Satellite X205 SLi1 and SLi3 Gaming Notebooks Now Available

Toshiba’s added NVIDIA SLI technology to its X205 gaming notebook series. The new Satellite X205 will be available in two models- the Satellite X205-SLi1 and the Satellite X205-SLi3. Both models feature dual NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPUs and are compatible with Microsoft DirectX 10.

“Last year, Toshiba launched their gaming notebook lineup with NVIDIA GPUs, evolving the notebook gaming experience with with a unique blend of sheer performance, practical versatility, and elegant style,” said Rene Haas, general manager of Notebook GPUs at NVIDIA. “Toshiba’s addition of NVIDIA SLI technology to their gaming notebooks further demonstrates their commitment to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience to gamers on the go.”

All Satellite X205-SLi notebooks come with HDMI output, S/P Dif out for 5.1 surround sound, Bluetooth 2.0 and an HD DVD drives. The SLI3 includes an external USB HDTV tuner.

“The Satellite X205 gaming notebooks with NVIDIA’s SLI technology is the continuation of Toshiba’s commitment to bring gamers the ‘latest-and-greatest’ in gaming hardware,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “With an immense array of multimedia ports, dual hard drives, HD DVD drive as well as sub two-thousand price point, the Satellite X205 notebooks with SLI technology provides an elite gaming and high-definition experience.”

The new Satellite X205-SLI series is currently available at www.toshibadirect.com and at a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide. The Satellite X205-SLI gaming notebooks are available in the following specifications and prices:

Satellite Satellite X205-SLi3 Unique Specifications $2,499.99

* Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit version)
* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 ( 2.2GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB4)
* 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory5

* 320GB (5400 RPM) using two Serial-ATA hard disk drives6
* Primary: 160GB + Secondary: 160GB
* HD DVD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 12 formats
* Toshiba USB HDTV Tuner (External)
* Broadcast high-definition (720p or 1080i)
* Broadcast standard definition (480i)
* 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display
* 1680×1050 native resolution (WSXGA+)
* NVIDIA SLI technology with dual GeForce 8600M GT GPUs with 512MB GDDR discrete graphics memory
* 4 built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer
* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)

* Bluetooth version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate
* Embedded Webcam and microphone
* Fingerprint reader

Satellite Satellite X205-SLi1 Unique Specifications at $1,999.992

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version)
* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T72503
*2.0GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB4
* 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory

* 240GB (5400 RPM) using two Serial-ATA hard disk drives * Primary: 120GB + Secondary: 120GB
* HD DVD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 12 formats
* 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display
* 1440×900 native resolution (WXGA+)
* NVIDIA SLI technology with dual GeForce 8600M GT GPUs with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics1 memory
* 4 built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer
* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)7
* Bluetooth version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate
* Embedded Webcam and microphone
* Fingerprint reader