Toshiba Satellite U840W Series

Toshiba Satellite U840W

Specifications

80% Toshiba Satellite U840W Review
Source: T Break
It’s a tough choice, and therefore the decision on whether to buy the Toshiba Satellite U840W will depend purely on the type of media you consume. If you’re looking to watch a lot of movie on the go, then the 21:9 ultra-widescreen of the U840W makes perfect sense. However, if most of your media consumption is based around TV shows, then perhaps a regular 16:9 sized ultrabook is what you need, of which Toshiba has a lot of varieties to choose from.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Toshiba Satellite U840W review
Source: Trusted Reviews
Toshiba has taken a brave step in being the first to introduce a ‘cinematic’, ultra widescreen laptop into the market. The Satellite U840W is an all-round goody bag combining generally premium build and materials with a usable backlit keyboard and the best speakers we’ve yet heard on an Ultrabook along with good battery life. Its 14.4in 21:9 display is also reasonably impressive and great for split-screen multi-tasking, though being TN rather than IPS/VA it still suffers from poor viewing angles and its glossy finish can be annoying. However, throw in the U840W’s current £600 price, and there’s little that can touch this Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%

60% Toshiba Satellite U840W review
Source: T3
The Toshiba U840W is an odd ultrabook. It’s powerful but not practical, looks rugged but isn’t and is designed for movies but can be beaten by many tablets for screen performance. We’re confused about who the target market is for the U840W, especially as it didn’t fit in any of our existing laptop bags and arrives without an Asus-style sleeve. For movie fans, there’s a variety of £600 ultrabooks which still leave change from the U840W price tag for a tablet with a better screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Toshiba Satellite U840W Review
Source: Stuff TV
Toshiba’s U840W does a superb job of playing high-definition movies as they were intended to be watched, and thanks to its generously wide screen it’s like having a cinema in your rucksack. The sound quality is admirable, too. We feel a little let down in the slightly-shoddy keyboard and touchpad departments, and it seems these have been neglected in order to focus on the cinematic experience. But what a great experience that is.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Toshiba Satellite U845W
Source: Techreview Source
Another Ultrabook has made its debut on the market and this time it's the Toshiba Satellite U845W. It sports an attractive design, a beautiful ultra-widescreen display and solid performance. It does run quite hot at times and the keyboard could use some work. In all, it's a worthy addition to the Ultrabook category.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Toshiba Satellite U840W review: Hands-on
Source: T3
For those who like to watch movies on their laptop, or watch TV while provding a social media commentary, the Toshiba Satellite U840W looks ideal, although it doesn't come cheap. Keep your eyes peeled for a full review.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2012

Toshiba Satellite U840W
Source: Trusted Reviews
Hands-on: Starting at £899, the Toshiba Satellite U840W is relatively affordable and definitely offers something different to the Ultrabook crowd with its unique 21:9 ‘cinema’ screen, which is great for both movies and productivity. Along with an unusual, attractive and ergonomic design, excellent sound, and a price that won’t break the bank, this makes for an interesting entertainment-oriented contender.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/11/2012

Toshiba Satellite U840W pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint
Taking the chance to claim a "world's first", Toshiba has launched an Ultrabook with a cinemascope display - the Toshiba Satellite U840W. That's right, this laptop has a 21:9 display, making it something of an oddball.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/05/2012

Ultrabook mit ultrabreitem Display
Source: Focus Online DE→EN
Positive: reasonable price; display surprisingly large
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2013

Toshiba presenta sus nuevos ultrabooks con Windows 8
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2012

Toshiba Satellite U840W – test ultrabooka z ekranem 21 : 9
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN
Positive: Movies look sensational in the proportion of 21: 9; decent speakers; long duration; excellent microphone; 3 USB 3.0 ports; good quality materials; silent at low load. Negative: uncomfortable keypad; The usefulness of the screen with an aspect ratio 21: 9 in applications.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/10/2012

91% 영화감상용 울트라북의 등장 - 도시바 시네마틱 새틀라이트 U840W (통합편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%

Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410

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Toshiba Satellite U845W Review
Source: Ubergizmo
If anything, the U845W serves as a warning: even if a new device looks crazy and cool, for instance, this laptop with two touchscreens on the lid, or this “unbelievably great” tablet designed by a software giant, or this tablet/laptop hybrid with a sliding mechanism reminiscent of dumbphones, it still might be a ultimately failed experiment. The U845W, with its superfluous widescreen, certainly fits in that category, and while it was fun to think about and use for a few days–”hey, this is what it would be like if laptops had a cinema screen”–I wouldn’t want to use it for more than a week. Simply put, no matter what your use case, there’s a laptop out there that’s a better fit for you. It probably has a 16×9 screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2012

Toshiba Satellite U845W Ultrabook Review: Going Wide at 21:9
Source: AnandTech
I've come away from my time with the Toshiba Satellite U845W with a largely favorable impression. What Toshiba has achieved here is very respectable and worthy of attention: they've designed a notebook that's pleasing to look at and by and large excellent for productivity. In terms of build and design, I found the U845W to feel pretty durable. The materials used are solid and the whole thing feels well crafted.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2012

Toshiba Satellite U845W widescreen ultrabook review
Source: Liliputing
I’m not convinced that a laptop with a 21:9 aspect ratio display makes sense if you view it as a computer built for watching videos. There just aren’t that many videos available with that aspect ratio — especially since the Toshiba Satellite U845W doesn’t include a Blu-ray drive (or any optical disc drive). Most of the videos you’re likely to watch on this computer are online videos or movies you’ve downloaded from the internet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2012

70% Toshiba Satellite U845W
Source: Mobile Tech Review
In a world where every notebook is accused of looking too much like the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, we give credit to Toshiba for coming up with a very attractive and unique design that's not in the least Applesque. And we give another dose of praise for thinking outside the box. Every laptop overall looks and acts much like every other laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410 Review
Source: Computer Shopper
We like to give PC makers credit for trying something out of the ordinary, and the Satellite U845W-S410 is anything but ordinary. Setting aside its ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio screen, it's a reasonably appealing ultrabook—OK, maybe half a pound heavy for an ultrabook, and with the not uncommon affliction of a stiff and shallow keyboard—but well put together, even a little elegant with its clutch-purse styling, and with plenty of ports.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

60% Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410
Source: PC Mag
If the Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410 were to be judged purely upon its performance and feature set, it would fare rather well, offering solid processing power and a healthy selection of ports and storage space. Unfortunately, the headlining feature of the laptop—the movie-friendly widescreen display—mars the overall user experience and distorts the dimensions of the laptop. For a superlative movie watching experience, the Editors' Choice Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD-DB71 offers a 1080p display and excellent speakers, while the similarly-equipped Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and HP Envy 4-1043cl are both less cumbersome and less expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% An Ultrabook With a Very Wide Screen
Source: Wired Magazine
Bigger concerns abound, though: The screen is hopelessly dim and washed out, and the touchpad is utter junk — rattling around when you tap on it. The U840 isn’t just boring in comparison to the U840W, it’s actually unpleasant to use. Regardless of what you think about the U840W, give the U840 a pass.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Toshiba Satellite U840W (PSU5RA-002001) Ultrabook
Source: Good Gear Guide
The Toshiba Satellite U840W is designed for multimedia above all else -- it has exceptoinal speakers and its extra-wide screen allows many movies to fit in it perfectly, but it's also very useful for multitasking. We like the build quality and the design of the notebook and think it looks very stylish. We just wish it had a matte screen, a slightly better keyboard and faster networking features.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Toshiba Satellite U845W review: an Ultrabook with a screen size all its own
Source: Engadget
There are so many Ultrabooks on the market that the available options may seem to blend together. So, if for nothing else, the Satellite U845W stands out for its unique display. Sadly, the actual display quality is merely mediocre, and while it's a treat to watch videos that don't exhibit letterboxing, that doesn't happen nearly enough. And truly, that's the big problem here: media isn't tailored to that super-wide aspect ratio.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2012

70% Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410
Source: PC World
Still, it is a cool-looking laptop, and would be great for casual use. It will certainly turn heads and be a conversation starter. But if you need a laptop to get work done, you can find better alternatives.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410 review
Source: CNet
Now that ultrabooks have hit the mainstream, the evolution of slimmer laptops has started to undergo Darwinian mutation. The media-geared Toshiba Satellite U845W has an extrawide 21:9 screen and Harman-Kardon speakers, but no DVD or Blu-ray player. The screen is a novelty act that offers some benefits, but it's really no better than your standard laptop for most uses.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 80%

70% Toshiba Satellite U845W Review
Source: Laptop Mag
Those looking for a cinematic experience--or simply looking to get the benefit of nearly two screens in one--will find the Toshiba Satellite U845W an intriguing option. For $999, you get a 14-inch Ultrabook with a wide, bright screen, excellent audio and seven hours of battery life. The biggest issue holding this notebook back is its mushy keyboard. We'd be a lot more willing to live with this system's wider frame if the typing experience were better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

Toshiba Satellite U840W-107

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Review: Toshiba Satellite U840W/002
Source: PC Authority
Toshiba’s U840W-107 packs in plenty for $1499, with a wide screen, distinctive chassis and beefy speakers. But there isn’t quite enough quality on show for our liking: the screen isn’t punchy enough, the keyboard is disappointing, and performance is middling. Unless you desperately want the unique, super-wide screen, we’d opt for a 13in MacBook Air instead.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/06/2012

67% Toshiba Satellite U840W-107 review
Source: PC Pro
Toshiba’s U840W packs in plenty for £899 inc VAT, with a wide screen, distinctive chassis and beefy speakers. But there isn't quite enough quality on show for our liking: the screen isn't punchy enough, the keyboard is disappointing and performance middling. For this sort of money, unless you desperately want the strange, super-wide screen, we'd opt for a 13in MacBook Air instead.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%

Toshiba Satellite U840w - neskutečně široká
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN
Positive: Quality mechanical processing and stylish look; good gear. Negative: Less certain keystrokes; at higher volumes may resonate right speaker.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2012

Toshiba Satellite U840W-10F

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82% XL-Ultrabooks
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 82%

Extrabreit – Ultrabook im 21:9-Format mit Core i5-Doppelkern-CPU
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2012
Rating: performance: 90% features: 30% display: 50% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 50%

Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430

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60% Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430
Source: PC Mag
Although it's a relatively decent performer, the Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430 falls short of rarefied ultrabook greatness by hinging almost entirely on a wider display whose utility is of questionable value at best. Beyond the Windows 8 Home screen, some apps, and the incredibly narrow realm of Cinemascope movies, the wider display serves little purpose, especially since it lacks touch capability. While those looking for a Windows 8-ready system with a touch screen should check out the more versatile Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13. The Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD-DB71 is still the ultrabook to beat, thanks to its potent combination of looks and performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

69% No touch, but a very long screen
Source: CNet
Windows 8 seems destined to be appreciated the most on computers with touch screens. It's not that you can't have a perfectly decent Windows 8 experience on a standard PC, but you're missing out on a good deal of the design it was intended for. Toshiba's experimental extra-wide-screen ultrabook gets a Windows 8 software upgrade, but it turns the Toshiba Satellite U845W into a computer imperfectly matched for what Windows 8 has to offer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 69% performance: 70% mobility: 80%

60% Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430 Review
Source: Laptop Mag
Like its Windows 7 predecessor, the $1,085 Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430 has a beautiful 14.4-inch widescreen display and classy design. And with a powerful Core i5 processor and 6GB of RAM, the U845W was able to push past the competition in our performance tests. However, it's held back slightly by its mediocre keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

Toshiba Satellite U840W-10N

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60% TOSHIBA SATELLITE U840W-10N
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

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1.6 kg:

This sub-notebook weighs less than the average of all notebooks and represents a medium class of weight among the sub-notebooks. 11 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.

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