About Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc

We are providing this information as of the date ofthis press release and do not undertake any obligation to update anyforward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of newinformation, future events or otherwise Caution-Investigational device Limited by Federal law to investigational use. The implantation procedure and usage of the Maestro System carry some risks,such as the risk generally associated with laparoscopic procedures and thoserelated to treatment as described in the EMPOWER clinical trial informedconsent EnteroMedics Inc.Greg S. Lea, Copyright Business Wire 2009. Nations Renowned Independent Consulting Firms Give Rave Reviews to Toshibase-STUDIO2330c/2830c/3530c/4520cIRVINE, Calif.(Business Wire)Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) is proud to announce that itse-STUDIO2330c/2830c/3530c/4520c color multifunction product (MFP) series hasearned accolades from three of the nations renowned independent consultingfirms - Better Buys for Business, BERTL and Buyers Laboratory Inc (BLI). Toshibas e-STUDIO2330c/2830c/3530c/4520c color MFP series achieved thefollowing recognitions based on independent analyses encompassing industryexpertise, laboratory and field tests: Better Buys for Business - "Editors Choice" Award (for 2008 and 2009) BERTL - 2008 "BERTLs Best" Award BERTL - "Exceptional Five Star Rating" BLI - "Four and a Half Star" Rating in Field Test Report"Toshibas MFPs are solid performers and the e-STUDIO2330c/2830c/3530c/4520cseries continues the companys recent history of offering innovative,high-quality products," said Stephen Hannaford, editor-in-chief, Better Buys forBusiness. "Toshiba built this new series on an already strong architecture whileboosting speed and improving features to its predecessor models.

The series featuresToshibas third generation e-BRIDGE controller for efficient processing andmultitasking. Printing color documents at 23, 28, 35 and 45 pages-per-minute(PPM) respectively, with a first-copy-out time of approximately eight seconds,the e-STUDIO2330c/2830c/3530c/4520c provides fast color printing for businesseswith robust color output needs. The e-STUDIO2330c/2830c/3530c/4520c also is environmentally friendly, as it isEnergy Star compliant and reduces power consumption when not in use with itsenergy-saver and sleep mode functions. Additionally, this color MFP features aprinted circuit board that is constructed with 100 percent lead-free solder, andall of its printed circuit boards are halogen-free. "We are particularly pleased withthese accolades as they come from completely independent resources that helpcompanies make smart equipment decisions.

These achievements validate ourdedication to provide our customers with innovative and quality products thatoffer true value in maximizing their investment." About Better Buys for BusinessBetter Buys for Business is the leading independent buyers guide to officeequipment. Its mission is to help buyers of copiers, printers, fax machines,scanners, and duplicators make smarter purchasing decisions. To learn more aboutBetter Buys for Business, call 800-247-2185 or visit About BERTLBERTL Inc. is the source for objective, independent product evaluation reportsand comparative analyses on digital imaging devices and workflow solutions.BERTLs evaluation reports, customer satisfaction research, awards and productratings are undertaken entirely at BERTLs expense for the benefit of itsinternational subscriber base. BERTL reports, research and other industryinformative services are available in a range of specialized subscriptionservices. To learn more about BERTL, visit or telephone973-882-0200.

About Buyers Laboratory Inc.Since 1961, Buyers Laboratory has been the leading independent office equipmenttest lab and business consumer advocate. For more information on Buyers Laboratory, please visit, call 201-488-0404 or e-mail . About Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc.Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) manages product planning,marketing, sales, service support and distribution of copiers, facsimiles,multifunction printing products, network controllers, and toner productsthroughout the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean.Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TABS has five divisions: the Electronic ImagingDivision; the Toner Products Division; the Document Solutions EngineeringDivision; the International Division; and TOPAC U.S.A., Inc., dba ToshibaBusiness Solutions (TBS), a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of TABS, thatoperates a network of wholly-owned office equipment dealers throughout theUnited States. Named the most favored manufacturer nine times by the Business TechnologyAssociation (BTA), Toshibas entire product line, customer support and marketingdistribution policies are markers for the industry. Among the many other awardsgarnered in recent years, Toshiba was named the "Manufacturer of the Year" eighttimes by Marketing Research Consultants (MRC), and has twice been named to theCIO 100 for being among the top 100 "bold" (2005) and "agile" (2004) companiesin the world. Ranked by Fortune magazine as the eighth Most AdmiredElectronics Company in the World, Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in hightechnology products with more than 300 major subsidiaries and affiliatesworldwide Fiscal year revenue in 2007 was approximately $76.6 billion.