 Toshiba Encore Windows 8.1 tablet to be revealed in Oz this week.
The first tablet on Windows 8.1 – Toshiba’s 8 inch IPS tablet (1280 X 800) runs Intel’s new Atom Bay Trail processor, 2 full HD cameras (8-mp rear, 2-mp front), 32GB internal storage, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi, MicroSD card, Bluetooth and a 7 hr battery life.
Encore comes with full version of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 coming pre-installed, Xbox as a pre-loaded app with free music streaming service for 90 days and free Xbox games. Content can be shared between screens using Xbox SmartGlass.
The 8 inch tab also pretty light – weighing in at 450g and costs $299-$329 in the US. No local pricing available yet.
Key features:
. 20.32cm (8″) AutoBrite 1280 x 800 HFFS wide view angle LCD display with 5-point multi-touch support
. 2GB LPDDR3 memory
. Intel HD graphics
. Up to 64GB eMMC
. Connected standby support (InstantGo)
. High quality stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plusi
. 2.0MP front camera (1080p video capture) and 8.0MP rear camera (1080p video capture)
. Dual microphones with beam-forming technology
. Built-in GPS
Colour: Light gold
. Dimensions: 213 x 136 x 10.68 mm
Toshiba are not confirming a sale date locally, but we may know more this week, a rep indicated. The show-and-tell intro to all-new Toshiba Encore will take place this Wednesday at the company’s Sydney HQ, where they will also be unveiling yet-to-be-released B2B PC’s.
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