Toshiba Talks Education at 2009 National Educational Computing Conference

Toshiba`s Laptops for Schools Program Establishes One-to-One Learning Tools for
Students and Teachers; Scholarships Support Students` Education
WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
Toshiba`s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc., is showcasing all of its latest educational products
at the 2009 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) being held at the
Washington D.C. Convention Center (Booth #3218), June 28 to July 1, 2009.
Toshiba`s mobile offerings for education include its newest mini NB205 for
note-taking and laptop training in early grades. Other offerings range from
high-performance thin and light laptops like the Tecra R10 and Portégé R600 to
the award-winning Portégé M750 Tablet PCs.

Toshiba Laptops for Schools

Toshiba has long been a pioneer in mobile technology for education as it was the
first, partnering with Microsoft, to initiate the Laptops for Schools program in
the United States. Toshiba created the program in 1995 to assist K-12 schools in
successfully planning for and executing one-to-one laptop programs. Last year,
Toshiba selected CDW-G, a leading provider of technology products and services
for education, to collaborate this effort to further enable anytime, anywhere
learning nationwide. Together, Toshiba and CDW-G donated more than $150,000
worth of education-focused technology products to three selected schools. The
products include Toshiba TDP-TW100U wireless projectors for classrooms and
Toshiba Portégé Tablet PCs for the teachers and students, as well as Toshiba
accessories like Tablet PC port replicators and 6-cell slice batteries to
enhance their anytime, anywhere learning experience.

This year`s recipients of the Laptops for Schools donations include:

* Antwerp Local School, Antwerp, OH
* Watauga High School, Boone, NC
* Kilgore ISD, Kilgore, TX

"As a pioneer of the one-to-one learning movement, Toshiba is proud to partner
with CDW-G on the Laptops for School program," said Patrick Mani, vice president
field sales, Toshiba`s Digital Products Division. "The program continues to grow
providing innovative technology solutions to more students and faculty at
schools throughout the United States."

Watauga High School uses its Toshiba Portégé Tablet PCs for hands-on learning
exercises in their freshman geometry classes. The Tablet PC`s unique digital pen
allows students to work through geometry problems on the laptop`s touch screen
and record their methods for solving them. Watauga students share their
problem-solving techniques with their peers using a collaborative teach-to-learn
model which helps with critical thinking and dialogue.

Antwerp Local School`s Laptops for Schools program improves student learning and
motivation by encouraging note-taking and improving communication between
students and teachers. Traveling on a Learn & Serve America grant, five students
from Antwerp will be attending NECC to learn about green technology and what
they can do in their district to save energy and money. They will carry the
donated Toshiba Portégé M700 Tablet PCs to document their findings at the NECC
conference.

Scholarships and More

Toshiba has helped students by awarding more than $189,000 in college
scholarship funds over the last 10 years as part of its annual Toshiba Classic
PGA golf tournament. Through this event, Toshiba has given 110 laptops and more
than $250,000 in support of local Orange County schools. To further support
future leaders in innovation, Toshiba also distributes teacher grants to help
establish innovative learning environments in schools nationwide.

Through Toshiba`s involvement with Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision, the world`s
largest K-12 science and technology competition, Toshiba has awarded more than
one million dollars worth of savings bonds and prizes including laptops and
portable DVD players to almost 250,000 students. Since its inception in 1992,
ExploraVision stands out as one of the nation`s leading education programs that
promotes student interest in science and technological innovation.

The latest educational tools being displayed at NECC 2009:

Toshiba Portégé M750: The Tablet PC offer users more options suited for
classroom use. The notebook-to-tablet convertibility delivers the ability to use
this machine as a traditional notebook with a keyboard or twist it into a Tablet
PC for pen and touch input. This enables users to draw diagrams, take notes or
annotate documents in their own handwriting. The Portégé M750 features
EasyGuard1 Technology with PC Health Monitor that helps protect the laptop from
spills and jolts as well as continuously checks the performance and
functionality of the system`s critical hardware components and alerts users when
the system is in need of a tune-up. The Portégé M750 also has built-in security
features and Toshiba`s standard three-year limited International warranty2.
Based on Intel`s Centrino technology3, the Portégé M750 series is designed to
provide powerful energy-efficient performance so you can do more at once without
slowing down.

Toshiba mini NB205: The recently launched mini NB205 is a super-compact mini
notebook that features a bright and vivid 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen LED
backlit display, a full-size QWERTY keyboard and a generous laptop-sized
touchpad, making typing and navigating the Web easy and comfortable. The mini
notebook also runs Windows XP, a familiar operating system with broad
application compatibility. It comes equipped with a Hard Drive Impact Sensor
that guards data from the daily bumps of mobile life and a USB Sleep-and-Charge4
port that enables users to charge various consumer electronics devices even when
the unit is turned off.

ToshibaTecra R10: The thin and light Tecra R10 features powerful Intel Centrino
2 with vPro technology3, enabling users to take full advantage of the latest
applications. The Tecra R10 is Toshiba`s thinnest and lightest laptop featuring
a 14.1-inch high resolution LED Backlit LCD screen. The series delivers
portability with ample workspace while featuring EasyGuard1 Technology, TouchPad
pointing device, an eSATA/USB Sleep-and-Charge4 port and Toshiba`s standard
three-year International limited warranty2. With an EPEAT Gold rating, the Tecra
R10 is also Energy Star 4.0 and RoHS compliant, saving on energy at all levels
of use.

Toshiba Portégé R600: The Portégé R600 ultraportable laptop is exceptionally
lightweight, compact, portable and ideal for computing in any environment. The
Portégé R600 seriescontinues the tradition of offering a more durable chassis, a
shock absorbing design and an enhanced LED backlit Indoor/Outdoor
Transreflective 12.1-inch diagonal widescreen display. Weighing just
three-pounds5, the Portégé R600 has a built-in DVD SuperMulti drive and features
an Intel Ultra Low Voltage Core 2 Duo processor3, an eSATA/USB Sleep-and-Charge4
port, among other preferred features. The Portégé R600 also includes Toshiba's
EasyGuard1 Technology with PC Health Monitor and Toshiba`s standard three-year
International limited warranty2.

Pricing and Availability

Toshiba laptop solutions start at $349.00 MSRP6. Laptops are available through
Toshiba Preferred Partner Program resellers and WSCA. Education pricing is
available. More information about Toshiba`s laptops can be found at
http://laptops.toshiba.com/education/for-schools.

About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units:
Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division,
and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile
products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers;
projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing
markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics
applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services 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. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in high
technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and
electrical products. These products span from information & communications
systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; as well
as power systems including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure
systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a
global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and
annual sales surpassing US $67 billion (FY 2008). For more information on
Toshiba visit www.laptops.toshiba.com.

© 2009 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and
company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their
respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices,
specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is
subject to change without notice.

1. EasyGuard Technology. EasyGuard technology comprises a number of features
some of which may or may not be available on a particular Toshiba notebook
depending on the model selected. See www.info.toshiba.com for detailed
information.

2. Warranty. The terms and conditions of Toshiba's standard limited warranty,
and extended warranty and service upgrade plans are available at
www.warranty.toshiba.com.

3. Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com.

4. USB Sleep & Charge. The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may not work with
certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification.
In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

5. Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.

6. Price. Reseller prices may vary. MSRP means "Manufactures Suggested Retail
Price."

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