Toshiba's New Satellite M45 Notebook Series Offers Consumers Optimum Multimedia Performance at Affordable Price.IRVINE, Calif. -- Powerful Satellite(R) M45 Notebook Packed with Technology to Allow Consumers to Run Sophisticated Business Applications Effortlessly ef·fort·less adj. Calling for, requiring, or showing little or no effort. See Synonyms at easy. ef  fort·less·ly adv. and Enjoy Multimedia Entertainment in the Home
and On the GoOffering advanced technology at an affordable price, Toshiba is today launching the new Satellite M45 notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. series that offer consumers, students, home users and professionals a powerful computing computing - computer and entertainment experience. The Satellite M45 notebook series is a high-performance wireless device that integrates leading-edge computing technology with digital entertainment in providing consumers the ability to fully enjoy today's digital lifestyle at a competitive price. The stylishly designed Toshiba Satellite The Toshiba Satellite is Toshiba's flagship line of consumer-grade notebook computers. Models in the Satellite family vary greatly, from entry-level models to full-fledged Media center class notebooks. M45 notebook series features a new sleek In the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the Sleek is a Magical Beast. It resembles an Ermine. It seems to have no other desire aside from biting victims and running off. chassis design with a professional look and feel. Starting at 6.2 pounds(1), the notebook runs 14.2-inches wide, 10.5-inches deep, and features a wedge design 1.1 to 1.7-inches high. The Satellite M45 15.4-inch diagonal wide-aspect panel, with a 1280x800 TruBrite(TM) native resolution, provides vivid images Vivid Image is a firm specializing in web design, online advertising and software services for a range of FTSE 100 and Global 1000 companies. Founded by Philip Warner in 1997, Vivid Image was joined by Damian Kimmelman in 2005. for viewing DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. movies in their original wide-screen format and accomplishing productivity tasks. Toshiba's DVD-SuperMulti drive reads and writes to most CD and DVD formats There are several competing DVD Formats: Non-recordable formats
Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . The Toshiba Satellite M45 is equipped with next-generation Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology (formerly codenamed Sonoma), featuring the Intel Pentium(R) M processor 730 running at 1.60GHz(2), 512MB of SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. (3), a 80GB hard drive(4) for the Satellite M45-S331 or 100GB for the M45-S351, the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 chipset A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. A PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems (see PC chipset for illustration). for powerful multimedia speed and performance, and Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)(5), giving consumers wireless access to the Internet. "Toshiba, the worldwide leader in notebook technology, offers consumers an affordable notebook that is powerful enough to meet virtually any computing or digital entertainment need. The Satellite M45 notebook series offers high-quality PC technology and solid performance -- enough to handle today's most popular business applications -- all at a price point for any budget," said Taro Hiyama, vice president of marketing for Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. "The new Satellite M45 notebook series will strengthen Toshiba's strong line of leading digital entertainment products that allow users to handle the most popular business applications as well as watch DVD movies, play exciting games and arrange and edit photos -- all with the benefit of being mobile." The Toshiba Satellite M45 also offers IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 technology for rapid data transfers, invaluable when working with digital video, photos and music. The built-in Harman/Kardon(R) stereo speakers and SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. virtual surround sound See 3D audio. technology offer a premium audio experience while on the go. An additional convenient feature of the Toshiba Satellite M45 is the bridge media adapter See digital media hub. which can be used to quickly and easily move files such as digital photos or music files from a digital camera or MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. . The bridge media adapter accepts SecureDigital(TM), Multimedia, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro and SmartMedia memory cards for quick transfer of digital files. Estimated single unit price (ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price (6)) for the Toshiba M45 Satellite Series is $1,499 for the S331 model and $1,699 for the S351. Technical information on the Toshiba Satellite M45 notebook series includes:
Operating System
-- Microsoft Windows XP Home (SP2) (S331, S351)
-- Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2) (S3311, S3511)
-- Toshiba Express Media Player
CPU(2)
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology features:
-- Satellite M45-S331 (S3311)
-- Intel Pentium M processor 730 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2 cache,
533MHz FSB)
-- Mobile Intel 915GM Express Chipset
-- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)
-- Satellite M45-S351 (S3511)
-- Intel Pentium M processor 740 (1.73GHz, 2MB L2 cache,
533MHz FSB)
-- Mobile Intel 915GM Express Chipset
-- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Memory(3)
-- 512MB (Min) 2048MB (Max with two slots occupied), 512MB onboard
memory with one memory slot using 256MB/512MB/1024MB PC2700 DDR333
SDRAM 2.5V SODIMM Memory modules
-- Featured models configured with 512MB (both sides may be occupied)
Mass Storage(4)
-- Hard Disk Drives
-- 80GB (4200RPM), Enhanced IDE (ATA-5) hard disk drive, 9.5mm
height, user removable
-- 100GB (4200RPM), Enhanced IDE (ATA-5) hard disk drive, 9.5mm
height, user removable
-- Optical Disk Drives
-- Fixed Bay DVD SuperMulti drive
-- Maximum Speed
-- CD-ROM (24x:read), CD-R (24x:write), CD-RW (4xwrite),
DVD-ROM (4x:write), DVD-R (8x:write), DVD-RW
