TOSHIBA CONTINUES INNOVATION WITH INDUSTRY'S MOST ROBUST ULTRAPORTABLE NOTEBOOK LINEUP New Portege 3010CT/3015CT and Libretto 110CT Meet Wide Spectrum of Mobile Users' Needs Editor's Summary: . Portege(tm) 3010/3015CT - Weighing less than three pounds and measuring 3/4-inch thick, the Portege 3010/3015CT offers the perfect balance of ultraportability and performance. At $1,999, it is designed for the mobile professional with mainstream performance needs, and features a touch-type keyboard and 10.4-inch TFT display. . Libretto(tm) 110CT - Toshiba's Libretto 110CT is the industry's most powerful two-pound mini-notebook with Windows(tm) 98/95 or Windows NT(tm) Workstation 4.0 compatibility. An Intel(tm) 233MHz Pentium(tm) processor with MMX(tm) technology and a 4.3 billion byte hard drive give customers a powerful productivity tool at just $1,799. IRVINE, Calif. - Nov. 2, 1998 - Reinforcing its portable technology leadership, the Computer Systems Division (CSD) of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), today expanded its ultraportable product line with the Portege 3010CT/3015CT and Libretto 110CT. With these introductions, Toshiba is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of a wide range of highly mobile professionals, offering the most comprehensive ultraportable product line in the industry. Toshiba's new product lineup gives users the broadest options available to enhance their productivity at the office or on the road. The Portege 3010CT/3015CT is an ultra-thin, ultra-light notebook designed to support mainstream business applications, and the two-pound Libretto 110CT mini-notebook is ideal for data retrieval and editing. These products complement Toshiba's Portege 7000 Series, which provides the highest-performing ultraportable solution available for power-hungry mobile professionals. "As the pioneer in ultraportable and mini-notebook technology, Toshiba is continuing to break new ground in design innovation while staying focused on delivering solutions that meet our customers' needs," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president of marketing, Toshiba CSD. "With our newly-expanded product line, Toshiba now offers the broadest array of ultraportables designed to maximize productivity while on the go." Powerful Functionality and Performance Combine in an Ultra- Thin Footprint Toshiba once again challenges ultraportable design with the ultra-thin, ultra-light Portege 3010CT/3015CT. Within its magnesium alloy dark gray chassis and silver metallic lid lies the perfect blend of ultraportability and performance. Weighing only 2.9 pounds and measuring approximately 3/4-inch thick, the Portege is as thin as a spiral-bound notebook. Its eye-catching chassis contains a powerful array of features to meet the needs of today's highly mobile professional. Developed for on-the-go professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, sales professionals and students, the Portege 3010CT/3015CT is equipped with an Intel 266MHz Pentium processor with MMX technology, an ample 4.3 billion byte Ultra DMA hard drive, 32MB high-speed EDO DRAM (expandable to 96MB), and a 3Com 56K PC Card modem. Combined with a generous 10.4-inch TFT display, fast 128-bit NeoMagic(tm) graphics accelerator with 2MB of integrated video memory and touch-type keyboard, the Portege 3010CT/3015CT is well-suited for general office applications, presentations, on-the-road email and Internet access. In addition, customers will appreciate the standard high-capacity Lithium-Ion battery that provides nearly four hours of battery life. The Portege 3010CT/3015CT is the industry's only sub- three-pound notebook to accommodate two Type II PC Cards and a USB port for easy connection to peripherals, networks and printers. For quick software installation, a 24X max speed PC Card CD-ROM is available as an option. Configured for corporate customers, the Portege 3010CT comes with Windows 95 pre-installed and optional utility support for Windows 98 and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. The Portege 3015CT sold through the retail channel comes pre- configured with Windows 98. Additionally, Toshiba's Customer Choice software option allows Portege 3015CT buyers to choose applications that best meet their computing needs. Choices include software bundles which provide solutions for office productivity, mobile productivity, entertainment or education. The office productivity suite includes the Lotus SmartSuite Millennium Edition software package. The mobile productivity bundle includes remote connectivity, trip and route planning software, while the entertainment bundle includes sports and interactive games. Targeted for young children, a K-6 bundle includes math, science, writing, reference and edutainment packages. An education bundle for junior and senior high school students features math, science, writing and college prep applications. Heavyweight Features Enhance Industry's Most Powerful Two- Pound Mini-Notebook Setting the pace for mini-notebook design, the video cassette-sized Libretto 110CT is the industry's most powerful two-pound