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Toshiba Expands Qosmio Brand Offering to Include 17- and 15.4-Inch Wide-Screen Displays; The New 'Four-in-One' Notebooks Will Feature Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Posted on: Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 06:00 CDT

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD) today announced the latest additions to its Qosmio brand of digitally converged AV notebook PCs - the Qosmio G15-AV501 and Qosmio F15-AV201. Featuring a 17-inch wide-screen display and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, the Qosmio G15-AV501 offers consumers a unique "four-in-one" experience, eliminating the need for multiple consumer electronics devices such as a DVD player, PVR, TV and stereo. The Qosmio F15-AV201 offers the same functionality with a 15.4-inch diagonal wide-screen display.

"With the introduction of these new products, Toshiba is reinforcing its commitment to digital convergence and evolving the Qosmio brand through intelligent, stylish designs," said Taro Hiyama, vice president of marketing for Toshiba's Digital Products Division a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "The inclusion of wide-screen displays and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 was the next logical step for Qosmio, taking easy to use, personal entertainment solutions to the next level."

"Toshiba and Microsoft are working together to simplify our customers' lives with innovative, easy-to-use products that help bring digital entertainment to life," said Will Poole, senior vice president of the Windows Client Business at Microsoft Corp. "Toshiba's Qosmio line, paired with Media Center Edition 2005, creates the ultimate in digital convergence products, allowing users to bring the best of consumer electronics and PC functionality into one, stylish package."

The latest additions to the Qosmio AV notebook line feature the same stand-out features as the previous version, including a built in TV tuner, DVR capabilities and a high-quality QosmioEngine that enables increased video and graphics performance. The new notebooks also include increased hard disk space, up to 100GB(1) (Two HDD: 60GB + 40GB) to provide users with enough room to copy, edit and save video content, photos or music files without the worry of running out of storage space.

Coupled with Ultimate TruBrite(TM) wide screen displays, the Qosmio G15-AV501 and Qosmio F15-AV201 have two lamps for extreme brightness and an extended viewable range to create an audio/video experience comparable to stand-alone CE devices. Additionally, users can enjoy a more cinematic-quality experience when listening to music or watching movies on the new notebooks through the SRS(R) WOW & TruSurround XT(TM) technology(2) and large harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers.

The G15-AV501 and F15-AV201 also include the QosmioPlayer, allowing users to watch TV, DVDs or listen to CDs with a simple touch of a button instead of having to boot up the Windows operating system. With this feature, Qosmio owners can use the remote control or quick access buttons to enjoy their audio or video content within seconds - just as if they were using a stand-alone TV, stereo or DVD player.

With extensive video in/out connectivity options, Qosmio users can access and share photo and video content quickly and easily. Users can hook-up their favorite gaming console or camcorder to the Qosmio for on-the-fly gaming or to display home movies on the road, at home or on vacation.

Also a powerful computing tool, the Qosmio G15-AV501 and F15-AV201 feature Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology, providing outstanding mobile performance and built-in wireless connectivity to improve productivity and enhance the entertainment experience. The Qosmio AV notebooks feature Intel PRO/Wireless (802.11b/g)(3) to make connecting to the Internet at home or on the road at wireless hotspots convenient. The units are also Bluetooth enabled which means they provide easy access to wireless accessories.

Look Your Best When Traveling with Qosmio

Toshiba offers a stylish aluminum brief case specially designed by ZeroHalliburton(R) to fit any Qosmio computer (regardless of screen size). The optional case is customized to conveniently house the PC, remote controls, AV cables, A/C adapter, IR receiver as well as Bluetooth-enabled headphones or mouse and other personal effects. The case is available at www.toshibadirect.com and sells for $299.

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 Qosmio G15-AV501 and Qosmio F15-AV201 notebooks will be available at www.Qosmio.com and retail distribution channels including computer superstores and consumer electronics stores.

Product Specifications: -0- *T Qosmio G15-AV501 Qosmio F15-AV201 -- Intel Centrino Mobile -- Intel Centrino Mobile Technology Technology -- Intel Pentium(R) M -- Intel Pentium(R) M processor processor 745 (1.8 GHz, 2MB L2 745 (1.8 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, Cache, 400 MHz FSB)(5) 400 MHz FSB)(5) -- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG -- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (802.11b/g)(3) Network Connection (802.11b/g)(3) -- Intel 855PM Chipset -- Intel 855PM Chipset -- Microsoft Windows XP Media -- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Center Edition 2005 -- 17-inch WXGA Ultimate -- 15.4-inch WXGA Ultimate TruBrite(TM) Display TruBrite(TM) Display -- Integrated Toshiba TV Tuner -- Integrated Toshiba TV Tuner -- QosmioEngine -- QosmioEngine -- QosmioPlayer -- QosmioPlayer -- Bluetooth(R) Enabled -- Bluetooth(R) Enabled -- 100GB(1) hard drive space -- 80GB(1) hard disk drive (Two HDD: 60GB+40GB) -- 512MB RAM -- 512MB RAM -- NVIDIA GeForce FX GO 5700 - -- NVIDIA GeForce FX GO 5700 - 128MB 128MB -- DVD SuperMulti drive -- DVD SuperMulti drive -- TV out (S-Video and Component -- TV out (S-Video and via D-port Connector), AV IN Component via D-port (S-Video and Connector), AV IN (S-Video In Composite/Monitor/Line-IN) and Composite/Monitor/Line-IN) -- S/PDIF Optical Audio Output -- S/PDIF Optical Audio Output -- harman/kardon Stereo Speakers -- harman/kardon Stereo -- SRS WOW & TruSurround XT(2) Speakers Technology -- SRS WOW & TruSurround XT -- Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Technology(2) Digital(TM), Memory Stick(R), -- Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Memory Stick Pro,(TM) Multi Digital(TM), Memory Stick(R), Media Card and xD) Memory Stick Pro,(TM) Multi -- i.Link(R) (IEEE 1394) Port Media Card and xD) -- Four USB 2.0 Ports -- i.Link(R) (IEEE 1394) Port -- Integrated V.92 Modem, 10/100 -- Four USB 2.0 Ports Ethernet -- Integrated V.92 Modem, -- ESUP(4): $2599 10/100 Ethernet -- ESUP(4): $2999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *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 website at www.toshiba.com.

1. 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.

2. SRS TruSurround XT is available only when using WinDVD applications. SRS WOW is available only when using Microsoft Windows Media Player.

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

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

5. CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions:

-- use of certain external peripheral products

-- use of battery power instead of AC power

-- use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video applications

-- use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

-- use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design applications

-- use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously

-- use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude greater than 1,000 meters or 3,280 feet above sea level)

-- use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 degrees C to 30 degrees C (41 degrees F to 86 degrees F) or greater than 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - please refer to your Resource Guide or visit the Toshiba website at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).

CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under "Environmental Conditions" in your product Resource Guide. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information.

(C)2004 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS). Qosmio is a registered trademark of TAIS. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered mark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information in news releases 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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