Toshiba updates the Satellite line with new Intel Core Duo and Core Solo based laptops
Toshiba has refreshed their popular Satellite line of laptops with the new Satellite M100 Series notebooks which feature either the Intel Core Solo or Core Duo processors. The new M100 also feature Intel’s latest Centrino mobile technology enhancements which include the new Intel 945 Express chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection.
Other features of the new M100 line include:
- 5.2 lbs weight
- 14.1 WXGA display with TruBrite technology
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD SuperMulti Double Layer burner
- 40GB to 120 GB 5400 RPM HDD
- up to 2GB of memory
- Express Media Player lets you play DVDs or CDs without booting your computer
- 5 in 1 media adapter
- Choice of either Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 or ATI Mobility Radeon X1300/X1400
- Prices start at around $1317
The M100 come in case colors of Peacock Blue, Mist Gray, and Sunlight Copper.
Toshiba Introduces First Satellite Notebooks with Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo and Core Solo Processors; Satellite(R) M100 Series with 14.1-inch Diagonal Widescreen Display Offers Performance and Mobility Starting at $1,034
IRVINE, Calif. –(Business Wire)– March 7, 2006 Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the Satellite(R) M100 Series notebooks, its first Satellite products incorporating the Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo and Intel Core Solo processors(a) for enhanced performance and mobility. The products are available from http://www.ToshibaDirect.com with prices starting at $1,034. The processors are part of the latest Intel Centrino(R) Mobile Technology that reduces power consumption while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless capabilities. Other major Intel Centrino Mobile Technology components have been updated in the new platform, including the Mobile Intel 945 Express chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless(b) 3945 ABG network connection.
Starting at 5.2 pounds(c) and designed for consumers who want on-the-go productivity and entertainment, the Satellite M100 series notebook also includes:
– a 14.1-inch WXGA diagonal display with optional TruBrite(TM) technology;
– choice of CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD’s storage capacity in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;
– 40GB to 120GB 5400 rpm hard drive(d) storage for faster access to stored files;
– 256MB to 2048MB memory(e);
– Express Media Player that lets users instantly access DVDs or CDs with the push of a button without having to boot the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating system
The new Satellite M100 series models feature a standard Peacock Blue case with additional choices of Mist Gray and Sunlight Copper available.
A 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for quick downloads of files comes standard. Consumers also have their choice of integrated graphics(f) with an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, or discrete graphics(f) with the ATI Mobility RADEON(R) X1300 with 64MB memory or ATI Mobility RADEON X1400 with 128MB memory. Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system is standard while customers can upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
“The Satellite M100 notebook series offers consumers a stylish, lightweight notebook with the latest Intel processor technology optimized for mobile computing,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba’s Digital Products Division. “It’s an ideal notebook for anyone who wants affordable mobility without sacrificing performance.”
The Satellite M100 series notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty(g). 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. -0-
Satellite M100 Recommended Configuration Processor: Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology featuring the Intel Core(TM) Duo Processor(a) T2300 (Dual 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache) Display: 14-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) TFT active-matrix LCD display WXGA with 1280x768 native resolution System Chipset: Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset Graphics Controller:Intel Graphics(f) Media Accelerator 950 Memory: 512MB (2x256MB) DDR2 SDRAM memory(e) Hard Drive: 60GB (5400 rpm) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive(d) Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive supporting +R and -R double layer formats Wireless: Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless(b) Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g) Ports: 4 USB 2.0, TV-Out (S-Video), RGB, RJ-11 modem (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, headphone and microphone ports Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital(R), Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card); PCMCIA PC Card slot Audio: harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers Battery: 6-cell (4700mAh) Lithium Ion Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition 2005 Dimensions: 13.5- x 9.53- x 1.5-inch Weight: Starting at 5.20 lbs(c). Price: $1,317 (for above recommended configuration on ToshibaDirect.com)
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