TOSHIBA INTRODUCES PORTEGE 610CT: THE INDUSTRY'S FIRST 90MHz PENTIUM
ULTRAPORTABLE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

Portege 610CT Offers State-of-the-Art Performance and Multimedia
Capability
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Toshiba Portege 610CT Key Features

Superior system performance achieved by a high-performance 90MHz Pentium
CPU (2.9 volt), local- bus video, graphics accelerator, a large 720
million byte (= 686MB) hard disk drive, and 8MB of EDO DRAM standard
(expandable to 40MB).

A new larger 9.5-inch color TFT-LCD active-matrix display offers 16.7
million colors (24-bit color) for uncompromised viewing.

For the latest multimedia applications, the integrated Sound Blaster
Pro-compatible 16-bit sound provides support for MIDI and .WAV with
built-in speaker and microphone as standard. 

For state-of-the-art expandability, two 5mm Type II or one 10.5mm Type III
PC Card expansion slots offer system flexibility and the optional port
replicator provides desktop replacement with one-touch connectivity to
office peripherals. 

Super long life Lithium-Ion battery provides exceptional battery life
required for ultraportable performance applications (2.5-5 hours of
battery life; recharge time of 3 hours when off; 5-8 hours when on). 

The 4.8-pound compact design integrates the AccuPoint pointing device. 

Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor. 

Available in late June, the Portege 610CT carries an estimated street price
of $4,649.
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IRVINE, Calif. -- May 30, 1995 -- Offering the industry's first Pentium
ultraportable computer, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) today unveiled the Portege 610CT with the
new 90MHz Pentium (2.9 volt) processor from Intel Corporation. The new
Portege 610CT provides unsurpassed multimedia performance with an
integrated Sound Blaster Pro-compatible 16-bit sound that supports MIDI
and .WAV, a high-capacity 720 million byte (=686MB) 

hard disk drive, and a larger 16.7 million color 9.5-inch TFT-LCD display.
With multimedia capabilities and a Pentium processor, the Portege 610CT
combines superior performance and uncompromising usability for business
executives and professionals who desire a sleek ultraportable notebook
computer for powerful entertainment and presentation capabilities in a
4.8-pound form factor.

"Our strong strategic relationship with Intel, our vertical manufacturing
capability with critical new technologies, and our use of Lithium-Ion
batteries allow Toshiba to be the first notebook manufacturer to design a
Pentium ultraportable computer that takes full advantage of the CPU's
performance and maintain a long battery life," stated Atsutoshi Nishida,
president of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "The Portege 610CT
represents our continuing commitment to the application of Pentium
processors in future Toshiba notebook computers."

"Toshiba has taken a leadership position in migrating to the Pentium
processor by announcing the Portege 610CT, the industry's first
ultraportable computer with the new low voltage 90MHz processor. We are
committed to providing Toshiba efficient, high-performance processors
optimized for portable computers," stated Steve Nachtsheim, vice president
for Intel Corporation. "Our long-standing relationship with Toshiba
continues to deliver innovative technology to the mobile marketplace."

"Our customers indicated their preference for maximum performance in a
lightweight, full-featured system, to power through their sophisticated
spreadsheets and speed through computer-intensive applications," commented
Michael Winkler, vice president and general manager for the Computer
Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "We have
essentially taken the performance of a desktop computer and squeezed it
into a 4.8-pound ultraportable system. The Portege 610CT has the
horsepower to race through programs faster than most of today's desktop
computers."

Toshiba redefined the portable computer with the Portege Series -- winner
of PC Magazine's 1994 Technical Excellence Award and PC/Computing's Most
Valuable Product (MVP) of the Year Award -- through technological
innovation and a focus on mobility. The Portege 610CT is ready to step in
as a primary computer or a traveling companion for mobile professionals
who require state-of-the-art desktop performance in a portable computer.
These individuals require multimedia capability for mobile presentations
and office productivity applications such as word processing, databases,
spreadsheets, graphics and communications via a modem to access E-mail,
office networks, on-line services and fax messages or documents.

