Toshiba Satellite P55T-B5262 15.6" Touchscreen Notebook Computer, Intel Core i7-4710HQ Quad-core 2.5GHz, 12GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1, Satin Gold

The Toshiba Satellite P55T-B5262 15.6" Touchscreen Notebook Computer from Toshiba features a satin gold finish with a brushed aluminum design. The 15.6" TruBrite LED-backlit display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 native resolution, which is powered by a dedicated AMD Radeon R9 M265x graphics card with 2GB of GDDR5 discrete memory. The resolution supports up to 2160p content without upscaling or letterboxing. The display is also color calibrated and Technicolor color certified. You can also output to an external display via the HDMI port with 4K Ultra HD support.

The system is powered by a quad-core 4th generation Haswell 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor. It also has 12GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, a 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive with the Toshiba Hard Drive Impact Sensor (3D sensor), a Blu-ray Disc burner, a multi-format media card reader with support for UHS-II SD, SDHC, SDXC and MMC (miniSD and microSD are also supported, but require an adapter), 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and dual microphones. There are also built-in harman/kardon 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.

Quad-Core 4th-Gen Haswell Intel Core i7 Performance
The Satellite P55T houses a 4th-gen Haswell Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor. Its quad cores can reach a stock speed of 2.5 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 3.5 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The 4th generation Haswell processor uses low voltage to extend battery life without sacrificing performance. With a dedicated 6MB L3 cache, 12GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, you'll be able to push the dual cores up to four virtual cores for quick and efficient multitasking.

Touchscreen
Get the most from Windows 8.1 with this touchscreen - touch, tap, pinch and glide all with the touch of a finger.

4K Ultra HD
4K Ultra HD provides four times the resolution of 1080p Full HD for breathtaking detail and image quality even up close.

1080p Full HD
Full HD (1920x1080), offering amazing color, clarity and contrast.

Blu-ray
It's your ticket to brilliant HD movies on the go or splashed across a home theater with your laptop's advanced A/V connections.

Bluetooth
Sync your smart phone and other portables, or expand your PC's entertainment potential with external speakers, or headphones-all without cords.

Touch pad with Multi-touch
Enjoy the ability to pinch, swipe, rotate or scroll through images on the display screen with a simple brush of your fingers.

LED Backlit Keyboard
When the room's dim or the lights go down, you can keep right on typing thanks to these energy efficient keyboards.

1GB Ethernet
Plug right in and get access to the Web or other networks to work, communicate and enjoy yourself.

Sleep-and-Music
Listen and enjoy music from your MP3 player through your laptop speakers even when your laptop is powered down.

harman/kardon speakers
harman kardon stereo speakers bring an added dimension to music, movies and gaming with rich, immersive audio. Enjoy deeper, richer lows, crisper highs and more lifelike.

Memory Card Reader
Transfer files easily from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or smart phone, sharing home movies and playlists with SD cards, Memory Sticks and more.

USB 3.0
Get maximum performance when connecting the latest external devices, with blazing fast transfer speeds.

USB Sleep-and-Charge
Power your smartphone, tablet and other USB-based portables even when your PC is off. Great for charging these USB devices while you are on the run.

Hard Drive Impact Sensor
Safeguard your data by 'parking' the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.

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

EPEAT Gold Registered
EPEAT Gold is the highest possible ranking of the acclaimed Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool which measures products across 51 different dimensions.

Energy Star Qualified
Engineered with respect to our planet, 93% of Toshiba laptops, netbooks and Tablet PCs have met the ENERGY STAR 4.0 standard since it was established in 2007.

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.

Seamless Integration of Multi-Touch Gestures Windows 8.1 supports multi-touch gestures such as swipe, drag, tap, slide, pinch-to-zoom and more. Now, you can use your keyboard, mouse or the touchpad using simple gestures. Whether you're browsing apps, reading a book or typing on the go with touch, you'll be able to seamlessly switch between all three interactive components.

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.