Toshiba Announces Satellite(R) A105 Notebook Series with New Styling; Satellite A105 15.4-Inch Diagonal Widescreen Line-Up Offers Consumers Desktop Screen Size and Features in Portable Form Factor Starting at $1,049.99(1)

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2006--Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its Satellite(R) A105 notebook series, a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen that offers consumers desktop screen size and features in a sleek new portable design with a variety of options to fit any budget starting at $1,049.99.(1)

Every notebook in the Satellite A105 series comes standard with the following:

-- 15.4-inch WXGA diagonal display with TruBrite(TM) technology that offers brilliant images for games or movies and easy viewing of spreadsheets and other productivity applications;

-- Toshiba's DVD SuperMulti (+/- R Double Layer) drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats and nearly doubles a recordable DVD's storage capacity in dual-layer format;

-- High-capacity 5,400rpm Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drives(2) for faster access to stored files;

-- DDR2 533 MHz memory(3) for productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files;

-- Express Media Player that lets users instantly access DVDs or CDs with the push of a button without having to boot the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating system

The Satellite A105 notebook series updates Toshiba's previous Satellite M45 series with a lightweight chassis design that features the smooth, rounded edges characteristic of the Satellite family of products. Consumers are given a choice of attractive colors with Mist Gray available at retailers and additional models in Sunlight Copper and Peacock Blue colors available from ToshibaDirect.com next month.

"Toshiba's new Satellite A105 platform balances state-of-the-art features with affordability in an attractive notebook design with Toshiba quality, reliability and innovation throughout," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. "It is designed for people who desire all the advantages of mobile computing but don't want to give up the screen size and features of a desktop PC."

In addition to the standard platform features, the Satellite A105 series offers consumers several configuration options to fit any lifestyle or budget, including:

Value

With an estimated single unit price (ESUP) of $1,049.99(1), the Satellite A105-S171 provides advanced technology and affordability. The notebook features an Intel(R) Celeron(R) M Processor(4) 380, 100GB (5,400rpm SATA) hard drive(2) for generous storage of files, and Atheros(R) 802.11(b/g) wireless(5) LAN technology for on-the-go computing.

Mainstream

The Satellite A105-S2712 and Satellite A105-S2716 models offers enhanced capabilities featuring Intel Centrino(R) Mobile Technology with an Intel Pentium(R) M Processor(4) 740 for advanced performance, power efficiencies and 802.11 b/g wireless(5) LAN capabilities. Both units include Toshiba's five-in-one Bridge Media Adapter that adds the flexibility of transferring and sharing a variety of media files from a range of sources quickly and easily. An ExpressCard(TM) slot is included for future-proof I/O expansion, including flash memory, communications, multimedia and security. The Satellite A105-S2712 features 60GB hard drive(2) storage and has an ESUP of $1,099.99(1). The Satellite A105-S2716 features 100GB hard drive(2) storage with an ESUP of $1,299.99(1).

Multimedia

The Satellite A105-S361 is a fully configured, multimedia desktop PC alternative featuring Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with an Intel Pentium M Processor(4) 760 and optimized wireless(5) LAN (802.11 b/g) connectivity. The system includes built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers and SRS TruSurround XT(TM) technology that create a rich audio experience for movies or games. The Satellite A105-S361 comes with 120GB of hard drive(2) storage as well as a Bridge Media Adapter, ExpressCard slot and PCMCIA slot. The unit has an ESUP of $1,499.99(1).

To help stay connected while traveling for business or leisure, the Satellite A105 line integrates Toshiba ConfigFree(R) software, the company's intuitive graphic connectivity management utility for optimum wireless access.

Included Microsoft Office OneNote(TM) 2003 software enables users to better capture, organize, find and share notes gathered from e-mail, meetings, presentations, classes, the Web and other sources. OneNote captures virtually any type of information -- ranging from typed notes to audio -- in a single convenient place.

The Satellite A105 series notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty. 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 turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended service plans.

Toshiba offers Ask Iris(R) Online, an instant response information service that can alert users to security software patches or provide other information regarding their product from Toshiba engineers and technical support staff.

A special offer of MyConnect(TM) Internet Access Service (www.toshibamyconnect.com) is included, providing notebook computer users unlimited Internet access in hotels, airports, restaurants, bookstores and other locations via Wi-Fi(R), broadband cable or dial-up connection.

