Toshiba Increases Performance in Value Computing, Satellite Series Adds the Power of Intel 266MHz Pentium Processors

Business Wire, June 8, 1998

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1998--

Toshiba's popular Satellite(R) series of value-priced notebook computers now widely available through its reseller partners and retail outlets

The Computer Systems Division (CSD) of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS), the world leader in portable computing, today delivers industry-leading price/performance with the Satellite 335 and 330 series. Starting at $2,199, the Satellite 335/330 series delivers powerful Intel(R) 266 MHz Pentium(R) processors and an unprecedented combination of features and value to meet the growing needs of a range of users.

Toshiba's Satellite 330 series is now widely available through resellers to corporate customers, medium-sized businesses and government accounts. The Satellite 335 series, available through retail channels, includes productivity, entertainment and educational software designed for small businesses, students and families.

"As the world's leader in mobile computing, we continually refresh our notebooks to deliver leading-edge performance to all customers, whether they're the CEO of a major corporation, part of a large corporate sales force or a student on a budget," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president of marketing, Toshiba CSD. "With the Satellite 335/330 series, Toshiba makes computing convenient, fast and affordable for customers who want mobility and performance for less than $2,500."

Robust Features at Slim Prices

The Satellite 335/330 series underscores Toshiba's commitment to delivering value-based computing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses, corporate projects, students and professionals in education and government. Its design combines value, impressive features and performance for customers who require a notebook for work, school or home use.

The Satellite 335/330's robust feature-set allows customers to use their notebook for a variety of activities. A powerful 266MHz Pentium processor with MMX(TM) technology, 4.1 billion byte hard disk drive, 32MB of high-speed EDO DRAM and Lithium Ion battery make it an ideal solution for office applications and sales force automation projects. The all-in-one drive design combines the hard drive, CD-ROM drive and diskette drive, allowing for instant access to all three media. Offering fast Internet access, the Xircom K56flex(TM) data/fax PC Card modem is flash upgradeable to the V.90 standard.

Perfect for conducting business presentations, viewing educational reference software or accessing Web sites with sound and graphics, the Satellite 335/330 series offers expansive 12.1-inch displays, Yamaha sound systems and two stereo speakers. Available with two display options, the CDT model features a brilliant active-matrix display while

the CDS model features a Color-Bright dual-scan display. Color-Bright displays offer higher contrast and more color richness (16 million colors) than traditional dual-scan screens.

Providing expansion, flexibility and investment protection for business customers, an optional port replicator will be available as an accessory in July. The port replicator offers a host of ports for easy connections to keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer.

Generous Software for Retail Customers Makes Satellite the Perfect Productivity Partner

Ready for work or play right out of the box, Toshiba's Satellite 335 series comes equipped for retail customers with several popular Microsoft(R) titles including Windows(R) 95, Works, Money(R) 98, Encarta(R) 98, Outlook(R) 98 and Golf. It also offers Symantec(R) Norton AntiVirus Scanner.

The Satellite family gives customers instant Web access through Prodigy Internet and CNet's Snap! Online, allowing customers to tailor the information they receive by personal interests, such as stock quotes and sports scores. These services are free with unlimited usage for 60 days.

A source for family entertainment, Disney's Daily Blast engages children with interactive storybooks, quizzes, puzzles, educational activities, kid-friendly chats and D-Mail, Disney's unique multimedia email. Customers can try Daily Blast free-of-charge for 30 days.

Comprehensive Service & Support Options

Toshiba offers flexible financing and leasing programs, as well as comprehensive service and support and warranty programs to enhance customers' computing experience. Toshiba Financial Services provides simple and flexible financing and leasing options to large enterprise customers, small- to medium-sized businesses and education markets. The program gives customers increased purchasing power, flexible payment options, competitive rates and a variety of programs designed for their business needs.

The Satellite 335/330 series comes standard with a one-year parts and labor warranty. All Satellites 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 or the Electronic Solutions Bulletin Board.