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Multimedia file sharing and content distribution in home networks made easy – Toshiba introduces new Toshiba Media Controller software

Multimedia file sharing and content distribution in home networks made easy – Toshiba introduces new Toshiba Media Controller software

Neuss, Germany, 3rd September 2009 - Toshiba Europe GmbH today introduced a new user interface software which makes it easier to share content across a home network. The Toshiba Media Controller software facilitates file sharing and content distribution between connected multimedia devices, allowing users to easily stream videos 1, music1 and pictures from a media library to TV sets, laptops, smartphones or media players through a simple drag & drop interface. Toshiba Media Controller can be installed on servers or controllers in the home network to expand multimedia capabilities to all compatible connected devices, which are compliant with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) guidelines. The software interface that is compatible with the latest Windows 7 operating system will be available during the fourth quarter throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa for selected Toshiba laptops running Windows 7.




"As the use of digital content grows in popularity, Toshiba is committed to enable its customers to easily exchange content between the screens and devices they are using in their everyday lives," says Thomas Teckentrup, General Manager, Toshiba Computer Systems Division "The new Toshiba Media Controller represents a major step in making multimedia files easily available on any compatible device on the home network."

The software is intuitive and easy-to-use, making it as easy as possible to share multimedia content with other devices in the home network via a simple drag and drop menu. In addition, Toshiba Media Controller makes connection setup to the network quick and easy, using the media sharing features and applications embedded into Windows 7 and Windows-based smartphones. The software is compatible with all devices that support the DNLA Home Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.

 About Toshiba Europe GmbH
Toshiba Europe GmbH (TEG) is a fully owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Tokyo, a global corporation with more than 130 years of company history. Toshiba is one of the largest IT and electronics companies in the world. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, TEG is comprised of four business divisions: Computer Systems, Storage Device Products, Consumer Products and Electronic Systems Operations. Together, these divisions provide product offerings including industry leading portable computers and other mobile products and solutions, projectors, HDDs, DVDs, LCDs, TVs and electronic office equipment. As the headquarters for the EMEA region, TEG provides support and assistance to its local branch offices. For more information on Toshiba laptops and accessories, visit TEG's web site at www.toshiba-europe.com.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$67 billion. For more information, visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp.

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