Accessories for the Satellite A105 series are available from ToshibaDirect.com and include the Toshiba 5-Pocket Ballistic Nylon carrying case for $15.99, Toshiba USB Mini Optical Scroller Mouse for $13.99, and Toshiba 1GB USB Hi-Speed Flash Drive for $89.99.

The new Satellite A105 series line is currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Toshiba is committed to offering consumers the most competitive pricing possible, regularly offering rebate and other discount programs to its retailers. Consumers should check local stores and newspaper advertisements for current retail pricing on Toshiba notebook PCs.

Satellite A105-S171 Product Specifications

Processor:             Intel(R) Celeron(R) M Processor(4) 380 
                        (1MB L2 Cache, 400MHz FSB)
Operating System:      Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition (SP2)
Display:               15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM)
                        TFT (WXGA)
Graphics Controller:   ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 graphics(6) (up to 128
                        MB shared video memory)
Memory:                512 MB (standard) PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(3)
Hard Drive:            100 GB (5,400rpm, Serial-ATA) HDD(2)
Optical Drive:         DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive supporting
                        +R and -R double layer formats
Wireless:              Atheros(R) 802.11 b/g wireless(5) LAN
Ports:                 RGB, 4 USB 2.0, TV-Out (S-Video), RJ-11
                        modem (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, headphone and
                        microphone ports
Battery:               4-cell lithium ion battery (2000mAh)
Dimensions:            14.2- x 10.5- x 1.17/1.45-inch
Weight:                Starting at 6.0 lbs.(7)
Warranty:              Standard one-year limited warranty


Satellite A105-S2712 and A105-S2716 Product Specifications

Processor:             Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor(4) 740 
                        (2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Operating System:      Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (SP2)
Display:               15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT 
                        (WXGA)
System Chipset:        Mobile Intel 915GM Express
Graphics Controller:   Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900
                        graphics(6) (up to 128 MB shared VRAM memory)
Memory:                A105-S2712: 512MB (standard) PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM
                        memory(3)
                       A105-S2716: 1024MB (standard) PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM
                        memory(3)
Hard Drive:            A105-S2712: 60GB (5,400rpm, Serial-ATA) HDD(2)
                       A105-S2716: 100GB (5,400rpm) Serial-ATA HDD(2)
Optical Drive:         DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive supporting +R
                        and -R double layer formats
Wireless:              Intel (R) PRO/Wireless(5) 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Ports:                 RGB, 4 USB 2.0, TV-Out (S-Video), RJ-11 modem
                        (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, iLINK IEEE 1394, headphone
                        and microphone ports, ExpressCard(TM) slot, 
                        5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter supports Secure
                        Digital(R), Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick
                        PRO(TM), Multi Media Card, SmartMedia, xD
                        Picture Card media
Battery:               6-cell lithium ion battery (4000mAh)
Dimensions:            14.2" x 10.6" x 1.14"
Weight:                Starting at 6.0 lbs.(7)
Warranty:              Standard one-year limited warranty


Satellite A105-S361 Product Specifications

Processor:             Intel Pentium M Processor(4) 760 (2MB L2 Cache,
                        533MHz FSB)
Operating System:      Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (SP2)
Display:               15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT
                        (WXGA)
System Chipset:        Mobile Intel 915GM Express
Graphics Controller:   Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
                        graphics(6) (up to 128 MB shared VRAM)
Memory:                1024 MB (standard) PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(3)
Hard Drive:            120 GB (5,400 rpm, Serial-ATA) HDD(2)
Optical Drive:         DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive supporting +R
                        and -R double layer formats
Wireless:              Intel PRO/Wireless(5) 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Ports:                 RGB, 4 USB 2.0, TV-Out (S-Video), RJ-11 modem
                        (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, iLINK IEEE 1394, Headphone
                        and microphone ports, ExpressCard(TM) slot, 
                        5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter supports Secure
                        Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi
                        Media Card, SmartMedia, xD Picture Card media
Battery:               6-cell lithium ion battery (4000mAh)
Dimensions:            14.2" x 10.6" x 1.14"
Weight:                Starting at 6.0 lbs.(7)
Warranty:              Standard one-year limited warranty

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products, Digital Solutions and Storage Device. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, Internet access plans, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry-leading portable computers, projectors, DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives, telephony products, digital imaging systems, wireless solutions and services.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independently operated company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $52 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, 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 10(9) = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of
    10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com.

(3) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at
    www.info.toshiba.com.

(4) Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal
    Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

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

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

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

(C) 2006 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.