notebook PC. Combining an advanced feature set with increased performance and storage capacity, the Libretto 110CT delivers the power mobile professionals need to run presentations, email and on-the-road productivity applications. Because the Libretto 110CT is designed to run Windows 98/95 and Windows NT, the same operating systems IT departments already run on desktops and notebooks, the Libretto minimizes support concerns and reduces cost of ownership for enterprise users. Business travelers, sales executives and field technicians who need mobile productivity, presentation and communications capabilities will find the Libretto 110CT the ideal productivity tool. The Libretto 110CT is also well- suited for vertical applications such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing and other industries where portability and space constraints are key. With a fast Intel 233MHz Pentium processor with MMX technology and a 4.3 billion byte Ultra DMA hard drive, the Libretto 110CT keeps pace with the needs of mobile road warriors. Featuring a 7.1-inch active matrix display, the Libretto 110CT incorporates a 128-bit NeoMagic graphics accelerator and 2MB of integrated video memory. Enhancing its ease-of-use and increasing user productivity, the Libretto 110CT can be easily connected to a full-size monitor and keyboard. It also features two Type II or one Type III PC card slots with CardBus support, as well as Fast Infrared, microphone and headphone ports. The Libretto 110CT comes pre-configured with Windows 98 or Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and offers optional utility support for Windows 95. Pricing, Availability and Warranty Available in November, the Portege will initially be sold through retail and will be available through Toshiba reseller partners in December. The Portege 3010CT/3015CT is backed by a limited one-year parts and labor warranty and has an estimated single unit price of $1,999. The Libretto 110CT will also be available in November and will be sold through traditional distribution channels including VARs, distributors and dealers. Backed by a limited one-year parts and labor warranty, the estimated single unit price for the Libretto 110CT is $1,799 for Windows 98 and $1,899 for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 systems. The Libretto 110CT is supported by Toshiba's Notebook Depot repair program that allows for a malfunctioning notebook to be shipped to a depot, repaired and returned anywhere in the United States. Flexible Financing and Service Programs Toshiba offers flexible financing and leasing programs, as well as comprehensive service and support and warranty programs to enhance customers' computing experience. Toshiba Financial Services provide simple and flexible financing and leasing options to the company's large enterprise customers, small- to medium-sized businesses and education markets. The program gives customers increased purchasing power, flexible payment options, competitive rates and a variety of programs designed for their business needs. A select group of Authorized Service Providers (ASPs) furnishes dependable warranty and post warranty service, training, parts and advanced technical support. For mobile professionals who travel outside the United States, Toshiba provides one-year carry-in warranty coverage in more than 29 countries. The Portege 3010CT/3015CT and Libretto 110CT are backed by Toshiba's service and support, available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week through the InTouchsm Center. Toshiba also offers online support for electronic-based interaction via the Web, CompuServe Online Forum or the Electronic Solutions Bulletin Board. About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Toshiba continues to be the leading vendor for portable computers with 18.8 percent market share in the U.S. market and 20.1 percent worldwide in Q2 ‘98 according to International Data Corp. The company offers portable, desktop and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For dealer referral and product literature, call 1-800-TOSHIBA, or visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.toshiba.com. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with annual sales of approximately $3 billion, TAIS is comprised of nine divisions which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America and one wholly owned subsidiary which operates a network of copier/fax dealers. Products include portable and desktop computers; monitors; PC servers; plain-paper copiers; facsimile systems; voice mail systems; digital business telephone systems; toner products; systems solutions for the cable industry; digital cameras and network systems. TAIS is an independent operating company, owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of the $44 billion Toshiba Corp., the sixth largest electronics and electrical equipment manufacturer, and the world's 37th largest corporation in terms of sales. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in high-technology products with 315 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. # # #