DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD's storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;

-- high-capacity 5400 rpm Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive(6) for faster access to stored files;

-- 1024MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM memory(7) for better performance of productivity applications and music, picture and video multimedia files;

-- 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and download;

-- Toshiba Express Media Player that lets users instantly access DVDs or CDs with the push of a button on the PC chassis without having to boot the Windows operating system.

"Students on-the-go and small business professionals will find the advanced security and durability features a big plus when toting this ultra-portable notebook computer from class to class or to a business meeting," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing for Toshiba's Digital Products Division.

"The light weight and sleek design of the Satellite U205 Series notebooks along with the LifeSmart Technology(2) elements make these notebooks ready for the 'rough and tumble' activities of the mobile life."

"Notebook PCs are the fastest growing PC segment and in this segment the 12.1-inch wide products are the most exciting," said Rob Enderle, president, the Enderle Group. "The experienced buyers of these ultra-light new products are increasingly demanding more durability, performance and security."