(4x:write), DVD+R(8x:write), DVD+RW(4x:write),
DVD-RAM (3x:write)
-- Compatibility
-- CD-ROM (read), CD-R (read/write), CD-RW (read/write),
DVD-ROM (read), DVD-R (read/write), DVD-RW
(read/write), DVD+R (read/write), DVD+RW (read/write),
DVD-RAM (read/write)
Display
-- 15.4-inch diagonal wide-screen TruBrite TFT active-matrix LCD
display at 1280x800 native resolution
-- Contrast 400:1
-- Brightness control -- FN+P6/F7
Expandability
-- Two available expansion memory slots (both sides may be occupied
at time of purchase)
-- 1 PC Card slot support 1 Type II, PCMCIA R2 .01, PC Card16,
CardBus
-- Bridge Media Adapter (SecureDigital, MemoryStick, MemoryStick
PRO, SmartMedia, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card (shared slots)
Communications(5)
-- Integrated V.92 modem
-- Marvel(R) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet
-- Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless LAN 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Ports and Slots
-- RGB (monitor out port)
-- Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
-- TV-Out (S-Video)
-- RJ11 modem port
-- RJ45 LAN port
-- iLINK(TM) IEEE 1394
Sound
-- Analog Devices, Inc. AD1981D Software Sound, AC'97 Rev2.2
Compatible
-- 16-bit stereo; Built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers
-- Direct 3D Sound, DirectSound, Direct Music, MIDI (playback)
Support
-- Audio Ports; External Microphone (monoaural), Headphone (stereo),
Sound Volume (by dial)
Battery(7)
-- Six-cell (4300mAh) rechargeable, removable Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
-- Dimension (WxHxD): 8.13x0.87x3.27 inches
-- Recharge time
-- Main Battery Off/On -- approximately 4.0 hours/approximately
12 hours
-- Battery life up to 2 hours and 45 minutes (when using in
Windows(R) mode) (measured by Mobilemark(TM) 2002)
Security
-- Slot for cable lock, Memory (by one screw), Main HDD (by six
screws)
-- Passwords: User Power on Password, CPU Serial Number, Setup,
Supervisor Password
-- HotKey locks: Keyboard (FN+F1), Screen Blank
-- Software: Screen Saver
The new M45 Series notebook PC is available with one-year or three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. options offering free parts and labor and at-home service with Toshiba's premier, global service for the mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings user. Customers can choose from other service options, including carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers An Authorized Service Provider (ASP) is a third party person that has been cleared to work on a product that is still under warranty by another company without voiding the warranty. throughout the country for same-day or next-day service, or utilizing any of more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. Depot for 24-hour service turnaround. Toshiba also offers Ask Iris(R) Online, an instant response information service that can alert users to security software patches or provide other information regarding their product from Toshiba engineers and technical support staff. The Toshiba Satellite M45 notebook series is expected to be available at consumer electronics, computer and office superstores This is a list of superstores by country. Multi-national
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS TAIS Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TAIS Tactical Airspace Integration System (US Army) TAIS Target Architecture and Implementation Strategy TAIS Texas Apiary Inspection Service ) Headquartered in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products, Digital Solutions and Storage Device. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, Internet access See how to access the Internet. plans, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry-leading portable computers, projectors, DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives, 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 United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . TAIS is an independently operated company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation (company) Toshiba Corporation - A Japanese technology manufacturer with 364 subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba makes and sells electronics for home, office, industry and health care including information and communication systems, electronic components, heavy electrical apparatus, , 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) Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor
components, manufacturing variability and options selected.
(2) Central Processing Unit (CPU) performance may vary depending on
conditions; see specifications for details.
(3) The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main
system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the
amount of system memory available for other computing activities.
The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary
depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system
memory size and other factors.
(4) 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.
(5) Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
purchase additional software, services or external hardware. The
transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over
which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding
electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and
configuration, and client design and software/hardware
configurations. The actual transmission speed will be lower than
the theoretical maximum speed.
(6) Reseller prices may vary.
(7) Battery life may vary considerably from specifications
depending on product model, configuration, applications, power
management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural
performance variations produced by the design of individual
components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select
models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of
publication. 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.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. (C)2004 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS). All products, services 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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