New models offer enhanced gaming and multimedia experience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6th January 2011 - Toshiba Computer Systems, a division of Toshiba Europe GmbH, today announced newly updated models of its consumer laptops Satellite A660, Satellite A665, Satellite A665 3D and Qosmio X500. They all are powered by Intel's 2nd generation CoreTM processors and offer new enhanced multimedia and connectivity features to improve multimedia consumption and creation experience. The new laptop models will be available during the first quarter of 2011 throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The build-in capabilities of Intel's latest CoreTM processor family to effortlessly create, manage, share and experience multimedia content like videos and photos perfectly serves the intended usage scenarios of Toshiba's consumer laptops Satellite A660, Satellite A665, Satellite A665 3D and Qosmio X500: They all are targeted at users who are looking for a powerful mobile computer that offers an excellent multimedia and gaming experience.

Satellite A660 / A665 / A665 3D: the entertainment powerhouses

Toshiba further improves the connectivity capabilities of its entertainment powerhouses Satellite A660, Satellite A665 and Satellite A665 3D by adding a super-speed USB 3.0 port providing a bandwidth that is ten times faster than USB 2.0. It also supports the Sleep-and-Charge function that allows recharging of mobile device batteries while the laptop is switched off. A new, slim remote control, compatible with Windows® Media Center Edition allows remote controlling of TV[1], video and audio features. Last but not least, the newcomers in the Satellite A660 and the Satellite A665 series[2] offer a Bluetooth® 3.0 interface to wirelessly connect with peripherals at fast data rates up to 24 Mbit/s[3].

Qosmio X500

Qosmio X500: the advanced gaming laptop

Facts & Figures*

alterations on Qosmio X500

  • 2nd generation Intel® Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core, Intel® Core™ i5

  • RAM: up to 8 GB DDR3 (1333 MHz)

  • Bluetooth® 3.0 with HS (High Speed) support

  • 500 GB (7,200 rpm) Solid State Hybrid Drive with 4GB flash (also available as Dual HDD with 2x 500GB Hybrid 4G drive)

  • up to 1.5 TB (2x 750GB at 5.400rpm) or 1.28 TB (2x 640GB at 7.200rpm) Dual HDD

* depending on configuration and local availability

The Qosmio X500 not only comes with the 2nd generation of Intel's Core™ processors but also now offers 2D to 3D conversion and support of HDMI to stream 3D movies (upconverted, from a 3D DVD or 3D Blu-ray Disc) to a 3D capable TV. This further underlines Toshiba's commitment to promote 3D entertainment and offer users a broad 3D related device range.

Qosmio X500 now also features solid state hybrid drive that embodies a 500 GB hard disk drive and a 4 GB flash memory that allows the laptop to boot within seconds. Plus, it offers a perfect blend of capacity and ultra-fast data access that is by far faster than that of a conventional hard disk drive with 7,200 rpm.

The new generation of Qosmio X500 now also comes with a Bluetooth® 3.0 port to wirelessly connect with peripherals at very fast data rates[4]

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About Toshiba Europe GmbH
Toshiba Europe GmbH (TEG) is a fully owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Tokyo, a global corporation with more than 130 years of company history. Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances.

Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, TEG is comprised of four business divisions: Computer Systems, Storage Device Products, Consumer Products and Electronic Systems Operations. Together, these divisions provide product offerings including industry leading portable computers and other mobile products and solutions, HDDs, DVDs, LCDs, TVs and electronic office equipment. As the headquarters for the EMEA region, TEG provides support and assistance to its local branch offices. For more information on Toshiba laptops and accessories, visit the Toshiba Press Lounge: www.toshiba.eu/presslounge

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$68 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm and the Middle East web site at www.toshibame.com

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[1] models with integrated TV tuner only

[2] models featuring Intel's 2nd generation Core™ processors only

[3] Optimum performance. Effective performance varies depending on conditions in which the product is used. Peripherals also need to support Bluetooth 3.0 to achieve up to 24 Mbit/s.

[4] Peripherals also need to support Bluetooth 3.0 to achieve up to 24 Mbit/s

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