IRVINE, Calif. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) July 25, 2007 -- Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced two new additions to its award winning ultraportable Portégé^® R500 series, which incorporates several world’s first technologies. Toshiba today launched the Portégé R500-S5003, the world’s lightest notebook¹ with a solid state hard drive (SSD), and the Portégé R500-S5004, the world’s thinnest notebook¹ with a solid state drive and an integrated 7mm optical disk drive², further advancing the highly innovative Portégé R500 series.

Engineered for on-to-go productivity the Portégé R500-S5003 weighs 1.72-pounds³, making it the world’s lightest notebook. To achieve this milestone, Toshiba equipped the Portégé R500-S5003 with a 64GB SSD⁴ for enhanced system responsiveness, and a three cell lithium ion battery for featherweight mobile computing. By eliminating all moving parts from this configuration of the Portégé R500, Toshiba has designed a machine with an enhanced level of reliability and durability. The Portégé R500-S5003 has a price point of $2,699⁵.

To provide a balance between convenience and portability, the Portégé R500-S5004 measures as thin as 0.77-inches, providing mobile computing users the world’s thinnest notebook with an integrated optical disk drive and a 64GB SSD⁴. With the inclusion of an integrated 7mm DVD SuperMulti drive, Toshiba has eliminated the hassle and bulk of carrying additional drives and cables making the Portégé R500-S5004 the supreme mobile computing solution. The Portégé R500-S5004 has a price point of $2,999⁵.

The Portégé R500-S5003 and Portégé R500-S5004 both feature a 12.1-inch transreflective LED backlit display to embrace the diverse mobile scenarios in which notebook computers are used. This distinct innovation makes the Portégé R500 ideal for usage in virtually all types of lighting situations, including direct sunlight. Indoors, the LED backlit display provides an image that’s rich in color saturation and quality. Outdoors, the transreflective screen enables users to expand their mobile computing to locations directly exposed to sunlight including the local coffee shop or park.

Complete product specifications for the Toshiba Portégé R500 series are available at www.toshibadirect.com and www.sell.toshiba.com.

The Portégé R500 Series is available with a three year standard, limited warranty⁶, 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-compatible⁷, 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. As of the date of publication.

2. Optical drive. Copy protection technology may prevent or limit recording or viewing certain optical media (e.g., CD or DVD).

3. Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

4. 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 www.info.toshiba.com.

5. Price. Reseller prices may vary. ESUP means “Estimated Single Unit Price.”

6. 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.

7. RoHS This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

©2007 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.

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