Toshiba Announces Upgraded Satellite(R) M55 Series for Holiday Season Starting under $1,000(a); Lightweight and Affordable, Satellite M55 Notebooks Offer Portable Productivity and Multimedia Performance with 14-inch Diagonal Widescreen Display.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 an upgraded Satellite(R) M55 line for the holiday season, an affordable, lightweight 14-inch diagonal widescreen notebook PC. Starting at 4.99 pounds(b) and designed for consumers who want on-the-go productivity as well as multimedia performance, the Satellite M55 series notebook features include: --a 14-inch WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.  diagonal display with 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 that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD's storage capacity 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; --5400 rpm hard drive(c) for faster access to stored files; --512MB memory(d); --and SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. TruSurround XT(TM) technology for a rich, virtual surround sound See 3D audio. experience. The new Satellite M55 series models feature a Mist Gray chassis at retail and additional choices of Peacock Blue and Sunlight Copper from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com). Priced under $1,000(a), the Satellite M55-S139 value model now includes Toshiba Express Media Player for instant access to CD and DVD playback without booting up See boot. the Windows 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 unit also features an upgraded Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor(e) 380, 80GB hard drive(c) and integrated Atheros(R) 802.11b/g wireless(f). Priced at $1,449(a), the Satellite M55-S329 premium model features Intel Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology for optimum wireless connectivity with a more powerful Intel Pentium(R) M processor(e) 750. The system also features a 100GB hard drive(c), 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 port, 5-in-1 bridge media adapter See digital media hub. , Toshiba Express Media Player for one-touch CD/DVD playback, and built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers. Both models include Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home. Versions with 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 Professional are also available from ToshibaDirect. "The Satellite M55 notebook series offers holiday buyers a stylish, lightweight notebook with high-performance productivity and entertainment features at a great price," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. "It's an ideal notebook for anyone who wants affordable 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 without sacrificing performance." To help stay connected while traveling for business or leisure, the Satellite M55 line integrates Toshiba ConfigFree(R) software, the company's intuitive graphic connectivity management utility for optimum wireless access. Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. OneNote(TM) 2003 software is included to enable 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 M55 series is available 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. . 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 turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended service plans. Toshiba 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. A special offer of MyConnect(TM) Internet Access See how to access the Internet. Service (www.toshibamyconnect.com) is included, providing 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 and other locations via Wi-Fi(R), broadband cable or dial-up connection. Accessories for the Satellite M55 series are available from ToshibaDirect.com and include the Toshiba Primary High Capacity Li Ion 8-cell battery pack (12-cell for the Satellite M55-S329), Toshiba Executive SlimLine Case, Toshiba 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. Mini Optical Scroller Mouse, and 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. . The latest Satellite M55 line-up is currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Toshiba is committed to offering consumers the most competitive pricing possible, regularly offering rebate and other discount programs to its retailers. Consumers should check local stores and newspaper advertisements for current retail pricing on Toshiba notebook PCs.
Satellite M55-S139 Product Specifications
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M Processor(e) 380 (1.60 GHz,
400MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)
Display: Toshiba TruBrite(TM) 14-inch diagonal widescreen
TFT active-matrix LCD WXGA at 1280x768 native
resolution
System Chipset: ATI RADEON(R) EXPRESS 200M Chipset
Graphics Controller: ATI Mobility RADEON X200M graphics(g), 16MB-128MB
shared memory
Memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM memory(d)
Hard Drive: 80GB 5400 rpm Enhanced IDE (ATA-6) HDD(c)
Optical Drive: Fixed-Bay DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive
Wireless: Atheros(R) 802.11b/g wireless(f)
Ports: 3 USB 2.0, RGB, S-Video, RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11
Battery: 4-cell Lithium ion battery (2000 mAh)
Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home (Satellite M55-
S1391 features Microsoft Windows XP
Professional)
Dimensions: 13.5- x 9.53- x 1.17-inch
Weight: Starting at 4.99 lbs.(b)
Warranty: Standard one-year limited warranty
Satellite M55-S329 Product Specifications
Processor: Intel Pentium(R) M Processor(e) 750 (1.86 GHz,
533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Display: Toshiba TruBrite(TM) 14-inch diagonal widescreen
TFT active-matrix LCD WXGA at 1280x768 native
resolution
System Chipset: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller: Intel Graphics(g) Media Accelerator 900, 8MB-
128MB shared memory
Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM memory(d)
Hard Drive: 100GB 5400 rpm Enhanced IDE (ATA-6) HDD(c)
Optical Drive: Fixed-Bay DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive
Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless(f) 2200BG (802.11 b/g)
Ports: 4 USB 2.0, RGB, S-Video, RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11,
i-Link(R)1394
Expansion Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital(R),
Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi
Battery: Media Card, xD Picture Card)
6-cell Lithium ion battery (4300 mAh)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home (Satellite M55-S3291
features Microsoft Windows XP Professional)
Dimensions: 13.5- x 9.53- x 1.17-inch
Weight: Starting at 4.99 lbs.(b)
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 ) Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., 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, telephony products, digital imaging systems, wireless solutions and services, and DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives for computers. 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.
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(b) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at
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(d) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at
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(e) Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote
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(f) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external
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(g) Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at
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(C)2005 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS). All rights reserved. ConfigFree and Satellite are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking 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 products, services and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks 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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