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Toshiba Announces High-Performance Notebook Designed for Gaming Enthusiasts

Posted on: Tuesday, 28 March 2006, 09:00 CST

Toshiba Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced a high-performance notebook designed for gaming and multimedia enthusiasts who want to enjoy state-of-the-art graphics in a portable form factor at an affordable price of $1,999.99 (ESUP(1)).

Featuring a 17-inch diagonal widescreen display in a 7.1-pound(2) notebook chassis, the Satellite(R) P105-S921 features the NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7900 GS card with 256MB of graphics(3) memory, delivering stunning graphics for the hottest 3D games and multimedia programs.

The notebook also includes the Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo Processor(4) T2400 that reduces power consumption while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless(5) capabilities, as well as a DVI-D output port to allow users to connect to an HDTV.

For multimedia ease of use, the Satellite P105-S921 includes an Express Media Player consumer infrared remote control that gives users convenient access to power, CD, DVD, volume and other multimedia functions without booting up the operating system. The slim remote is stored in the PC card slot of the notebook.

"The Satellite P105-S921 meets the demands of customers who want to enjoy the latest computer game releases as well as music, DVDs and other multimedia," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing at Toshiba Digital Products Division. "With its powerful processor and graphics card as well as impressive 17-inch display, this notebook delivers all the performance and features they need in a convenient form factor."

The Satellite P105-S921 includes features such as a fingerprint reader for one-touch secure access management, as well as a customizable Dual Mode touch pad that can provide one-tap short cuts to launch e-mail, an Internet browser and other selected programs. Other highlights of the Satellite P105-S921 include:

-- a DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in

up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD's

storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either

DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;

-- 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM dual-channel memory(6) for enhanced

performance of games and music, picture and video multimedia

files;

-- 160GB serial-ATA hard drive(7) for maximum file storage

capabilities;

-- 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and

downloads;

-- built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers for a rich audio

experience;

-- TruBrite(TM) technology from Toshiba for a crisp, clear

display;

-- updated Mobile Intel 945 Express chipset and the Intel

PRO/Wireless(5) 3945 ABG network connection as part of Intel

Centrino Mobile Technology;

-- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional operating system

In addition to the DVI-D output port, the Satellite P105-S921 notebook include four USB 2.0 ports, TV-Out (S-Video), iLINK IEEE 1394, RGB, RJ-11 modem (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, S/P DIF output port (shared with the headphone port) and microphone port. The Satellite P105-S921 chassis dimensions are 15.5 by 10.8 by 1.41 inches.

The Satellite P105-S921 notebook comes with a standard one-year limited warranty.(8) 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.

To help stay connected while traveling for business or leisure, the Satellite P105-S921 line integrates Toshiba ConfigFree(R) software, the company's intuitive graphic connectivity management utility for optimum wireless access.

Included Microsoft Office OneNote(TM) 2003 software enables users to better capture, organize, find and share notes gathered from e-mail, meetings, presentations, classes, the Web and other sources. OneNote captures virtually any type of information -- ranging from typed notes to audio -- in a single convenient place.

The new Satellite P105-S921 notebook is currently available from select retailers. Toshiba is committed to offering consumers the most competitive pricing possible, regularly offering rebate and other discount programs to its retailers. Consumers should check local stores and newspaper advertisements for current retail pricing on Toshiba notebook PCs.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services 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 global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has worldwide sales of over $54 billion and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company's Website at www.toshiba.com.

(C)2006 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services and contact information is subject to change without notice.

Source: Business Wire

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