Toshiba Libretto W100 dual-screen laptop

Toshiba have unveiled the Libretto W100, the world’s first dual-screen laptop running Windows 7. The Libretto W100 showcases Toshiba’s engineering skill and ingenuity, creating a unique pocket-sized companion that can be used to create, consume and utilise content.

The limited edition Libretto W100 will be available from the third quarter of 2010 in selected countries in  Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  

Groundbreaking showcase
“The Libretto W100 is a groundbreaking showcase of Toshiba’s innovation and strength of engineering excellence,” says Thomas Teckentrup, General Manager, Product, Strategy and Development Division, Computer Systems Group EMEA. “But it’s not innovation for its own sake – we’ve again used Toshiba’s pioneering engineering to ensure that this dual-screen masterpiece delivers genuine benefits for the consumer.”

The Libretto W100 with its two 17.8cm (7’’) touch-sensitive screens is targeted at prosumers who want to be at the forefront of creative mobile computing and want to enjoy state-of-the art web and computing applications refined by a unique user interface. “The Libretto W100 takes user interaction to a new level, offering a distinctive and intuitive method of conceiving and capturing ideas,” adds Teckentrup.

Innovative user interface
The Libretto W100 is incredibly versatile. It can be held vertically like a book, for example to read the double-page spread of a newspaper.  Or it can be used horizontally, reading a document on the upper screen, while using the lower screen to capture clippings and ideas. The lower screen can also display a virtual keyboard, enabling the device to function in the same way as a laptop. The user can easily drag and drop content, files or icons from one screen to another with a simple sweep of the finger.

Highly versatile, highly personal
Lighter and smaller than a netbook, people will carry the Libretto W100 with them nearly everywhere. With its attractive casing, the smart Libretto W100 is discreet and aesthetically pleasing, and will appeal to creative, stylish people. Its wireless connectivity can provide convenient web access on the move to surf the web, to read and type e-mails or messages, to stay in contact with friends on social networks, download newspapers and watch videos.