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Toshiba Adds Thin and Light Notebook to its Satellite Series, Giving Multimedia Enthusiasts the Computing Freedom They Have Always Wanted.
The new Satellite 3000 series opens up a huge range of multimedia opportunities with its NVIDIA™ GeForce2 Go™ graphics chip, i.Link port and SmartMedia™ Card slot.

Singapore, June 26, 2001 – Well surpassing the challenge of developing a lightweight notebook without sacrificing performance or features, the Computer Systems Division (CSD) of Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd introduces the Satellite 3000 Series, a compact productivity companion for the mobile professionals. Featuring outstanding graphics performance powered by NVIDIA GeForce2 Go graphics processing unit, plus support for flexible Modular Bay storage devices, i.Link (IEEE 1394) and SmartMedia™ interfaces, the new Satellite 3000 series gives you the power to create a whole new world, whenever you want, wherever you want.
	“With the GeForce2 Go GPU, mobile users now have the ability to experience stunning graphic capabilities without sacrificing mobility and battery performance,” said Wu Tengguo, Deputy General Manager, Computer Systems Division.  “With remarkable multimedia capabilities, this new line of notebook computers epitomizes the next generation of mobile computing.”

Ultimate Multimedia and Communications Experience
Weighing just 2.4kg (with weight saver), the Satellite 3000 Series is the first thin and light entry into the Satellite notebook line, making it the complete “office on the go” system for the mobile user.  With three USB ports for additional peripheral connections, a convenient hot-swappable Modular Bay for increased productivity and a robust multimedia feature-set, the Satellite 3000 Series sets a new standard in portable computing performance.
	Loaded with an integrated i.Link (IEEE 1394) port, users can experience ultra-fast data transfer from multimedia products including digital cameras and camcorders. To enable quick download of photos and data from digital-cameras or MP3 players, a built-in SmartMedia™ card slot is also included.
Providing additional functionality, the Satellite 3000-A440 comes pre-installed with a DVD/CD-RW multifunction drive, allowing users to increase productivity and enjoy multimedia functions such as movies, creating audio/video CDs, or backing up data. The Satellite 3000-A310 is equipped with a 24X CD-ROM drive, while the Satellite 3000-A420, 3000-A421 and 3000-A422 are equipped with a 8X DVD-ROM drive. Dedicated CD/DVD playback keys below the display allow convenient operation of the CD/DVD player and sound system, even when the notebook is turned off. 
	
Satellite 3000 Series Configurations
3000-A310 	3000-A420	3000-A421	3000-A422	3000-A440	
Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 800MHz with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology	Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 800MHz with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology	Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 800MHz with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology	Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 800MHz with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology	Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 800MHz with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology	
128MB, up to 512MB	128MB, up to 512MB	128MB, up to 512MB	128MB, up to 512MB	128MB, up to 512MB	
13.3” XGA TFT	14.1” XGA TFT	14.1” XGA TFT	14.1” XGA TFT	14.1” XGA TFT	
20GB Hard drive	20GB Hard drive	20GB Hard drive	20GB Hard drive	20GB Hard drive	
24X CD-ROM Drive	8X DVD-ROM Drive	8X DVD-ROM Drive	8X DVD-ROM Drive	4X/4X/6X CDRW/DVD-ROM drive	
Windows ME pre-installed	Windows ME pre-installed	Windows ME pre-installed	Windows 2000 pre-installed	Windows ME pre-installed	

Common Features
•	NVIDIA GeForce2 Go graphics controller with 16MB DDR video memory
•	Flexible Modular Bay with support for FDD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, optional 2nd HDD, optional 2nd battery, CDRW, DVD/CD-RW drives
•	Integrated 56Kbps Modem + 10/100Mbps Ethernet
•	One-Touch Internet access button
•	Easy control buttons for CD playback
•	Enhanced Stereo Sound System with 3D sound support
•	Two Type II or one Type III CardBus ready PC Card slot
•	Expansions: 3 x USB ports, Parallel, RGB, i.Link (IEEE 1394), SmartMedia™ Card slot, S-Video TV-Out port, Fast Infrared 4Mbps port
•	Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, supplying up to 3.5 hours of power
•	2.4kg (with weight saver), 2.6kg (with CD/DVD-ROM drive)
•	306 x 266 x 33.5mm
•	Bundled with Ring Central® communication software, Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Media Player, WinDVD software (for 3000-A420/A420/A422/A440 models only), Adaptec Easy CD Creator software (for 3000-A440 model only)
	
Comprehensive Service & Support Offerings
All Satellite notebook computers are backed by Toshiba’s extensive service and support. The new Satellite 3000 series comes standard with a one-year part and labor International Limited Warranty. 
Online support, available at pc.toshiba-asia.com, offers immediate solutions to technical questions via “Ask IRIS”, Toshiba’s Instant Response Information Service, numerous downloads as well as support bulletins. 

About Toshiba
Since its initial launch of the T1100 notebook computer in 1985, Toshiba has recorded worldwide cumulative sales of more than 18,500,000 notebook computers as at September 2000. Today, Toshiba provides mobile computing solutions globally and continues to be the world’s number one leader. According to International Data Corporation report, Toshiba re-affirmed its world number one position again in the year 2000 for both worldwide and ASEAN/India.
Established in 1875, Toshiba Corporation is a global high technology product leader with 315 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Toshiba Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation.  Its Singapore-based Computer Systems Division (CSD) is the regional head office for South East Asia and the Indian Sub-continent.  CSD markets the broadest range of notebook computer under the Satellite, Satellite Pro, Tecra, Portégé and Libretto product brand names. For more information, visit the company’s website at pc.toshiba-asia.com.

Press Contact:	Florence Quak
		Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd
		Tel:	(65) 270-9989 ext. 112
		Fax:	(65) 275-1086
		E-mail: florence.quak@toshiba.com.sg

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Intel, Pentium, and SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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