Notebooks to offer enhanced performance, durability and mobility in an ultra-sleek package

Dubai, UAE - 20 June 2007 - Toshiba today announced the launch of the latest addition to its Satellite range - the Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 series of ultra-portable, durable notebooks featuring the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

"We are extremely excited about today's launch of this notebook. The Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 offers a combination of Toshiba's usual outstanding quality, housed in a sleek, thin and light design. The Satellite series is the ideal alternative for notebook users looking for high performance mobile technology," said Santosh Varghese, Regional General Manager for Toshiba Computer Systems Division Middle East and Africa.

"Toshiba understands that mobile consumers are always looking for new and innovative products that meet their specific needs, and we will continue to invest heavily in research and development, ensuring that the Satellite range is always at the forefront of mobile technology."

Featuring a 13.3 inch diagonal widescreen display the Satellite U300 features an onyx blue metallic high-gloss lid as well as a silver palm rest inside. The Satellite Pro U300 comes with a titanium silver lid with black display.

Both notebooks feature latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The processors, code named Santa Rosa, are part of the latest Intel Centrino Duo processor technology, reducing power consumption while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless capabilities.

Even more features...

Other features found in both models include a DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats and that can nearly double a recordable DVD's storage capacity for photos, music and video files; a high capacity 5400 rpm serial ATA hard drive with up to 160 GB for faster access to stored files; DDR2 SDRAM memory for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files; five in one bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and download.

In addition, the Satellite Pro U300 incorporates the Toshiba hard disc drive protection system with full 3-axis motion to help safeguard the notebook hard drive against possible damage resulting from accidental dropping, turbulence, impact or vibration.

The Satellite U300 will be available in the Middle East from August for USD 1,450.

The Satellite Pro U300 will also be available from August for USD 1,550.

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About Toshiba:
The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a leading vendor for mobile computing solutions. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toshiba Corporation, the world's eighth-largest computer and electronics company. Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products and systems. 

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