Toshiba Rolls Out 2012 Notebook Offerings

• Gaming laptops
• Consumer laptops
• Laptops that double as entertainment hubs

Toshiba has launched its 2012 range of notebook computers including gaming, entertainment, consumer and business uses.

First up is the Qosmio X870 that offers gamers a chance to experience life in the fast lane. For an immersive 3D entertainment and gaming experience, this 17-inch machine features a high definition screen, Intel Core i7 Quad Core processors and the latest NVIDIA graphics.

Other features include:

• Illuminated Qosmio red and storm metallic finish
• Red illumination backlit gaming keyboard with arrows on W.A.S.D. keys
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M 3GB with 3D Vision to be enjoyed with advanced NVIDIA 3D glasses (included)
• 1.75TB consisting of 750GB Hybrid HDD with 8GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• 16GB memory
• 3.5kg
• 4 x USB 3.0 ports give you the ability to transfer data up to 10x faster than the previous generation
• The Qosmio X870 showcases
• The latest NVIDIA 3D Vision® 2 that turns games into a 3D experience.
• High Definition web camera and stereo microphone
• Sleep & Music and Sleep & Charge let you to listen to your favourite tunes and charge your mobile devices while your computer sleeps
• 4 SO-DIMM provides up to 32GB system memory (Windows 7 Professional upgrade required)

Then there is the Satellite P850, which is a 15.6-inch HD notebook that has a third Generation Intel Core processor and delivers high-speed performance, claims Toshiba. It can be used as a DVD/Blu-ray 3D player (Blue-ray Optional depending on model) (via HDMI), TV, gaming device and stereo delivering sound through Harman Kardon speakers.

Other features include:

• Brushed metallic silver finish
• 1TB Hard Disk Drive
• 8GB Memory (Expandable to 16)
• 2.66kg
• Four USB 3.0 ports enable multiple multimedia data transfer at lightning speeds
• High Definition and face tracking webcam
• Sleep & Music feature lets you relax and listen to your favourite sounds whilst your computer is sleeping
• Two Sleep & Charge ports will charge your camera and phone while your notebook is sleeping
• Hybrid HDD together with Toshiba’s hi-speed start make for a quick and snappy start up and performance

Next up is the Satellite L850, which has a 15.6-inch LED screen and is an eco-friendly notebook that doubles as a portable media entertainment hub. It features SRS Premium Sound HD stereo speakers and the latest AMD Radeon HD dual graphics’ technology, and is seen as a portable entertainment and media player.

Other features include:

• Comes in Arctic white, sonic silver, metallic ice blue
• Intel Core i7 processor
• 1TB Hard Disk Drive
• 4GB Memory (Expandable to 16Gb)
• 2.4kg
• New Toshiba Hi-Speed Start feature
• Gesture feature touchpad lets you swipe, touch, click or zoom making it so easy to control your on-screen masterpieces
• Two USB 3.0 ports for faster data transfer including one USB sleep-and-charge to let you plug in your mobile devices while your notebook is switched off or in sleep mode
• Hotkey feature to help you make your keyboard a ‘remote control’ for what’s on your screen
• Toshiba’s Face Recognition lets you securely log on using your unique digital face map
• Web amera to stay in touch with your friends over the internet

Also there is the Satellite P870, which offers a choice of a 17.3-inch HD or FHD 3D screen, and has the latest Generation Intel Core processors and additional memory deliver high speed performance and capabilities so that you can work faster and smarter.

Other features include:

• Brushed metallic silver finish
• From 1TB to 1.5TB hard disk drive capacity
• 16GB Memory
• Four next generation USB 3.0 ports for multimedia data transfer at lightening speeds
• HD Webcam
• USB Sleep-and-Charge ports
• Four Harman Kardon speakers
• Backlit keyboard

Toshiba are also releasing the Satellite L840 notebook, which is a 14-inc eco-friendly notebook that features SRS Premium Sound HD, as well as a new Hotkey feature that lets you use your keyboard to pause, play, fast forward and rewind. The next generation USB 3.0 can transfer data at speed, and USB sleep-and-charge allows you to charge your phone or camera while your notebook is switched off or in sleep mode.

Other features include:

• Glossy Arctic white finish
• 640GB Hard Disk Drive
• 8GB Memory
• 2.1kg
• Intel Core i5 processor
• Toshiba Hard Drive Protection to save your work, entertainment and memories if you drop or knock your notebook
• Two USB 3.0 ports
• Pause, play, fast forward and rewind using the new Hotkey feature
• SRS Premium Sound HD stereo speakers
• Face recognition log-in
• AMD Radeon dual graphics card
• High Definition web camera

Finally, there is the Satellite C850, which is a 15.6-inch unit, which is designed for everyday work, study, entertainment and fu, says Toshiba.

Other features include:

• Glossy black finish with textured black palm rest
• Choice of 320GB or 500GB hard disk drive
• 4GB Memory
• 2.4kg
• Intel Core i5 processor
• Face recognition log in
• Faster USB 3.0 download to save you time
• Blu-ray drive
• Hotkey feature lets you use your keyboard as a ‘remote control’ for favourite on-screen action commands
• New hi-speed start
• Integrated web cam
• Resolution+ technology upscales the quality of lower resolution content to give sharper DVD or internet video images

RRP
Qosmio X870 TBC
Satellite P850 $1,599
Satellite L850 $1,299
Satellite P870 $1,999
Satellite L840 TBC
Satellite C850 $799