Toshiba’s first step into smartbooks – the Android-powered AC100

25th June, 2010 by adina
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The most recent portable launch of Toshiba seems to be as unique as the previous ones, because this is the maker’s first step into smartbooks. The new AC100 is only 0.8 inches thick and it only weighs 1.9 pounds. Despite these, the portable could prove to be more capable than an Intel notebook, thanks to its processor. The AC100 benefits from a 1GHz processor, a dual-core Tegra 250, which is able to properly handle HD video while surviving for up to seven hours between two charges.

This 10-inch portable is one of the manufacturer’s first Android-based devices; it runs Android 2.1, having a custom UI which facilitates file system access, media players, DLNA media sharing, but also social network update widgets. Office editing and substitute web browsing are offered through Documents to Go and Opera Mobile.

Specs have been kept quite low, due to the use of a mobile OS. The AC100 can run on 16GB of memory and 521MB of RAM. The portable has integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi, as well as other common netbook-like features, including Bluetooth 2.1 and a webcam; the 3G is an optional feature. The size and OS don’t exclude the HDMI video output, nor the pair of USB ports (one of them is a mini USB). A trackpad and keyboard replace a standard touchscreen UI.

There are no details on a possible launch of Toshiba’s new portable in North America. Despite this, the AC100 will be available in Japan as the Dynabook AZ, being priced at the equivalent of $441; shipping will start in late August.


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