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Toshiba Introduces First Satellite Notebooks With Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo and Core Solo Processors

Posted on: Tuesday, 7 March 2006, 09:00 CST

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the Satellite(R) M100 Series notebooks, its first Satellite products incorporating the Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo and Intel Core Solo processors(a) for enhanced performance and mobility. The products are available from www.ToshibaDirect.com with prices starting at $1,034.

The processors are part of the latest Intel Centrino(R) Mobile Technology that reduces power consumption while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless capabilities. Other major Intel Centrino Mobile Technology components have been updated in the new platform, including the Mobile Intel 945 Express chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless(b) 3945 ABG network connection.

Starting at 5.2 pounds(c) and designed for consumers who want on-the-go productivity and entertainment, the Satellite M100 series notebook also includes:

-- a 14.1-inch WXGA diagonal display with optional TruBrite(TM)

technology;

-- choice of CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive

that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly

double a recordable DVD's storage capacity in either DVD+R or

DVD-R double layer formats;

-- 40GB to 120GB 5400 rpm hard drive(d) storage for faster access

to stored files;

-- 256MB to 2048MB memory(e);

-- Express Media Player that lets users instantly access DVDs or

CDs with the push of a button without having to boot the

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating system

The new Satellite M100 series models feature a standard Peacock Blue case with additional choices of Mist Gray and Sunlight Copper available.

A 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for quick downloads of files comes standard. Consumers also have their choice of integrated graphics(f) with an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, or discrete graphics(f) with the ATI Mobility RADEON(R) X1300 with 64MB memory or ATI Mobility RADEON X1400 with 128MB memory. Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system is standard while customers can upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

"The Satellite M100 notebook series offers consumers a stylish, lightweight notebook with the latest Intel processor technology optimized for mobile computing," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba's Digital Products Division. "It's an ideal notebook for anyone who wants affordable mobility without sacrificing performance."

The Satellite M100 series notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty(g). The standard limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may use any of the more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended service plans.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products, Telecommunications Systems and Storage Device. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, Internet access plans, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry-leading portable computers, projectors, telephony products, digital imaging systems, wireless solutions and services, and DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives for computers.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independently operated company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $52 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

(C) 2006 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Satellite are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Centrino and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.

Source: Business Wire

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