IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its Windows 8-optimized Ultrabook™ systems and new Satellite® S955 laptops. The Satellite U845W and new Satellite U945 Ultrabook systems pair Intel's latest mobile technologies with Toshiba's unique hardware designs to offer everyday entertainment and productivity in highly portable form factors. The new Satellite S955 laptop is about 35 percent thinner than the previous generation, while continuing to deliver smart performance and sensational styling.

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"Toshiba's new line of Ultrabooks and thin-and-light laptops are designed to give consumers an excellent Windows 8 experience," said Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "We've paired amazingly thin designs with responsive performance and included everything a consumer needs to begin using the new operating system."

Windows 8 Optimization
Toshiba's new PCs feature spacious TouchPads™ or ClickPads™ from Synaptics that, with Windows 8 gesture support, allow customers to perform the same gestures on the touchpad as they would on a touchscreen device.

Satellite U845W Ultrabook: Widescreen Entertainment and Premium Performance
The Satellite U845W is the first Ultrabook to feature a 14.4-inch diagonal ultrawide-HD TruBrite® display[1] with a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio. The widescreen display provides an approximately 30 percent greater view of tiles on the Windows 8 Start Screen and is also ideal for snapping Windows 8 apps to the classic desktop interface, giving users more desktop space to work, while still enjoying live content. Equipped with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors with Intel Rapid Start technology, the Satellite U845W is built to handle performance-intensive tasks on the go or at home, resuming from sleep in seconds. Plus, with harman/kardon® stereo speakers and SRS® Premium Sound 3D™, consumers can enjoy a rich entertainment experience with high quality audio.

Precisely constructed of machined aluminum with luxurious soft-touch rubberized trim that spans the cover, the Satellite U845W delivers sophisticated styling, while its lightweight design and less-than-an-inch profile make it extremely comfortable to carry.

Key Specs

• 14.4-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display with 21:9 aspect ratio and 1792x768 resolution
• 3rd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor[2]
• 500GB hard drive[3] with 32GB SSD cache or 256GB solid state drive[4]
• 6GB DDR3 1600MHz memory[5]
• harman/kardon stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound 3D
• 3 USB 3.0 ports[6]
• USB Sleep & Charge[7]
• Toshiba Sleep & Music[8]
• HDMI® port, Ethernet port and Memory Card Slot

Satellite U945: An Everyday Ultrabook
The Satellite U945 Ultrabook is a more affordably-priced Ultrabook for everyday productivity and entertainment. Weighing less than four pounds[9] and measuring less than 0.8 inches thin, it offers all the performance of a conventional PC but with slimmer styling and less weight. Featuring a 14-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display, the Satellite U945 is encased in a textured Fusion® Lattice finish in Ice Blue and includes a spacious ClickPad with Windows 8 gesture support. Powered by 3rd generation Intel Core processors, fast DDR3 1600MHz memory and a generous 500GB hard drive with 32GB solid state drive cache, the Ultrabook offers extremely responsive performance and resumes from sleep in seconds. The Satellite U945 also includes stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound 3D sound enhancements, an HD webcam and can be configured with an optional LED backlit keyboard.

Key Specs

• 14-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display
• 3rd generation Intel Core i3 or i5 processor
• Fast DDR3 memory
• 2 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 ports
• USB Sleep & Charge
• HDMI port and Memory Card Slot

Satellite S955 Laptop: Powerful, Thin and Stylish at Smart Prices
The Satellite S955 laptop is ideal for the entertainment enthusiast and the everyday user looking for a stylish Windows 8-based laptop with excellent power at a reasonable price. Now 35 percent thinner, the Satellite S955 series is less than an inch thick giving it Ultrabook like-dimensions while maintaining its sophisticated audio and video capabilities for a hi-def experience at home or on the go. The laptop features chambered stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound HD audio enhancement technology and is encased in a stylish yet durable brushed aluminum finish in Ice Blue.

The Satellite S955 can be configured with a 3rd generation Intel Core processor or a powerful AMD A Series Accelerated Processing Unit and up to 8GB of memory, offering ultra-responsive performance for multitasking, casual gaming or watching movies on its 15.6-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display. The laptops feature a built-in DVD drive and a range of connectivity options, including two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI, a media card reader as well as 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 4.0. The Satellite S955 is an ideal all-around laptop to enjoy the Windows 8 experience at an affordable price.

Key Specs

• 15.6-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display
• 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor or AMD A Series Accelerated Processing Unit
• Up to 750GB hard drive
• Up to 8GB DDR3 memory
• DVD Drive
• 2 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 ports
• USB Sleep & Charge
• HDMI port and Memory Card Slot

Availability
The new Satellite Ultrabook systems and Satellite S955 will be available at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com on October 26, 2012.

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About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for computers; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$77 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

© 2012 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Ultrabook is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

[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] 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 www.info.toshiba.com

[4] Solid State Drive Capacity. Drive capacity may vary.  One Gigabyte (GB) means 10⁹ = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Solid State Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

[5] Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at 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] 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.

[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. 

[9] Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com

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