IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., introduced today the new Satellite® L Series laptops, available in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch screen sizes and built to take advantage of the key features of Windows 10. The only laptops in their class to feature a branded audio solution, Satellite L series laptops pump out rich, natural sound via stereo speakers tuned by the audio experts at Skullcandy®.
“These laptops hit all the right notes for the consumers looking for a laptop to work, game and be entertained on,” said Phil Osako, senior director of product marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “Our Satellite L series delivers a great display, awesome audio and robust performance to help you do, create and play – all from one affordably priced laptop that will work great with Windows 10.”
Premium Performance for Work and Play
The Satellite L Series laptops are designed for Windows 10 and include hardware features ready to make the most of the new operating system. The laptops feature an integrated HD webcam and dual-array TruTalk™ microphones to enable voice apps like Cortana and Skype and a dedicated Cortana key offers easy access to Microsoft’s personal digital assistant for finding information.
Configurations include the latest generation processors from Intel® and AMD, up to 16GB of memory1 and up to 1TB storage2, plus 802.11bgn or ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi® for high-performance, cable-free networking, and the convenience of Bluetooth® for connecting enabled phones, printers and speakers. With a battery life rating of up to seven hours on the 15.6-inch model and 5 hours 45 minutes on the 17.3-inch model, plus smart multitasking, customers can handle serious work and powerful play whenever and wherever they please.
Enhanced Entertainment and Standout Styling
The Satellite L Series can now be configured with up to a Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) IPS TruBrite® display, delivering better screen quality for watching movies, streaming Netflix® and easier photo and video editing. Customers have the option to play music or watch the latest DVD movies with the built-in DVD SuperMulti drive.
To round out the entertainment experience, Toshiba and Skullcandy, along with DTS®, aligned to tune the built-in speakers to Skullcandy’s audio spec, as well as integrate a custom sound profile with optimized settings for Skullcandy headphones and earbuds, providing a richer, clearer and more natural sound.
“Most computing companies obsess about high definition displays but stop short of considering the full consumer experience around visuals and audio,” said Sam Paschel, CCO of Skullcandy. “One of the great things about the Toshiba partnership has been their deep understanding of the consumer and our shared position that high quality audio is one of the cornerstones of the experience for enjoying music, games and streaming media. We have set incredibly high standards for our headphones and earbuds – the Toshiba partnership enables us to bring that same great performance to Satellite L Series laptops.”
The new Satellite L Series laptops are thin, lightweight and stylish, encased in a fashion-forward Satin Gold Finish with sleek lines and a less-than-an-inch profile. A backlit and frameless TruType keyboard delivers a contoured key design for more comfortable typing with less key bounce, along with a modern buttonless touchpad with multi-gesture control.
All the Essentials
Equipped with an HDMI® output, two Super Speed USB 3.0 ports3, up to two USB 2.0 ports, an SD card slot that supports cards up to 2TB for transferring digital photos, music and other files, and Toshiba’s popular USB Sleep & Charge technology4, which enables the laptop to be used as a portable charging station for smartphones and MP3 players even when off, the Satellite L Series delivers all the essentials and more.
Pricing and Availability
The new 15.6-inch Satellite L Series laptops will be available on June 21, 2015 at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at toshiba.com/us, starting at $529.99 MSRP.5
The new 17.3-inch Satellite L Series laptops will be available on July 29, 2015 at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at toshiba.com/us, starting at $569.99 MSRP.
The laptops will initially ship with Windows 8.1 pre-installed and is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it becomes available on July 296.
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About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Business Solutions Division, Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including award-winning notebook computers, tablets and All-in-One computers, cloud services; 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, a Fortune 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future", Toshiba promotes global operations towards securing "Growth Through Creativity and Innovation", and is contributing to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in safe, secure and comfortable society. Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
1 Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
2 Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. One Terabyte (TB) means 1012 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com.
3 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.
4 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.
5 Reseller prices may vary. MSRP means “Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.”
6 Windows 10 Upgrade Offer valid for qualified Windows® 7 and Windows 8.1 devices (including devices you already own) for one year after Windows 10 upgrade availability. Visit windows.com/windows10upgrade for more details.
