Toshiba Announces Core 2 Duo Notebooks
Three notebooks have been announced by Toshiba on October 10th, 2006 with featuring new Intel Core 2 Duo processors. The notebooks include; Core 2 Duo Satellite U205-S5034 and Satellite U205-S5044, latest Satellite P105 and 14.1″ Satellite M115.
The Satellite U205 features 12.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite™ LCD display, 1.34-inches slim and weight of 4.1 pounds. Other additional features include; shock-absorbing technologies, a spill-resistant keyboard, and a biometric fingerprint reader for security purposes.
The Satellite U205, P105 and M115 have Core 2 Duo T5200 processor, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache and 1.6GHz clockspeed. The Satellite M115 is available in Onyx Blue Metallic color for a price of $1,249. Whereas Satellite U205 models have price estimation of $1299 (U205-S5034) and $1599.99 (U205-S5044).
The new Satellite U205 series line is currently available from ToshibaDirect and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide.
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Toshiba Announces Its Latest 4.1-Pound Thin and Light Ultra-Portable Notebooks Now with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
Line-Up of 12.1-inch Diagonal Widescreen Notebooks Offer Enhanced Performance, Durability and Mobility
IRVINE, Calif., (Oct. 10, 2006) — Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its latest Satellite® ultra-portable and ultra-durable notebooks for consumers now featuring the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor for enhanced performance while reducing power consumption.
Featuring a 12.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite™ LCD display, the Satellite U205-S5034 and Satellite U205-S5044 incorporate the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor1 T5200 and Intel Core 2 Duo Processor1 T7200 respectively. Based on the new Intel Core Microarchitecture, the integrated Intel Core 2 Duo Processors are Intel’s most energy-efficient dual-core performance processors and are designed to handle multiple tasks in less time while consuming less power and reducing fan noise and heat.
The two Satellite U205 Series notebooks are thin and light at 1.34-inches slim and starting at 4.1 pounds2. The units include Toshiba’s exclusive LifeSmart Technology™ features3, a number of hardware and software enhancements that increase security, stability, performance, wireless connectivity and overall ease-of-use in the notebook series. The enhancements include shock-absorbing4 technologies to protect the hard drive, a spill-resistant keyboard5, and a biometric fingerprint reader for added security.
Other features found in the Satellite U205 notebook line 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;
* high-capacity 5400 rpm serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive6 for faster access to stored files;
* DDR2 SDRAM memory for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files;
* 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and download;
* Toshiba Express Media Player that lets users instantly access DVDs or CDs with the push of a button on the PC chassis without having to boot the Windows operating system;
* and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005.
“The Satellite U205 notebooks combine Toshiba’s exclusive LifeSmart Technology with one of the most powerful processors available with the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor in a sleek mobile form factor,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba’s Digital Products Division. “Consumers interested in mobility will appreciate the slim and lightweight notebook chassis as well as the durability and security enhancements this line delivers.”
Toshiba’s exclusive LifeSmart Technology consists of four elements with the following feature highlights:
Check Up
* shock-absorbing4 materials to help safeguard critical components such as the hard drive and LCD display;
* the Toshiba Hard Disk Drive Protection System to help safeguard the thin and light notebook hard drive against possible damage resulting from accidental dropping, turbulence, impact or vibration;
* spill-resistant keyboard5 that affords users time to save work and shut down the system. If an accident should occur, this feature will help prevent the loss of data;
Lock Up
* integrated biometric fingerprint reader with single sign-on functionality;
Quick Up
* a complete suite of communication technologies, including modem, LAN and the Intel PRO/Wireless7 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11 a/b/g);
* proprietary technologies such as Toshiba’s recently upgraded ConfigFree ® , a graphic connectivity management utility, and the company’s patented Diversity Antenna, designed to deliver superior, wireless signal reception through the dual-band Wi-Fi ® antennas in the notebook’s display;
Tune Up
* proprietary Toshiba Power Saver that maximizes battery 8 life;
* and wirel ess on/off switch, enabling and disabling the integrated wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
The Satellite U205-S5034 includes a 100GB hard drive6 and 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory9 for an estimated single unit price (ESUP) of $1,299.9910. The Satellite U205-S5044 features a 120GB hard drive6 and 2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory9 for an ESUP of $1,599.9910.
The Satellite U205 series notebooks also include three USB 2.0, iLINK™ IEEE 1394, RGB output, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, headphone and microphone ports.
The Satellite U205 series notebooks are Vista Premium Ready, ensuring consumers will be able to upgrade to the new Microsoft Windows Vista operating system while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today. For more information, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/getready.
The Satellite U205 series notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty11. 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.
The new Satellite U205 series line is currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide.
All new Toshiba Satellite notebooks are RoHS-compatible12, restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
Common Product Specifications – Satellite U205 Series
Display:
12.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT active-matrix LCD display at 1280×800 native resolution (WXGA)
System Chipset:
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-128 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics13 memory
Optical Drive:
DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats
Wireless:
Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless7 Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Audio:
Built-in stereo speakers; Windows Sound System, SRS Labs audio enhancements, SRS TruSurround XT ® virtual surround sound, SRS WOW™ stereo enhancement
Ports:
3 USB v2.0, RGB, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, i.LINK IEEE-1394, headphone and microphone ports
Slots:
5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital, Memory Stick ™, Memory Stick PRO ™, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card); Two main memory slots (both slots may be occupied); PCMCIA PC Card slot
Battery:
6-cell (4700mAh) Lithium Ion
Operating System:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Dimensions:
11.8 x 8.86 x 1.34 inches
Weight:
Starting at 4.1 lbs2
Satellite U205-S5034 Unique Specifications
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor1 T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB)
Memory:
1024MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory9
Hard Drive:
100GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive6
Satellite U205-S5044 Unique Specifications
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor1 T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2, 667MHz FSB)
Memory:
2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory9
Hard Drive:
120GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive6
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., 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 forecasted sales of about $60 billion this fiscal year, and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates around the world. For more information on Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s Website at www.toshiba.com.
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1 Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
2 Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
3 LifeSmart Technology. These features (with some exceptions) are integrated into specific Toshiba notebook models. Not all models will support all LifeSmart Technology features. See specs for each model individually for included LifeSmart features.
4 Shock Protection. Toshiba’s shock absorption technology provides higher impact protection for your system as compared to Toshiba systems without similar shock protection features based on Toshiba’s drop tests. Toshiba’s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit www.warranty.toshiba.com for details.
5 Spill-Resistant Keyboard. Under Toshiba testing conditions, the spill-resistant keyboard delayed the time for a water spill to reach the PC’s main board to allow more time to properly close down the machine. Toshiba’s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit wwww.warranty.toshiba.com for details.
6 Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
7 Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
8 Battery Life. May vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings. See Battery Life Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
9 Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
10 Price. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means “Estimated Single Unit Price.”
11 Warranty. The terms and conditions of Toshiba’s standard limited warranty, extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com.
12 RoHS. This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain other Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE.
13 Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
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