Toshiba Unveils New High And Low End Laptop Models
Toshiba has announced new laptop models covering both the high-end and low-end of the notebook computer spectrum.
Toshiba 4K Ultra HD Laptop
Toshiba’s new Satellite P55t features one of the world’s first 4K Ultra HD displays in a laptop and the world’s first to earn Technicolor Color Certification. Pitched to visual creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts, the Satellite P55t is designed to take on intensive computing demands and display unprecedented imagery.
“Creative professionals are embracing 4K Ultra HD as it enables a whole new level of media creation that draws viewers in with amazing detail and clarity,” says Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “Until now, media creators have been unable to have this combination of performance and display capabilities in a mobile solution and we applied years of experience and engineering resources to make it a reality.”
World’s First Technicolor Color Certified Laptop Display
The Satellite P55ts 15.6-inch diagonal Ultra HD TruBrite touchscreen display1 shows lifelike crystal-clear definition and houses four times as many pixels as a Full HD screen. Delivering a native 3840 x 2160 resolution with 282 PPI (pixels per inch), the display produces smoother imagery and level of detail. The display, with IPS technology, also allows for higher resolutions and wider viewing angles, enabling photographers, videographers, graphic designers and entertainment enthusiasts to create, review and view media with the confidence the colors are true and accurate.
Each Ultra HD display is individually calibrated by Chroma Tune and is Technicolor Certified during production to realize natural color expression with an accurate color gamut to ensure true-to-life imagery. As a result, everything displayed on screen is reproduced according to the original intent and there are no mismatches when viewing photos or other imagery. In addition, with the preinstalled Chroma Tune for Toshiba software, users can personalize and manage individual color space control and apply profiles to a variety of software applications.
“Our color certification team worked closely with the engineering team at Toshiba to ensure the highest levels of color calibration on this laptops display,” says Manuele Wahl, senior vice president, Licensing at Technicolor. “We applied the same rigor of testing and calibration used on major motion pictures to ensure not only that photographers and videographers now see what they shot in perfect color, but consumers can also experience 4K film and videos as Hollywood directors intended.”
To complement the displays broad range of colors, the Satellite P55t 4K Ultra HD model includes a full version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 software, ideal for photographers who want to organize, perfect and share amazing images.
Premium Performance for Demanding Tasks
Designed to give users everything needed to create 4K content with ease, the laptop features a 4th generation Intel Core i7 quad core processor2, up to 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L memory3 and AMD Radeon R9 M265X enthusiast-class graphics4 with 2GB GDRR5 video memory. To store and share HD content, the laptop includes a 1TB hard drive5 with a 3D impact sensor, four USB 3.0 ports6, a UHS-II SD card slot, ultrafast 802.11ac Wi-Fi to stream Ultra HD videos, an HDMI port capable of 4K output and an available built-in Blu-ray Disc Re-writable drive7.
The Satellite P55t is equipped with stereo speakers by Harman Kardon, a leader in premium audio, complemented by audio processing by DTS, providing outstanding audio quality for both movies and games. The laptop also features Toshiba’s unique Sleep & Music feature8, allowing users to take advantage of the high-quality speakers even when the laptop is off.
The Satellite P55ts design features edge-to-edge LCD glass, a frameless LED-backlit keyboard, spacious clickpad and a cool brushed Aluminum finish.
The new Satellite P55t 4K Ultra HD will be available on April 22, 2014 direct from Toshiba at http://toshiba.com/us for $1,499.99 MSRP.
Notes:
1 Display. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the thin film transistors manufacturing technology. See Display Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
2 Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
3 Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
4 Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
5 Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
6 USB 3.0. 5Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending on your system configuration and other factors.
7 Blu-ray Disc Player Technology. Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. See Blu-Ray Disc Player Technology Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
8 Toshiba Sleep & Music. In this mode, the headphone jack and mute functions are disabled. The volume and sound quality will diminish as the speakers not tuned in Windows mode. Use the volume control on your audio device to adjust sound. Audio line-in cable is not included.
