Cringe - Re: " AMD announced today the Computer Systems Division (CSD) of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) has chosen AMD's Mobile AMD-K6®-2-P processor with 3DNow!(TM) technology to power its new Satellite 2060CDS/2065CDS notebook PC. "
AMD had to announce the Toshiba design wins !
Why didn't Toshiba announce them ?
Better yet, why didn't AMD announce this :
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Monday July 12, 8:11 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Toshiba Adds Two New Satellite Notebooks with Latest Intel Processors and DVD Starting at $2,399
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 1999--The Computer Systems Division (CSD) of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) today broke performance and value barriers with the Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD.
Combining the new Intel® 400MHz Mobile Pentium® II or 400MHz Mobile Celeron(TM) processors with the multimedia functionality of DVD-ROM, the Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD are ideal for small- to medium-sized businesses and corporations purchasing notebooks on a project basis.
With these introductions, Toshiba is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of a wide range of budget-conscious customers, offering the broadest range of value-priced notebooks in the industry. The Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD complement the Satellite 2000 and 2500 series, which provide individual customers such as students and home office users a notebook perfect for mainstream computing applications (see today's 2060CDS and 2595 series announcements).
''These new additions demonstrate Toshiba's commitment to offering the latest portable technology at industry-leading prices,'' said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president of marketing, Toshiba CSD. ''The Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD offer business customers an outstanding computing value backed by the world's leader in portable computing.''
Toshiba Delivers DVD to Mainstream with the Satellite 4100 and
4090
Providing the highest performance available in an affordably-priced notebook, the Satellite 4100XDVD offers Intel's fastest 400MHz Mobile Pentium II processor, while the Satellite 4090XDVD delivers the 400MHz Mobile Celeron processor. Well suited for demanding multimedia and communication requirements, both Satellite notebooks feature a brilliant 14.1-inch active matrix display, 6.4 billion byte hard drive, 64MB SDRAM (expandable to 192MB) and integrated V.90/K56flex modem.
With the integration of DVD-ROM, the Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD offer a number of multimedia advantages to mobile customers, including full-motion video for enhanced presentations, seven times the data capacity of a single CD-ROM and complete backward compatibility with existing CD media. To further enhance the multimedia experience, the Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD are equipped with Toshiba's 3D sound system with stereo bass reflex speakers for superb audio quality even at high volume levels.
Additionally, the port replication capabilities offered with the Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD provide one-touch connection to a full array of desktop peripherals including printers, monitors, keyboards and external speakers.
Unique Customer Choice Software Program
The Satellite 4100XDVD and 4090XDVD offer Toshiba's unique Customer Choice Software program allowing customers to select up to five additional software titles from a choice of categories, including productivity, education and entertainment. With Customer Choice Software, users can order five titles from different categories to suit their individual needs, or they can order the Lotus® SmartSuite Millennium Edition software package. The Lotus suite includes Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software, Lotus Freelance presentation graphics, Lotus WordPro and several other software packages for the office. Other software titles available with the Customer Choice Software program include Rand McNally TripMaker 99, Print Artist(TM) 4.5, Dragon Point & Speak, and You Don't Know Jack® Movies. Customer Choice Software is available online or through an in-the-box brochure.
World Class Internet Service and Web Content
Toshiba provides world-class Internet service and fast Web connections through AT&T WorldNet®, a world leader in communication technology. Toshiba offers this easy and convenient service to all Satellite customers free for 30 days with no credit card required.
For simple Internet navigation and quick access to a wide range of information, Yahoo!, the world's premier Web content provider, offers a customized Home Page with up-to-the-minute Toshiba news, links to Toshiba product information and access to an array of news and information sources. Together with AT&T and Yahoo!, Toshiba gives Satellite customers the best communications resources available via industry-leading Internet service and Web content providers for an unparalleled online experience.
Configuration Builder CD Offers Easy, Fast Software Options
Toshiba makes reloading software simpler, less time-consuming and more cost-effective than traditional methods with its Configuration Builder CD. This CD offers an intuitive Windows interface that allows customers to quickly restore the original pre-installed software image or simply reload specific drivers and utilities as needed. Further saving customers time and frustration, the Configuration Builder CD also resolves driver conflicts while building a customized software image.
Toshiba Service & Support
Toshiba offers comprehensive service and support and warranty programs to enhance customers' computing experience. All Satellite series notebooks come standard with a one-year parts and labor warranty. Additionally, the units are backed by Toshiba's service and support, available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week through Toshiba's InTouch(SM) Center, and by Toshiba's Notebook Depot repair program that allows for a notebook to be shipped to a depot, repaired and returned anywhere in the United States. Online support is available via the Web, CompuServe Online Forum and the Electronic Solutions Bulletin Board.
Pricing and Availability
The Satellite series notebooks will be available in July through Toshiba's traditional reseller partners at the following estimated single unit street prices:
Satellite 4090XDVD: $2,399
Satellite 4100XDVD: $2,799
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Toshiba continues to be the world's leading vendor for portable computers with 17.6 percent market share worldwide in Q4 '98 according to International Data Corp. The company offers portable, desktop and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For dealer referral and product literature, call 1-800-TOSHIBA, or visit the company's World Wide Web site at toshiba.com. Headquartered in Irvine, with annual sales of approximately $3 billion, TAIS is comprised of nine divisions, organized into three business groups, which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America and one wholly owned subsidiary which operates a network of copier/fax dealers. Products include portable and desktop computers; PC servers; plain-paper copiers; facsimile systems; toner products; voice mail systems; digital business telephone systems; interactive voice response systems; network systems and digital cameras.
TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of the $42 billion Toshiba Corp., the seventh largest computer and electronics company and the world's 26th largest industrial corporation in terms of sales. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in high-technology products with over 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
Note to Editors: Satellite is a registered trademark and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel is a registered trademark and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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