Toshiba introduces new Satellite P105 notebooks with Core 2 Duo processors October 10, 2006
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Toshiba announced a series of new Satellite P105 desktop replacement notebooks today featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. All the new P105 notebooks feature a standard 17 inch widescreen TruBrite display, 7.1 lb weight, a thickness of 1.41 inches, and the latest Intel Centrino Duo platform technology.
Two of the new Satellite P105’s feature Windows Media Center and external TV tuners. The new Satellite P105-S6124 and the Satellite P105-S6134 come with a USB external TV tuners that will allow you to play live TV from an antenna, cable, or satellite set top box.
Every notebook in the Satellite P105 series features:
- a DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD’s storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;
- built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers
- DDR2 MHz memory for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files
- 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and downloads;
- Full-size keyboard with 10-key pad for easy numerical entry.
Finally, every Satellite P105 notebook except for the Satellite P105-6104 will feature a fingerprint reader for secure access management. Check out ToshibaDirect.com for additional information on the new Satellite systems.
Toshiba Announces Latest Satellite(R) P105 Desktop Replacement Notebooks with Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor
Line-Up Features Latest Notebooks with External TV Tuners, Onyx Blue Metallic Color Lid Throughout
IRVINE, Calif. –(Business Wire)– Oct. 10, 2006 Toshiba Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its latest Satellite(R) P105 series desktop replacement notebooks featuring the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor and a new Onyx Blue Metallic color lid as well as external TV tuner on select models, offering consumers a wide selection of feature-rich notebooks in an attractive form factor.
Designed for portable productivity and entertainment, the Satellite P105 series features the line’s standard 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) display with a 7.1-pound(1), 1.41-inch slim notebook chassis, and incorporates the latest Intel Centrino(R) Duo mobile platform. Based on the new Intel Core Microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor is designed to handle multiple tasks in less time while consuming less power and reducing fan noise and heat. In addition, all the notebooks now feature an Onyx Blue Metallic high-gloss lid as well as a high-gloss palm rest inside.
Incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(2) T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB), the Satellite P105-S6124 and the Satellite P105-S6134 feature USB external TV tuners for playing live TV from an antenna, cable or satellite set-top box. The units also feature Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 for recording your favorite TV programming for later viewing, 2048MB DDR2 of memory(3), as well as a 160GB Serial-ATA hard drive(4) and a 200GB Serial-ATA hard drive(4) respectively. The estimated single unit price (ESUP) for the Satellite P105-S6124 is $1,499.99(5) and $1,549.99(5) for the Satellite P105-S6134.
Units available without external TV tuners include the Satellite P105-S6114, incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(2) T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB) as well as a 160GB serial-ATA hard drive(4) and 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM of memory(3). The unit has an ESUP of $1,399.99(5). The Satellite P105-S6104 features the same Intel Core 2 Duo Processor as well as a 120GB serial-ATA hard drive(4) and 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM of memory(3) for an ESUP of $1,249.99(5).
Every notebook in the new Satellite P105 line of notebooks also features:
– a DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD’s storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;
– built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers for a rich audio experience;
– DDR2 MHz memory for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files;
– 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and downloads;
– full-size keyboard with 10-key pad for easy numerical entry.
All Satellite P105 notebook models, except the Satellite P105-6104, have a fingerprint reader for secure access management and convenient replacement of typed passwords.
“Toshiba’s new Satellite P105 notebook series with the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor offers consumers a combination of entertainment and productivity with energy efficiency in a stylish, portable design,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. “The brilliant 17-inch widescreen display make these notebooks perfect for any home, dorm or office environment.”
The units are Windows Vista Premium Ready, ensuring consumers will be able to upgrade to one of the editions of Windows Vista while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today. For more information, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/getready.
The Satellite P105 series notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty(6). The standard limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may use any of the more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook’s service plans, including up to four years of extended service plans.
The Satellite P105 notebooks are available from major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. Select models and additional configurations are available from ToshibaDirect (http://www.toshibadirect.com).
All new Toshiba Satellite notebooks are RoHS-compatible(7), reducing harmful effects by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
Common Product Specifications - Satellite P105 Series -0-
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor(2) T5200 (1.60GHz,
2MB L2, 533MHz FSB)
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Operating System: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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Display: 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite(TM) TFT
active-matrix LCD display at 1440x900 native
resolution (WXGA+)
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System Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
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Graphics Controller: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 32MB-
128MB dynamically allocated shared graphics(8)
memory
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Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive
supporting 11 formats
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Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless(9) Network Connection 3945ABG
(802.11a/b/g)
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Ports: 4 USB v. 2.0, RGB TV out (S-Video), headphone
and microphone ports, RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11
modem port, i-LINK(TM)
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Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital,
Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi
Media Card, xD Picture Card); Two main memory
slots (both may be occupied); PCMCIA PC Card
slot; ExpressCard slot
Audio: Built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers
Battery: 6-cell (4000mAh) Lithium Ion
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Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.8 x 1.41 inches
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Weight: Starting at 7.1 lbs(1)
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Satellite P105-S6124 Unique Specifications -0-
Memory: 2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(3)
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Hard Drive: 160GB (4200 RPM) serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
drive(4)
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TV Tuner: Toshiba USB TV Tuner (External)
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Satellite P105-S6134 Unique Specifications -0-
Memory: 2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(3)
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Hard Drive: 200GB (4200 RPM) serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
drive(4)
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TV Tuner: Toshiba USB TV Tuner (External)
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Satellite P105-S6114 Unique Specifications -0-
Memory: 2048MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(3)
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Hard Drive: 160GB (4200 RPM) serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
drive(4)
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Satellite P105-S6104 Unique Specifications -0-
Memory: 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(3)
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Hard Drive: 120GB (5400 RPM) serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
drive(4)
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