Toshiba enhances notebook computer line and reduces prices on selected models; T4850CT features 10.4-inch TFT color screen; new Satellite Pro Series comes with three-year limited warranty

Business Wire, Nov 1, 1994

Estimated street ranges for the Satellite and Satellite Pro models affected by the price reductions are:

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                   Former            New
                   Typical Street    Typical Street   Maximum
Model     HDD      Price Range(a)    Price Range(a)   % Change

Satellite Series
T1910     200MB    $1,649-$1,749     $1,349-$1,499    18%
T1910CS   200MB    $2,249-$2,349     $1,849-$1,999    18%
T1960CS   200MB    $2,449-$2,699     $2,199-$2,349    13%
T1960CS   320MB    $2,749-$2,999     $2,399-$2,549    15%
T1960CT   200MB    $3,149-$3,399     $2,799-$2,999    12%
T1960CT   320MB    $3,449-$3,699     $2,999-$3,199    13%

Satellite Pro Series
T2400CS   250MB    $3,099-$3,299     $2,799-$2,999    10%
T2400CS   320MB    $3,299-$3,499     $2,949-$3,149    11%
T2400CT   250MB    $3,899-$4,099     $3,449-$3,649    11%
T2400CT   320MB    $4,099-$4,299     $3,599-$3,799    12%

(a) No suggested list price -- all street price ranges are estimates
which may vary depending on configuration purchased and services
provided by the dealer.

    Suggested retail prices for the selected subnotebook, notebook
and portable computers affected by the new pricing are:

                   Former            New
Model     HDD      SRP               SRP              % Change
T3600CT   250MB    $4,799            $4,099           14%
T4700CT   200MB    $5,299            $4,699           11%
T4700CT   320MB    $5,699            $4,999           11%
T4800CT   500MB    $6,499            $5,699           12%
T6600C    510MB    $7,199            $6,499           10%
T6600C/CD 510MB    $7,799            $7,099            9%

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Three-year Warranty and Product Support Services

The T4850CT and Satellite Pro 2400C models include Toshiba's three-year limited warranty for parts and labor, including international coverage in 22 countries at no cost, enrollment required. For a modest fee, customers may take advantage of other new service programs including no-fault coverage for screen damage, on-site service and shipping services.

In addition, Toshiba offers 24-hour/7-days-per-week on-line technical assistance through its toll-free number, 800-999-4273, an electronic bulletin board service, a Compuserve forum and dealer referrals for authorized service providers.

Headquartered in Irvine, with approximate annual sales of $2 billion, TAIS is comprised of seven divisions, which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States. Products include portable computers, disk drives, plain paper copiers, facsimile systems, electronic key telephones and PBX systems, and toner products.

TAIS is an independent operating company, owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of the $42.9 billion Toshiba Corporation (the world's 20th largest corporation), a world leader in high technology products with 134 major consolidated subsidiaries worldwide.

Recognized as a leading manufacturer in portable computing, the TAIS Computer Systems Division markets the broadest range of subnotebook, notebook, mobile multimedia and pen computers in the industry. For dealer referral or product literature call: 800/334-3445.