Toshiba Introduces First Satellite Notebooks with Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo and Core Solo Processors; Satellite(R) M100 Series with 14.1-inch Diagonal Widescreen Display Offers Performance and Mobility Starting at $1,034.

IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the Satellite(R) M100 Series notebooks, its first Satellite products incorporating the Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo and Intel Core Solo processors(a) for enhanced performance and mobility. The products are available from www.ToshibaDirect.com with prices starting at $1,034.

The processors are part of the latest Intel Centrino(R) Mobile Technology that reduces power consumption while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless capabilities. Other major Intel Centrino Mobile Technology components have been updated in the new platform, including the Mobile Intel 945 Express chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless(b) 3945 ABG network connection.

Starting at 5.2 pounds(c) and designed for consumers who want on-the-go productivity and entertainment, the Satellite M100 series notebook also includes:

--a 14.1-inch WXGA diagonal display with optional TruBrite(TM) technology;

--choice of CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD 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 or DVD-R double layer formats;

--40GB to 120GB 5400 rpm hard drive(d) storage for faster access to stored files;

--256MB to 2048MB memory(e);

--Express Media Player that lets users instantly access DVDs or CDs with the push of a button without having to boot the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating system

The new Satellite M100 series models feature a standard Peacock Blue case with additional choices of Mist Gray and Sunlight Copper available.

A 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for quick downloads of files comes standard. Consumers also have their choice of integrated graphics(f) with an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, or discrete graphics(f) with the ATI Mobility RADEON(R) X1300 with 64MB memory or ATI Mobility RADEON X1400 with 128MB memory. Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system is standard while customers can upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

"The Satellite M100 notebook series offers consumers a stylish, lightweight notebook with the latest Intel processor technology optimized for mobile computing," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba's Digital Products Division. "It's an ideal notebook for anyone who wants affordable mobility without sacrificing performance."

The Satellite M100 series notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty(g). 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.

Satellite M100 Recommended Configuration

Processor:          Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology
                     featuring the Intel Core(TM) Duo Processor(a)
                     T2300 (Dual 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
Display:            14-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) TFT
                     active-matrix LCD display WXGA with 1280x768
                     native resolution
System Chipset:     Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller:Intel Graphics(f) Media Accelerator 950
Memory:             512MB (2x256MB) DDR2 SDRAM memory(e)
Hard Drive:         60GB (5400 rpm) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
                     drive(d)
Optical Drive:      DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive supporting +R
                     and -R double layer formats
Wireless:           Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless(b) Network
                     Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Ports:              4 USB 2.0, TV-Out (S-Video), RGB, RJ-11 modem
                     (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, headphone and microphone ports
Slots:              5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital(R),
                     Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi
                     Media Card, xD Picture Card); PCMCIA PC Card slot
Audio:              harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers
Battery:            6-cell (4700mAh) Lithium Ion
Operating System:   Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition 2005
Dimensions:         13.5- x 9.53- x 1.5-inch
Weight:             Starting at 5.20 lbs(c).
Price:              $1,317 (for above recommended configuration on
                     ToshibaDirect.com)

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products, Telecommunications Systems 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 and Latin America. TAIS is an independently operated company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, 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.

(a) Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote
    at www.info.toshiba.com
(b) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external
    hardware or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless
    Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(c) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com
(d) 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
(e) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com
(f) Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com
(g) 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.

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