Versatile Design With a 15.6-inch Display Offers Five Different Ways to Use It; Joins Best Buy's Blue Label Program
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced Satellite Radius™, a multimode laptop with a 360-degree "flip-and-fold" design that enables five different viewing and usage modes. Featuring a 15.6-inch diagonal Full HD touchscreen display1, built for powerful performance and shipping with Windows® 8.1, the Satellite Radius is ideal for consumers and mobile professionals looking for a big screen to multitask, create, consume and play.
"Toshiba has a longstanding heritage in designing convertibles and has made extensive R&D investments into hybrid designs with the goal of pushing the limits of what a standard laptop can ultimately do," said Philip Osako, senior director of product marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "As people increasingly understand the benefits of next-gen hybrid PCs, we're ready to meet their needs with innovative products that are both adaptable and affordable."
A Mode for Every Occasion
The Satellite Radius features a two-axis hinge design and a smart-locking keyboard that enables five key usage modes:
Laptop mode: A unique 135-degree angle view ideal for productivity.
Tablet mode: A full 360-degree screen fold conveniently transforms the device into a big-screen tablet.
Tabletop mode: Collaborate on a screen that lays flat at a 180-degree angle.
Presentation mode: Fold to a 270-330 degree angle for a rear-facing screen ideal for sharing content and presentations with groups.
Audience mode: A 270-315 degree flip that hides the keyboard under the display for a hands-free movie-watching experience.
Striking Design, Powerful Performance
Designed with premium-grade materials, the Satellite Radius features a brushed aluminum enclosure and frameless LED backlit keyboard. Configurable with a powerful 4th generation Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processor2, 8GB of memory3 and up to 1 terabyte hard drive storage4, the Satellite Radius doubles as a strong work machine and entertainment device with a long battery life rating.
The Satellite Radius features premium speakers from Harman Kardon®, a leader in premium audio, complemented by audio processing by DTS Sound™ delivering rich and natural 'studio-quality' audio. The laptop also includes ultrafast 802.11ac Wi-Fi® ideal for streaming movies and music, plus Intel WiDi5 wireless display support technologies. Additionally, the included HDMI® port supports 4K output to compatible HDTVs, enabling consumers to enjoy the highest quality video currently possible. The laptop also includes an HD webcam and dual-array microphones with beam-forming technology that provide clear, crisp audio for video chatting. Dragon Assistant™ voice control technology is also included, empowering users to speak commands to search the web, post updates to social networks, check email and more.
A variety of ports extend the convertible's functionality, including three USB 3.0 ports6, one with Toshiba's USB Sleep & Charge technology7 that enables the charging of USB-powered electronics even when the device is powered off. The Satellite Radius also features a range of built-in tablet sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and ambient light sensor for a more robust tablet experience.
Pricing and Availability
The Satellite Radius will be available for purchase beginning early July
