Toshiba Satellite(R) A105 Notebook Series Offers Balanced Portability and Performance with Wide Range of Options.IRVINE, Calif. -- 15.4-inch Diagonal Widescreen Notebooks Start Under $900; Select Models Offer 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. (TM) Duo or Solo Processors, 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 Media Center 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 the latest Satellite(R) A105 Series notebooks, offering consumers a wide range of options, from a sub-$900 (ESUP ESUP Escape System Upgrade Program (aircraft) ESUP Estimated Unit Price (1)) notebook to systems incorporating the Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo or Intel Core Solo processors(2) and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center for enhanced multimedia performance and management. Starting at 6.0 pounds(3) with a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) display, the Satellite A105 series notebooks are designed for consumers who want desktop performance and screen size in a convenient portable design. Standard features on listed configurations of the Satellite A105 series 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(4) for faster access to stored files; --DDR2 533 MHz (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. memory(5) for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files; --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 operating system. "The Satellite A105 notebook series is designed for people who desire all the advantages of mobile computing but want the screen size, performance and features of a desktop PC," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba's Digital Products Division. "It's an ideal notebook for anyone who wants optimum productivity and multimedia performance in a portable form factor, whether around the home or away," Barney said. Select Satellite A105 notebooks featuring Intel Centrino(R) Mobile Technology reduce power consumption while boosting overall performance from graphics(6) to wireless capabilities. The platform also includes an updated Mobile Intel 945 Express chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless(7) 3945 ABG ABG abbr. arterial blood gas ABG 1. Arterial blood gas 2. Axiobuccogingival–dentistry network connection. The Satellite A105 series offers several configuration options to fit any lifestyle or budget, including: Satellite A105-S2021 With an estimated single unit price (ESUP) of $899.99,(1) the Satellite A105-S2021 offers an affordable entry to portable computing. The notebook features an Intel Celeron M Processor(2) 390 designed specifically for mobile computing with 100GB hard drive(4) for ample file storage, 512MB memory(5) and ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. RADEON(TM) Xpress X200M graphics. SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. TruSurround XT(TM) technology creates a rich audio experience for movies or games, while integrated Atheros(R) 802.11 b/g wireless LAN technology for on-the-go computing and Microsoft Windows XP Home is included. Satellite A105-S4001 With an ESUP of $999.99,(1) the Satellite A105-S4001 features the Intel Core Solo Processor(2) T1300, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 60GB hard drive(4) and 512MB memory.(5) A 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy sharing and downloading of files and Microsoft Windows XP Home is also included. Satellite A105-S4004 With an ESUP of $1,249.99,(1) the Satellite A105-S4004 features the Intel Core Duo Processor(2) T2300, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 100GB hard drive(4) and 1024MB memory.(5) The notebook also includes built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers and a customizable Dual Mode touch pad that can provide one-tap short cuts to launch e-mail, an Internet browser and other selected programs. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is included, simplifying multimedia storage and retrieval. Satellite A105-S4014 With an ESUP of $1,399.99,(1) the Satellite A105-S4014 features the Intel Core Duo Processor(2) T2400 with Intel Graphics(6) Media Accelerator 950, 120GB hard drive(4) and 1024MB memory.(5) The product also features a fingerprint reader for secure access management as well as harman/kardon speakers, Dual Mode pad and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition. Every Satellite A105 notebook also includes four 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, TV-Out (S-Video), 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). , RJ-11 modem (v.92), RJ-45 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 headphone See headphones. and microphone ports. An iLINK 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 is included on the Satellite A105-S4004 and Satellite A105-S4014. The chassis dimensions are 14.2 by 10.6 by 1.14 inches. The listed configurations of Satellite A105 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. .(8) 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. To help stay connected while traveling for business or leisure, the Satellite A105 line integrates Toshiba ConfigFree(R) software, the company's intuitive graphic connectivity management utility for optimum wireless access. Included Microsoft 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 new Satellite A105 series line 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. 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, 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 sales of over $54 billion and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company's Website at www.toshiba.com.
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