Toshiba Announces Its Latest 4.1-Pound Thin and Light Ultra-Portable Notebooks Now with Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor.Line-Up of 12.1-inch Diagonal Widescreen Notebooks Offer Enhanced Performance, Durability and Mobility 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 its latest Satellite(R) ultra-portable and ultra-durable notebooks for consumers now featuring the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. for enhanced performance while reducing power consumption. Featuring a 12.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) LCD display, the Satellite U205-S5034 and Satellite U205-S5044 incorporate the Intel Core The latest generation of the Intel x86 family of CPUs. Core supersedes the 13-year run of the Pentium, which was introduced in 1993. It essentially represents the ninth generation of the x86 architecture, the first chip appearing in the IBM PC in 1981. 2 Duo Processor(1) T5200 and Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(1) 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 pounds(2). The units include Toshiba's exclusive LifeSmart Technology(TM) features(3), 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-absorbing(4) technologies to protect the hard drive, a spill-resistant keyboard(5), and a biometric fingerprint reader A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches the stored sample. A PIN may also be used with the fingerprint sample. for added security. Other features found in the Satellite U205 notebook line include: * a 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 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 (DVD+Recordable) A write-once (read only) version of the DVD+RW optical disc from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+Rs hold up to 4.7GB of data per side and can be read by DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. A DVD+R DL disc is a "dual layer" DVD+R that holds a total of 8.5GB. or DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). double layer formats; * high-capacity 5400 rpm serial-ATA (SATA (Serial ATA) A serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface, which has been the de facto standard hard disk interface for desktop PCs for more than two decades. The original Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was launched in 1986. ) hard drive(6)for faster access to stored files; * DDR2 SDRAM See SDRAM. memoryfor 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-absorbing(4) 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 keyboard(5) 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 (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and the Intel PRO/Wireless(7) 3945ABG ABG abbr. arterial blood gas ABG 1. Arterial blood gas 2. Axiobuccogingival–dentistry Network Connection (802.11 a/b/g); * proprietary technologies such as Toshiba's recently upgraded ConfigFree(R), 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(R)antennas in the notebook's display; Tune Up * proprietary Toshiba Power Saver that maximizes battery(8) life; * and wireless on/off switch, enabling and disabling the integrated wireless LAN (Wi-Fi). The Satellite U205-S5034 includes a 100GB hard drive(6) and 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(9) for an estimated single unit price (ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price ) of $1,299.99(10). The Satellite U205-S5044 features a 120GB hard drive6 and 2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(9) for an ESUP of $1,599.99(10). The Satellite U205 series notebooks also include three 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, iLINK(TM) 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, RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). output, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, headphone See headphones. 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 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. (11). 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-compatible(12), restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Common Product Specifications - Satellite U205 Series [TABLE OMITTED] 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 lbs(2) Satellite U205-S5034 Unique Specifications Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(1) T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB) Memory: 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(9) Hard Drive: 100GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive(6) Satellite U205-S5044 Unique Specifications Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(1) T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2, 667MHz FSB) Memory: 2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(9) Hard Drive: 120GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive(6) 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 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. (1) Processor. CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. 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 www.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 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, 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 PBB: see polybrominated biphenyl. , and PBDE PBDE Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether PBDE Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (flame retardant additive in plastics) PBDE Parallel Block-Decodable Encoder . (13) 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 [c] 2006 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 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