New York, January 30, 2013. – Toshiba Corporation, one of the world leaders in mobile computing, introduces Toshiba U840W – a unique model for its class that features a 14.4-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9. Ultrabook is based on 3rd generation Intel Core processors which provide high performance along with ultra-low power consumption and is enclosed in a slim, lightweight chassis made of aluminum alloy and plastic. Powered by Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows 8.
For true movie buffs
Watch movies anywhere and with maximum comfort? Easily! When creating Toshiba Satellite U840W our engineers took into account the fact that many movies released in Full HD actually have a different aspect ratio than 16:9. That’s why you can still see horizontal black bars when watching it at 720p or 1080p resolution. Toshiba Satellite U840W display has a resolution of 1792×768 pixels and unique 21:9 aspect ratio. HD movies are played back in their original format giving you total screen real estate.
The display is made by TFT technology and is equipped with LED backlight. The glossy surface gives it a rich, vibrant color and glossy finish.
Use of the high quality Harman Kardon speaker system means you can skip the need for external speakers or headphones when watching movies. Despite the thin chassis, the Toshiba Satellite U840W gives you sound with great detail and richness across the entire range of humanly audible frequencies combined with high volume levels.
Working points
Toshiba Satellite U840W is not only great for entertainment but also great for work. Extended width display allows for multiple windows at once without the distraction of switching between them. For example, an open document can occupy the main part of the screen, while an email client window can be placed on the side. Comfortable, backlit keyboard with big keys. Large touchpad supports multi-touch and gesture recognition.
Nonstop Sessions
Toshiba Satellite U840W weighs from 1.68kg depending on configuration and has a tough design with a thickness of just over 2cm. Easy to take everywhere with you. Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives you more than 7 hours of battery life.
Toshiba Satellite U840W is based, depending on the model, on the modern Intel Core i5 3317 or Intel Core i7 3517U economical processors. They work with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics adapter that supports hardware HD video decoding. Movies play without delays and the session is guaranteed to last at least until the end credits.
Memory is not a problem
The novelty is equipped with 6 GB of DDR3 RAM. Different variants of Toshiba Satellite U840W differ from each other by the volume and type of disk subsystem. Satellite U840W-D9S and U840W-F1S models have 128GB SSD storage. Inside the U840W-C9S and U840W-D8S are a 32GB solid state drive and a classic 500GB hard drive.
When choosing a model, you can bet on maximum mobility and buy an ultrabook with SSD drive only. And for those who want to have a collection of favorite movies and TV shows on hand at all times, the dual-drive version is the way to go.
Toshiba Satellite U840W, Ultrabook category representative, is available in America in four variants. Recommended price starts from 39 990 Dollars.
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