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Toshiba's New Lightweight A55 Series Notebooks Offers Intel Centrino Technology at a Low Price Point for Back to School

Posted on: Thursday, 24 June 2004, 06:00 CDT

Also Available, Toshiba's New Satellite(R) A65 Series Notebooks for First Time Notebook Buyers

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD) introduced today its Satellite A55 and Satellite A65 Series notebook PCs for students heading back to school, families and consumers. The lightweight Satellite A55 Series notebooks offer Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology providing users with increased speed, advanced wireless connectivity and extended battery life to increase productivity or the entertainment experience. The new A65 series offers first-time notebook buyers features such as integrated 802.11 b/g connectivity and software tools to make connecting to the Internet or troubleshooting technical issues quick and easy.

"As Toshiba innovates new products and technology continues to evolve, we strengthen our commitment to offer leading-edge products at an extreme value that directly benefits the consumer," said Taro Hiyama, vice president, marketing for Toshiba DPD, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "These new notebooks are just right for students, and have the power, mobility and connectivity features that allow them to send class notes, stay connected with their parents back home via emails, or chat online with their friends through instant messaging."

Packaged in a sleek, platinum-colored chassis, the Satellite A55 series includes advanced computing features in a thin and light design. The new A55 notebooks weigh around six pounds(1) and stand only 1.4-inches high. The thin, light form factor ensures that students will not be burdened with additional weight in a backpack full of textbooks, and enables them to take the notebook with them wherever they need to go. These notebooks also have an optional a high-capacity battery so users can work, watch movies or surf the Internet for up to seven hours(2) before having to re-charge.

The Satellite A65 Series notebook is fully equipped with the basic tools that a first time notebook user needs including an Intel Celeron(TM) processor, large hard disk drive and plenty of memory. The notebook is also equipped with a DVD/CD-RW and integrated ATI Graphics, so users can watch movies or play video games on the large 15-inch display while enjoying increased graphics performance.

Extensive Software Package

The Satellite A65 and A55 Series notebook PCs are fully loaded with a host of software features to provide users with added entertainment, as well as diagnostic tools to help them troubleshoot possible errors. The new notebooks feature a trial version of Napster's downloading software for users to create a personal digital music library of their favorite songs. Toshiba's ConfigFree(TM) software, which comes standard on all of Toshiba's wireless enabled notebook PCs, enables the end user to find wireless communications problems, offers suggestions and creates profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks. Extremely easy to use, ConfigFree automatically searches for the nearest hotspot or wireless LAN, and walks the user through the connection process. PC Diagnostic is also included on the notebooks to help troubleshoot general computer issues and provide suggestions to resolve the situation.

Toshiba Services Options Protect Your Investment

Toshiba offers a wide array of services options to help customers protect their technology investment. All Toshiba notebooks are eligible for optional SystemGuard(R) accidental damage coverage, providing repair of damage caused by spills, drops and other accidents at no additional cost. The ServiceExpress program provides customers with a high priority depot or carry-in repair to ensure a quick turnaround. And for added convenience, Toshiba offers At-Home service where a Toshiba-trained technician will arrive directly at a customer's home to perform the necessary hardware repairs. Each of these programs can be combined with a Toshiba Extended Warranty program, providing up to three additional years of warranty coverage. For more information and pricing on these and other available services, visit www.toshibadirect.com.

Availability

The Satellite A65 and A55 Series notebooks are currently available at www.toshibadirect.com and retail distribution channels including computer superstores and consumer electronics stores. -0- *T Product Specifications Satellite A55-S326 Series Satellite A55-S306 Series -- Intel Centrino -- Intel Centrino mobile technology mobile technology -- Pentium M 725 processor -- Pentium M 715 processor (1.60 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, (1.50 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB) 400 MHz FSB) -- Intel PRO Wireless Network -- Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection (802.11b/g)(4) Connection (802.11b/g)(4) -- Intel 855 Chipset -- Intel 855 Chipset -- Microsoft(R) Windows XP Home -- Microsoft Windows XP Home -- 60GB(3) hard disk drive -- 40GB(3) hard disk drive -- 512MB RAM -- 256MB RAM -- 15.0" XGA (1024x768) -- 15.0" XGA (1024x768) -- DVD SuperMulti drive -- DVD-CD/RW -- i.Link(R) (IEEE 1394) port -- Trial version of Napster -- Trial version of Napster software software -- Toshiba ConfigFree software -- Toshiba ConfigFree software -- Microsoft Office OneNote(TM) 2003 -- Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 -- Weight from 5.9 lbs.(1) -- Weight from 5.9 lbs.(1) -- ESUP(5): $1,649 -- ESUP(5): $1,299 Satellite A65-S126 Series -- Intel Celeron processor, 2.80GHz -- Microsoft Windows XP Home -- 60GB(3) hard disk drive -- 256MB RAM -- 15.0" XGA (1024x768) -- DVD/CD-RW -- Wi-Fi (802.11g) wireless connectivity(4) -- Integrated V.92 modem, 10/100 Ethernet -- Trial version of Napster software -- Toshiba ConfigFree software -- Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 -- ESUP(5): $1,049 *T

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

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

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 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. -0- *T 1. Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected. 2. Battery life may vary depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at accessoryfinder.toshiba.com. 3. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes pre-installed operating system and/or application software. Actual formatted capacity may vary. 4. Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware. 5. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit Price." *T

(C)2004 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS). Satellite is a registered trademark of TAIS. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Central Processing Unit (CPU) performance may vary depending on conditions; see specifications for details. Information in media advisories 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.

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