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Toshiba Releases Dual Hard Drive Notebooks - Satellite A135 Series

Toshiba has unveiled the Satellite A135 notebook computer series, offering consumers a wide selection of feature-rich mobile computing solutions. Toshiba's newest Satellite line will be available in three different configurations all featuring a version of the new Windows Vista operating system. The multimedia-rich Satellite A135-S4499 incorporates two 120GB serial ATA hard drives to provide consumers with the luxury of optimum storage capacity using both drives and the convenience of using one drive for business applications, while reserving the second hard drive for music, photos and other multimedia files.

By designing a notebook computer that features dual hard drives, the Satellite A135 platform provides consumers with a notebook computer that increases the system's overall functionality while providing optimal storage capacity and secure data redundancy on one drive. Designed for mobile enthusiasts and multimedia professionals, the new Satellite lineup is rounded out by the Satellite A135-S4427 and Satellite A135-S4467. The series has a starting weight of 6.0 pounds and are collectively equipped with a standard 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display with TruBrite technology. The Satellite A135-S4499 and Satellite A135-S4467 units feature an Onyx Blue Metallic lid; the Satellite A135-S4427 is available in Mist Gray.

Optimized for advanced multimedia performance and productivity, the Satellite A135-S4499 incorporates the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB), 2048MB DDR2 memory as well as two serial-ATA hard drives totaling 240GB. The Satellite A135-S4499 is available with Windows Vista Ultimate. The Satellite A135-S4499 includes a fingerprint reader for one-touch secure access management, and a customizable Dual Mode touch pad that can provide one-tap short cuts to launch e-mail, an Internet browser and other selected programs. The mainstream Satellite A135-S4467 features the Intel Core Duo Processor T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB), 160GB serial-ATA hard drive and features 1024MB of DDR2 memory. The value-packed Satellite A135-S4427 is powered by the Intel Core Duo Processor T2250 (1.73GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB) and is equipped with a 120GB serial-ATA hard drive and incorporates 1024MB DDR2 memory.

Both the Satellite A135-S4467 and Satellite A135-S4427 are preloaded with Windows Vista Home Premium designed to make your digital lifestyle easier, safer, more connected and more entertaining.

Each Satellite A135 notebook comes standard with:
- TruBrite technology that offers a brilliant display for games or movies, and easy viewing of spreadsheets and other productivity applications;
- Toshiba's DVD SuperMulti (+/- R Double Layer) drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats and nearly doubles a recordable DVD's storage capacity in dual-layer format;
- DDR2 memory for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files;
- Four USB 2.0 ports for connectivity of accessories and peripherals;
- 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and downloads.

Satellite A135 Series:
- Display: 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT active-matrix LCD display at 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA);
- Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats;
- Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset;
- Graphics Controller: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-224MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory;
- Wireless: IntelPRO/Wireless Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g);
- Audio: Sound Volume Control Dial;
- Ports: 4 USB v. 2.0, RGB output port, S-Video output, headphone and microphone ports, RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11 modem port, i-LINK IEEE-1394;
- Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card (shared slots), Secure Digital slot supports SDIO); two main memory slots (both may be occupied); PCMCIA – Type II/Type I Card slot;
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 10.5 x 1.47-inches;
- Weight: Starting at 6.0 lbs.

Satellite A135-S4427 Unique Specifications:
- Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium;
- Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor T2250 (1.73GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB);
- Memory: 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 memory;
- Hard Drive: 120GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive;
- Audio: Built-in stereo speakers.

Satellite A135-S4467 Unique Specifications:
- Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium;
- Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor T5200 (1.73GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB with 64 with 64-bit);
- Memory: 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 memory;
- Hard Drive: 160GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive;
- Audio: Built-in stereo speakers.

Satellite A135-S4499 Unique Specifications:
- Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate;
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB with 64-bit);
- Memory: 2048MB PC4200 or PC5300 DDR2 memory;
- Hard Drive: 240GB using two 120GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive;
- Audio: Built-in stereo speakers; built-in microphone.

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