New Cases For New Toshiba Satellites

Written by Adam Gosling

Thursday, 24 May 2007

Page 1 of 2 Toshiba has today updated its consumer notebook range with the latest technology including Windows Vista, Draft n wireless and a Web camera. The company has also re-designed the casework on its Satellite consumer series. The new cases have a glossy new finish and larger Toshiba branding on the lid and stylised blue lights on the front panel. The chassis has also been re-sized to be wider but shorter in length to accommodate for widescreen resolution, and be more comfortable for travellers on airplanes. Toshiba's Satellite series offers an extensive range of consumer notebooks, from entry-level desktop replacements through to high-end gaming powerhouses. The Satellite range consists of the Satellite A200 (previously the A100) and the Satellite P200 (previously the P100). The new range includes models that feature a 1.3MP built-in webcam for live video chatting, as well as the latest Intel 802.11n wireless standard, Kendron n wireless, for enhanced wireless connectivity (see below specs for details of which models) . Toshiba's Qosmio notebooks, the G30 and F30, are the latest additions to Toshiba's AV notebook PC series. As part of this refresh, the Qosmio G30 is the world's first notebook to offer a HD DVD-R drive for recording data on HD DVD media. Users can now play and burn HD DVDs similar to playing or burning a standard DVD or CD. The Qosmio F30 remains unchanged. "As more and more Australians discover the benefits of notebook computing, we expect notebook PCs to form over half of the Australian personal computer market by 2008," says Justin White, product manager for Toshiba ISD Australia and New Zealand. "We are excited to drive this trend by offering Australians the latest in mobile technology for the home at the lowest possible price." The updated notebooks come pre-loaded with Windows Vista Home / Vista Home Premium and include: the Satellite A200, Satellite P200 and Qosmio G30. Satellite A200: 15.4-inch desktop replacement ($1,099 - $2,299 Inc. GST) *some models are available with $100 cash-back Available in seven models: three with Intel Core 2 Duo, three with Intel Core Duo, one entry-level Core Solo model 15.4-inch TruBrite Widescreen XGA 80GB, 120BG or 160GB hard drive; 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB memory 1.3MP with mic in higher-end models Satellite P200: High-end multimedia notebook for gamers ($2,799 or $3,699 Inc. GST) Available in two models with Intel Core2 Duo T7200 / T7400 17-inch TruBrite Widescreen XGA+ 200GB or 320GB hard drive; 2GB memory nVidia GeForce Go 7600 video card 1.3MP with mic Qosmio G30: Four-in-one mobile entertainment unit with integrated HD-DVD drive ($5,499 Inc. GST) Intel Core2 Duo T7400 processor 17.1-inch TruBrite Widescreen UXGA 320GB hard drive; 2GB memory HD DVD-R/ SuperMulti Double/Dual Layer Drive The retail range comes with one year international parts and labour warranty, including complimentary courier pick-up and return service (Australia and New Zealand). See next page for product specs: << Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >>