Toshiba Announces Convertible Notebook PC With Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor

Satellite(R) R25-S3513 with 14.1-Inch Diagonal Widescreen Offers Superior Performance, Energy Efficiency and Flexibility

IRVINE, Calif.---Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Satellite(R) R25-S3513, a convertible notebook for the retail market with an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor for superior performance, energy efficiency and flexibility.

The Satellite R25-S3513 convertible notebook allows users to work with a traditional keyboard or rotate and fold the screen down for use as a Tablet PC with digital pen-based input and control. A digitizer pen is included to handwrite notes, draw, edit copy or write e-mail or input data while standing, sitting or reclining. The system can convert handwriting to text or just record your own handwriting. The 14.1-inch Tablet PC display roughly simulates the writing area of a standard 8.5- by 11-inch sheet of paper to provide optimal room for note-taking and drawing.

For the first time in a Toshiba Satellite convertible notebook, the Satellite R25-S3513 offers the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(1) T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB). Based on the new Intel Core Microarchitecture, the integrated Intel Core 2 Duo Processor is Intel’s most energy-efficient dual-core performance processor and is designed to handle multiple tasks in less time while consuming less power and reducing fan noise and heat.

Starting at 5.95 pounds(2), the Satellite R25-S3513 features a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen WXGA+ LCD display and the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005 operating system. Other features found in the Satellite R25-S3513 Tablet PC include:

* a DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD’s storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;
* 100GB high-capacity 5400 rpm Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive3 for faster access to stored files;
* 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and download.

“Students, small business professionals and others will be delighted by the addition of the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor in a convertible notebook with the increased processing power and longer battery life,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba’s Digital Products Division. “With the large screen space, the Satellite R25-S3513 offers productivity at any angle, with or without the keyboard.”

The Satellite R25-S3513 also features Toshiba’s exclusive LifeSmart Technology(TM)(4),, a set of features to enhance durability and security with shock-absorbing technologies(5) to protect the hard drive, a spill-resistant keyboard(6), and a biometric fingerprint reader for simple and secure access to files. It includes the following elements:

Check Up

* shock-absorbing materials(5) to help safeguard critical components such as the hard drive and LCD display;
* the Toshiba Hard Disk Drive Protection System to help safeguard the notebook hard drive against possible damage resulting from accidental dropping, turbulence, impact or vibration;
* spill-resistant keyboard(6) that affords users time to save work and shut down the system. If an accident should occur, this feature will help prevent the loss of data;

Lock Up

* integrated biometric fingerprint reader with single sign-on functionality;

Quick Up

* a complete suite of communication technologies, including modem, LAN and the Intel PRO/Wireless(7) 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11 a/b/g);
* proprietary technologies such as Toshiba’s ConfigFree(R), a graphic connectivity management utility, and the company’s patented Diversity Antenna, designed to deliver superior, wireless signal reception through the dual-band Wi-Fi(R) antennas in the notebook’s display;

Tune Up

* a group of utilities that enables users to better control and manage individual settings on their notebooks for a more personalized mobile computing experience;
* includes zooming utility and FN shortcut keys;
* and wireless on/off switch, enabling and disabling the integrated wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).

Because the unit is Windows Vista Premium Ready, consumers will be able to upgrade to Windows Vista while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today. For more information, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/getready.

The Satellite R25-S3513 also includes an iLINK(TM) IEEE-1394, RGB output, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, headphone, microphone and four USB 2.0 ports. The product has an estimated single unit price (ESUP) of $1,499.99(8).

The Satellite R25-S3513 convertible notebook comes with a standard one-year limited warranty(9). The standard limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may use any of the more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook’s service plans, including up to four years of extended service plans.

The new Satellite R25-S3513 is currently available from major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Port replicators are available separately from ToshibaDirect.com.

All new Toshiba Satellite notebooks are RoHS-compatible(10), restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Satellite R25-S3513 Product Specifications

Processor: Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology featuring dual-core processing with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(1) T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005; Windows Vista Premium Ready

Display: 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD display at 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)

System Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset

Graphics Controller: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-128MB dynamically allocated shared graphics(11) memory

Memory: 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(12)

Hard Drive: 100GB (5400 rpm) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive(3)

Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats

Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless7 Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11 a/b/g)
Ports: 4 USB v. 2.0, RGB output, TV-Out port, headphone and microphone ports, RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11 modem port, i-LINK(TM)

Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital, Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card); Two main memory slots (both slots may be occupied); PCMCIA PC Card slot

Audio: Built-in stereo speakers; SRS TruSurround XT(R) virtual surround sound; SRS WOW(TM) stereo enhancement; Windows Sound System; built-in microphone

Battery: 6-cell (4700mAh) Lithium Ion

Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.2 x 1.57 inches

Weight: Starting at 5.95 lbs(2)

ABOUT TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has worldwide sales of over $54 billion and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company’s Website at www.toshiba.com.
(1) Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(2) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(3) Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. One Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(4) LifeSmart Technology features (with some exceptions) are integrated into specific Toshiba notebook models. Not all models will support all LifeSmart Technology features. See specs for each model individually for included LifeSmart features.
(5) Shock Protection. Toshiba's shock absorption technology provides higher impact protection for your system as compared to Toshiba systems without similar shock protection features based on Toshiba's drop tests. Toshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit www.warranty.toshiba.com for details.
(6) Spill-Resistant Keyboard. Under Toshiba testing conditions, the spill-resistant keyboard delayed the time for a water spill to reach the PC's main board to allow more time to properly close down the machine. Toshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. Visit www.warranty.toshiba.com for details.
(7) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(8) Price. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means "Estimated Single Unit Price."
(9) Warranty. The terms and conditions of Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com.
(10) RoHS This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.
(11) Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(12) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

© 2006 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.
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