IRVINE, Calif.--()--Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the new stylishly designed Satellite® A205 notebook computer series with select models featuring Intel’s new Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 4965AGN supporting draft 802.11n1 wireless connectivity, built-in webcam and Labelflash™ technology, for an enhanced computing experience.
“Toshiba’s new Satellite A205 series provides consumers with a powerful notebook computer that’s ready to handle any task ranging from entertainment to productivity”
Based on the new wireless LAN technology, the 802.11n specification delivers greater bandwidth and transfer speeds up to five times2 faster than the previous 802.11g standard, as well as being advantageous in a variety of network configurations at home and locations such as coffee shops, airports and hotels.
The Satellite A205 series also features a built-in webcam in the notebook’s LCD bezel for participating in live video chats, as well as capturing quick and fun snapshots of a user’s humorous and entertaining moments.
For consumers looking to add a personal touch to their homemade DVD and CD collections, select models of the Satellite A205 series support Labelflash, a unique fusion of software and hardware that harnesses the power of the optical drive laser. Instead of wasting time and ink generating old-fashioned labels, users can quickly burn high-quality images and text onto special Labelflash DVD-R disks for a more finished and professional look and easier organization of extensive collections. The Labelflash technology is incorporated into the DVD SuperMulti drive that can read and write in all major optical media formats, including double layers.
“Toshiba’s new Satellite A205 series provides consumers with a powerful notebook computer that’s ready to handle any task ranging from entertainment to productivity,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “The Satellite A205 series packs advanced performance and affordability into an eye-catching design, making the notebook much more than just a stunning machine on the outside.”
For increased functionality and optimal storage capacity, Toshiba offers the Satellite A205-S4639, which features two Serial-ATA hard disk drives3 totaling 280GB for maximum storage of digital content such as MP3s, photos and home videos. This model also features the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 graphics4 card for displaying your digital media in vivid clarity as well as increasing overall performance and battery life. The notebook has an estimated single unit price (ESUP) of $1,549.995. Toshiba also offers the value-packed Satellite A205-S4577 with a generous 160GB hard disk drive3 for a price point that’s less than $1,0005.
The series has a starting weight of 6.29-lbs6 depending on configuration, and features Toshiba’s signature Onyx Blue Metallic LCD lid, as well as an all new attention-grabbing illuminated Satellite badge, which is positioned on the lip of the palm rest. Also, to compliment its widescreen display, the notebooks feature a wider touchpad for easier navigation of software windows and access to multimedia controls and icons. The Satellite A205 series incorporates a new silver Windows Vista™ compliant keyboard provides ample spacing between keys for greater comfort and dexterity during typing.
A fingerprint reader for heightened system security and convenient replacement of typed passwords is included on the Satellite A205-S4617 and the Satellite A205-S4639. With the swipe of a finger, you can quickly and easily access and secure your digital content.
The new Satellite A205 series is currently available at www.toshibadirect.com and a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide.
The following configurations demonstrate the various specifications and price options available within the Satellite A205 series:
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Satellite A205-S4577 Unique Specifications (ESUP $999.995) |
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Genuine Windows VistaTM Home Premium (32-bit version) |
| -- | Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5300(7) |
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-- 1.73GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB with 64-bit8 |
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1024MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory9 |
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160GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive3 |
| -- | DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 forma |
| -- | 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(R) display |
| -- | 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA) |
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Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics4 memory |
| -- | Built-in stereo speakers |
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)1 |
| -- | Embedded webcam with built-in microphone |
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Satellite A205-S4617 Unique Specifications (ESUP $1,349.995) |
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Genuine Windows VistaTM Home Premium (32-bit version) |
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Intel(R) CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T55007 |
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-- 1.66GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB with 64-bit8 |
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2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory9 |
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250GB (4200 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive3 |
| -- | DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive supporting 11 formats |
| -- | 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display |
| -- 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA) | |
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Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics4 memory |
| -- | Built-in Harman Kardon(R) stereo speakers |
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Intel(R) Wireless Wi-Fi(R) Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)1 |
| -- | Embedded webcam with built-in microphone |
| -- | Fingerprint reader |
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Satellite A205-S4639 Unique Specifications (ESUP $1,549.995) |
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Genuine Windows VistaTM Ultimate (32-bit version) |
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Intel(R) CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T53007 |
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-- 1.73GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB with 64-bit8 |
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| -- | 2048MB PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory(9) |
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280GB (5400 RPM) using two Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drives3 |
| -- Primary: 120GB + Secondary: 160GB | |
| -- | DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive supporting 11 formats |
| -- | 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display |
| -- 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA) | |
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NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go7300 with 128MB DDR2 discrete graphics4 memory |
| -- | Built-in Harman Kardon(R) stereo speakers |
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Intel(R) Wireless Wi-Fi(R) Link 4965 AGN (802.11a/g/n)1 |
| -- | Embedded webcam with built-in microphone |
| -- | Fingerprint reader |
Complete product specifications for all the Satellite A205 models are available at www.toshibadirect.com.
The Satellite A205 notebook series come with a standard one-year limited warranty10, which 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 notebooks are RoHS-compatible11, 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 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 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. 5X Performance Disclaimer. Based on the theoretical bandwidth maximum enabled by 2x3 Draft N implementations with 2 spatial streams. Actual throughput will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. Compatible Wireless Access Point required. http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/resources/doc_library/tech_ brief/316286.pdf (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)
3. 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
4. Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
5. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means “Estimated Single Unit Price.”
6. Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.
7. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. Intel® 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. Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.
10. 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.
11. RoHS This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.
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