Toshiba added the NVIDIA SLI technology to its elite Satellite X205 gaming notebook series with an HD DVD drive. The new Satellite X205 gaming notebooks consist of two models that are available at retail–the Satellite X205-SLI1 and the Satellite X205-SLI3. Both models feature dual NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processing units (GPUs) with combined 512MB of dedicated video RAM and are compatible with Microsoft DirectX 10. Pricing for the Satellite X205-SLI gaming notebook starts at $1,999.992.

In support of the Satellite X205-SLI launch, Toshiba plans to host a "Gears of War" tournament during this year’s DigitalLife tradeshow in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Booth (#621) later this week.

The Satellite X205-SLI incorporates a high-definition, 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display .

Also, the Satellite X205-SLI3 includes a USB external HDTV tuner for playing live HDTV from an antenna or cable or satellite set-top box. The new Satellite X205-SLI notebooks feature an HDMI output port for connecting to an HDTV, a S/P DIF output port for 5.1 surround sound stereo and Bluetooth v.2.0+EDR technology compatible with wireless gaming controls and other accessories.

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

Satellite X205-SLI3 Unique Specifications (ESUP $2,499.99)

-- Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit version)
-- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 - 2.2GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB
-- 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory - Maximum capacity 4096MB
-- 320GB (5400 RPM) using two Serial-ATA hard disk drives - 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(R) display- 1680x1050 native resolution (WSXGA+)
-- NVIDIA SLI( technology with dual GeForce 8600M GT GPUs with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics(1) memory
-- 4 built-in Harman Kardon(R) 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 X205-SLI1 Unique Specifications (ESUP $1,999.99)

-- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version)
-- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 - 2.0GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB
-- 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory - Maximum capacity 4096MB
-- 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(R) display - 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)
-- NVIDIA SLI technology with dual GeForce 8600M GT GPUs with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics(1) memory
-- 4 built-in Harman Kardon(R) 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

Complete product specifications for both of the Satellite X205-SLI models are available at www.toshibadirect.com.