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Toshiba Adds Extra Storage and Intel Centrino Mobile Technology to Portege Series Notebooks

Posted on: Tuesday, 8 July 2003, 06:00 CDT

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2003--

Latest Toshiba Portege Enhancements Include Adding 1.8-Inch, 40GB

Storage Capacity to Industry's Lightest, Thinnest

Centrino-Based Ultraportable

Continuing to demonstrate its leadership with innovative mobile computing technology products, Toshiba's Computer Systems Group (CSG) today announced it has added two products featuring Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology to its award-winning line of the Portege(R) Series notebook computers. The Portege R100 Series adds the industry's first 1.8-inch, 40 gigabyte (GB)(a) hard disk drive (HDD) and integrated wireless connectivity, making it one of the world's lightest, thinnest Centrino-based ultraportable notebook. In addition, the Portege M100 Series combines a sleek design with a full-width keyboard, integrated wireless connectivity and built-in optical drive, along with the cost savings and convenience of using the same docking technology as other Toshiba corporate notebooks.

"Toshiba's Portege Series offer users robust performance without any added price premium for portability," said Carl Pinto, director of product marketing, Toshiba CSG. "Our customers tell us they want notebooks with features and performance of a desktop with no compromises. We designed these notebooks with them in mind."

Toshiba's Portege R100 and Portege M100 Series of notebooks feature Intel Centrino mobile technology, including an Intel Pentium(R) M processor (ultra-low-voltage 1.00GHz processor for the Portege R100, and 1.20GHz processor for the Portege M100), and Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection 802.11b technology. Each also features a large, 40GB HDD, increasing the capacity of the Portege R100 Series, enabling highly powerful features in a sleek and compact design (Portege M100 Series expandable to 60GB HDD). The Portege R100 and Portege M100 also incorporate a broad range of connectivity options including integrated Wi-Fi(R) (IEEE 802.11b or 802.11a/b), 10/100 Ethernet, V.92 modem, and fast Infrared port. Each also includes two USB 2.0 ports to support the higher I/O bandwidth requirements of today's peripherals.

The Portege R100 weighs an industry-low 2.4 pounds and features a primary Lithium-Ion Polymer battery that delivers up to two hours of battery life(b) in a smaller form factor than alternative notebook batteries. Included with the unit is a second slim, lightweight extended battery that provides up to four and a half extra hours of battery life(b), for up to six and a half hours of mobile use.

The Portege M100 extends battery life(b) to up to 8.5 hours (with a second battery), and adds an integrated SelectBay(TM) DVD-ROM drive. It shares common docking equipment with Toshiba's Tecra(R) line of corporate notebooks to reduce overall IT costs. In addition, both the Portege M100 and Portege R100 also include ConfigFree(TM) software so that users can troubleshoot network issues for hassle-free connectivity.

About Toshiba Computer Systems Group

Toshiba Computer Systems Group is a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. ("TAIS"), a leading vendor for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and wireless accessories, Pocket PCs, projectors and mobile server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information call 1-800-TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS comprises multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services. Products include industry-leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $47 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

Portege is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Tecra and ConfigFree are trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Pricing and specifications are subject to change. Information in press releases, including without limitation product prices, specifications, content of services, and contact information, is current on the date of the press announcement, but is subject to change without notice.

(C)2003 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All trademarks belong to their respective companies. All specifications, software, prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Portege R100 Series Product Specifications:

-- Intel(R) Centrino mobile technology
-- Intel Pentium(R) III M processor at 1.00GHz (ultra-low
voltage)
-- Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection 802.11b
-- Intel 855 Chipset Family
-- 12.1 poly-silicon TFT display (1024x768)
-- Trident(R) XP4 Graphics w/ 32MB VRAM
-- 256MB SDRAM (expandable to 1024MB)
-- 40GB, 1.8-inch Hard Disk Drive
-- Integrated V.92 modem, 10/100 Ethernet and fast Infrared port
-- Optional dual Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless connectivity
-- One Type II PC Card slot
-- Two USB 2.0 ports
-- 11.3" (wide) x 9.0" (deep) x 0.6/0.75" (thick), 2.4 pounds
-- Full-sized key caps/ 19 mm pitch/ 1.7mm keystroke TouchPad
-- Two hours of battery life(b) with a standard battery and up to six
and one half hours with high-capacity secondary battery
-- Optional Slim Port Replicator with 4x USB 2.0 ports, 1-RGB port,
1-RJ45 port, 1-AC-in
-- Microsoft XP Professional or Microsoft Windows 2000
-- Available July 8 through mail order, ShopToshiba.com and
traditional distribution channels.
-- Pricing $2299(c)

Portege M100 Series Product Specifications:

-- Intel(R) Centrino mobile technology
-- Intel Pentium(R) III M processor at 1.20GHz
-- Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection 802.11b
-- Intel 855 chipset family
-- 40GB hard disk drive
-- 256MB RAM
-- 12.1" diagonal TFT display
-- Slim SelectBay(TM) DVD-ROM drive
-- Integrated V.92 modem, 10/100 Ethernet and fast Infrared port
-- Optional dual Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless connectivity
-- Two USB 2.0 ports
-- Microsoft Windows(R) XP Professional Edition or Microsoft Windows
2000
-- Up to 7.6 hours of battery life(b) (with second battery)
-- 4.2 pounds
-- Available July 8 through mail order, ShopToshiba.com and
traditional distribution channels.
-- Pricing $2199(c)

(a) GB means one billion bytes
(b) Battery life may vary depending on applications, power
management settings and features utilized. Recharge time varies
depending on usage.
(c) Reseller prices vary

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