History of Toshiba laptops

We bring over 130 years of Innovation;
As the world’s laptop expert we constantly expand the limits of mobile computing by announcing new technological advancements time and time again. But our passion for innovation is hardly new. In fact, it dates back a couple centuries, starting with two of the most brilliant minds in Japanese history—Hisashige Tanaka, who was well known in his youth for his series of inventions, and Ichisuke Fujioka, who was called the Thomas Edison of his country.These legendary figures launched groundbreaking businesses that would thrive for decades and later merge to become Toshiba. And they both brought innovations to Japan that would ultimately benefit others throughout the rest of the world like X-ray tubes or radio transmission tubes in 1919. In the 30’s, they introduced in Japan the first electric washing machines and refrigerators, later on they introduced the world’s first color video phone, or color TV with black stripe-type cathode-ray tubes, plus a lot more. And today at Toshiba we’re still fueled by the same questing spirit that inspired these amazing men.
We’re always ahead of the curve;
Why pack our products with innovations before the world asks? Because that’s what a laptop expert does. For example, we built a Diversity Antenna right into the LCD bezel for the best possible wireless and broadband reception. We’ve included the newest Intel® and AMD® processor technology in our laptops to help you do more, do more at once, and stay in touch wherever you go. But that’s not all.We also incorporated TV tuners to make our multimedia laptops even more amazing. We redesigned our Satellite® line of laptops with a gorgeous high-gloss surface which will make you stand out in the crowd. We’ve added an FM Tuner on select models which offers the convenience of having a radio with you wherever you are. Plus, we recently unveiled our exclusive 4th-Gen EasyGuard® Technology to make mobile computing more secure and enjoyable.This for one simple reason: because in today’s fast-paced world, tomorrow comes all too soon.
We rank high on the list of Firsts;
When you spend as much on R & D as we do, you’re bound to set all kinds of records. And so we have. Not to brag, but since our bright beginnings over 130 years ago we’ve developed new technologies year after year.Beyond the world’s first laptop personal computer, we also introduced the world’s first wireless laptop so you could expand your computing beyond four walls with the Internet and e-mail. We’ve also introduced the world’s thinnest widescreen 12.1” with a built-in optical drive to help you travel lighter. We’ve also introduced the first DVD drive in a laptop, 4-in-1 audio video laptop, the first color monitor in a laptop and more.We’ve also kept the U.S. patent office working overtime by obtaining more than 27,000 U.S. patents in the last 30 years. You could say we like staying busy.
We spend billions to help millions;
You know the adage about reaping what you sow? So— While others spend millions in advertising we plow more of our profits back where it really counts—into constant research, painstaking design, plus endless testing and re-testing. In fact, we typically spend billions of dollars annually on R & D. Why? To keep pushing the limits of what a laptop can do, and to redefine the boundaries of mobile computing itself. —all to make life better for you.