Toshiba's Satellite 1905 Notebook Offers the Power of Pentium 4 Performance

Business Wire, Feb 11, 2002

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2002

Customers who want more than the capabilities of a desktop PC in a mobile design at an affordable price now have the perfect solution.

Today, Toshiba's Computer Systems Group introduces the Satellite(R) 1905 with an Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor, 1,600MHz (1.6GHz); combining power, performance and style at less than $2,000.

The all-in-one Satellite 1905-S277 provides the performance necessary to perform daily productivity tasks and multimedia functions. More than three hours(a) gives users ample battery life whether sitting in their home office, taking notes in class, or working on a project at a local coffee shop.

For fast e-mail access and Internet connection, the Satellite features both an integrated V.90 modem and 10/100 Ethernet port.

Providing the comfort one would expect without the bulk of a desktop computer, the sleek blue Satellite 1905's wide 15-inch diagonal active-matrix display eliminates the need to connect to an external monitor.

In addition, with the premium desktop-quality ATI(R) Mobility(TM) Radeon(TM) graphics processor, home office users can experience eye-popping graphic intensity while watching movies or playing graphic-intensive games.

The integrated DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive allows users to take a break to watch movies and listen to or burn CDs. To round out this feature set, the Satellite is loaded with 256MB of RAM, a 30GB hard disk drive and an internal floppy disk drive.

Customized Service and Support Offerings

The Satellite 1905 Series comes with a one-year parts and labor standard limited warranty that includes Toshiba's 48-hour Notebook Depot repair program and carry-in service to Toshiba's Authorized Service Partners. Telephone technical support is available through Toshiba's InTouch Center(R) 24 hours a day, seven days a week and online support is available at www.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.

Toshiba Computer Systems Group is one of the world-leading vendors for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and wireless accessories, a Pocket PC device, and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information call 800/TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com.

With headquarters in Irvine, Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS) is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services.

Products include industry-leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors.

TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems.

Toshiba has global sales of more than $50 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

See table for product specifications

Satellite 1905-S277

-- Intel Pentium 4 processor, 1,600MHz (1.6GHz)

-- 256MB of RAM (expandable to 512MB)

-- 15-inch diagonal active-matrix TFT display

-- 30GB hard disk drive(b)

-- DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive

-- Integrated modem and Ethernet LAN

-- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition

-- Lotus(R) SmartSuite(R) Millennium Edition

-- Toshiba's Great Software Offer(c)

-- ESUP: $1,999

-- The 1905 will be available in mid February 2002.

-- For purchasing information, visit www.satellite.toshiba.com, or Toshiba's
retail distribution channels including computer superstores, consumer
electronic stores, mass merchandisers and by mail order.

(a) Battery life may vary depending on applications, power management

settings and features utilized. Recharge time varies depending on

usage. (b) GB means 1 billion bytes (c) Shipping and handling charges apply

Note to Editors: Satellite and InTouch are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Pricing and specifications are subject to change.