Toshiba Announces Support for Intel's Pentium III Processor in Commercial Desktops

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.'s (TAIS) Computer Systems Division has announced its support for Intel's Pentium III processor, a move that will bring the latest technology to the commercial desktop market. The Pentium III processor-based systems will be available in Toshiba's Equium 7100 line of build-to-order commercial desktops later in Q1. This integration will provide business customers with the right combination of computing power, quality, and reliability in a commercial desktop system.

Key Takeaways:

• Toshiba's support for the Pentium III processor will be available in its Equium 7100 line of commercial desktops.
• The Pentium III processor-based systems will offer a wide range of processor speeds, from 450 to 500 MHz.
• Toshiba's Equium line will provide the widest processor speed selection available in one product family.
• The Pentium III processor will enhance computing power, quality, and reliability in commercial desktop systems.
• Toshiba's commitment to delivering the best performance, productivity, and manageability tools to IT and business managers will continue with the addition of the Pentium III processor.
• The support for the Pentium III processor is a part of Toshiba's tradition of bringing business professionals the latest and most comprehensive computing solutions.

Statistics:

• 17.2 percent market share worldwide in Q3 `98 according to International Data Corp. (source: http://www.idc.com)
• $3 billion annual sales of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
• 315 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide in Toshiba Corp.
• 37th largest corporation in terms of sales

Sources:

• Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
• International Data Corp.
• Intel Corp.
• Toshiba Corp.