Toshiba Consumer Notebook Computers to Feature Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

Business Wire, May 9, 2007

New Satellite Models to Provide High-End Performance at Mainstream Prices; Qosmio G45 to Deliver Ultimate High-Definition Multimedia Experience

IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Product Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that three of its consumer notebook computers, the Satellite([TM]) P205, Satellite([TM]) A205 and Qosmio([TM]) G45 will be the company's first mobile solutions to incorporate the latest Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Duo processor technology in consumer notebooks.

The Satellite P205 and Satellite A205 are the perfect blend of form and function, and provide an unrivaled user-experience within their respective classes. Beyond their striking form-factors, the addition of elements of the Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Duo processor technology will provide each Satellite series notebook user with high-end performance at mainstream affordable pricing.

With the upcoming Qosmio G45, Toshiba aims to build upon the long success of the Qosmio series, which sets the standard among multimedia notebooks. The Qosmio G45 notebook computer will harness the full power of the Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Duo processor technology to deliver the ultimate high-definition multimedia experience, both at home and on the road.

"From a performance standpoint, the Satellite P205, Satellite A205 and Qosmio G45 each provide a phenomenal user experience," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "And with the added benefits that Intel's new processor technology provides coupled with Toshiba's own mobile innovation, our users will be rewarded with an unsurpassed mobile computing experience."

Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Duo processing technology is the fourth generation of the Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) processor mobile technology and consists of four primary components including the Intel([R]) Core([TM]) 2 Duo Processor, the Mobile Intel([R]) 965 chipset, new Intel([R]) Wireless Wi-Fi([R]) Link 4965AGN supporting draft 802.11n wireless connectivity and Intel([R]) Turbo Memory technology, which provides a speed boost to Windows Vista.

Pricing, availability, specific model number and configuration for each Toshiba consumer notebook equipped with Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Duo processing technology will be announced during the third quarter of 2007.

All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Toshiba also offers a computer trade-in and recycling program to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. All Toshiba computers qualify for free recycling, while non-Toshiba computers and other consumer electronic products can be recycled for a small fee. For more information please visit: www.reuse.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., 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 product 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 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 more than 191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $60 billion (FY2006). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

1. RoHS This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

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