HCL, Toshiba chalk out retail strategy to tap laptop market

Toshiba Singapore's Computer Systems Division and its mobile computing

partner, HCL Infosystems, have chalked out a retail strategy to achieve

significant market share in the segment. Toshiba intends to expand its direct

accounts coverage, technical service centers, after-sales support and dealer

channel networks in the country. Also on the anvil is beefing up its retail

presence in India through its concept stores called 'shopToshiba' and 'iShops'.

The new line-up includes the latest Satellite M40 series, offering

professional multi-media performance with wide screen Clear SuperView

technology; Portege S100 notebook, supporting RAID solution; Portege M300 at the

all-in-one reliable ultra portable at 1.58kg with system bumpers and spill

resistant keyboard and Satellite R-10 - the new wide screen notebook with

handwriting facility.

Rajendra Kumar, Vice-President-Operations, HCL Infosystems said, "We

will continue to reach out to newer markets offering a wide range of exciting

choices to the upwardly mobile consumers who want the latest technologies to be

integrated into their mobile computing devices."

Portege M300 continues to provide mobile corporate customers features Intel

Centrino mobile technology including an Intel Pentium M processor ultra

low-voltage 733 (l.l0 GHz), and Intel PRO wireless network connection 802.11 b

technology, 60 GB HDD with SMART with shock absorber.

It also incorporates a broad range of connectivity options including

integrated Wi- Fi {IEEE 802.11b), 10/100 Ethernet. It also includes three USB

2.0 ports to support the higher 1/0 bandwidth requirements of today's

peripherals. Additionally, the Portege series also includes ConfigFree software

that users can troubleshoot network issues for hassle- free connectivity.

The Satellite R-10 with Intel Centrino mobile technology and a dual axis

accelerometer, and allows users to manually tilt the notebook up or down, for

scroll type functionality. With enhanced design and system performance, the

Satellite R-10 offers users a more intuitive interface and a natural, practical

way of working with their computer.

Satellite R-10 works as an everyday notebook computer, but includes an

innovative display that rotates and folds back for convenient information

viewing and sharing, and offers a choice of data input modes such as typing,

writing or speech. The company has also launched Portege S100, which is designed

for mobile business users, SOHO, students as well as individuals demanding a

stylish and affordable ultra portable without compromising portability and

computing power in the field.

The Satellite M40 series features a slimline design and Intel Centrino mobile

technology including an Intel Pentium M processor (1.86GHz) and integrated

wireless LAN.

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