Toshiba Continues to Deliver Industry-leading Price/Performance with New Satellite Notebooks.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 1998--The Computer Systems Division (CSD CSD Commission on Sustainable Development CSD Serbian Dinar (ISO currency code) CSD Christopher Street Day CSD Circuit Switched Data (Sprint) CSD Computer Science Department CSD Community School District ) of 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 ) Monday expanded its offering of value-priced notebooks with the introduction of new Satellite(R) models. Incorporating Intel(R) 266MHz (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. Mobile Pentium See Pentium M. (R) II processors, these new notebooks offer mobile users the ideal combination of high-performance features and unmatched value. With prices starting at $1,999, the Satellite 4010/4015 series is targeted for small business and SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. users, as well as field sales personnel and education customers. "With this introduction, Toshiba is reinforcing its leadership position in value notebook PCs," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president of marketing, Toshiba CSD. "The Satellite 4010/4015 series leverages the latest technology to bring outstanding performance and value to cost-sensitive mobile users." Packed with Features and Value The integrated design The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. of the Satellite 4010/4015 series notebooks builds on the success of Toshiba's Satellite 4000 family. These notebooks feature a high-speed Intel Pentium II 266MHz processor, robust 4.1 billion byte hard drive, 24X max speed CD-ROM drive and 32MB of synchronous RAM (expandable to 160MB). Ideal for fast Internet access, the Satellite 4010/4015 notebooks incorporate a 56K 3Com(R) PC Card modem. The modem provides V.90 support and features a convenient XJACK connector, eliminating the need for a dongle The term was originally slang for a "hardware key." Today, the term is often used to refer to any small adapter that has a short cable with connectors at both ends. See hardware key and PC Card dongle. . The Satellite 4010/4015 series notebooks also include a Lithium Ion battery, providing more than three hours of battery life. Featuring a wide array of multimedia capabilities, the Satellite 4010/4015 comes complete with a Yamaha 3D sound effect-enabled sound card and two stereo speakers. The Satellite 4010CDT/4015CDT CDT abbr. Central Daylight Time CDT Central Daylight Time CDT n abbr (US) (= Central Daylight Time) → hora de verano del centro; (BRIT notebooks boast a 12.1-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor active matrix, and the Satellite 4010CDS/4015CDS notebooks include a 12.1-inch Color-Bright dual-scan display. Toshiba's Color-Bright display provides higher contrast and better color richness than conventional dual-scan screens, offering a high-quality alternative for budget-conscious customers. All products in the 4010/4015 series support two Type II or one Type III CardBus ready PC Card slots. They also feature 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. and Fast Infrared (FIR) ports as well as pre-installed Microsoft Windows(R) 98 software. Tailored Software Options Meet Customer Needs Available for customers who purchase the Satellite 4015 through the retail channel, Toshiba's customer choice software option allows buyers to choose applications that best meet their computing needs. Choices include software bundles which provide solutions for mobile productivity, entertainment or education. The mobile productivity bundle includes remote connectivity, trip and route planning software Route planning software is computer software designed to plan a route between two geographical locations. Many online mapping sites offer route planning as an adjunct. Microsoft Autoroute is one of the best known route planning software applications. , while the entertainment bundle includes sports and interactive games. Targeted for young children, a K-6 bundle includes math, science, writing, reference and edutainment packages. An education bundle for junior and senior high school students features math, science, writing and college prep applications. Innovative Financing, Service and Support Programs To enhance customers' computing experience, Toshiba offers flexible financing and leasing programs, as well as comprehensive service and support programs. Toshiba Financial Services provides simple and flexible financing and leasing options to large customers, small- to medium-sized businesses and education markets. The program gives customers increased purchasing power Purchasing Power 1. The value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy. Purchasing power is important because, all else being equal, inflation decreases the amount of goods or services you'd be able to purchase. 2. , flexible payment options, competitive rates and a variety of programs designed for their business needs. The Satellite 4010/4015 series notebooks come standard with a one-year parts and labor warranty. All Satellite notebooks are backed by Toshiba's service and support, available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week through the InTouch(SM) Center. Toshiba also offers online support for electronic-based interaction via the Web, CompuServe Online Forum and the Electronic Solutions Bulletin Board. Pricing and Availability The Satellite 4015 is available now, and the Satellite 4010 will be available in October. The Satellite 4015 will be sold through Toshiba's retail channels, including computer and office superstores and consumer electronic stores, and the Satellite 4010 will be sold through Toshiba's network of VARs, distributors, dealers and mail order outlets. Estimated single unit prices are $1,999 for the Satellite 4010CDS/4015CDS and $2,299 for the Satellite 4015CDT/4010CDT. About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Toshiba continues to be the leading vendor for portable computers with 18.8 percent market share in the U.S. market and 20.1 percent worldwide in Q2 '98 according to International Data Corp. The company offers portable, desktop and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For dealer referral and product literature, call 800/TOSHIBA, or visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.toshiba.com. With headquarters in Irvine and with annual sales of approximately $3 billion, TAIS is comprised of nine divisions which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America and one wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. which operates a network of copier/fax dealers. Products include portable and desktop computers; monitors; PC servers; plain-paper copiers; facsimile systems; voice mail systems; digital business telephone systems; toner products; systems solutions for the cable industry; digital cameras and network systems. TAIS is an independent operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. , owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of the $44 billion Toshiba Corp., the sixth largest electronics and electrical equipment manufacturer, and the world's 37th largest corporation in terms of sales Terms of sale Conditions under which a firm proposes to sell its goods or services for cash or credit. . Toshiba Corp. is a world leader in high-technology products with 315 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. NOTE TO EDITORS: High- and low-resolution images of the Satellite 4010/4015 series are available now at: www.images.toshiba.com. User name: toshiba. Password: alwayslead. |
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