As we reported a few weeks ago, Toshiba currently plans to put HD DVD drives in all of their notebook computers. The company is
apparently starting with their mainstream models, incorporating HD DVD drives into the Satellite P205, Satellite X205 and Qosmio F45.
Toshiba also plans to release the first U.S. notebook with a writable HD DVD drive later this year.
Toshiba's Digital
Product Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that the Satellite P205, Satellite X205
and Qosmio F45 will be the company's first mainstream mobile solutions to incorporate HD DVD drives, while the Qosmio G45 will be the
first U.S. notebook computer with a writeable HD DVD optical drive, and will be available to consumers in time for the back-to-school
season.
"In the realm of high definition nothing compares to the capability and quality that is available through HD DVD," said
Mark Simons, vice president and general manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. "Due to
manufacturing efficiencies being achieved for HD DVD, we're able to add this revolutionary technology into our mainstream consumer
notebook lineup at affordable prices."
Toshiba's HD DVD enabled notebooks range in price from $1,449 to $3,199, depending on
the model and configuration. More information can be found here.
