Toshiba Adds Intel's Penryn Technology To Thin-and-light, Consumer Laptop

Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Satellite U305-S2816 featuring the new Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T8100¹.

Code name Penryn, Intel’s newest line of premiere mobile processors provides Toshiba’s high-end, thin-and-light consumer notebook with ample strength for powering the most demanding applications, while consuming less energy to empower users to accomplish more with greater efficiency.

Toshiba Satellite U305-S2816

“Toshiba’s new Satellite U305-S2816 provides users with an excellent blend of portability, performance and power at an exceptional price,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “By combining superior components into a lightweight form factor, the Satellite U305-S2816 series is a perfect device for users who require mobility to meet the demands of a fast-paced world.”

With a starting price of $1,349.99², the Satellite U305-S2816 provides an ideal mix of performance, design and price to offer students, families and mobile professionals a computing solution that is ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing and powerful. The Satellite U305-S2816 incorporates 2048MB of memory³, a 250GB hard disk drive⁴, a starting weight of 4.6-pounds⁵ and features a 13.3-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® display.

By sporting the latest draft 802.11n wireless⁶ protocol, the Satellite U305-S2816 offers transfer speeds up to five times⁷ faster than the previous 802.11g standard. Through this new wireless protocol users can take advantage of an expanded wireless range, and the ability to download and upload large files with greater speed.

The Satellite U305 notebook series is available at www.toshibadirect.com as well as a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. The following configurations demonstrate the various specifications and price options available:

Satellite U305-S2816 Unique Specifications (ESUP $1,349.99²)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit version)
• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100¹

• 2.1GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB

• Maximum capacity 4096MB

• 250GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA hard disk drive⁴
• DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats
• 13.3-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT LCD display at 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA)
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 64MB-251MB dynamically allocated shared graphics⁸ memory
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)⁶
• Bluetooth® version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate
• Embedded Webcam and microphone
• Fingerprint reader
• One-year standard limited warranty⁹

Complete product specifications for all models within the Satellite U305 series are available at www.toshibadirect.com.

All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible¹⁰, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Toshiba also offers a computer trade-in and recycling program to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. All Toshiba computers qualify for free recycling, while non-Toshiba computers and other consumer electronic products can be recycled for a small fee. For more information please visit: www.reuse.toshiba.com.

1. Processor. CPU performance may vary.

2. Price. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means “Estimated Single Unit Price.”

3. Memory. Memory size may vary.

4. Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10.

5. Weight. Weight may vary.

6. Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware or services. Transmission speeds may vary.

7. 5X Performance Disclaimer. Based on the theoretical bandwidth maximum enabled by 2x3 Draft N implementations with 2 spatial streams. Actual throughput will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. Compatible Wireless Access Point required. http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/resources/doc_library/tech_brief/316286.pdf.

8. Graphics. GPU performance may vary.

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.