Toshiba Brings Quality and Reliability to the Ultra-Low Cost PC Segment With New Desktop Series Starting At $549
Business Editors/Technology Writers
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 1999--The Toshiba V3100 Maximizes Price/Performance Value With Flexible Build-to-Order Desktop PCs for Small Businesses and Corporate, Government and Education Customers
Continuing to increase its market penetration in the commercial desktop arena, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), Computer Systems Group today announced the Toshiba V3100, a flexible, build-to-order (BTO) desktop PC for customers who require performance and quality at the best value.
With prices starting at a low $549, the Toshiba V3100 provides small businesses and corporate, government & education customers with a reliable, high-quality Toshiba desktop for an exceptional value.
"The incredible growth of the sub-$800 PC market has brought new customers into the market who need a reliable desktop for standard applications," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president and general manager, marketing, Toshiba Computer Systems Group. "The Toshiba V3100 gives these customers the ideal combination of performance and value with the added benefit of Toshiba quality assurance."
Quality Components at a Competitive Price
Renowned for its strong engineering, design and manufacturing capabilities, Toshiba raises the bar for ultra low-cost PCs with the V3100 desktop series. Incorporating Intel(R) Celeron(R) processors, the V3100 complements the Toshiba 3200 series of value-priced Pentium(R) II and Pentium III-based desktops, giving resellers and customers a range of value-priced options. Ideal for Internet browsing, email and basic productivity applications, the V3100 offers a wide array of BTO options so resellers can customize solutions for each user. The system includes top-tier component options ranging from Intel 366MHz to 500MHz Celeron processors, 64MB or 128MB of memory, 4GB to 13GB hard drives, 40x CD-ROM drive, optional modem and Network Interface Cards from 3Com/U.S. Robotics, and a choice of Microsoft(R) operating systems including Windows(R) 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT(R).
Toshiba V3100 Gives Resellers Flexibility and Control
The V3100 gives resellers control over customization by allowing them to augment the PC with their own services as well as third-party hardware and software. Like the Toshiba 3200 series, the V3100 empowers resellers to co-label the PC with their organization's name, promoting their value-add in the configuration process.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the Toshiba V3100 starts at $549 and is available now to Internet resellers, mail order and distribution and traditional reseller partners. |
