Investing in notebooks and other office technology with the latest hardware and software can save you money in all sorts of ways you may not immediately think of. By choosing notebooks with energy-efficient software and durable hardware, you can turn your investment dollars into profits.

Toshiba notebooks now feature Solid State Drives that provide both speed and durability because they use NAND flash memory rather than the traditional mechanical hard drive. This means there are no moving parts that could wear out over time. Because SSD’s use up to 33% less energy to operate, they help increase the life of the notebook’s battery. This translates into fewer costs to hardware repair and upgrades and less spent on visits to the IT department.

Speaking of energy consumption and efficiency, Eco Mode is a great way to track and save energy usage. Toshiba Eco Mode is designed with energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in mind. Here’s how it works:

Eco Mode is an Eco Utility Tool software application that lets users manage the power saving configuration and compare power consumption when running Eco Mode in comparison with conventional power.

Toshiba notebooks are built to stand up to your demands. They are designed to last longer and must pass rigorous testing (HALT – Highly Accelerated Life Test) on all levels to ensure they are of the highest quality and reliability; this is done by testing the notebook’s strength in everyday situations to ensure everything from soldering points and joints, to components and even screws are strong and secure. Plus, they come with an Energy Star rating that lets you know they conform to industry standards for energy-efficiency.

So, what does this mean for your small business’s bottom line? A lot. When you examine your total cost of ownership of one of these notebooks, like the Tecra model for example, you see the benefits of ownership stacking up in your favour, because:

• Initial purchase price is competitive
• The system is less prone to breakdown
• The system is less susceptible to wear-and-tear
• Uptime is protected
• Data is protected against risk of loss, theft or corruption
• Strong, reliable connectivity maximizes productivity
• Less time and money is spent on repairs
• You get a reliable, efficient, secure and productive mobile workforce

It really does all add up:
Save energy. Save money. Increase your Return on Investment.