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TMCNet:  Toshiba Introduces New High-Performance Satellite Series P Series and S Series Laptops

[April 10, 2012]

Toshiba Introduces New High-Performance Satellite Series P Series and S Series Laptops

IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

Toshiba's (News - Alert) Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its latest line of fully-equipped and sophisticated Satellite® P800 Series and Satellite® S800 laptops. Packed with entertainment-optimized features and performance for greater everyday computing power, plus HD multimedia enjoyment and creation, these laptops are also designed for sleek style with premium aluminum casings.

Toshiba's Satellite P800 Series laptops incorporate everything needed for an amazing entertainment a ...

Toshiba's Satellite P800 Series laptops incorporate everything needed for an amazing entertainment and powerful multitasking experience. (Photo: Business Wire)

"Toshiba's Satellite P800 Series and all-new Satellite S800 Series laptops offer leading edge processing technology and outstanding audio, perfect to handle a wide range of demanding tasks, from content creation to media management and playback to 3D gaming and more," said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Digital Products Division. "With thinner and lighter form factors and high-quality, durable designs, these laptops are perfect for consumers looking for more of everything."

Satellite P800 Series: Premium Performance and Features

Available with 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors1 and select configurations featuring NVIDIA® GeForce® 630M discrete graphics2 with battery-saving Optimus™ technology, Satellite® P800 Series laptops incorporate everything needed for an amazing entertainment and powerful multitasking experience. Dressed in an all-new, elegantly etched aluminum body in Champagne Silver, Toshiba's Satellite® P800 Series is not only stylish, but extremely durable.

The laptops come equipped with comfortable raised tile keyboards with available LED backlighting, a new larger and easier-to-use Click Pad and multiple USB 3.03 ports for faster data transfers. Additional standard features include harman/kardon® stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound 3D™ sound enhancements, hard drive impact sensor, HD Webcam, an HDMI® port and Toshiba's exclusive Resolution+® video upconversion technology4, which breathes new life into standard-def video by seamlessly adjusting color, brightness and contrast for a more HD look and feel. The laptops also include USB Sleep & Charge5 and Toshiba Sleep & Music6, two technologies that give users the freedom to power up their smartphones and enjoy music from their MP3 players, even while the laptops are powered down. Select configurations are equipped with the latest connectivity technologies and entertainment features, including Intel® Wireless Display7 and a Blu-ray Disc™ player8. The Satellite P800 Series include vivid HD TruBrite® LED Backlit displays9 in three screen sizes: 14-inch diagonal widescreen, 15.6-inch diagonal and 17.3-inch diagonal widescreen.

Satellite S800 Series: Powerful and Stylish at Smart Prices

Delivering solid performance, functionality and fashion, the all new Satellite S800 Series is ideal for the entertainment enthusiast and the everyday user looking for a stylish laptop with excellent power at a reasonable price. Featuring 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors or the latest multi-core Accelerated Processing Units from AMD with optional discrete ATI graphics, Satellite S800 Series laptops offer exceptional power for multitasking, entertainment and creativity.

Designed in a sleek and durable rushed aluminum casing in Ice Blue, the Satellite S800 Series also offers a spacious and attractive trackpad and a raised tile keyboard for supreme portability and comfort, ensuring comfort and style. The laptops also feature the latest smart Toshiba technologies, including USB Sleep & Charge10 and Toshiba's Media Controller software that supports content sharing. Toshiba's PC Health Monitor and eco Utility™ promote laptop longevity with utilities designed to protect vital components and conserve power. Certain configurations will also include a Blu-Ray Disc™ player. The Satellite S800 Series is available with an HD TruBrite® LED Backlit in three screen sizes: the Satellite S845 with a 14-inch diagonal widescreen display11, the Satellite S855 with a 15.6-inch diagonal display and the Satellite S875 with a 17.3-inch diagonal widescreen display.


Pricing and Availability

The Satellite P845 and Satellite P855 (starting at $799.99 MSRP) and Satellite P875 (starting at $849.99 MSRP) will be available for purchase at the beginning of Q3 2012 exclusively at Best Buy (News - Alert) stores nationwide, on BestBuy.com and ToshibaDirect.com.

The Satellite S800 Series (starting at $699.99 MSRP) will be available for purchase at the beginning of Q3 2012 at major retail outlets, e-tailers and ToshibaDirect.com beginning on June 24, 2012.

Image Galleries: Bit.ly/SatelliteS800 and Bit.ly/SatelliteP800.

Connect with Toshiba on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToshibaUSA, on Twitter at twitter.com/ToshibaUSA and on YouTube (News - Alert) at youtube.com/ToshibaUS.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems (News - Alert) Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for computers; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Corporation

Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$77 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

© 2012 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

1 CPU performance may vary. See Processor (News - Alert) Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

2 GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

3 5Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending on your system configuration and other factors.

4 Viewing enhancements may vary depending upon content quality and display device capability/functionality/settings. Depending on the quality of the content, some video noise may be visible.

5 The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

6 In this mode, the headphone jack and mute functions are disabled. The volume and sound quality will diminish as the speakers not tuned in Windows® mode. Use the volume control on your audio device to adjust sound. Audio line-in cable is not included.

7 Copy protection technology, if any, associated with the content may prevent or limit viewing of content.

8 Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. See Blu-Ray Disc Player Technology Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

9 Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the thin film transistors manufacturing technology. See Display Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

10 The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

11 Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the thin film transistors manufacturing technology. See Display Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

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