Toshiba to Roll Out Mainstream Notebook Computers with HD DVD Playback

Company Also Plans to Release First U.S. Notebook with Writable HD DVD Drive in Third Quarter

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba’s Digital Product Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that the Satellite^® P205, Satellite X205 and Qosmio^® F45 will be the company’s first mainstream mobile solutions to incorporate HD DVD drives, while the Qosmio G45 will be the first U.S. notebook computer with a writeable HD DVD optical drive, and will be available to consumers in time for the back-to-school season.

“Due to manufacturing efficiencies being achieved for HD DVD, we’re able to add this revolutionary technology into our mainstream consumer notebook lineup at affordable prices.”

“In the realm of high definition nothing compares to the capability and quality that is available through HD DVD,” said Mark Simons, vice president and general manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “Due to manufacturing efficiencies being achieved for HD DVD, we’re able to add this revolutionary technology into our mainstream consumer notebook lineup at affordable prices.”

The new HD DVD enabled Toshiba Satellite and Qosmio notebook computers will have estimated single unit prices (ESUP) that will range from $1,449 to $3,199¹, depending on model and configuration. In terms of screen size, the Satellite P205, Satellite X205 and Qosmio G45 will be equipped with high-resolution 17-inch diagonal widescreen displays, while the Qosmio F45 will take advantage of a healthy 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display.

Additionally the Toshiba Satellite X205, Qosmio F45 and Qosmio G45 notebook computers are equipped with an HDMI port and can be connected to any high definition display or television at home, on the road or in a dorm room to deliver pure HD DVD content without fear of image degradation. The Qosmio G45 is capable of output resolutions up to 1080p, while the Satellite X205 will offer an output of up to 1080i output.

“Toshiba prides itself on making products that are relevant and useful for everyone,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “With playback of up to 1080i across a wide range of our Satellite notebooks and up to 1080p among our Qosmio notebooks, users can begin to build a high-end home entertainment center upon the foundation of Toshiba’s first-class multimedia technology.”

In addition to the HD DVD playback, which has resolution six times sharper than the DVD format, the Qosmio G45 notebook computer provides users with a state-of-the-art HD DVD-R optical drive that can burn up to 30 GB of data², including video or entire photo and music libraries, onto a single HD DVD recordable disc.

The enhanced technology of HD DVD provides a groundbreaking level of interactive usage that will change how people watch movies. Such features as in-movie commentary and downloadable internet content will provide layers of valuable features that delve deeper into the moviemaking process, highlighting interesting details concerning real-life set locations, as well as High Definition movie trailers and music videos.

A key benefit of using a notebook computer as a conduit for HD DVD playback is the standard Ethernet and wireless ports, which makes it possible to quickly and easily access internet content. New releases, such as last summer’s blockbuster “Blood Diamond,” provide enhanced High Definition content only available through the internet. Meanwhile, the list of HD DVD titles has swelled to nearly 300, with such releases as: “The Matrix Trilogy,” “Letters From Iwo Jima,” “Smokin’ Aces,” and “Dream Girls.”

Pricing, availability, specific model numbers and configurations for the Satellite P205, Satellite X205, Qosmio G45 with HD DVD and the Qosmio F45 with integrated HD DVD-R will be announced during the third quarter of 2007. Each notebook was designed to meet the needs of growing families, gamers and home entertainment enthusiasts respectively.

Each notebook computer comes with a standard one-year limited warranty³, which includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may utilize any of the 4,460 UPS Stores and Mail Boxes Etc. locations nationwide for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt turnaround service. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook’s service plans, including up to four years of extended warranty coverage.

All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible⁴, 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. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means “Estimated Single Unit Price.”

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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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