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Toshiba Adds HD DVD Drive and Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology to Satellite P205
[July 02, 2007]

Toshiba Adds HD DVD Drive and Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology to Satellite P205


IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the latest Satellite P205 desktop replacement notebooks, featuring an HD DVD-ROM optical drive and the latest Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo processor technology for greater computing capabilities.



Equipped with an HD DVD-ROM drive, the Satellite P205-S6347 gives users the option of watching high-definition content at a resolution of 720p on its 17-inch widescreen display for an amazing viewing experience. HD DVD movies provide an image resolution that is six-times sharper than today's DVD format, giving users a next-generation visual experience. In terms of sound, the Satellite P205 is equipped with Dolby Sound Room(TM) technology, which delivers amazing virtual surround sound from stereo speakers or any pair of headphones and is designed for environments where multiple surround speakers are neither practical nor possible. Dolby Sound Room is made up of three technologies: Dolby Digital, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker.

Each Satellite P205 notebook comes standard with a built-in Webcam and microphone to allow users to communicate with distant friends and family. Additionally, the Satellite P205 notebook series features an Onyx Blue Metallic lid, a newly designed rounded body design, a full-size keyboard and a widescreen mouse touchpad. Collectively, these features produce an elegant machine that offers the amenities of a desktop computer, in an attractive and mobile form factor.


By incorporating Intel's fourth-generation mobile platform, Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo, the Satellite P205-S6347 provides greater performance for an enhanced Windows Vista experience, longer battery life and stronger wireless network interoperability. Intel Centrino Duo processing technology consists of several primary components including the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor, the Mobile Intel(R) 965 chipset and the new Intel(R) Wireless WiFi(R) Link 4965AGN supporting draft 802.11n(1) wireless connectivity.

"With the inclusion of dual core processor technology and an HD DVD-ROM drive, the new Satellite P205 series has stepped beyond other notebooks in its class," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "Users now have the ability to enjoy all of the unique high-definition multimedia features that the Satellite P205 series provides with greater wireless functionality and speed, while using less battery power."

The Satellite P205-S6347 is available at www.toshibadirect.com and a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide with a starting price of $1449.99(2). Other configurations of the Satellite P205 notebook series, such as the Satellite P205-S6337 and Satellite P205-S6347, are available with prices starting at $999.99(2).

The following configurations demonstrate the various specifications and price options available within the Satellite P205 series:

Satellite P205-S6307 Unique Specifications ($999.99(2))
-- Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium (32-bit version)
-- Intel(R) Pentium(R) dual core Processor T2130(3)
 -- 1.83 GHz, 1MB L2, 533MHz FSB
-- 1024MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory(4)
-- 160GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA hard disc drive(5)
-- DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash(TM) drive
 supporting 11 formats
-- 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(R) display
 -- 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)
-- Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-256MB dynamically
 allocated shared graphics(6) memory
-- Built-in stereo speakers
-- Dolby Sound Room(TM)
-- Atheros(R) 802.11b/g wireless-LAN(1)
-- Embedded Webcam and microphone
Satellite P205-S6337 Unique Specifications ($1,249.99(2))
-- Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium (32-bit version)
-- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5300(7)
 -- 1.73 GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB with 64-bit(8)
-- 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory(4)
-- 200GB (4200 RPM) Serial-ATA hard disc drive(5)
-- DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash(TM) drive
 supporting 11 formats
-- 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(R) display
 -- 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)
-- Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-256MB dynamically
 allocated shared graphics(6) memory
-- Built-in stereo speakers
-- Dolby Sound Room(TM)
-- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi(R) Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)(1)
-- Embedded Webcam and microphone
-- Fingerprint reader
Satellite P205-S6347 Unique Specifications ($1,449.99(2))
-- Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium (32-bit version)
-- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5450(7)
 -- 1.66 GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB with 64-bit(8)
-- 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory(4)
-- 200GB (4200 RPM) Serial-ATA hard disc drive(5)
-- HD DVD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 12
 formats
-- 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(R) display
 -- 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)
-- Mobile Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 8MB-256MB
 dynamically allocated shared graphics(6) memory
-- Built-in Harman Kardon(R) stereo speakers
-- Dolby Sound Room(TM)
-- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi(R) Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)(1)
-- Embedded Webcam and microphone
-- Fingerprint reader



Complete product specifications for all the Satellite P205 models are available at www.toshibadirect.com.

The Satellite P205 notebook series comes with a standard one-year limited warranty(9), which includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may utilize any of the more than 4,460 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service. Customers can also choose to upgrade their notebook's limited warranty for up to four years of extended service.

All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible(10), 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 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

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

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

3. Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

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

5. Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

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

7. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. Intel((R)) Dual Core Technology is a new technology designed to deliver improved performance to the notebook PC. Performance or compatibility may vary. For more information on Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, visit: http://www.intel.com/core2duo/.

8. 64-Bit Computing. See 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

9. 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.

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

(C) 2007 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.

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