TOSHIBA UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST DESKTOP HD DVD WRITER
New Device Expands Options for High-Definition Content Creation in Media Center PCs
Irvine, Calif., January 4, 2007 – Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) today announced the
world’s first half-height HD DVD writer, providing high-definition video editing and content
creation capabilities on desktop systems and media centers using this increasingly popular next-
generation DVD technology. Like Toshiba’s slim-line HD DVD writer launched in 2006, the
new SD-H903A provides read and write support for legacy formats, enabling users to enjoy
existing CD and DVD material along with high-definition DVD content.
Ideally designed for single-bay desktop PCs with its multi-functional capabilities,
Toshiba’s SD-H903A is the perfect solution for professional high-definition content creation. In
addition, consumers can capture content, edit home videos and create vast digital content
repositories for movies, music and photos. With dual layer discs, HD DVD provides 30GB of
storage capacity, which can accommodate up to eight hours of HD DVD movie content with
extended cuts and interactive features, up to five full-length standard DVD films, up to 7,500
MP3 songs or up to 30,000 high-quality images.
In addition, HD DVD provides massive data back-up capabilities for commercial
applications. This functionality is ideal for archiving graphic, legal, financial and technical data,
which require reliable, high-quality back-up solutions.
Featuring six times better resolution than standard DVD, the HD DVD format delivers an
enhanced viewing experience with brighter colors and greater detail, using the same physical
structure of standard DVD technology. As a result, the SD-H903A allows PC and CE
manufacturers to make a smooth and affordable transition to high-definition offerings from
existing DVD platforms. The SD-H903A features a Serial ATA (SATA) interface for superior
performance.
Experts anticipate rapid growth in the high-definition market in the coming year. Since
Toshiba launched the world’s first HD DVD player in April 2006, more than 1.5 million HD
DVD movies have been sold, reflecting the growing adoption of this format. Major movie
studios have announced 400 titles worldwide in the HD DVD format. HD DVD has also been
adopted by seven of the top 10 PC OEMs for high-performance notebook and desktop PCs.
“Toshiba is leading the transition to next-generation DVD technologies with an easy-to-
use, low-cost solution for professionals and consumers looking to create and enjoy high-
definition content, while still offering access to current audio CD and DVD libraries,” said Scott
Maccabe, vice president and general manager, Toshiba Storage Device Division. “HD DVD
adoption is growing rapidly in all applications – from gaming to A/V editing. With its
remarkable resolution, higher storage capacity and interactive offerings, HD DVD brings a
superior media experience to consumers. Toshiba’s new writer will greatly transform current PC
offerings.”
Toshiba’s SD-H903A integrates a blue-violet laser diode to read and write HD DVD-R
discs and supports high-density HD DVD-ROM discs, including high-definition movie and video
images.
Toshiba will showcase its HD DVD offerings for IT and CE manufacturers Jan. 8-11
during the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention
Center (booth 12832). For information on Toshiba’s announcements and events at CES, please
visit www.toshibastorage.com. Volume shipments of the SD-H903A are scheduled to start in
February with OEM sampling in January.
Toshiba SDD, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., leads the market in the
development, design and manufacturing of small form factor 2.5-inch, 1.8-inch and 0.85-inch hard disk drives, as
well as next-generation HD DVD storage products. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original
equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, value-added dealers, systems integrators and distributors in the
United States. Inherent in the Toshiba storage family are the high-quality engineering and manufacturing
capabilities that have established Toshiba products as worldwide leaders. For more information, visit
www.sdd.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division,
Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these
divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging
products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and
consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.
TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States
and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of
Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and
electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has more than
172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005). For more information on
Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s Web site at www.toshiba.com.
New Device Expands Options for High-Definition Content Creation in Media Center PCs
Irvine, Calif., January 4, 2007 – Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) today announced the
world’s first half-height HD DVD writer, providing high-definition video editing and content
creation capabilities on desktop systems and media centers using this increasingly popular next-
generation DVD technology. Like Toshiba’s slim-line HD DVD writer launched in 2006, the
new SD-H903A provides read and write support for legacy formats, enabling users to enjoy
existing CD and DVD material along with high-definition DVD content.
Ideally designed for single-bay desktop PCs with its multi-functional capabilities,
Toshiba’s SD-H903A is the perfect solution for professional high-definition content creation. In
addition, consumers can capture content, edit home videos and create vast digital content
repositories for movies, music and photos. With dual layer discs, HD DVD provides 30GB of
storage capacity, which can accommodate up to eight hours of HD DVD movie content with
extended cuts and interactive features, up to five full-length standard DVD films, up to 7,500
MP3 songs or up to 30,000 high-quality images.
In addition, HD DVD provides massive data back-up capabilities for commercial
applications. This functionality is ideal for archiving graphic, legal, financial and technical data,
which require reliable, high-quality back-up solutions.
Featuring six times better resolution than standard DVD, the HD DVD format delivers an
enhanced viewing experience with brighter colors and greater detail, using the same physical
structure of standard DVD technology. As a result, the SD-H903A allows PC and CE
manufacturers to make a smooth and affordable transition to high-definition offerings from
existing DVD platforms. The SD-H903A features a Serial ATA (SATA) interface for superior
performance.
Experts anticipate rapid growth in the high-definition market in the coming year. Since
Toshiba launched the world’s first HD DVD player in April 2006, more than 1.5 million HD
DVD movies have been sold, reflecting the growing adoption of this format. Major movie
studios have announced 400 titles worldwide in the HD DVD format. HD DVD has also been
adopted by seven of the top 10 PC OEMs for high-performance notebook and desktop PCs.
“Toshiba is leading the transition to next-generation DVD technologies with an easy-to-
use, low-cost solution for professionals and consumers looking to create and enjoy high-
definition content, while still offering access to current audio CD and DVD libraries,” said Scott
Maccabe, vice president and general manager, Toshiba Storage Device Division. “HD DVD
adoption is growing rapidly in all applications – from gaming to A/V editing. With its
remarkable resolution, higher storage capacity and interactive offerings, HD DVD brings a
superior media experience to consumers. Toshiba’s new writer will greatly transform current PC
offerings.”
Toshiba’s SD-H903A integrates a blue-violet laser diode to read and write HD DVD-R
discs and supports high-density HD DVD-ROM discs, including high-definition movie and video
images.
Toshiba will showcase its HD DVD offerings for IT and CE manufacturers Jan. 8-11
during the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention
Center (booth 12832). For information on Toshiba’s announcements and events at CES, please
visit www.toshibastorage.com. Volume shipments of the SD-H903A are scheduled to start in
February with OEM sampling in January.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Write speed:
HD DVD-R SL*: 1x CLV; HD DVD-R DL*: 1x CLV
DVD-R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-R DL*: 2.4x CLV
DVD+R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD+R DL*: 2.4x CLV
DVD-RW: 2x-4x ZCLV; DVD+RW: 2.4x-4x ZCLV
DVD-RAM: 2x-3x ZCLV; CD-R: 16x CAV
CD-RW: 4x; High Speed CD-RW: 10x
Ultra Speed CD-RW: 10x
Read speed:
HD DVD-ROM SL*, DL*: 1x CLV
HD-DVD-R SL*, DL*: 1x CLV
DVD-ROM SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-ROM DL*: 6x CAV
DVD-R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-R DL*: 6x CAV
DVD+R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD+R DL*: 6x CAV
DVD-RW, DVD+RW: 6x CAV
DVD-RAM: 2x-3x ZCLV
CD-ROM: 24x CAV; CD-DA: 8x-12x PCAV
CD-R: 24x CAV; CD-RW: 24x CAV
Interface: SATA
Buffer capacity: 8MB
Power source: DC: +5.0V, +12.0V
Operating temperature: 5C-50C (excluding media)
External dimensions (W x H x D): Width 146.0 mm, Height 41.5 mm, Depth 184 mm
Weight: 830g typical
About Toshiba Storage Device DivisionWrite speed:
HD DVD-R SL*: 1x CLV; HD DVD-R DL*: 1x CLV
DVD-R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-R DL*: 2.4x CLV
DVD+R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD+R DL*: 2.4x CLV
DVD-RW: 2x-4x ZCLV; DVD+RW: 2.4x-4x ZCLV
DVD-RAM: 2x-3x ZCLV; CD-R: 16x CAV
CD-RW: 4x; High Speed CD-RW: 10x
Ultra Speed CD-RW: 10x
Read speed:
HD DVD-ROM SL*, DL*: 1x CLV
HD-DVD-R SL*, DL*: 1x CLV
DVD-ROM SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-ROM DL*: 6x CAV
DVD-R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD-R DL*: 6x CAV
DVD+R SL*: 8x CAV; DVD+R DL*: 6x CAV
DVD-RW, DVD+RW: 6x CAV
DVD-RAM: 2x-3x ZCLV
CD-ROM: 24x CAV; CD-DA: 8x-12x PCAV
CD-R: 24x CAV; CD-RW: 24x CAV
Interface: SATA
Buffer capacity: 8MB
Power source: DC: +5.0V, +12.0V
Operating temperature: 5C-50C (excluding media)
External dimensions (W x H x D): Width 146.0 mm, Height 41.5 mm, Depth 184 mm
Weight: 830g typical
Toshiba SDD, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., leads the market in the
development, design and manufacturing of small form factor 2.5-inch, 1.8-inch and 0.85-inch hard disk drives, as
well as next-generation HD DVD storage products. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original
equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, value-added dealers, systems integrators and distributors in the
United States. Inherent in the Toshiba storage family are the high-quality engineering and manufacturing
capabilities that have established Toshiba products as worldwide leaders. For more information, visit
www.sdd.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division,
Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these
divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging
products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and
consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.
TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States
and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of
Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and
electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has more than
172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005). For more information on
Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s Web site at www.toshiba.com.
