Toshiba Notebook PCs to Support New Intel Pentium M Processors; Technology to Offer Business Customers More Choices for Improved Mobile Computing Performance

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2004--The Digital Products Division (DPD) of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS) today announced the company's support of the new Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processors 735, 745 and 755 -- key components of Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology. Toshiba plans to offer the new processors in current business Tecra(R) and Portege(R) and upcoming SMB and consumer Satellite(R) notebook PCs providing increased mobile performance from today's existing models.

"Toshiba embraces Intel's efforts to enhance the benefits that mobile and wireless technology delivers to the end user," said Taro Hiyama, vice president of marketing, Toshiba DPD. "By constantly improving upon its technology, Intel complements Toshiba's commitment to provide its customers the best mobile computing has to offer."

“Toshiba embraces Intel's efforts to enhance the benefits that mobile and wireless technology delivers to the end user”

Toshiba's Tecra M2, Tecra M2V and Portege M200 tablet PC will be the current business notebooks available with the new processors. The Tecra brand is a build-to-order line designed to have a long product life-cycle and provide a stable image to lower cost of ownership for IT professionals. The Portege M200 tablet PC will also come equipped with the latest Intel chips that will enhance its existing features and promote improved mobility through Wi-Fi(TM) wireless connectivity(a). Toshiba's tablet PC is designed to deliver the flexibility and mobility of a notebook PC with the convenience of tablet PC functionality.

In addition to Toshiba's business notebooks, the Intel Pentium M processors will be available in all SMB and consumer back-to-school Satellite models set to announce in early summer. Toshiba's back-to-school products will range from value-based notebook PCs -- designed for the first time notebook PC buyer -- to high-powered, multimedia-ready notebooks perfect for gaming or DVD viewing.

"Intel is proud to have Toshiba supporting the release of our new processors," said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel vice president and co-general manager of Intel's Mobile Platforms Group. "Intel and Toshiba share a common goal to deliver innovative mobile and wireless technology in order to enable exciting new capabilities for professionals and consumers at work, home and on the go."

Note to Editors: (c)2004 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS). Satellite, Tecra and Portege are registered trademarks of TAIS. Intel, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corp. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information in media advisories including without limitation product prices, specifications, content of services, and contact information, is current on the date of the press announcement, but is subject to change without notice.

(a) Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware.