 128GB SSD storage, 6GB DDR3 RAM, and 8-cell 47Wh battery.
The Portege Z830 also got standard interfaces and ports including Ethernet, HDMI, VGA ports, an SD card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, two USB 2.0 jacks, and a single USB 3.0 port offering much faster data transfer (10x of USB 2.0).
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