Toshiba Announces Affordable, Dual Hard Drive Notebook for Consumers.New Satellite([R]) A135 Notebook Line Features 15.4-Inch Diagonal Widescreen Display and Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Vista([TM]) IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD DPD Department of Planning and Development DPD Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase DPD Dead Peer Detection (Cisco) DPD Division of Parasitic Diseases (US CDC) DPD Dominant Wave Period DPD Drug Product Database ), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Satellite([R]) A135 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, offering consumers a wide selection of feature-rich 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 solutions at an affordable price. Toshiba's newest Satellite line will be available in three different configurations all featuring a version of the new Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. ([TM]) operating system operating system (OS) 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 multimedia-rich Satellite A135-S4499 incorporates two 120GB serial ATA See SATA. Serial ATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment hard drives1 to provide consumers with the luxury of optimum storage capacity using both drives and the convenience of using one drive for business applications, while reserving the second hard drive for music, photos and other multimedia files. The Satellite A135-S4499 will be available for purchase on Feb. 20, 2007. "Toshiba's new Satellite A135 notebook PC with dual hard drives offers consumers advanced multimedia performance and maximum storage capacity," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "The Satellite A135 series provides consumers with the customization, price and performance that has become synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as the Satellite notebook line." By designing a notebook computer that features dual hard drives, the Satellite A135 platform provides consumers with a notebook computer that increases the system's overall functionality while providing optimal storage capacity and secure data redundancy on one drive. Designed for mobile enthusiasts and multimedia professionals, the new Satellite lineup is rounded out by the Satellite A135-S4427 and Satellite A135-S4467. The series has a starting weight of 6.0 pounds2 and are collectively equipped with a standard 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display with TruBrite([R]) technology. The Satellite A135-S4499 and Satellite A135-S4467 units feature an Onyx Blue Metallic lid and have an estimated single unit price (ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price ) of $1,499.993and $999.993 respectively. The Satellite A135-S4427 is available in Mist Gray for an (ESUP) of $899.993. Optimized for advanced multimedia performance and productivity, the Satellite A135-S4499 incorporates the Intel([R]) Core([TM]) 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. FSB (FrontSide Bus) See system bus. FSB - front side bus )4, 2048MB DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 2 memory5 as well as two serial-ATA hard drivestotaling 240GB1. The Satellite A135-S4499 is available with Windows Vista([TM]) Ultimate. The Satellite A135-S4499 includes a fingerprint reader for one-touch secure access management, and a customizable Dual Mode touch pad that can provide one-tap short cuts to launch e-mail, an Internet browser and other selected programs. The mainstream Satellite A135-S4467 features the Intel Core Duo Processor T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB)4, 160GB serial-ATA hard drive1 and features 1024MB of DDR2 memory5. The value-packed Satellite A135-S4427 is powered by the Intel Core Duo Processor T2250 (1.73GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB)4 and is equipped with a 120GB serial-ATA hard drive1 and incorporates 1024MB DDR2 memory5. Both the Satellite A135-S4467 and Satellite A135-S4427 are preloaded with Windows Vista([TM]) Home Premium designed to make your digital lifestyle easier, safer, more connected and more entertaining. Each Satellite A135 notebook comes standard with: * TruBrite([R]) technology that offers a brilliant display for games or movies, and easy viewing of spreadsheets and other productivity applications * Toshiba's 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. SuperMulti (+/- R Double Layer) drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats and nearly doubles a recordable DVD's storage capacity in dual-layer format * DDR2 memory5for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files * Four USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 ports for connectivity of accessories and peripherals * 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and downloads The Satellite A135 notebook series come with a standard one-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. 6. The standard limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may utilize any of the more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service. Customers can also choose to upgrade their notebook's service plans for up to four years of extended service. All Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible7, reducing harmful environmental effects by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. The Satellite A135-S4427 and Satellite A135-S4467 will be available for purchase on Jan. 30, 20078 at major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Select models and additional configurations will be available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com). Common Product Specifications -- Satellite A135 Series [TABLE OMITTED] Satellite A135-S4427 Unique Specifications ($899.99(3)) [TABLE OMITTED] Satellite A135-S4467 Unique Specifications ($999.99(3)) [TABLE OMITTED] Satellite A135-S4499 Unique Specifications ($1,499.99(3)) [TABLE OMITTED] 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, 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 operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. 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 more than 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com. 1 Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 2 Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 3 Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit Price." 4 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. Intel[R] Dual Core Technology is a new technology designed to deliver improved performance to the notebook PC. Performance or compatibility may vary. For more information on Intel's Core 2 Duo See Core 2. processors, visit: http://www.intel.com/core2duo/. 5 Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 6 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. 7 RoHS This product is compatible with European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 8 Subject to Change. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 9 Graphics. GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 10 Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 11 64 Bit Computing. See 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. [c] 2007 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. |
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