
Review Summary
Thinner and lighter than a conventional laptop, but no lightweight when it comes to performance, the Toshiba Satellite U845-S406 Notebook Computer is perfectly designed for your everyday computing needs. Ultrathin, ultra responsive and ultra sleek, this highly portable laptop offers the robust performance of the latest 3rd generation Intel Core processor with quick starts from resume to get you from zero to flat-out faster, along with almost 8 hours of battery life to give you more unplugged freedom.
Wrapped in a high-grade aluminum casing, the U845-S406 Ultrabook not only looks sharp, but is also incredibly lightweight and durable. It's equipped with a 500 GB hard drive that's complemented by a 32 GB solid state disk. And with Toshiba High-Speed Start and Intel Rapid Start Technology, you can be sure your desktop and programs are up and running right where you left off - in a flash.
Featuring a 14" diagonal HD TruBrite display, the U845-S406 Ultrabook includes stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound 3D, an HD webcam and an HDMI video output. It also features a super-speed USB 3.0 port - the latest development in USB data transfer technology. In addition to quicker transfer speeds, your USB 3.0-enabled devices won't require a separate power cable either, unlike eSATA technology. It's powered by a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 dual-core, low-voltage processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation and 3D gaming capabilities. Enjoy the thrill of an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for a boost in your performance that you can truly see and feel.
The U845-S406 Ultrabook is also pre-loaded with exclusive Toshiba software, including Bulletin Board (for desktop organization), Media Controller (for sharing media) and ReelTime (a graphical search utility). It comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgradeable to Windows 8 Professional at $14.99).