Toshiba's Next-Generation Qosmio G45 to Push Graphics Capabilities Through Integration of NVIDIA's Newest Graphics Processing Unit

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba’s Digital Product Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that the next-generation Qosmio^™ G45, the company’s premier audio-visual notebook computer, will incorporate NVIDIA’s new GeForce 8600M graphics processing unit (GPU) for an unprecedented multimedia and high-definition digital experience.

“For notebook computers, the Qosmio has set the benchmark for digital convergence”

“For notebook computers, the Qosmio has set the benchmark for digital convergence,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “With the inclusion of the new NVIDIA GeForce 8600M series GPU, the Qosmio G45 will raise the bar for a whole new generation of entertainment possibilities.”

By combining the high-end capabilities of the new Qosmio G45, with the revolutionary new NVIDIA GeForce 8600M series GPU, users are empowered to maximize the notebook’s advanced video processor for superb playback of high-definition movies, and will be able to handle large and graphically intense tasks with ease.

The new GPU fully supports Microsoft^® DirectX 10, to deliver life-like images and stunning detail for cinema-like quality gaming effects and lighting, which results in greatly improved gameplay, multimedia performance and high-definition digital video playback. With DirectX 10 capabilities, the Qosmio G45 will usher in a new era of mobile PC gaming by delivering realistic images and textures for today’s hottest PC games.

“Based on new NVIDIA unified architecture, the GeForce 8M series GPUs deliver a monumental step forward in visual processing capability,” said Rene Haas, General Manager of the Notebook GPU business at NVIDIA. “By harnessing the power of the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GPU, the new Qosmio will meet the demands of today’s most challenging PC games and multimedia applications, while providing an immersive visual experience.”

Pricing, availability and specific model number and configuration for the next-generation Qosmio G45 with the NVIDIA GeForce 8 series GPU will be announced during the third quarter of 2007.

All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible¹, 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 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 has more than 191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $60 billion (FY2006). For more information on Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s Web site at www.toshiba.com.

1. 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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