Toshiba Launches New High-Performance Satellite P800 and S800

Toshiba today announced its latest line of fully-equipped and sophisticated Satellite® P800 Series and Satellite® S800 laptops. Packed with entertainment-optimized features and performance for greater everyday computing power, plus HD multimedia enjoyment and creation, these laptops are also designed for sleek style with premium aluminum casings.

“Toshiba's Satellite P800 Series and all-new Satellite S800 Series laptops offer leading edge processing technology and outstanding audio, perfect to handle a wide range of demanding tasks, from content creation to media management and playback to 3D gaming and more,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Digital Products Division. “With thinner and lighter form factors and high-quality, durable designs, these laptops are perfect for consumers looking for more of everything.”

Toshiba Satellite P800

Satellite P800 Series: Premium Performance and Features

Available with 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors and select configurations featuring NVIDIA® GeForce® 630M discrete graphics with battery-saving Optimus™ technology, Satellite® P800 Series laptops incorporate everything needed for an amazing entertainment and powerful multitasking experience. Dressed in an all-new, elegantly etched aluminum body in Champagne Silver, Toshiba's Satellite® P800 Series is not only stylish, but extremely durable.

The laptops come equipped with comfortable raised tile keyboards with available LED backlighting, a new larger and easier-to-use Click Pad and multiple USB 3.0 ports for faster data transfers. Additional standard features include harman/kardon® stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound 3D™ sound enhancements, hard drive impact sensor, HD Webcam, an HDMI® port and Toshiba's exclusive Resolution+® video upconversion technology, which breathes new life into standard-def video by seamlessly adjusting color, brightness and contrast for a more HD look and feel. The laptops also include USB Sleep & Charge and Toshiba Sleep & Music, two technologies that give users the freedom to power up their smartphones and enjoy music from their MP3 players, even while the laptops are powered down. Select configurations are equipped with the latest connectivity technologies and entertainment features, including Intel® Wireless Display and a Blu-ray Disc™ player. The Satellite P800 Series include vivid HD TruBrite® LED Backlit displays in three screen sizes: 14-inch diagonal widescreen, 15.6-inch diagonal and 17.3-inch diagonal widescreen.

Satellite S800 Series: Powerful and Stylish at Smart Prices

Delivering solid performance, functionality and fashion, the all new Satellite S800 Series is ideal for the entertainment enthusiast and the everyday user looking for a stylish laptop with excellent power at a reasonable price. Featuring 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors or the latest multi-core Accelerated Processing Units from AMD with optional discrete ATI graphics, Satellite S800 Series laptops offer exceptional power for multitasking, entertainment and creativity.

Designed in a sleek and durable brushed aluminum casing in Ice Blue, the Satellite S800 Series also offers a spacious and attractive touch pad and a raised tile keyboard for supreme portability and comfort, ensuring comfort and style. The laptops also feature the latest smart Toshiba technologies, including USB Sleep & Charge and Toshiba's Media Controller software that supports content sharing. Toshiba's PC Health Monitor and eco Utility™ promote laptop longevity with utilities designed to protect vital components and conserve power. Certain configurations will also include a Blu-Ray Disc™ player. The Satellite S800 Series is available with an HD TruBrite® LED Backlit in three screen sizes: the Satellite S845 with a 14-inch diagonal widescreen display, the Satellite S855 with a 15.6-inch diagonal display and the Satellite S875 with a 17.3-inch diagonal widescreen display.

Pricing and Availability

The Satellite P845 and Satellite P855 (starting at $799.99 MSRP) and Satellite P875 (starting at $849.99 MSRP) will be available for purchase at the beginning of Q3 2012 exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide and ToshibaDirect.com.

The Satellite S800 Series (starting at $699.99 MSRP) will be available for purchase at the beginning of Q3 2012 at major retail outlets, e-tailers and ToshibaDirect.com beginning on June 24, 2012.