Toshiba Satellite L series gets updated

Posted on Wednesday, March 07 2012 @ 14:03 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Toshiba send out details about its new Satellite L laptops that will arrive in Q2 2012.
Toshiba UK today announces the launch of the new Satellite L series – a stylish collection of small, standard and large-screen laptops packed with advanced multimedia features. Combining integrated Blu-ray™ supporti, high definition screens and next generation graphics, the Satellite L series offers exceptional entertainment possibilities in a robust and elegant chassis – providing the ideal solution of a wide range of users.

Each model in the Satellite L series is designed to cater for those looking for a range of multimedia features, with a selection of screen sizes to suit different lifestyles. Featuring a choice of the latest Intel® or AMD processors as well as optional dedicated graphics, the Satellite L series enables high definition gaming and movie playback, speedy web browsing and full-bodied sound in a compact and stunningly designed chassis, suitable for home or mobile use.

The 39.6cm (15.6”) Satellite L855 and 43.9cm (17.3”) Satellite L875 both feature a sleek, Ice Blue brushed metal chassis and a new slim design that combines style with functionality. The 33.8cm (13.3”) Satellite L830, 39.6cm (15.6”) Satellite L850 and 43.9cm (17.3”) Satellite L870 come in a range of colours with an innovative finish that resists fingerprint marks, maintaining each machine’s stylish design, no matter how much it is used. All models feature large trackpads and tiled keyboards, ensuring navigating and typing are comfortable, even for long periods of time. Excellent connectivity options are featured across all models, including two USB 3.0 ports, ensuring ultra-fast transfer speeds when connecting to peripheral devices. Sleep and Charge function also allows you to charge USB devices such as smart phones, even while the PC is turned off. Premium, integrated stereo speakersii positioned below the screen combine with SRS Premium Sound HD –pre-loaded sound enhancement software that delivers impressive audio from any source. As a result, all L series laptops provide punchy bass, rich mid-tones and clear trebles, without distortion at any volume – regardless of whether you’re listening to streamed music, the soundtrack to the latest Blu-ray movie release or videos played in a web browser.

A choice of the latest Intel® or AMD processors ensures models can comfortably handle multiple programs and demanding tasks, and with greater efficiency for a longer battery life. Additionally, optional dedicated AMD graphics processing with up to 2GB VRAM provides stunning high definition visuals and fast loading times when displaying graphic-heavy content like games, HD video or photo editing applications.

An optional Blu-ray™ drive available on all models gives users the potential to enjoy the latest high definition film and TV releases with stunning clarity and detail. Toshiba’s TruBrite® HD screen also provides crisp images at a HD resolutions, while LED backlighting ensures exceptional colour reproduction and greater contrast – perfect for enjoying videos and high resolution photographs. An HDMI® port makes it easy to output content to any HDTV, monitor or projector for bigger screen playback – including 3D content on Blu-ray™ enabled modelsiii.

For maximum image quality across all sources, each model in the Satellite L series also features Resolution+ – a sophisticated, highly powerful image processing algorithm first featured exclusively on Toshiba’s high-end televisions. Enhancing colour saturation, image definition and overall clarity on DVD and Blu-ray™ images, Resolution+ gets the most out of every video, allowing users to enjoy everything from streamed content to Blu-ray™ movies in maximum quality.

The Satellite L series will be available from Q2 2012.

Satellite L855 and Satellite L875 details
  • Latest Intel® processors or AMD processors
  • Latest AMD graphics up to 2GB VRAM
  • TruBrite® HD display with LED backlighting. 1366 x 768 (Satellite L855), 1600 x 900 (Satellite L875)
  • Up to 1TB hard drive
  • Blu-ray ROM drives or SuperMulti DVD drives
  • HDMI®, 2x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0 with Sleep and Charge
  • Gigabit (Intel), Fast Ethernet (AMD)
  • HD Web Camera
  • Premium Speaker design, SRS Premium Sound HD audio

    Satellite L830, Satellite L850 and Satellite L870 details
  • Latest® Intel processors or AMD processors
  • Latest AMD graphics up to 2GB VRAM
  • Up to 1TB hard drive
  • SuperMulti DVD or Blu-ray™ ROM drives
  • 2x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0 with Sleep and Charge
  • HDMI®
  • Gigabit LAN
  • HD Web Camera
  • Premium Speaker design, SRS Premium Sound HD audio

  • Satellite L830
  • 33.8cm (13.3”) TruBrite® HD screen with LED backlighting (1366 x 768)
  • Available in silver, white, red or black gloss finishes

  • Satellite L850
  • 39.6cm (15.6”) TruBrite® HD screen with LED backlighting (1366 x 768)
  • Available in blue, silver, white, red or black gloss finishes

  • Satellite L870
  • 43.9cm (17.3”) TruBrite® HD screen with LED backlighting (1600 x 900)
  • Available in silver or white gloss finishes


  • About the Author

    Thomas De Maesschalck

    Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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