Toshiba Adds Value Model To Satellite M45 Notebook Series

June 14, 2005-- Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and provider of industry-leading portable computers, projectors and other mobile-related services and products celebrating Toshiba's 20th anniversary of the first mass-marketed laptop computer, today announced the latest line-up of its popular Satellite M45 notebook series, including a new value model and feature enhancements throughout the line to bolster multimedia performance.

Priced at $1,049, the Satellite M45-S165 features the M45 series' 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display enhanced with Toshiba TruBrite technology as well as Intel Celeron M processor 370, Microsoft Windows XP Home, 512MB memory, 80GB hard drive and integrated Atheros 802.11 b/g wireless in a six-pound form factor.

The notebook also includes upgraded specifications throughout the M45 series line -- a DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive compatible with current DVD formats that nearly doubles a recordable DVD's storage capacity in DVD+R format, and 5400 rpm hard drives for quicker access to stored files.

The Satellite M45-S265, priced at $1,299 and Satellite M45-S355, priced at $1,499, feature Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with upgraded Intel Pentium M processors, Toshiba Express Media Player for instant access to CD, DVD playback without booting up the Windows operating system, Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11 b/g) and 100GB hard drives spinning at 5400 rpm for quick file access. The Satellite M45-S355 also features 1024MB memory and 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for the convenient transfer of files with memory sticks.

"Toshiba's M45 series offers a wide selection of high-quality notebook computers tailored to meet the varied needs of value-oriented consumers and cost-conscious small office/home office workers and small businesses -- all in a sleek and portable form factor," said Taro Hiyama, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems.

To help stay connected while traveling for business or leisure, the Satellite M45 line integrates Toshiba ConfigFree software, the company's intuitive graphic connectivity management utility for optimum wireless access.

Included Microsoft Office OneNote 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 M45 series notebooks come with a one-year limited warranty with Toshiba's premier global service for the mobile computing user. Extended limited warranties are available. Customers can choose from several service options, including carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country for same-day or next-day service, or utilizing any of more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized Depot for 24-hour service turnaround.

A 30-day free trial of MyConnect Internet Access Service (www.toshibamyconnect.com) is included, providing notebook computer users unlimited Internet access in hotels, airports, restaurants, bookstores, etc. via Wi-Fi, broadband cable or dial-up connection.

Accessories for the Satellite M45 series are available from ToshibaDirect.com and include the Toshiba Primary High Capacity Li Ion 12-cell battery pack, Toshiba Executive SlimLine carrying case and USB Ultra-Mini Retractable Scroller Mouse.

The new Satellite M45 series line is currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Build-to-order products will be available at the end of June.

For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

SOURCE Toshiba