Toshiba Satellite C55-B5246 15.6" Notebook Computer, Intel Core i3-3217U Dual-core 1.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Windows 8.1, Jet Black

The Toshiba Satellite C55-B5246 15.6" Notebook Computer from Toshiba features a textured resin design with a jet black finish. The 15.6" TruBrite LED-backlit display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1366 x 768 native resolution with native support for 720p HD content. The visuals are handled by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000.

The system is powered by a dual-core 3rd generation Ivy Bridge 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3-3217U processor. It also has 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, a multi-format media card reader with support for SD, SDHC, SDXC and MMC (miniSD and microSD are also supported, but require an adapter), 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, an integrated webcam and a microphone. There are also built-in Skull Candy stereo speakers with DTS Sound technology.

Windows 8.1 is the installed operating system. Windows 8.1 improves the user experience of Windows 8 with several additions and changes. The Start button returns, but has two limited core functions. A left click takes you to the redesigned Start screen featuring tiles that update in real-time. A right click brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel and more. You will also be able to boot directly to the traditional desktop screen instead of the Windows 8.1 Start screen. Bing is the default search engine. Windows 8.1 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.

Toshiba Satellite C55-B5246

Dual-Core 3rd-Gen Ivy Bridge Intel Core i3 Performance
The Toshiba Satellite C55 houses a 3rd-generation Ivy Bridge Intel Core i3-3217U processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 1.8 GHz. With a 3MB L3 cache, 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, you'll be able to multitask between applications quickly and efficiently.

15.6" TruBrite LED-Backlit Display
The 15.6" TruBrite widescreen display of the Toshiba Satellite C55 features LED backlighting, a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1366 x 768 native resolution, which can play 720p HD content natively without upscaling. The screen also features a glossy finish for vibrant color. You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI port.

Stay Connected
The Toshiba Satellite C55 can connect to a home or public wireless network via 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. If you require a more reliable Internet connection, you can utilize the 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet RJ-45 LAN jack.

USB 3.0
USB 3.0 can provide data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well.

Resolution+
With Toshiba Resolution+ Upconvert Technology for Media Player, you'll be able to upscale standard definition DVD content to HD quality for sharper pictures and more vibrant colors. Please note that viewing enhancements may vary depending upon content quality, display device capability, functionality and settings.

Eco Utility
Quickly adjust the settings and power plan of your Toshiba Satellite C55 and monitor your ongoing power usage with just a click.

EPEAT Gold Registered
The Satellite C55 has an EPEAT Gold rating.

ENERGY STAR Qualified
The Satellite C55 is qualified with ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency.

Windows 8.1

The Return of the Start Button
After many requests from Windows users, the Start button makes its return in Windows 8.1. While it may not be exactly the same as its predecessor in Windows 7, the Start button has two core functions. A left click on the Start button will take you to the Windows 8.1 Start screen featuring live tiles. A right click on the Start button brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, Network options and more.

Boot Directly to the Desktop
Windows 8.1 gives you the choice of booting to the Windows 8.1 Start screen with live tiles or booting to the familiar desktop screen of Windows 7. Users can also boot directly into an app or app view if they choose to.

To the Cloud
With Windows 8.1, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more.

Windows Store
In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it, so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it.

Bing
Bing is Microsoft's web search engine. You can search images, videos, maps, news and more.