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Toshiba Brings World's First Slim HD DVD Rewritable Drive to Mobile PCs
[June 04, 2007]

Toshiba Brings World's First Slim HD DVD Rewritable Drive to Mobile PCs


IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) today announced the world's first slim HD DVD-RW drive for mobile PCs, further extending high-definition recording capabilities to the IT arena. The new drive can read, write and rewrite to HD DVD-RW discs, as well as read and write to HD DVD-R discs and standard DVD and CD discs.

Toshiba's SD-L912A enables mobile PCs to replace larger desktop systems in the home with this additional high-definition functionality. The drive allows backup of large-capacity PC hard disk drives to the reusable format of HD DVD-RW discs and provides capabilities to store data-rich, high-definition digital content. HD DVD-RW functionality also opens the door to a wide range of applications involving storage and rewriting of large volumes of data.

"High-definition broadcasting and increasing consumer interest in high-definition televisions and camcorders are spurring demand for a high-definition experience across the entire PC and consumer electronics ecosystem," said Scott Maccabe, vice president and general manager of Toshiba Storage Device Division. "HD DVD is the best solution for transitioning to a high-definition world because it is compatible with existing DVD and CD technology. Our new rewritable drive will extend the functionality of HD DVD as a tool for creating and enjoying digital content in the mobile PC environment."


Scheduled for sample shipments in July, the SD-L912A supports high-speed read and write for standard DVD and CD discs, including the complete library of DVD and CD formats. The new drive is compliant with the EU RoHS(1) directive on environmentally hazardous substances, which came into effect in July 2006.

Toshiba will feature the SD-L912A at Computex 2007 in Taipei, Taiwan, June 5-9, in the Toshiba Digital Media Network Taiwan Corporation booth (#B1234). For more information on Toshiba's HD DVD offerings, visit www.toshibastorage.com. 

Specifications
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 Model name  SD-L912A
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        Write
        HD DVD-R SL(a): 2x; HD DVD-R DL(a): 1x
        HD DVD-RW SL(a): 1x; HD DVD-RW DL(a): 1x
        DVD-RAM: Max. 3x; DVD-R SL(a): Max. 4x
        DVD-R DL(a): Max. 2x; DVD-RW: Max. 4x
        DVD+R SL(a): Max. 4x; DVD+R DL(a): Max. 2.4x
 Read/Write  DVD+RW: Max. 4x; CD-R: Max. 16x
  speed   CD-RW: 4x; High Speed CD-RW: Max. 10x
        Ultra Speed CD-RW: 10x
        Read
        HD DVD-R SL(a): 2.4x; HD DVD-R DL(a): 1x
        HD DVD-RW SL(a) :1x, HD DVD-RW DL(a): 1x
        HD DVD-ROM: 2.4x
        DVD: Max. 8x; CD: Max. 24x
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 Interface  ATAPI
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Buffer capacity 8MB
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  MTBF    60,000 hours
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Power source  +5V (allowance +/-5%)
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 Operating   5-50 degrees C (excluding media)
 temperature
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 External
 dimensions  128.0mm x 12.7mm x 126.0mm
 (W x H x D)
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  Weight   170g (typical)
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                 (a) SL: single layer: DL: dual layer


About Toshiba Storage Device Division

Toshiba SDD, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., leads the market in the development, design and manufacturing of small form factor 2.5-inch, 1.8-inch and 0.85-inch hard disk drives, as well as next-generation HD DVD storage products. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, value-added dealers, systems integrators and distributors in the United States. Inherent in the Toshiba storage family are the high-quality engineering and manufacturing capabilities that have established Toshiba products as worldwide leaders. For more information, visit www.toshibastorage.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 products 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 U.S. $60 billion (FY2006). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.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.

(1) The RoHS Directive is European Union legislation that eliminates the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

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