Toshiba’s New SatellitePro Range

Source: eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com

Toshiba’s New SatellitePro Range Delivers Productivity and Value in an Elegant Package
Multi-purpose business power house addresses full gamut

Neuss, Germany 4 March 2008 – Toshiba Computer Systems Division has extended its existing portfolio of business laptops with the release of the new Satellite Pro A300, Satellite Pro U400 and the Satellite Pro P300 series. Aimed at Small Office (SoHo) and employees of small-to-medium sized businesses, these new laptops fulfil a diverse range of professional user scenarios with the added extra of a design that is both timeless and elegant. The stylish professional all-rounders will be available during second quarter 2008.

The SatellitePro family blends together sophisticated design touches with engineering excellence: The new laptops are stylishly presented in titanium silver and boast a metallic-style LCD lid. They feature high-quality speakers, a web camera and microphone that are seamlessly integrated into the design. The products’ audio capabilities are matched by Toshiba TruBrite® 15.4″ WXGA high-brightness LCD displays, which ensure users of brilliant colours and pin-sharp picture definition. The latch-less construction and new touch buttons provide desirable additional refinements and offer simplicity of use to professionals.

This new range of business laptops serve the needs of users working in small and medium sized companies, ranging from staying in touch, such as e-mail, Voice over IP (VoIP) IP based video conferencing, to creating audio and video content – not to mention the standard office applications and productivity suites.

“Business users no longer demand just reliable laptops that they can count on to work productively. Design plays an increasingly important role to working titans, says Thomas Teckentrup, general manager at Toshiba Computer Systems Division, Europe. “Our answer to the desire of business users for good looking office products can be found in these new Toshiba Satellite Pro laptops. They not only combine the latest advances in technology and business applications, they offer an elegant, timeless design at affordable price”.

With its 13 inch screen size, the Satellite Pro U400, is the thinnest and lightest of the new devices, and is designed for business users that want a computer that they can take with them wherever they go. To prevent the hard disc drive from being damaged from shock or vibration, the notebook comes equipped with a special EasyGuard feature, HDD protection.

The SatellitePro A300 15.4 inch screen series and its companion, the Satellite Pro P300 with its 17 inch screen, boast impressive graphics processing capabilities thanks to the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470/3650, which support HyperMemory™ technology and up to 512 MB dedicated video RAM.

The new laptops come with the latest Intel® and AMD CPUs, hard disc capacity up to 640 GB, including dual hard disk support. All models contain a range of applications to make them easier to use straight away, these include:

- Toshiba’s EasyGuard features for enhanced data security and system protection whilst maintaining easy connectivity and simple manageability

- Toshiba Assist, which provides access to PC diagnostics as well as expansion, connectivity and utilities features to increase productivity whether in the office or on the road.

The SatellitePro family is available in a wide range of configurations, allowing for significant customisation - from entry-level performance to high-end multimedia focus.

About Toshiba

The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a leading vendor for mobile computing solutions. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toshiba Corporation, one of the world’s largest computer and electronics companies.

Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products and power systems. The company’s integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products and systems. Toshiba has more than 191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of US$ 60 billion (FY2007).