Dynabook Europe GmbH announces new Windows 10 laptops at GITEX Technology Week 2019 for the Middle East Africa market. These are the Tecra A40-E and the Tecra X50-F business laptops.
Toshiba’s computer business was rebranded as Dynabook in April this year. After Sharp Corporation obtained 80.1% of Toshiba’s computer business in October 2018. Therefore as of 1st April 2019, Toshiba PC’s will be known globally as Dynabook. The name also comes from Toshiba’s first generation PCs and world’s first notebook computer.
The Tecra A40 and Tecra X50 business laptops will be part of new devices to be Dynabook branded in the Middle East.
President of Dynabook Europe GmbH, Damian Jaume, says the launch of these devices demonstrates the company’s commitment to innovate within the Middle East business PC market. He made this remark speaking to the media at GITEX 2019.
“The Tecra A40-E has been developed with all businesses in mind, no matter what their size or industry. The launch of this device demonstrates our commitment to innovate within the Middle East business PC market and broaden our range of user-centric devices, following on from our company rebrand. We are looking forward to sharing this for the first time with our Middle East clients at GITEX 2019. The biggest and most important technology event in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
Typically, 15” devices have been desk-based products and therefore those using them have been bound to the office. The launch of the X50-F supports our mission to empower workers to work whenever and wherever with ultra-mobile devices, without sacrificing on portability or performance.”
Damian Jaume, President Dynabook Europe GmbH
Dynabook Tecra
A40-E
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Display
14.0” Toshiba Full HD TFT non-reflective High Brightness and IPS Technology display
Processor
Up to 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor
RAM
8 MB DDR4
Storage
Up to 1 TB
Network
Others
1.47kg, up to 13.5 hours of battery life, Quick Charge 4 hours’ battery life from 30 minutes charging.
X50-F
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Display
15.6” Non-reflective Full HD Display up to 470 NIT brightness or Full HD with optional in-Cell Touch technology Onyx Blue with Hair line
Processor
Up to 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor
RAM
8 MB DDR4 RAM
Storage
Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD with optional Intel Optane Technology
Network
WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Optional 4G LTE
Others
Intel UHD Graphics 620
We are yet to get pricing and availability dates on these devices. We will update this post when we get a response.
Any Toshiba PC lovers out there? What do you think about the brand name and the new devices announced. Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
HP unveils 2019 edition of its Spectre x360 laptop.
HP says consumers increasingly are concerned about their privacy and want a single device for their work and personal tasks. The new generation HP Spectre x360 13 laptop looks to satisfy that need.
It is designed in an aluminium body, has an almost borderless display and runs on the latest Intel processors. Giving you that premium laptop feel and experience with great performance .
Check the design from the video below.
HP Spectre x360 13 Laptop Specification
Operating System
Windows 10
Display
4K OLED 13-inch diagonal display with True Black HDR or FHD display
Processor
Quad-core 10th Gen Intel Core processor with Iris plus Graphics
RAM
16GB LPDDR4X RAM 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM
Storage
512GB / 1 TB SSD
Network
Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and optional 4×4 Gigabit LTE
Weight
Others
SD Card reader, Web cam kill switch, Backlit Keyboard, USB Type-C, Battery life up to 22 hours
Answering security concerns HP is introducing 3 new security features. – HP Sure View Privacy screen – Mic Mute button – Webcam Kill Switch
The device will start selling at $1,099 for the basic configuration and will be available in October at HP.com.
What do you think about this new PC from HP? Will you be getting one? Let’s know what you think, share your thoughts in the comments.
Microsoft’s cloud storage platform OneDrive, now lets you securely keep your most sensitive information in a personal vault. Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive that can only be accessed by verification on each visit. Providing you with an extra layer of protection for your stored data.
OneDrive already comes with robust security. But this new feature gives you an added layer of protection on your files. Files you feel need more protection incase someone gets access to your account or device. A two factor form of verification is needed before contents can be viewed or edited.
How does it work?
It uses a second step of identity verification such as Windows Hello, Microsoft authenticator app, your fingerprint, face, PIN, a code sent to you via email or SMS. Other security features include auto locking and a BitLocker encryption. Microsoft says it also asks browsers not to cache accessed information.
Microsoft encourages you to store sensitive data such as your passport, driver’s license, insurance information, etc. But you can store anything personal and sensitive to you without limitation.
The feature is globally available to all users with a OneDrive account. Users with free or 100GB stand alone OneDrive account can save only 3 files. Unlimited usage works with any Office 365 subscriber.
Microsoft Corporate Vice President (CVP), Yusuf Mehdi says Windows 10 is now running on more than 900 million devices. The Microsoft CVP of Modern Life, Search & Devices Group shared this announcement in a tweet.
In March 2019 Microsoft announced Windows 10 had crossed the 800 million milestone. A pattern that shows Windows 10 growing by a hundred million devices every six months since October 2018. Yusuf attributes this to the addition of more new Windows 10 devices. More people are upgrading or changing devices as Windows 7 approaches end of support.
Microsoft is finally approaching it target of 1 billion devices running Windows 10. This can happen if the growth continues as early as before Microsoft Build 2020 and next major Windows 10 Upgrade.
There will be a Microsoft Event on the 2nd of October where Microsoft is expected to announce new Surface devices. As well as talk about other products and services including Windows 10.
We can look forward to hearing more from the event. Stay with us and we will bring you updates. Cheers Microsoft, to reaching 900 million devices.
Microsoft will host an event on October 2 and make some announcements. In such recent events, the company showcased new hardware as well as announced Windows updates. I’m not expecting this format to change even though Microsoft will mix things up.
The company sent out a “save the date” invite. With details being only date; 10.02.2019, venue; New York, NY and hashtag #MicrosoftEvent.
A mobile-first, cloud-first strategy this is our focus for every device and every service that we launch at Microsoft.
Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO
Last year the company announced a refresh of the family of devices and new accessories. The Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio and Surface Headphones.
October 2, 2019, Microsoft Event
I’m expecting Microsoft to announce new devices. A refresh of the Surface Pro, Laptop, Book and Surface Go devices to meet the latest hardware specifications. Fully adopting USB C as many have called for and expanding to new markets.
You will expect Microsoft to brief the media on what’s happening with HoloLens and the world of mixed reality.
Windows and Office will as in the past also get time to share new product updates and cross-device features.
You can also read what other Microsoft watchers think will happen at the event. Read what Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet and the guys at Windows Central have shared.
Let’s know what you think. What are you looking forward to seeing or hearing?
Windows 95 became generally avalable to the public on the 24th of August 2015.
The operating system (OS) was an upgrade from the Windows 3.x family. Bringing its MS-DOS based operating system and its Windows collection of solutions and services into one OS. In this upgrade Microsoft introduced a host of graphical changes to make it user friendly. The start Menu as we all know and like debuted with this OS.
Let’s go down memory lane.
Watch excerpts of the Launch event
What do you remember about Windows 95? Your best features or tools? Let’s know, share them with us.