Portege 610CT Key Features

With Pentium power and flexibility, the Portege 610CT ultraportable
computer comes standard with a 90MHz Pentium CPU and a VL local-bus video
graphics accelerator ideal for graphics-intensive multimedia applications.
Other features include a large 9.5-inch color TFT-LCD active-matrix
display which supports 16.7 million simultaneous colors (24-bit color) at
a resolution of 640 x 480, a high capacity 720 million byte (=686MB) hard
disk drive, 8MB of EDO DRAM (expandable to 40MB), two 5mm Type II or one
10.5mm Type III PC Card slots and a 3.5-inch external floppy drive
(bundled).

In complimenting the horsepower of the Pentium processor, "Toshiba
maximized the Pentium processor performance by incorporating the
recently-developed high-speed EDO memory into the Portege 610CT which
eliminates the need for costly and power hungry Level II cache controllers
often associated with high-speed processors," commented Winkler. 

The Portege 610CT continues to offer a variety of features found in the
earlier award-winning Portege Series. Most notable is the first
integration of Lithium-Ion battery technology in which users can achieve
up to 5 hours of battery life when combined with the MaxTime Power
Management System and 2.9-volt CPU technology. With these state-of-the-art
features, combined with Toshiba quality and reliability, Toshiba customers
will experience the ultimate power combination unmatched by any other
ultraportable computer on the market today.

Toshiba offers an optional port replicator which provides simple,
single-point connection for easy desktop connectivity.

Multimedia to Go with the Portege 610CT

"If you make presentations on the road or in the office, the Portege 610CT
is the ideal notebook," stated Winkler. "Taking your show on the road used
to mean an armful of equipment and a slew of cables, but now it's in a
4.8-pound ultraportable computer." The Toshiba Portege 610CT offers
outstanding multimedia capabilities for applications ranging from business
presentations to entertainment. A new powerful video subsystem with VL
local-bus technology graphics acceleration, combined with the 90MHz
Pentium processing power, enhances full-motion software video playback. 

The integrated Sound Blaster Pro-compatible 16-bit sound provides support
for MIDI and .WAV for the latest entertainment and presentation
applications. In addition, to make the most of the multimedia features,
Toshiba provides a built-in speaker and microphone as standard equipment
on this full-featured ultraportable computer.

Pricing and Availability

The Toshiba Portege 610CT will be available in late June through the
traditional distribution channels, including VARs, distributors, and
dealer outlets. This ultraportable computer has an estimated street price
of $4,649.

Three-Year Warranty and Product Support Services

The Toshiba Portege 610CT is available with Toshiba's three-year limited
warranty for parts and labor, including international coverage in 23
countries at no cost, enrollment required. For a modest fee, customers may
take advantage of other new service programs including no-fault coverage
for screen damage, on-site service and shipping services. In addition,
Toshiba offers 24-hour/7-days-a-week technical assistance through its
toll-free number, 1-800-999-4273, an electronic bulletin board service,
CompuServe forum and dealer referrals for authorized service providers.

Based on the market share estimates from International Data Corporation
(IDC), Toshiba is the leading vendor in the U.S. market for portable
computers, holding 18.7 percent of the volume for 1994. Toshiba also is
first among IBM-compatible notebook computers, with 20.6 percent of the
volume for 1994. IDC research covers the full spectrum of computer
resellers with particular focus on the portable computing market.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with approximate annual sales of $2
billion, TAIS is comprised of seven divisions, which manufacture and
market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the
United States. Products include portable computers, disk drives, plain
paper copiers, facsimile systems, electronic key telephones and PBX
systems, and toner products.

TAIS is an independent operating company, owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a
subsidiary of the $44.9 billion Toshiba Corporation (the world's 20th
largest corporation), a world leader in high technology products with 134
major consolidated subsidiaries worldwide.

Recognized as a leading manufacturer in portable computing, the TAIS
Computer Systems Division markets the broadest range of subnotebook,
notebook, mobile multimedia and pen computers in the industry. For dealer
referral or product literature call: 1-800-334-3445. 

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc
PO Box 19724
Irvina, CA 92713-9724

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