Toshiba has unveiled a range of laptops on Tuesday but the most interesting device in the new line of laptops is the new Satellite U845w which comes with a unique look, an ultra-wide screen with 21:9 aspect ratio for better visual effect for movies and TV shows.
The new Satellite U845w, with its unusual screen size, premium harman/kardon speakers and Intel Ivy Bridge processor for stunning graphics performance, is the world's first "entertainment optimized ultrabook," claims the Japanese electronics and technology giant.
Satellite U845w diagonally measures 14.4-inches and is 0.82-inches thin. The thin yet sturdy ultrabook comes with a HD TruBrite display with 1792 x 768 resolution, 500GB hard drive with 32GB solid state drive or 256GB solid state drive option, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, Memory Card Slot, three USB 3.0 port, Toshiba Sleep & Music, Ethernet port and two USB 2.0 ports and HDMI.
The Satellite U845W will be available on July 15 with a price tag starting at $999.99.
Check out the press release of Toshiba below:
IRVINE, Calif. - June 5, 2012 - Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the growth of its UltrabookTM product line with the introduction of the Satellite® U series. New models include the Satellite U845W, the world's first Ultrabook offering a 21:9 cinematic display, and the Satellite U845, an affordably-priced everyday Ultrabook. The new Satellite U series joins Toshiba's successful Portégé® Z series Ultrabook, which will now offer new 3rd generation Intel® CoreTM processors.
"Toshiba is setting the pace in the Ultrabook category, building on our more than 25-year heritage building thin and light mobile computing products," said Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "For the first time, consumers can get the performance benefits of an Ultrabook in thin and light designs that cater to their needs whether it's price-to-performance value, entertainment or supreme mobility."
"The ability to wake up in a flash, offer a more secure computing experience and deliver great battery life are just some of the key attributes Toshiba has built into its new line of Ultrabook systems," said Kirk Skaugen, Intel vice president and general manager of the PC Client Group. "The innovative and stylish designs of the Satellite U series coupled with the new 3rd generation Intel Core processors delivers a great choice for people looking for a compelling Ultrabook."
Satellite U845W: The World's First Ultrabook with an Ultra-Wide 21:9 Cinematic Display
The entertainment-optimized Satellite U845W offers premium features and design in an ultra-slim form factor. Designed with movie enthusiasts and productivity power users in mind, the Satellite U845W is the first Ultrabook of its kind to feature a 14.4-inch diagonal ultrawide-HD TruBriteTM display with a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio. This display is ideally suited for movie buffs looking to enjoy 2.35:1 movies in their original format - without black bars commonly seen on most laptop displays. The distinctive display is also ideal for multitasking, providing more space for better split-screen viewing of Office apps, streaming video, social networking, browsing and IM. To make it easy for consumers to utilize the extra display space, the new Toshiba Split Screen Utility offers pre-configured and custom viewpoint grids, supporting multiple windows on the display.
The Satellite U845W is thin and light, yet sturdy and elegant. Precisely constructed of machined aluminum with luxurious soft-touch trim, the Satellite U845W delivers sophisticated styling, while a lightweight design and less-than-an-inch profile make it comfortable to carry. An LED backlit raised tile keyboard and ClickPad on the inside round out the refined design.
Equipped with harman/kardon® stereo speakers and SRS Premium Sound 3DTM, the Satellite U845W complements the cinematic screen experience with rich audio quality.
Key Specs:
- 3rd generation Intel Core processor
- 14.4-inch diagonal ultrawide-HD TruBriteTM display with 1792 x 768 resolution
- 500GB hard drive with 32GB solid state drive or 256GB solid state drive options
- Up to 8GB DDR3 memory
- 3x USB 3.0 ports, plus USB Sleep & Charge
- Toshiba Sleep & Music
- 1 HDMI® port, Ethernet port and Memory card slot
- Starting at 3.5 lbs., depending on configuration
- 0.82 inches thin
Satellite U845: An Affordably-priced Everyday Ultrabook
An Ultrabook designed for everyday productivity and entertainment, the Satellite U845 delivers an ideal mix of portability, features and performance - at a more affordable price, starting at $749.99 MSRP. With a thin and light design, the Satellite U845 stands at under an inch thin, weighs four pounds and is constructed of durable aluminum in Ice Blue.
Featuring a 14-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display, the Satellite U845 delivers more room to work and play, plus a generous 500GB hard drive with Flash Memory technology, giving it a speed boost over standard hard drives. The Satellite U845 also includes stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound 3D, an HD webcam and an optional LED backlit keyboard.
Key Specs:
- 3rd generation Intel Core processor
- 14-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display with 1366 x768 resolution
- 500GB hard drive with 16GB or 32GB solid state drive
- Up to 6GB DDR3 memory
- 1 USB 3.0 port with USB Sleep & Charge and 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 HDMI port, Ethernet port and Memory Card Slot
Portégé Z935: Still the World's Lightest 13.3-inch Ultrabook
The next generation of Toshiba's pioneering Ultrabook now supports new 3rd generation Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors. Designed for supreme portability and durability, the Portégé Z935 provides the performance needed for work and play, while featuring a slim 0.63-inch (15.9 mm) profile and weighing less than 2.5 pounds. Offering essential features with visibly smart style, the Portégé Z935 includes a full complement of ports for easy connectivity to other devices, plus long battery life rating of 8 hours. Equipped with a solid state drive, the Portégé Z935 delivers an extremely responsive experience. The Portégé Z935 is built with a light, yet durable magnesium alloy casing reinforced with a Honeycomb Rib design that provides shock absorption and increased rigidity.
Pricing and Availability
The Satellite U845W will be available for purchase on July 15, 2012 starting at $999.99 MSRP.
The Satellite U845 will be available for purchase on June 24, 2012 starting at $749.99 MSRP.
The Portégé Z935 will be available for purchase on June 24, 2012 starting at $899.99 MSRP.
These Ultrabook systems will be available at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com.
