Toshiba Brings WUSB Enabled Docking Station To Market
September 17th, 2009
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Toshiba’s new docking station is the first dynadock™ offering WUSB connectivity. A DVI port for external monitors, high quality 7.1 surround sound, Ethernet connectivity and access to up to six USB peripherals are available when your WUSB-enabled laptop PC comes within a 10 meter range.
(via Press Release from Toshiba – September 17, 2009) Irvine,California – Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the availability of its universal dynadock™ wireless U USB docking station. Toshiba’s next generation of its dynadock™ U, a top selling universal docking station on the Internet, features WUSB technology that eliminates the need for a cable between the docking station and laptop.
“We designed the dynadock wireless U for universal appeal allowing all laptops to take advantage of its wireless features,” said Michael Cassidy, director, accessory marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “It’s a matter of convenience and consumers can connect peripheral devices quickly and conveniently through an automatic wireless connection between laptops and accessories.”
Additional key product features include:
- Dynamic PC System: The dynadock wireless U acts as a conduit for add-on peripherals like external speakers, keyboard & mouse, printer, monitor, router and other accessories to easily link with the laptop.
- Automatic Connectivity: The dynadock wireless U can be set up to automatically connect to the laptop when within range.
- Data Protection: One touch undock button ensures all peripherals
shut down properly when undocking. - Enhanced Productivity: Six USB 2.0 ports including two front Sleep-and-Charge USB ports that supply power to cell phones, MP3 players and other devices even if your PC is off.
- Multimedia: Integrated Digital Audio card adds high quality 7.1 surround sound.
- High Resolution: HD Digital Video card for connecting to an extra
VGA or DVI monitor with up to 1680 x 1050 resolution. - Dedicated Video Support: Dedicated wireless radio for enhanced video performance.
- Bi-directional Audio Support: Bi-directional isochronous support for Audio,
webcams, microphones and USB speakers. - Easy Software Installation: Toshiba dynadock Utility software for all video
and audio drivers customize the dynadock experience.
Detailed product information is available at www.toshiba.com
Price and Availability
The dynadock wireless U (PA3686U-1SET) will be available mid-September from a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide or directly at www.toshibadirect.com for an estimated retail price of $299.991. The dynadock wireless U offers universal compatibility with all versions of Windows® XP, Vista® and Windows® 7. Drivers for a Windows 7 upgrade will be available on October 22, 2009 at www.dynadock.com
About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, California TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications and telephony equipment and associated applications.
TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products. These products span from information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; as well as power systems including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US $67 billion (FY 2008). For more information on Toshiba visit www.laptops.toshiba.com
Contact:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, California 92616
U.S.A
Phone: +1 949 583-3000
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