Mobile leader introduces the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 with built-in Wi-Fi^TM (IEEE 802.11b) connectivity and powerful new Intel® processor

IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2002 - Further building on a mission to be the global leader in mobile products and solutions, Toshiba's Computer Systems Group (CSG) today ushers in a new era of wireless computing with the introduction of the Toshiba Pocket PC e740. Allowing instant data access, the new PDA features integrated Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) wireless connectivity, making the e740 the ideal companion for Toshiba's full line of wireless-ready consumer and corporate notebook PCs.

In addition to built-in wireless connectivity, e740 customers will enjoy the benefits of a bright 64K color display coupled with the powerful new Intel PXA250 processor with Intel XScale^TM technology at 400MHz. Expansion offerings include integrated CompactFlash® II and Secure Digital^TM (SD) media slots and an optional Toshiba Expansion Pack and High Capacity battery.

"The Pocket PC e740 represents Toshiba's commitment to aggressively engineer and develop wireless and mobile productivity tools that help users efficiently manage and organize their busy lives," said Oscar Koenders, vice president of worldwide product planning, Toshiba CSG. "This new PDA offers portability, ease of use and wireless connectivity - it's a core offering in our mobile computing strategy."

The sleekly designed silver Toshiba Pocket PC e740 lets users do more with the built-in CompactFlash II and SD expansion slots, ready for additional memory storage and Bluetooth^TM connectivity (via optional Bluetooth SD card), as well as productivity devices such as a global positioning system and barcode reader. Users also can take advantage of the optional Toshiba Expansion Pack, which attaches to the bottom of the e740 allowing customers to effortlessly conduct presentations via a monitor or projector with the integrated RGB monitor port in the Expansion Pack. The Toshiba Expansion Pack also integrates a USB port to connect to USB native devices such as a full-size keyboard.

For increased power and performance, an optional High Capacity battery is available that easily slides onto the back of the Toshiba Pocket PC e740, providing additional battery life. Both the High Capacity battery and Toshiba Expansion Pack can remain connected to the e740 while the device is in the cradle.

Powering the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 is the new the Intel PXA250 processor with Intel XScale technology at 400MHz. The new processor delivers increased performance and significant power savings to the Pocket PC e740 to handle intensive applications such as playing audio files or accessing multimedia presentations.

"The Intel PXA250 processor is designed to boost the performance of mobile devices that support processing intensive applications such as multimedia files without sacrificing battery life," said Hans Geyer, vice president and general manager of Intel's PCA Components Group. "Intel is pleased to deliver these added benefits to Toshiba Pocket PC e740 customers."

Complementing the increased performance of the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 is the robust Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 software including Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft ActiveSync and Windows Media Player for Pocket PC. Best-suited for corporate users, security features of the operating system include the Virtual Private Network client access to protect sensitive data and e-mail communication through remote access. Additionally, mobile professionals can utilize Terminal Services Client to remotely access business applications on its company's server.

"By combining integrated Wi-Fi with secure, reliable and robust functionalities of Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 software, the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 brings mobile computing to a new level," said Juha Christensen, corporate vice president of the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Users can now easily access e-mail in real-time and browse the Web at fast speeds in a wireless LAN environment."

The Toshiba Pocket PC e740 is competitively priced at $599 with a one-year standard limited parts and labor warranty and is available at computer superstores, consumer electronic stores and mass merchandisers; www.shoptoshiba.com; and Toshiba's traditional distribution channels, VARs, and mail order partners.

Toshiba Computer Systems Group, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), is a leading vendor for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and wireless accessories, Pocket PC devices, and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information call 1-800-TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $40 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

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