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Toshiba Launches New PDAs Powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs

Posted on: Monday, 23 June 2003, 06:00 CDT

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2003--

Pocket PC e750/755 and e350/355 Series handheld devices feature

improved performance for consumer and business customers

Toshiba's Computer Systems Group (CSG) today announced the Pocket PC e750/755 Series and e350/e355 Series personal digital assistants (PDAs) powered by the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs delivering enhanced wireless connectivity and multimedia applications for business users and consumers.

The Pocket PC e350/e355 Series is now available for $299 and the wireless-enabled Pocket PC e750/e755 Series is available for $499.

With the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs, Toshiba's new PDAs offer greater mobility and productivity with new media and entertainment applications including Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 for Windows Mobile 2003, improved e-mail synchronization and Wi-Fi(R) (IEEE 802.11b) wireless connectivity detection for convenient access to a wireless-enabled public hotspot(a). Familiar productivity applications such as Pocket Word, Pocket Excel and Pocket Outlook are also included.

"Toshiba continues to diversify its PDA offerings with features for the corporate and consumer environment including wireless connectivity, increased expansion capabilities and ample storage capacity," said Oscar Koenders, vice president of product marketing and worldwide product planning. "Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs enhances the PDA experience by incorporating better ways to connect wirelessly and deliver new multimedia applications for the mobile user."

"Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs is an exciting new platform designed to keep PDA users connected and allow them to enjoy new media applications, whether they're at the office or on the road," said Juha Christensen, corporate vice president of the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Toshiba has embraced the benefits of Windows Mobile 2003 software with its new handheld devices, allowing its customers to maximize the full potential of the PDA as a mobile productivity tool."

Pocket PC e750/e755 Series

Priced at only $499 and designed for the business user and professional consumer, the Pocket PC e750/e755 Series features integrated Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) wireless connectivity allowing users to check e-mail and view files from a public hotspot or other wireless locations(a). Complementing Toshiba's drive to develop new voice and data applications with Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) wireless technology, the Pocket PC e750/e755 Series includes voice over IP (VoIP) capabilities through an optional hands-free headset via the integrated headphone/microphone jack (requires additional software, and Internet connectivity).

Maximizing storage management and expansion functionality, the Pocket PC e750/e755 Series offers 96MB of memory, 32MB of which is dedicated NAND flash memory. Files, critical applications or programs stored in the NAND flash memory will remain intact even if the battery of the device runs down or needs to be reset. Integrated CompactFlash(R) II and Secure Digital(TM) (SD) expansion slots are also included for additional storage and data transfer capabilities.

Pocket PC e350/e355 Series

The Pocket PC e350/e355 Series allows users to do more than just simple calendar and address book functionality to manage their busy lifestyle. Combined with the Bluetooth(TM) native support of the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software and the built-in SD expansion slot, users can exchange information wirelessly (via the optional Bluetooth SD card) with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Pocket PC e350/e355 Series customers can also conveniently transfer digital images, video and audio files from any SD-equipped device for added flexibility.

Priced at only $299, the Pocket PC e350/e355 Series is one of the thinnest PDAs in the industry and weighs a mere 5.2 ounces so mobility is never compromised. Adding style with productivity, the new PDA is packaged in an attractive premium graphite casing, designed for the active lifestyle.

Convenient Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs

Toshiba Pocket PC e750/e755 Series customers can take advantage of the benefits of Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs via a technology upgrade program. Users who purchased a Pocket PC e750/e755 Series device from May 23, 2003-Sept. 23, 2003 are eligible to upgrade to the new operating system for free plus $15.99 for shipping and handling.

Customers who purchased the Pocket PC e750/e755 Series with the Pocket PC 2002 operating system before May 23, 2003 will be able to upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 for $50 (shipping and handling included). Full program details can be found by visiting www.shoptoshiba.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.

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 800/TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com.

With headquarters in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of 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 Corp., which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of more than $47 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

Product see attached table for product specifications
Pocket PC e750/e755 Series Pocket PC e350/e355 Series

-- Intel(R) PXA255 processor -- Intel PXA255 processor
with Intel XScale(TM) with Intel XScale
technology at 400MHz technology at 300MHz
-- 3.8-inch diagonal color -- 3.5-inch diagonal color
transreflective display (240 x transreflective display
320 resolution) (240 x 320 resolution)
-- 64K color -- 64K color
-- 32MB ROM -- 16MB ROM
-- 96MB user memory (64MB -- 64MB RAM
RAM/32MB NAND memory) -- SD slot
-- USB Client/Host port -- IrDA
-- SD and CompactFlash II card -- Speaker and Microphone
slots -- ArcSoft PhotoBase
-- Integrated Wi-Fi (IEEE software (e355 model only)
802.11b) wireless connectivity(a) -- Microsoft Pocket PC
-- Optional headset for 2003 Professional
convenient, portable hands-free operating system
operation -- Dimensions (WxDxH)
-- IrDA 3.1-inch x 4.9-inch x
0.4-inch
-- Speaker and Microphone -- 5.2 oz.
-- ArcSoft PhotoBase(TM) -- Availability: The
software (e755 model Pocket PC e355 will be
only) available via retail
-- Removable Advanced Li-Ion channels including
battery computer superstores,
-- Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 consumer electronic stores
operating system and mass merchandisers.
-- Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.1-inch x The Pocket PC e350 Series
0.6-inch x 4.9-inch will be available through
-- 6.9 oz Toshiba's traditional
-- Availability: The Pocket PC distribution channels,
e755 will be available via VARs, mail order partners
retail channels including and www.shoptoshiba.com.
computer superstores, consumer -- ESUP: $299 (Reseller
electronic stores and mass prices may vary)
merchandisers. The Pocket PC
e750 Series will be available
through Toshiba's traditional
distribution channels, VARs,
mail order partners and
www.shoptoshiba.com.
-- ESUP: $499 (Reseller prices
may vary)

Accessories

Pocket PC e750/e755 Series Pocket PC e350/e355 Series

-- Remote controller for VoIP -- Thumbpad keyboard
communication(b) -- Foldable keyboard
-- USB Power/Sync cable(c) -- 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB
-- Toshiba Expansion Pack(c) and 512MB SD memory cards
-- Toshiba High Capacity -- Leather organizer and
Battery(c) holster
-- Thumbpad keyboard -- Screen overlays
-- Foldable keyboard
-- 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB
and 512MB SD memory cards
-- Leather organizer and
holster
-- Screen overlays

(a) Subscription of an Internet service provider is necessary for Internet connection

(b) Requires additional hardware and software

(c) Compatible with the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 Series

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