Markham, ON, June 15, 2004: Toshiba of Canada Information Systems Group’s (ISG) has announced its newest line of Satellite notebook computers, all featuring Microsoft OneNote 2003, and wireless technology. The new line, which Toshiba ISG is targeting toward the student market, includes the Satellite M30-710, A70-TS1, A70-RT1, A60-JL1, and the Special Edition M30-YSJ.

The M30-710 and Special Edition M30-YSJ have 15.4’’ WXGA widescreen monitors, and come equipped with nVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processors with 64 MB DDR video memory, Intel Centrino M processors (1.5/1.6 GHz), up to 80 GB hard disk drive (HDD), integrated 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity, Harmon Kardon speakers, and a CD-RW/DVD or DVD Super-Multi drive. The Special Edition model is the “deluxe widescreen entertainment version” of the M30, adding Toshiba TruBrite screen technology, which doubles the brightness of the LCD, and an Video/Audio input option to connect to an Xbox, cable or digital satellite, or to a larger TV monitor.

The M30-710 and M30-YSJ Special Edition are available for suggested list prices (SLPs) of $2,299 and $2,599, respectively.

The A70-TS1 ($1,999) and A70-RT1 ($1,799), also with 15.4’’ WXGA screens, feature Intel Pentium 4 processors (2.8 GHz/3.06 GHz, respectively) and HDDs of 40GB for the TS1 and 60GB for the RT1. They also come with CD/DVD control buttons, CD-RW/DVD drive, TV-out connections to display DVDs or games on TV monitors, and built-in speakers. The TS1 adds a multimedia port for Secure Digital, Memory Stick, MMC, xD-picture card, Parallel and FIR, expansion options.

Equipped with a 2.8 GHz Intel Celeron processor, the A60-JL1 ($1,599) boasts an ATI Mobility Radeon 7000 graphics processor, a CD-R/RW-DVD-R, a 40GB HDD, 15’’ XGA display, and 802.11g wireless capabilities.

“Integrated wireless connectivity, high speed processors and entertainment capabilities from gaming to DVD-playing make these new Satellite systems ideal for students and good value for parents,” stated Jason Laxamana, Product Manager, Toshiba ISG. “Featuring Microsoft’s OneNote organization tool, our newest Satellite notebook computers are great in and out of class.”

Additionally, Toshiba ISG is offering a “back-to-school” survival kit, which includes a backpack for carrying a notebook computer, video port combination cable lock, 1.1 USV 4 port swivel hub, retractable telephone cord, optical mini mouse, headphones, and USB speakers, all for "less than $200".

For more information, visit www.toshiba.ca.

[Photo: Toshiba ISG's new A70-RT1 (SLP$1,799) has a 15.4’’ WXGA screen, and features a 3.06GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 60GB HDD, CD/DVD control buttons, CD-RW/DVD drive, TV-out connection, and built-in speakers.]