Toshiba ha lanciato nel mercato USA due nuovi notebook della linea Satellite X205 fortemente caratterizzati dalla predisposizione per l'impiego in ambito gaming. I nuovi Satellite X205-SLi6 e Satellite X205-SLi5 sono basati sulle recenti cpu a 45nm di Intel, la Core 2 Duo T93003 (2.50GHz, 6MB L2, 800MHz FSB) per lo SLi6 e la Core 2 Duo T83003 (2.40GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB) per lo SLi5, e, come si intuisce dalla denominazione commerciale, integrano un sottosistema grafico dual-gpu basato sul chip GeForce 8600M GT di NVIDIA in topologia SLI ed equipaggiato con 512Mb di RAM G-DDR3.

In entrambi i casi la memoria centrale è pari a 3Gb in tecnologia DDR-2 PC2-5300 mentre il monitor è un 17" TFT LCD widescreen in tecnologia TruBrite. Il notebook Satellite X205-SLi6 ha un ESUP - Estimated Single Unit Price, ndr - di $2,499.991 mentre per la variante Satellite X205-SLi5 l'ESUP è di $1,999.991.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced two new models of the Satellite X205, its marquee gaming laptop series with bolstered performance by Intel’s next-generation 45nm processors and NVIDIA SLi technology.

Designed for high-performance the new Satellite X205-SLi5 and Satellite X205-SLi6 provide remarkable gaming power and graphic rendering capabilities at an affordable starting price of $1,999.991. To ensure that gamers experience the finest game play possible each model incorporates dual NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics2 cards and Intel’s 45nm processor3 technology. These technologies together translate into a visually immersive experience, with greater speed and performance that maximizes the potential of today’s most complex and intense games.

For gamers seeking a larger digital canvas, the new Satellite X205-SLi series feature an HDMI port for pure digital output to any HDTV with an HDMI port, which provides the capability to play today’s hottest games in 1080i high-definition. Additionally, an S/P DIF output port combined with the Dolby Sound Room technology takes the gaming experience to new heights with capabilities that reach up to 5.1 stereo surround sound.

To complete the ultimate mobile gaming package, wireless gaming functionality comes standard on the laptop. The Satellite X205 series is equipped with Bluetooth v.2.0+EDR technology, the most powerful and responsive version to date for connecting to wireless controllers, mice and keyboards.

For maximum internal storage of games and downloadable content, the Satellite X205-SLi5 and the Satellite X205-SLi6 include massive dual hard drives totaling 320GB4 and 400GB4 respectively. With blazing fast 7200 RPM drives gamers don’t sacrifice performance for storage capacity, which ensures that the Satellite X205 performance is at its peak during any gaming scenario without fear of lag.

Each Satellite X205-SLi notebook features a built-in 1.3 megapixel Webcam that’s perfect for use when competing against other gamers via LAN tournaments or friends and family members in Games for Windows – LIVE.

The Satellite X205 is available from a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide or directly from Toshiba at www.toshibadirect.com. Detailed product information is available at www.explore.toshiba.com/X205.

The following configurations show the different specifications and price options available within the Satellite X205 series:

All new Toshiba notebooks are RoHS-compatible8, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Toshiba also offers a computer trade-in and recycling program to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. All Toshiba computers qualify for free recycling, while non-Toshiba computers and other consumer electronic products can be recycled for a small fee. For more information please visit: www.explore.toshiba.com/green.