Toshiba Satellite C55-B5265 15.6" Notebook Computer, Intel Core i5-4210U 1.7GHz, 6GB RAM, 750GB HDD, Windows 8.1

The Toshiba Satellite C55-B5265 15.6" Notebook Computer from Toshiba features a jet black finish with a textured resin design. The 15.6" TruBrite LED-backlit display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a HD 1366 x 768 native resolution, which is powered by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400. The resolution supports up to HD 720p content without upscaling or letterboxing. You can also output to an external display via the HDMI port.

The system is powered by a dual-core 4th generation Haswell 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5-4210U processor. It also has 6GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, a 750GB 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 is also built-in stereo speakers.

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. Windows 8.1 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.

Toshiba Satellite C55-B5265

Dual-Core 4th-Gen Intel Core i5 Performance
The Satellite C55 houses a 4th-gen Haswell Intel Core i5-4210U processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 1.7 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 2.7 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The fourth generation processor uses low voltage, which improves battery life. With a dedicated 3MB L3 cache, 6GB 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.

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.

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.