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Toshiba Announces Satellite A75 Notebooks with Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processors.


IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. and provider of industry-leading portable computers, projectors and other mobile-related services and products celebrating Toshiba's 20th anniversary of the first mass-marketed laptop computer, today announced new additions to its Satellite(R) A75 series offering powerful computing computing - computer  with Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processors(1).

The Satellite A75-S125 is an affordable notebook for students, home office workers and others who want desktop PC features in a mobile form factor. It incorporates a 3.20 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor(1) 538 supporting HT Technology, 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen See wide screen.  display enhanced with Toshiba TruBrite(TM) technology, 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 compatible with current DVD formats There are several competing DVD Formats: Non-recordable formats
  • DVD-ROM: These are pressed similarly to CDs. The reflective surface is silver or gold colored.
 that nearly doubles a recordable DVD's storage capacity in 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.  format, 40GB hard drive(2) spinning at 5400 rpm for quick access to stored files, 512MB memory(3) and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home 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.
. Pricing for the Satellite A75-S125 will vary at major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide.

Toshiba is also introducing the Satellite A75-S213, offering advanced performance in a sleek package for personal or business use. With a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display enhanced with Toshiba TruBrite technology, the product features a 3.33 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor(1) 548 supporting HT Technology, 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.
 XP Home operating system, a 5400 rpm 100GB hard drive(2), DVD SuperMulti Double-Layer drive, instant-on CD function and SRS SRS, SRS-A

see slow-reacting substance.
 TruSurround XT(TM) technology with virtual surround sound See 3D audio. . The estimated single unit price is $1,449(4).

"The Satellite A75-S125 notebook offers consumers powerful 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  performance, while the A75-S213 is well-equipped for advanced productivity and entertainment applications," said Taro Hiyama, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. "Both serve as high-quality mobile replacements for desktop PCs."

Ready for on-the-go computing, both Satellite A75 notebooks come with integrated 802.11b/g wireless(5) and Toshiba ConfigFree(R) software, an intuitive graphic connectivity management utility designed to simplify the connectivity experience when using both wired and wireless Ethernet The standard for wireless networking within a home or office. Also known as a "Wi-Fi" or "802.11" network, wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet, which is also the standard for local networks. See 802.11 and wireless LAN. .

Included Microsoft(TM) Office OneNote(TM) 2003 software enables users to better capture, organize, find and share notes gathered from e-mail, meetings, presentations, classes, the Web and other sources. OneNote captures virtually any type of information -- ranging from typed notes to audio -- in a single convenient place.

The Satellite A75 series notebooks come with a limited one-year warranty with Toshiba's premier global service for the mobile computing user. Extended limited warranties 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.
 are available. Customers can choose from several service options, 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.

A 30-day free trial of MyConnect(TM) Internet Access See how to access the Internet.  Service (www.toshibamyconnect.com) provides 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.  users unlimited Internet access in hotels, airports, restaurants, bookstores, etc. via Wi-Fi(R), broadband cable or dial-up connection.

Suggested accessories for use with the Satellite A75 series include the Toshiba Ultra-Mini Retractable re·tract  
v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts

v.tr.
1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement.

2.
 Scroller Mouse, and the Toshiba keyboard protector A Keyboard protector is a device which is placed on top of a computer keyboard to reduce its contact with the environment, for example to prevent dust entry, and to keep the keyboard in a pristine state and reduce or eliminate cleaning. , which helps protect against spills and crumbs CRUMBS is an improvisational theatre duo based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

The duo consists of two actors, Stephen Sim, and Lee White. Other members include videographers, musicians, photographers, webmasters, illustrators, producers, agents, publicists, graphic
.

The new Satellite A75 Series notebooks are currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide.
Satellite A75-S125 Specifications
Processor:             Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor(1) 538
                       supporting HT Technology (3.20 GHz, 533 MHz
                       FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)
Operating System:      Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
Display:               15.4-inch diagonal widescreen (WXGA)
                       TruBrite(TM) TFT active-matrix LCD display at
                       1280x800 resolution
Graphics Controller:   ATI MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(R) 9000 IGP(6) with
                       64MB shared memory, user adjustable to 128MB
Memory:                512MB SDRAM memory(3)
Hard Drive:            40GB (5400 rpm); Enhanced IDE (ATA-6) hard disk
                       drive(2); 9.5mm height
Optical Drive:         Fixed Bay DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive
Wireless:              Atheros(R) 802.11b/g wireless(5)-LAN supporting
                       Atheros SuperG(TM) technology
Ports:                 Parallel, 3 USB 2.0, RGB (monitor) port, TV-out
                       (S-video), Headphone jack, External Microphone
                       jack, 1 Type II PCMCIA R2.01 slot, v.92 modem
                       and 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet
Battery:               12-cell lithium-ion battery (6450 mAh)
Dimensions:            14.4 x 10.8 x 1.54/1.81 inches (WxDxH f/r)
Weight:                Starting at 7.98 lbs.(7)
Warranty:              Standard one-year limited warranty
Satellite A75-S213 Specifications
Processor:             Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor(1) 548
                       supporting HT Technology (3.33 GHz, 533 MHz
                       FSB, 1 MB L2 Cache)
Operating System:      Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
Display:               15.4-inch diagonal widescreen (WXGA)
                       TruBrite(TM) TFT active-matrix LCD display at
                       1280x800 resolution
Graphics Controller:   ATI MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(R) 9000 IGP(6) with
                       128MB shared memory
Memory(4):             1024MB SDRAM memory(3)
Hard Drive:            100GB (5400 rpm); Enhanced IDE (ATA-6) hard
                       disk drive(2); 9.5mm height
Optical Drive:         Fixed Bay DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive
Wireless:              Atheros(R) 802.11b/g wireless(5)-LAN supporting
                       Atheros SuperG(TM) technology
Ports:                 Parallel, 3 USB 2.0, RGB (monitor) port, TV-out
                       (S-video), Headphone jack, External Microphone
                       jack, 1 Type II PCMCIA R2.01 slot, v.92 modem
                       and 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet
Battery:               12-cell lithium-ion battery (6450 mAh)
Dimensions:            14.4 x 10.8 x 1.54/1.81 inches (WxDxH f/r)
Weight:                Starting at 7.98 lbs.(7)
Warranty:              Standard one-year limited warranty


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
)

With headquarters 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 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 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 Corp., 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) Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal
    Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(2) 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
(3) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com
(4) Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit
    Price."
(5) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external
    hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless
    Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(6) Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com
(7) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com


Note to Editors: (C) 2005 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. and/or Toshiba Corp. Intel, and Intel Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 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.
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