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Toshiba Announces Satellite Notebooks for Value Minded Businesses

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 September 2004, 06:00 CDT

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Satellite A70 and A60 Series of notebook PCs. The Satellite A70-S259 offers Toshiba's innovative TruBrite(TM) Technology to business users for the first time. TruBrite screen technology gives users a wider viewing angle and brighter screen to share presentations and more easily work on projects. Designed with the value conscious business shopper in mind, the Satellite A60 Series is affordable and includes all the computing functions a business needs to be competitive.

Both the Satellite A70 and A60 Series of notebook PCs feature a convenient TV-out port to easily show multi-media presentations on a television or projector directly from the computer. In addition, the Satellite A70 and A60 series offer integrated Wi-Fi(R) (802.11b/g)(1) wireless connectivity and wired communication such as a modem and fast Ethernet port facilitate collaboration across teams and mobile work forces.

See More Do More with the Satellite A70 Series

Teaming the Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor supporting Hyper-Threading(2) technology with a 60GB(3) hard disk drive and up to 1536MB (A70-S259 only) of memory, the Satellite A70 Series also features a vivid 15.4-inch diagonal wide screen display. Frequent business travelers will appreciate computing amenities such as integrated wireless connectivity, software and the ability to play CDs or DVDs while working using the dedicated play, skip and stop buttons located near the keyboard.

Satellite A60 -- Advanced, Affordable Notebook Engineering

Affordability meets convenience in the Satellite A60-S159. Using an Intel Celeron(R) D processor 335, integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)(1) wireless connectivity and DVD-ROM /CD-RW Multi-Function optical drive, budget conscious businesses can have mobility and practical features. Day to day activities such as writing important documents, sending them to colleagues for review and storing them for later use is enhanced with pre-loaded Microsoft applications.

Pre-Loaded Troubleshooting Software

Toshiba's ConfigFree(TM) software comes standard on all Toshiba wireless enabled notebook PCs. The software simplifies troubleshooting connectivity problems, reducing calls to IT help desk support and decreasing loss of productivity time. Toshiba's PC Diagnostic Tool runs a hardware diagnostic program to determine that the system is functioning properly, as well as identifies possible hardware vs. software errors during any Help Desk troubleshooting process.

Remote Internet Access Made Easy

MyConnect(TM) Internet Access Service from Toshiba provides a single monthly unlimited service plan for mobile notebook users to stay connected to the Internet with Wi-Fi, dial-up, or Ethernet access. Available at over 20,000 access points in major airports, hotels, and public locations in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Connectivity is made by using one easy-to-use user interface that provides a simple way to stay connected for work or for pleasure. Monthly Unlimited Access Plans are priced at $39.95.

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 On Site service where a Toshiba-trained technician will arrive directly at a customer's place of business 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 A70 and A60 Series of notebooks PCs are available immediately via Toshiba's traditional distribution channels, VARs, www.toshibadirect.com and mail order channels. -0- *T Product Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite A70-S259 Satellite A70-S249 -- Mobile Intel Pentium 4 -- Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor 538 supporting HT(2) processor 532 supporting HT(2) Technology Technology (3.20GHz clock speed(4), 1MB L2 (3.06GHz clock speed(4), 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB) cache, 533MHz FSB) -- 60GB(3) hard disk drive -- 60GB(3) hard disk drive -- 512MB memory (expandable to -- 256MB memory (expandable to 1536MB) 1280MB) -- 15.4" diagonal TruBrite-WXGA -- 15.4" diagonal WXGA TFT display active-matrix display -- ATI Mobility RADEON(TM) 9000 -- ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 IGP IGP -- 64MB shared video memory -- 64MB shared video memory -- DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multi-Function -- DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multi-Function drive drive -- Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)(a) -- Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)(1)-- v.92 modem, 10/100 Ethernet -- v.92 modem, 10/100 Ethernet -- 3 USB 2.0 ports -- i.Link (IEEE 1394) port -- TV-Out Port -- 3 USB 2.0 ports -- Microsoft Windows XP -- TV-Out Port Professional -- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP -- Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 Professional -- Microsoft Works -- Microsoft Office -- ESUP(5): $1249 OneNote(TM)2003 -- Microsoft Works -- ESUP(5): $1499 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite A60-S159 -- Mobile Intel Celeron D processor 335 (2.8GHz clock speed(4), 256KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB) -- 60GB3 hard disk drive -- 256MB memory (expandable to 1280MB) -- 15" diagonal XGA TFT active matrix display -- ATI Mobility RADEON 7000 IGP -- 64MB shared video memory -- DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multi-Function drive -- Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)(1) -- v.92 modem, 10/100 Ethernet -- 3 USB ports -- TV-Out port -- Microsoft Windows XP Professional -- Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 -- Microsoft Works -- ESUP(5): $1099 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *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, Internet access plans, 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.

(1) Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware.

(2) 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 one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.

(3) Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with an Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor supporting HT Technology and a Hyper-Threading Technology enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. See http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading/ for more information including details on which processors support HT Technology.

(4) Central Processing Unit (CPU) performance may vary depending on conditions; see specifications for details.

(5) Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit Price." All specifications, software, prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

(C)2004 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS). Satellite is a registered trademark of TAIS. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered mark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Wi-Fi is(R) a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. 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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