Press Release
EMBARGOED UNTIL JUNE 25
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.
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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® Mobile Intel® Mobile Intel® Mobile Intel® Mobile Intel®
Pentium® III Pentium® III Pentium® III Pentium® III Pentium® III
processor 800MHz processor 800MHz processor 800MHz processor 800MHz processor 800MHz
with Intel® with Intel® with Intel® with Intel® with Intel®
SpeedStep™ SpeedStep™ SpeedStep™ SpeedStep™ SpeedStep™
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128MB, up to 128MB, up to 128MB, up to 128MB, up to 128MB, up to
512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 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 8X DVD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 4X/4X/6X
Drive Drive Drive Drive CDRW/DVD-
ROM drive
Windows ME pre- Windows ME pre- Windows ME pre- Windows 2000 Windows ME pre-
installed installed installed pre-installed 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)
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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.
SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
All other trademarks belong to their respective companies.
HDD Calculation: 1GB = 1 billion bytes
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