Toshiba revived its Libretto brand today with the release of the Libretto W100 mini notebook. It comes with a rather unique form factor with a clamshell design featuring two multi-touch displays. One display can work as a keyboard (with haptic feedback) or the device can be tilted into portrait mode to function as an ebook reader.
“Since producing the first Intel 286-based clamshell laptop 25 years ago, Toshiba has continued to take a leadership role in bringing new mobile computing technologies to market,” said Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies. “This new libretto is yet another showcase of the company’s technological laptop prowess – they have their minds on the future and a unique, creative view on delivering innovations and form factors that provide a full computing experience in very small packages.”
Toshiba Libretto W100 specifications:
- Processor: 1.2GHz Intel Pentium U5400
- Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium
- Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Input: Six virtual keyboard modes and a virtual touchpad
- Display: Dual 7-inch WVGA touchscreen
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Storage: 62GB SSD / microSD reader
- Camera: 1.0MP HD webcam
- Battery: 8-cell
- Connectors: 1 USB 2.0 port
- Dimensions: 7.95 by 4.84 by 1.2-inches
- Weight: 1.8 pounds
The Toshiba Libretto W100 will be available first in Japan late this summer. Europe, the US and other markets will follow later this year. Considered a concept device, limited numbers will be available and it will not be cheap with pricing expected to be fall in the US$1,100 range.