New Stylish Satellite Laptops unleashed by Toshiba

The 13.3 inch Satellite U400, 15.4 inch Satellite A300 and 17 inch Satellite P300 products have cutting edge industrial design and sophisticated features.

Designed to stand apart from the crowd, the new range of Satellite laptops incorporates a number of design elements not often found in mid-range products. This includes a multimedia bar with six white LED-illuminated feather-touch ‘Easy Keys’; a white LED top border line on the Touch Pad and white LED system indicators. Finally, a high gloss keyboard accentuates the overall look of the product.

“The Satellite range is designed to appeal to consumers who want a smarter digital experience,” said Thomas Teckentrup, general manager, Toshiba Computer Systems Division, Europe. “Whether making their first foray into mobile computing or a dedicated coffee shop surfer, the new Satellite laptops are intended to serve as the heart of their digital home – in a timeless design that has contemporary flair.”

These new multimedia Laptops provide the latest audio-visual entertainment features as well as an array of functions suitable for every other kind of personal application.

The Satellite P300 and Satellite A300 support the latest ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470/3650 graphics processing capabilities and DVD SuperMulti drive. Plus, the combination of Harman Kardon® speakers and Dolby® Sound Room™ offer a truly first-class audio experience. The dedicated multimedia bar, integrated Web Camera and microphone also give instant access to a rich world of multimedia.

The new laptops come with the latest Intel® and AMD CPUs, hard disc capacity up to 640 GB, including dual hard disk support. A large range of configuration options allow for significant customisation in each model variant, ensuring long-lasting appeal to various market and price segments.

Spectrum Auction Confirmed - Uks largest

Ofcom has confirmed plans for the UK’s single-largest release of radio spectrum to date, suitable for a range of new services such as mobile broadband and advanced wireless services delivered using WiMAX and 3G technology.

Ofcom will release the spectrum in the 2010-2025 MHz and 2500-2690 MHz bands (known as 2.6 GHz) on a technology and service neutral basis. This will allow organisations to decide how best to use the spectrum within certain minimum technical specifications to prevent harmful interference. In total 205 MHz will be available and Ofcom expects to start the auction process in the summer.

There are a number of potential uses of the 2.6 GHz spectrum including mobile broadband wireless services. These can offer high-speed, high-capacity mobile data connections enabling the delivery of advanced mobile services using technologies such as WiMAX or evolutions of 3G technology.

The auction has been designed to offer the maximum flexibility in the way that the bands can be used and all licences will be tradable.

In comparison to other Ofcom spectrum awards for mobile applications, the properties of the spectrum at 2.6 GHz mean that operators will be able to deploy wireless broadband services offering very high speed and capacity.

The release of this spectrum is part of a wider Ofcom programme to release around 400 MHz of prime spectrum to the market over the next few years, creating opportunities for new innovation and new competition in wireless services.

Recently Ofcom confirmed plans to release spectrum in the so-called L-Band at 1452 - 1492 MHz and is due to consult on further details of the release of the digital dividend, the prime spectrum that will be released through digital television switchover, later in the spring.

Philip Rutnam, Ofcom’s partner in charge of spectrum policy, said: “The release of the 2.6 GHz radio spectrum will create opportunities for fresh innovation, new services and competition for the benefit of consumers in the UK.”

Toshiba discontinues HD DVD

Toshiba has announced that it has undertaken a thorough review of its overall strategy for HD DVD and has decided it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders.

This decision has been made following recent major changes in the market where Blue-Ray has out sold HD DVD by ten to one.

Toshiba will continue, however, to provide full product support and after-sales service for all owners of Toshiba HD DVD products.

"We carefully assessed the long-term impact of continuing the so-called 'next-generation format war' and concluded that a swift decision will best help the market develop," said Atsutoshi Nishida, President and CEO of Toshiba Corporation.

"While we are disappointed for the company and more importantly, for the consumer, the real mass market opportunity for high definition content remains untapped and Toshiba is both able and determined to use our talent, technology and intellectual property to make digital convergence a reality."

This decision will not impact on Toshiba's commitment to standard DVD, and the company will continue to market conventional DVD players and recorders.