Toshiba Announces Satellite(R) M115 14.1-Inch Notebook PC with Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Satellite(R) M115-S3144, Toshiba’s first 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display notebook PC featuring the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor and a new Onyx Blue Metallic color, offering consumers power and style in a ‘thin and light’ form factor.

“Toshiba’s new Satellite M115-S3144 notebook with the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor offers the ideal balance of technology and mobility with advanced multimedia performance and energy efficiency”

Weighing a little over five pounds(1) and designed for mobile multimedia entertainment, the Satellite M115-S3144 incorporates the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(2) T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB). Based on the new Intel Core Microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor is designed to handle multiple tasks in less time while consuming less power and reducing fan noise and heat.

Featuring an Onyx Blue Metallic high-gloss lid as well as high-gloss silver palm rest inside, the Satellite M115-S3144 includes 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM dual-channel memory(3)for enhanced performance of games and music, picture and video multimedia files, and 120GB serial-ATA hard disk drive(4). The system has an estimated single unit price (ESUP) of $1,249(5).

“Toshiba’s new Satellite M115-S3144 notebook with the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor offers the ideal balance of technology and mobility with advanced multimedia performance and energy efficiency,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

The Satellite M115-S3144 notebook also features the following:

TruBrite(TM) technology that offers a brilliant display for games or movies, and easy viewing of spreadsheets and other productivity applications;
DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD’s storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;
high-capacity 5,400rpm serial-ATA (SATA) hard drives(4)for faster access to stored files;
SRS TruSurround XT(TM) technology for a rich audio experience;
built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers;
fingerprint reader for one-touch secure access management;
DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM memory(3)for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files;
four USB 2.0 ports for connectivity of accessories and peripherals;
Express Media Player that gives users convenient access to CD and DVD playback and other multimedia functions without booting up the Windows operating system.

The Satellite M115-S3144 features Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005 and is Windows Vista Premium Ready, ensuring consumers will be able to upgrade to the new Windows Vista operating system while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today. For more information, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/getready.

The Satellite M115 series notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty(6). The standard limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may utilize any of the more than 3,000 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 service plans for up to four years of extended service.

All new Toshiba notebook PCs are RoHS-compatible(7), reducing harmful environmental effects by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

The new Satellite M115-S3144 is currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide.

Satellite M115-S3144 Specifications

Processor:		Intel Centrino Mobile Technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(2) T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB)
Operating System:		Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows Vista Premium Ready
Display:		14.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT active-matrix LCD display at 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA)
System Chipset:		Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
Graphics Controller:		Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-224MB dynamically allocated shared graphics(8) memory
Memory:		2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(3)
Hard Drive:		120GB (5400 RPM) serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive(4)

Optical Drive:				DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats
Wireless:				Intel PRO/Wireless(9) Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Ports:				4 USB v. 2.0, RGB, TV out (S-Video), headphone and microphone ports, RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11, i-LINK
Slots:				5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card); Two main memory slots (both slots may be occupied); PCMCIA PC Card slot
Audio:				Built-in stereo speakers SRS Labs audio enhancements; SRS TruSurround XT(R) virtual surround sound; SRS WOW(TM) stereo enhancement
Battery:				6-cell (4000mAh) Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Dimensions:				13.5 x 9.53 x 1.17 inches
Weight:				Starting at 5.24 lbs(1)

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 worldwide forecasted sales of about $60 billion this fiscal year, and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates around the world. For more information on Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s Website at www.toshiba.com.

(1) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

(2) Processor. 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 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.

(5) Price. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means “Estimated Single Unit Price.”

(6) 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.

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

(8) Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

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

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