
Review Summary
With the Satellite L15W-B1320 11.6" Touchscreen Notebook, from Toshiba can be experienced in laptop, tabletop, presentation, audience and tablet modes. The Satellite Radius 11 measures just 0.86" thin and weighs just under 3 pounds.
The 11.6" TruBrite LED-backlit display features a 1366 x 768 native resolution. It still maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio so 720p HD content scales appropriately. The display also features touch support so you'll be able to utilize the multi-touch gestures incorporated into Windows 8.1. You can swipe, tap and resize apps at your preference. The screen also has a glossy finish for vibrant color.
The system is powered by a quad-core 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium N3540 processor. It also has 4GB of DDR3L RAM, a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a multi-format media card reader, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and built-in microphone. There are 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 Radius 11 3 60deg. Hinge
The Satellite Radius 11 uses a hinge design that allows you to fold the display 360deg. to convert from laptop to tablet mode. Tablet mode enables you to flip the keyboard around and lay the Satellite Radius 11 flat so you can check your social media networks, swipe through presentations or listen to music. Audience mode transitions the Satellite Radius 11 to an upright position so you can play games, watch movies or swipe through your favorite photos. Presentation mode allows you to watch a sports game or catch up on the news in a hands-free easel position that's stable enough for full touch integration. Tabletop mode lays the screen 180deg. against a flat surface. Laptop mode is your standard notebook position where you can multitask on the Satellite Radius 11 with its keyboard and touchpad.
Quad-Core Intel Pentium Performance
The Satellite Radius 11 houses an Intel Pentium N3540 processor. Its quad cores can reach a stock speed of 2.16 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 2.66 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. With a dedicated 2MB L2 cache and 4GB of DDR3L RAM, you'll be able to multitask between applications quickly and efficiently.
11.6" TruBrite LED-Backlit Touchscreen
The Satellite Radius 11 has an 11.6" widescreen touchscreen with a 1366 x 768 native resolution. It still maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio so 720p HD content scales appropriately with minimal letterboxing. The display also supports the multi-touch gestures incorporated into Windows 8.1. The screen also has a glossy finish for vibrant color.
Stay Connected
Connect to the Internet wirelessly with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. You can also connect wirelessly to peripherals and accessories with Bluetooth 4.0.
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.
Windows 8.1
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. 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. With the touchpad, Windows 8.1 allows you to use multi-touch gestures, such as swipe, drag, tap, slide, pinch-to-zoom and more.
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 purchase it.