New Satellite® A215 Series Incorporates AMD’s Processing and Graphics Technologies for Rich Multimedia Experience
IRVINE, Calif.--Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today launched the new AMD-powered mobile Satellite A215 notebook computer series. Toshiba’s Satellite A215 series features several variations of AMD’s most advanced family of dual-core processors made for mobility, including the AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Gold Edition TL641 found in the Satellite A215-S4767.
“The introduction of an AMD-based mobile computing solution allows Toshiba to broaden its appeal to a wider audience by enhancing the company’s already successful notebook computer line,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “Toshiba based its decision to launch a notebook computer line featuring AMD technology on retailer interest and consumer demand. Toshiba is confident the market will embrace the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba notebook that is powered by AMD technology.”
Satellite A215 series users will experience high-performance, leading-edge graphics capabilities, smooth video playback, increased wireless network performance and enhanced energy efficiency for extended battery life as a result of AMD’s Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology. The Satellite A215 is Toshiba’s first AMD-based notebook computer since 2000.
“We have seen increased consumer demand over the past two years for AMD-based platforms and this offering helps round out Toshiba’s product portfolio,” said Samir Bhavnani, research director at Current Analysis West.
To maximize the multimedia functionality of the Satellite A215 series, Toshiba equipped the notebook series with ATI Radeon® X1200 graphics2, a large capacity Serial-ATA hard drive, a DVD SuperMulti drive and a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® display—capable of supporting 720p high definition content. Select configurations of the Satellite A215 series feature integrated 1.3 megapixel Webcams and Labelflash™ technology. The webcam is ideal for video conferencing with friends and family, as well as a tool for enhancing personal multimedia projects. Labelflash allows users to burn high-quality images and text onto specially coated DVD-R disks for a more finished and professional look as well as a clean way to organize extensive disc collections.
To round out the multimedia experience of the Satellite A215 series, Toshiba outfitted the notebook with Dolby® Sound Room™ technology to deliver amazing virtual surround sound from stereo speakers or any pair of headphones. This surround sound technology is designed for environments where multiple speakers are neither practical nor possible and consists of the following technologies: Dolby Digital, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker.
The new AMD-based Satellite A215 series is currently available at
www.toshibadirect.com and a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. The following configurations demonstrate two of the various specifications and price options available with the Satellite A215 series:
Satellite A215-S4767 Featured Configuration (ESUP $1,299.993)
* Genuine Windows Vista™ Ultimate (32-bit version)
* AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Gold Edition TL641
* 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM memory4
-- Maximum capacity 4096MB
* 250GB (4200 RPM); Serial-ATA hard disk drive5
* DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with LabelFlash™ drive supporting 11 formats
* 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® display
-- 1280 x 800 native resolution (WXGA)
* ATI Radeon® X1200 with 128-319MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory2
* Built-in stereo speakers
* Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless-LAN6
* Embedded Webcam and microphone
* Fingerprint Reader
Satellite A215-S4757 Featured Configuration (ESUP $899.993)
* Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit version)
* AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL561
* 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM memory4
-- Maximum capacity 4096MB
* 250GB (4200 RPM); Serial-ATA hard disk drive5
* DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with LabelFlash™ drive supporting 11 formats
* 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® display
-- 1280 x 800 native resolution (WXGA)
* ATI Radeon® X1200 with 128-319MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory2
* Built-in stereo speakers
* Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless-LAN6
* Embedded Webcam and microphone
Complete product specifications for all models within the Satellite A215 series are available at
www.toshibadirect.com.
The Satellite A215 series is available with a one-year standard, limited warranty7, which includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country; or customers may utilize any of the 4,460 UPS Stores and Mail Boxes Etc. locations nationwide for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt turnaround service. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook’s service plans, including up to four years of extended warranty coverage.
All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible8, 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.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.
TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has more than 191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $60 billion (FY2006). For more information on Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s Web site at
www.toshiba.com.
1. AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology. CPU performance may vary. See processor Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com.
2. Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at
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3. Price. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means “Estimated Single Unit Price.”
4. Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at
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5. Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at
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6. Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com.
7. 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.
8. RoHS This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com
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