IRVINE, Calif. (Business Wire EON) June 24, 2008 -- Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the latest iteration of its popular Satellite® laptops with enhanced capabilities and features, providing cutting-edge technology to offer users a high-quality experience.

USB Sleep & Charge function

The Toshiba Satellite P300, Satellite A300, Satellite M300 and Satellite U400 laptop PC series have been updated with Intel’s latest Core™ 2 Duo processor(1) technology, which offers dependable wireless connectivity, greater battery life and optimum performance for running the most demanding applications.

Building upon the Satellite laptop PC's solid reputation of quality, several innovative features have been included:

• 64-bit Computing: Depending upon a user’s preference and computing requirements, select configurations of the Satellite P300, Satellite A300 and Satellite M300 are available with the 64-bit(2) version of Windows Vista®. With a 64-bit OS, users can take advantage of a full 4GB of memory for executing highly strenuous applications that require complex number crunching like editing complex videos and photos or producing music and audio files simultaneously.
• Built-in FM Tuner: A built-in FM tuner allows users to enjoy their favorite FM radio broadcasts while working on their Satellite laptop.
• eSATA Port: An eSATA port enables the high-speed transfer of files between the laptop PC and an external hard drive with transfer rates that are up to five times faster than standard USB 2.0.
• Sleep-and-Charge USB Ports(3): Users can charge their portable electronic devices such as MP3 players, mobile phones, digital cameras or PDAs with Sleep-and-Charge USB ports, whether the laptop is powered-on, off or in hibernation mode.
• Face Recognition: Each Satellite laptop PC is equipped with TOSHIBA Face Recognition software, an innovative feature which offers users a fun and convenient way to access their computer using its embedded Webcam.

Additionally, each new Satellite delivers premium audio, through a set of Harman Kardon® stereo speakers for a rich, cinema-like sound experience. Meanwhile, select Satellite models come equipped with Toshiba’s REGZA LINK™ (HDMI-CEC) technology empowering users with instant and automated device configuration and the ability to control linked HDMI-CEC enabled devices, such as Toshiba’s REGZA™ HDTVs and a Satellite laptop PC, with a single remote.

The new Satellite series laptops are 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/satellite.

All new Toshiba laptops are RoHS-compatible(4), effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Beginning in the third quarter of 2008, Toshiba will offer a computer trade-in and recycling program for all manufacturer’s PCs to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. To learn more about this free PC recycling program or to find out how to recycle other consumer electronic products, please visit: www.toshiba.eztradein.com/toshiba.

Multimedia: Satellite Series

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 was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 198,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing $76 billion. For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

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

2. 64-Bit Computing. See 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

3. USB Sleep & Charge. The “USB Sleep & Charge function” may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

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

© 2008 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.

Release Summary:

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD) today announced the latest iteration of its popular Satellite(R) laptops with enhanced capabilities and features, providing cutting-edge technology to offer users a high-quality experience.

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