Toshiba's new AMD 400 notebooks. This is big deal IMO.
biz.yahoo.com
Monday October 18, 6:05 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Toshiba's New Value-Priced Notebook Computers Deliver Outstanding
Quality and Impressive Features Starting at $1,199
Editor's Summary
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 1999-- -- Priced at just $1,199, Toshiba's new Satellite© 1555CDS offers
powerful features to meet the needs of budget-conscious
customers, such as a 380MHz AMD(TM) Mobile K6-2 processor,
12.1-inch Color Bright display, 4.3 billion byte hard disk drives
and integrated V.90/56Kflex modem. -- For faster processing, the Satellite 2100/2105CDS and 2100CDT
feature a 400MHz AMD Mobile K6-2 processor starting at $1,299.
These new Satellites also boast 12.1-inch Color Bright or TFT
displays and 4.3 billion byte hard disk drives with integrated
V.90/K56flex modem. -- Offering robust software options to enhance productivity, the
Satellite 1555CDS and 2105CDS come pre-loaded with Lotus©
SmartSuite Millennium Edition. Additionally, Toshiba's Customer
Choice Software program allows customers to select up to two
additional software titles from a choice of categories, including
productivity, education and entertainment.
Continuing to lead the market in providing value and performance for budget-conscious customers, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS), Computer
Systems Group (CSG) Monday announced several new additions to its popular Satellite family of notebook PCs.
Offering a variety of compelling low-cost solutions, the Satellite 1555CDS and 2100 series combine performance, connectivity, quality and customized software in a
convenient integrated design.
``We designed the Satellite 1555CDS and Satellite 2100 family for small businesses, students and families on a limited budget,' said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice
president and general manager of marketing, TAIS CSG. ``We're opening the door to more customers who want the flexibility a notebook provides, allowing them
to work in different locations outside the office, such as at school or in the home.'
Ideal Balance of Affordability and Performance
With Toshiba's market dominance and economies of scale, the company continues to drive portability to mainstream users. The Satellite 1555CDS and 2100 series
feature a sleek all-in-one design that integrates the 4.3 billion byte hard drive, diskette drive and 24X CD-ROM in a slim form factor.
The Satellite 1555CDS offers a 380MHz AMD Mobile K6-2 processor, 32MB of synchronous memory and a 12.1-inch Color-Bright display. At $1,199/a, the
Satellite 1555CDS retains Toshiba's renowned quality while driving down costs for the end-user.
The Satellite 2100/2105CDS notebooks are equipped with an impressive feature set to handle today's and tomorrow's computing requirements including a 400MHz
AMD Mobile K6-2 processor and a brilliant 12.1-inch Color-Bright display. Aggressively priced, the Satellite 2100CDS with 32MB of synchronous memory is
$1,299 and the Satellite 2105CDS with 64MB of synchronous memory is $1,399.
For customers who need outstanding performance and a brilliant display, the Satellite 2100CDT incorporates a 400MHz AMD Mobile K6-2 processor, 64MB of
synchronous memory and a 12.1-inch active-matrix display. The most robust notebook in this series, this Satellite is affordably priced at $1,699.
Enhancing the multimedia experience, the Satellite 1555CDS and 2100 series are equipped with Toshiba's 3D sound system for excellent audio quality. All models
feature an integrated V.90/K56flex modem and easy Internet access button to simplify remote communication.
Satellite 1555CDS Satellite 2100CDS Satellite 2105CDS Satellite 2100CDT
380MHz AMD K6-2 400MHz AMD K6-2 400MHz AMD K6-2 400MHz AMD K6-2
4.3 billion byte 4.3 billion byte 4.3 billion byte 4.3 billion byte
hard drive hard drive hard drive hard drive
32MB SDRAM 32MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM
12.1-inch Color- 12.1-inch Color- 12.1-inch Color- 12.1-inch active-
Bright display Bright display Bright display matrix TFT display
V.90/K56flex V.90/K56flex V.90/K56flex V.90/K56flex
modem modem modem modem
$1,199 $1,299 $1,399 $1,699
Customized Software Options to Meet Customer Needs
The Satellite 1555CDS and 2105CDS come pre-installed with Lotus SmartSuite Millennium Edition. The Lotus suite includes Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software,
Lotus Freelance presentation graphics, Lotus WordPro and several other software packages for the office.
Additionally, the Satellite 1555CDS and 2100 series offer Toshiba's Customer Choice Software program which allows customers to select up to two additional
software titles from a choice of several categories including productivity, education and entertainment.
Toshiba also simplifies computing for small business owners and students with the Configuration Builder CD. With the CD, reloading software is easier, less
time-consuming and more cost-effective than traditional methods.
It 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 and Prodigy Team to Offer Flexible Rebates
Customers can earn a rebate of up to $400 with the purchase of a Satellite 1555CDS or 2100 series notebook with a committed term membership to Prodigy
Internet. Customers who purchase a three-year Prodigy Internet service contract can receive a $400 mail-in rebate for their notebook.
A two-year Prodigy Internet service contract offers a $250 rebate and a one-year Prodigy Internet service contract offers a $100 rebate. Prodigy Internet's
top-rated service is $19.95 per month and features one of the most robust, community-focused and personalized home pages on the Internet.
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 including 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.
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. Online
support is available via the Web, CompuServe Online Forum and the Electronic Solutions Bulletin Board.
Availability
The Satellite 1555CDS and Satellite 2100 series will be available in October. The Satellite 2100CDS and Satellite 2100CDT will be sold through mail order and
traditional distribution channels while the Satellite 1555CDS and Satellite 2105CDS will be sold through Toshiba's retail channels, including computer superstores,
consumer electronics stores and mass merchandisers.
About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.
Toshiba continues to be the world's leading vendor for portable computers with 16.6 percent market share worldwide in Q2 `99 according to International Data
Corp. The company offers portable, desktop and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information, call
800/TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at computers.toshiba.com.
Dealer referrals and brochures are located at buy.toshiba.com.
With headquarters in Irvine, and annual sales of approximately $2.5 billion, TAIS is comprised of six divisions, organized into two business groups, which
manufacture, market and service a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America.
Products include portable and desktop computers; 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 Corp. is a world leader in high-technology products with more than
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. K6-2 is a trademark of AMD Corp.
All other trademarks belong to their respective companies.
(a) All prices are estimated single unit street prices. |
