Toshiba has unveiled today its first 14-inch ultrabooks – from the Satellite U840 Series. Available from mid-May, prices will start from S$1,399 – depending on configuration.
(Update: Read the review for the Toshiba Satellite U840 Series ultrabook here.)
Toshiba Satellite U840 Ultrabook - S$1,399
At a weight starting from 1.59kg and thinness of 19.9mm, the Windows 7 Satellite U840 series offers a mix of style, portability and performance.
Metallic brushed aluminum chasis on the outside.
The Toshiba Satellite U840 is based on 2nd Generation Intel Core processors, and sports a metallic silver colour on the outside with a brushed aluminum chasis that provides strength and durability of lugging it around.
The Satellite U840 uses DDR3 memory, and offers a choice of 128GB solid state drive or Hybrid HDD with 16GB solid state drive, to couple responsive experience with increased durability and energy efficiency.
Illuminated tiled keyboard allows typing even in the dark.
Paired with Toshiba’s new Hi-Speed Start Technology, the Satellite U840 can power on and get users up and running at work or home in just seconds.
Despite being ultra-portable, the Satellite U840 is equipped with Bluetooth and WLAN plus a selection of full-size ports including HDMI and 3 USB ports, one of which is a USB 3.0 port.
The system also includes Toshiba’s USB Sleep & Charge technology to give users the freedom to charge their smartphones even while the system is powered down.
Sleek and thin but with ample connectivity.
The bright 14.0” non-reflective high-definition display and powerful stereo speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound 3D technology make the Satellite U840 ideal for listening to music, watching movies and video chatting.
Complemented with a super-thin illuminated raised-tiled keyboard and multi-gesture Clickpad, it also provides good contrast and typing comfort even in the dark.
The new Satellite U840 series comes with standard 1-year Regional Limited Warranty (parts & labor), 1-year battery (carry-in).
Key specifications of the Toshiba Satellite U840 Series Ultrabooks is listed below.
(configuration & local availability varies)
- 2nd generation Intel® Core i3 and i5 Processors for Ultrabook
- RAM: up to 8GB DDR3
- 128 GB SSD or 320GB/500GB Hybrid HDD with 16GB SSD
- 14.0” HD display with LED backlighting, 1,366 x 768 pixels
- WLAN, Bluetooth™ 3.0, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
- 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, SD Card Reader, HDMI
- Backlit A4 tile keyboard, large ClickPad with multi-touch
- 1.3 megapixel webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition
- Stereo speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound 3D Technology
- Intel Rapid Start Technology
- Toshiba Hi-Speed Start Technology
- OS: Windows 7
- 342 x 232 x 19.9mm
- Weight starting from 1.59kg
- Toshiba Resolution+, Toshiba Eco Utility, Toshiba Media Controller, Toshiba PC Health Monitor
Tags: launch, Satellite, Toshiba, U840, ultrabooks, Windows 7
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