Toshiba launches Windows based tablet in India

Mumbai: Toshiba India, announced the India launch of its much awaited Windows 8.1 Tablet ‘WT-8’, powered by Intel Atom Processor Z3735G. The WT-8 will be available to the Indian customers exclusively on Amazon.in, starting 10th December 2014 at a price of Rs 15,490.

Available in 8-inch screen size, WT-8 comes equipped with an HD (1280x800) 10-point multi-touch display, a Dolby Digital Plus sound system, and is preloaded with apps like Xbox Music and Video, Kindle Reader, Skype and a one year subscription to Office 365.

Speaking on Toshiba’s entry in the Tablet market in India, Mr. Sivakumar, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, PC Business – DS Division, Toshiba India stated, “WT-8 is a testimony to Toshiba’s philosophy of consumer-focused design and innovation. Our tablets are developed and designed to offer unparalleled proposition to customers seeking a tablet that complements their arsenal of devices, giving them the familiarity and common functionality of Windows for a more seamless computing experience, along with a rich, immersive entertainment. Our association with the World’s leading e-commerce player – Amazon, will expand our reach to the country’s online and tech-savvy audience. WT-8, coupled with this association will help us in achieving a strong footing in the tablet category in India.”

Built and connectivity

Measuring 9.48mm thin and weighing just 385 grams, WT-8 tablet features an elegant Satin gold matte finish, engineered with rounded edges to make it comfortable to hold in one hand. It features a bright HD (1280x800) multi-touch display – making it ideal for working on documents, web browsing, on-the-go reading, entertainment and gaming.

The USB Data and Charge Y-Cable bundled along with WT-8, enables you to use a USB accessory or device simultaneously, while charging the tablet. The TOSHIBA Screen Mirroring also makes the tablet a second display for your primary PC.

Optimized productivity

Powered by the quad-core Intel Atom Z3735G processor, WT-8 tablet runs on Windows 8.1. WT-8 offers familiar territory made better with the desktop you’re used to, plus the customizable Start screen that’s ideal for tablets.

It allows you to move seamlessly from one thing to another with a split-screen view, browse better and faster with Internet Explorer 11, make video and voice calls with Skype, easily synchronize and share content across your other Windows devices, and much more.

The WT-8 offers up to a 10-hour battery life for general usage and up to 8 hours of video playback. For students and mobile professionals, WT-8 devices also include a high quality rear camera with TruCapture, an app that works in conjunction with the integrated cameras to capture and correct snapshots of whiteboards, blackboards and books so the contents are sharp, clear and legible.