Toshiba Folio 100 introduced – its first Android based Tablet PC

Toshiba has introduced its first Android based tablet computer - FOLIO 100. The 25.7cm / 10.1-inch personal media tablet has a highly intuitive graphical interface developed by Toshiba to run on top of Android 2.2 (Froyo). The FOLIO 100 comes with a wide selection of apps and services dedicated to media consumption, web browsing and social networking, and offers a rich multimedia experience. Pre-installed applications include Opera Mobile (web browser), FBReader (e-book reader), Document To Go (office suite), Evernote (notes), Adobe Flash 10.1 and Fring, an app that in combination with the embedded webcam allows video calls with friends and family.

Although it is only 14mm slim and weighs only 760g, the FOLIO 100 still packs a powerful Nvidia Tegra 2 processor that offers a perfect balance between high performance and low battery consumption. A battery life of up to seven hours lets the tablet work for almost a full working day without the need of a power outlet. The instant-on functionality lets the tablet be operational within less than 30 seconds. A 16GB on-board storage hosts music, videos, photos, e-mails and other data and is even expandable via SD card.

FOLIO 100 Specifications
+ CPU: Nvidia Tegra 2
+ 25.7cm (10.1-inch) capacitive multitouch display with 1,024 x 600 pixels
+ Based on Android 2.2
+ On-board storage capacity: 16 GB
+ Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, WLAN (802.11 b/g/n), Mobile Broadband (soon available in certain models and countries)
+ DLNA compatible
+ 1 x mini HDMI, 1 x USB 2.0 (client and hub), SD/MMC Card Reader
+ Supports Adobe Flash 10.1
+ Rotation of displayed content on the screen by accelerometer
+ Webcam with 1.3 MPixel
+ Battery life: 7 hours (65% web browsing, 10% video playback, 25% standby)
+ Weight: 760g
+ Size: 281mm x 181mm x 14mm
+ Software (excerpt): Opera Mobile, Toshiba Media Player, FBReader, Fring, Document to Go, Evernote

Toshiba FOLIO 100 will be available during the fourth quarter of 2010 throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa.