Toshiba To Rock CES 2009 With New Customized Consumer Laptops, LED Projector And Accessories

Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced an aggressive lineup of consumer electronics and computing products for CES 2009 that run the gamut from sophisticated multimedia laptops to innovative accessories and customized color lids.

While every Toshiba offering on display at the world’s largest consumer electronics show demonstrates the company’s signature devotion to reliability, quality and ease-of-use, many of the products also combine the high-definition visuals, sound and personalization with productivity enhancements to appeal to users who want the ability to get work done while they’re hard at play.

Toshiba Satellite P300

“This is an exciting time for the consumer electronics community—we’re dealing with a generation that is technically sophisticated, and responds favorably to innovation,” said Jeff Barney, vice president and general manager of Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “That’s exactly our mandate at Toshiba: We deliver laptops, devices and accessories that combine entertainment with innovative technologies, and every product on display at this show demonstrates those core values.”

For multimedia enthusiasts and mainstream gamers, Toshiba announces support for the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD4000 series of graphics processors. With support for DirectX® 10.1 and highly efficient performance-per-Watt, the HD4000 series provides graphics performance at affordable prices. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 and HD4650 will be available on Toshiba’s Satellite® P300 line of desktop replacement laptops exclusively through www.toshibadirect.com in February.

The consumer line-up at CES 2009 includes the following new laptops, LED projector and accessories:

Toshiba Qosmio® X305-Q725: A technically advanced multimedia platform for the gaming and entertainment enthusiast, the Qosmio X305-Q725 blends features built for fidelity and speed, including: a 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® display, high-performance NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTX graphics¹, an Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor², a 64GB solid state drive³, premium Harman Kardon® stereo speakers and much more. The Qosmio X305-Q725 is available now for $2,699.99 MSRP⁴. The Qosmio X305 series of gaming laptops is available in a range of configurations starting at $1,449 MSRP⁴.

Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402: Built with the consumer in mind, this sleek, thin and light laptop is less than five pounds⁶ versus an industry average of six pounds and features a built-in Webcam with face recognition for a unique and secure way to log on. But it still offers heavy-duty capabilities, starting with a longer battery life that runs up to four and a half hours on a single charge. The Satellite E105-S1402 is available now exclusively at Best Buy and bestbuy.com as part of the Best Buy Blue Label™ initiative.

The Toshiba Satellite laptop line has been refreshed in time for CES delivering low-cost, high-value laptops that feature widescreen TruBrite displays, option of Intel and AMD processor technology², and Toshiba’s Fusion™ finish sleek design. The Satellite series of laptops is renowned for its versatility and the new Satellite models will help make life easier and more productive at home, in school, at work and in the community. Satellite laptops are available now.

For consumers who want to personalize their laptop experience, the Toshiba Portégé® A600 family offers models with different color options such as Pink, White and Black, while the Toshiba Satellite M300 is available in Ruby Red and Frost White on www.toshibadirect.com.

Toshiba TDP-F10U LED Projector: For both consumers and businesses alike, the TDP-F10U LED projector is small enough to fit the pocket, light enough to be held in the palm, weighs in at 1.4 pounds⁵ and packs a serious punch with a crisp 800x600 SVGA resolution and 800:1 high-contrast ratio that displays clear images and easy-to-read text anytime, anywhere. It also offers easy connectivity to laptops, DVD players, gaming consoles and other mobile devices—and it is quieter than a whisper. The TDP-F10U ships in March 2009 and will be available for $599 MSRP⁴.

dynadock™ U Universal USB Docking Station: Compatible with all versions of Windows® XP and Vista®, along with six USB 2.0 ports, the dynadock U helps laptop users easily stay connected and productive. They can dock, undock and recharge MP3 players and cell phones with the touch of a button and by acting as a conduit for add-on peripherals, the docking station expands a laptop workspace into a dynamic PC system. The dynadock U is available now for $149.99 MSRP⁴.

Toshiba X20 Gaming Mouse: The goal is total game domination. With the Rapid Fire switching button, gamers are able to shoot one to four bullets at a time. An Avago laser engine also delivers extreme accuracy, lightning-fast response and mirror-smooth tracking, and the advanced ergonomic design offers comfort during extreme competition. The Toshiba X20 gaming mouse is available now for $59.99 MSRP⁴.

Gaming Backpack: The new Gaming Backpack is a must-have portable storage pack for gamers on the go. It fits any laptop with up to an 18-inch display—including the 17-inch Toshiba Qosmio X305—as well as add-on accessories and games with plenty of room to spare. The backpack design allows for bulk and most importantly, keeps gamers on the cutting edge. The Gaming Backpack will be available in late January for $99.99 MSRP⁴.

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