Toshiba Announces Satellite P35 Series Multimedia Notebook

Feb. 7, 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, today introduced the Satellite P35-S611 notebook, designed as a desktop replacement that delivers a powerful multimedia experience for $1,799.

The latest edition to the Satellite P35 line features TruBrite technology for extreme brightness and crisp images viewable from across the room. The notebook features a 17-inch diagonal wide-screen, creating an ideal display for viewing movies or playing video games. The Satellite P35-S611 also includes new anti-glare coating to enhance viewing angles.

The Satellite P35-S611 combines a Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor with a 533 MHz front side bus, integrated wireless LAN and an ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP graphics chipset. The fast processor is able to handle sophisticated multimedia applications, while Harmon Kardon speakers and SRS TruSurround XT technology create a rich audio experience.

Other highlights include a 100GB hard disk drive for storing digital music, photos and video; DVD SuperMulti drive that supports both DVD +/- formats; bridge media adaptor with shared slots (Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia, Multi Media Card, xD-Picture) for reading and transferring files; 512 MB memory and an instant-on control function to play a CD or DVD without powering up the system.

“With its brilliant images, crystal-clear sound and impressive performance, the Satellite P35-S611 packs a powerful digital entertainment punch,” said Taro Hiyama, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. “It is the perfect desktop replacement for students and families seeking a complete multimedia system for watching movies, playing games and listening to music.”

The Satellite P35-S611 (with Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system) and the Satellite P35-S6111 (Microsoft Windows XP Professional) are available with either one- or three-year limited warranties with Toshiba’s premier global service for the mobile computing user. 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.

Toshiba also offers Ask Iris Online, an instant response information service that alerts users to security software patches and provides other information regarding their product from Toshiba engineers and technical support staff.

The Toshiba Satellite P35-S611 notebook series is available at consumer electronics, computer and office superstores nationwide, as well as online at www.toshibadirect.com.

The following accessories are available for the Satellite P35-S611: the Toshiba Multimedia Center Audio/USB Hub, backup primary six-cell Lithium-Ion battery, a high-capacity, 12-cell Lithium-Ion battery, an additional AC adapter as well as a wide selection of carrying cases.

SOURCE Toshiba