Toshiba C and L Series Laptops for Getting Everyday Stuff Done
Toshiba also announced this week that it is refreshing its lower-end Satellite C and L Series laptops. Offering a number of new features and enhancements, these laptops are ideal for consumers looking for everyday productivity and entertainment without breaking the bank. The new laptops also mark the start of Toshiba’s strategic relationship with audio expert Skullcandy, adding more robust sound capabilities for greater overall value.
“Our 2014 Satellite C and L Series laptops deliver stronger price-to-performance in the entry-level and mainstream categories, especially as the market moves toward more aggressive pricing,” says Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “We focused on reinvigorating these product lines by infusing more value than one would typically expect at these prices with slimmer, more modern designs, branded audio, quality keyboards and touchscreen options.”
Satellite L Series laptops offer versatile performance, modern styling and entertainment-focused features and are available in 15.6-inch (Satellite L55) and 17.3-inch (Satellite L75) diagonal screen sizes1. Equipped with generous storage and essential ports, including HDMI and a USB 3.0 port2, the Satellite L Series are affordable everyday go-to laptops for consumers looking for a full-featured PC that allows them to tackle a range of everyday tasks, from work to play. The laptops come dressed in Toshibas popular Fusion Finish in a trendy modern gold color and feature Toshiba’s new TruType keyboard, which blends a frameless design with contoured keys for a more comfortable typing experience. A sophisticated metal mesh slit speaker grill houses a pair of speakers tuned to Skullcandy audio specs rounds out the new design.
Configurations include processor options from Intel and AMD, up to 12GB of memory3, as well as optional DVD drives. The Satellite L55 can also be configured with a 10-point multi-touch display. Wi-Fi options include 802.11n and 802.11ac configurations in addition to storage options that range from 500GB to 1TB4. Toshibas popular USB Sleep & Charge technology5, enabling the laptop to be used as a portable charging station for smartphones and MP3 players even when off, is a standard feature.
The budget-driven Satellite C Series offers a choice of either a 15.6-inch (Satellite C55) or 17.3-inch (Satellite C75) diagonal screen size. With a focus on value and reliability, the laptops are ideal for budget-conscious consumers and families looking for a well-equipped PC for getting everyday stuff done. Encased in a modern, textured matte black finish, Satellite C Series laptops offer essential computing power and features, from spacious storage to an integrated webcam. On-board HDMI and USB 3.0 ports make it easy to sync and share content with other devices, while an SDXC card slot delivers added convenience for content sharing and transfers.
Configuration options include processors from Intel and AMD, storage capacities up to 1TB, built-in DVD drives and 10-point multi-touch displays.
Supreme Sound By Skullcandy
To enhance the sound capabilities of both the Satellite L and C series, Toshiba turned to the audiophiles at Skullcandy to provide a richer sound experience more commonly heard on more expensive laptops. To achieve clearer, more natural sound, Toshiba and Skullcandy, along with DTS, aligned to tune the built-in speakers to Skullcandys audio spec, as well as integrate a custom sound profile with optimized settings for Skullcandy headphones and earbuds. To alert consumers to the audio advantage, Satellite C and L Series laptops now feature Skullcandy branding.
“Toshiba is a recognized leader in personal electronics with a strong consumer following around the world,” says Brent Wilkins, vice president, Global Business Development of Skullcandy. This collaboration represents a great opportunity to enhance Toshiba’s product offerings while also elevating the Skullcandy brand and showcasing our supreme sound on a global scale.
The new Satellite L Series will be available on June 22, 2014, at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at http://toshiba.com/us, starting at $399.99 MSRP6.
The new Satellite C Series will be available on June 22, 2014, at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at http://toshiba.com/us, starting at $329.99 MSRP.
1 Display. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the thin film transistors manufacturing technology. See Display Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
2 USB 3.0. 5Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending on your system configuration and other factors.
3 Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
4 Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
5 The USB Sleep & Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.
6 Price. Reseller prices may vary. MSRP means Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price.