Toshiba Offers Affordable 15.4-Inch Satellite Laptops Starting under $600

Business Wire, April 1, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that it has updated its Satellite([R]) A200 series laptops, providing users with a variety of affordable laptop computer solutions with a starting price of less than $6001.

Adding to the value of each laptop, the Satellite A200 series line offers consumers the freedom to choose between the latest Intel([R]) Centrino([R]) Duo processor2 technology or AMD's leading-edge AMD Turion[TM] 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology processor2, to best suit their computing needs. Each processor provides an abundance of power to enjoy the modern computing experience in terms of Internet, multimedia entertainment and productivity.

The Satellite A200 laptop series offer premium multimedia features including a stunning high-definition 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite([R]) display and a DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash[TM]. The display is ideal for viewing a wide variety of high-definition content including online HD television streaming and video podcasts, while Labelflash[TM] technology offers users a revolutionary means to burn high quality images and labels directly to a Labelflash DVD-R disc. Additionally, several models incorporate a built-in Webcam, which provides an ideal solution for video conferencing with family and friends around the world.

The following configurations demonstrate the different specifications and price options available within the Satellite A200 series:

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The new Satellite A200 series is available at a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide or directly from Toshiba at www.toshibadirect.com. Detailed product specifications and information can be found at www.explore.toshiba.com/A200.>

All new Toshiba laptops are RoHS-compatible8, 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.

1. Price. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit Price."

2. Processor Technology. CPU performance may vary. See processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

3. Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

4. Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

5. Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

6. Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

7. Warranty. The terms and conditions of Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com.

8. 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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