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Toshiba Kirabook Series

Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7S1Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U, Intel Core i7 3537U, Intel Core i7 4500U, Intel Core i7 5500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4400, Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.2kg, 1.28kg, 1.4kg
Price: 1500, 1600, 2000 euro
Average Score: 74.96% - average
Average of 48 scores (from 63 reviews)
price: 68%, performance: 81%, features: 80%, display: 85%, mobility: 86%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 87%, emissions: 75%

 

Toshiba Kirabook

Specifications

Toshiba KirabookNotebook: Toshiba Kirabook
Processor: Intel Core i7 3537U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Toshiba homepage
 Toshiba notebook section
 Kirabook (Series)

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Average Score: 70.46% - average

Average of 13 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Toshiba Kirabook
Source: Maximum PC English Archive.org version
While much of the PC industry is hustling to bring lower-cost Ultrabooks to market, Toshiba is unabashedly raising the high end, complete with an all-new brand meant to ooze excellence. The first product to wear this proud badge is the 13.3-inch Kirabook. If you’re into those extras and having the highest-res screen on an Ultrabook, the Kirabook’s your ticket to living large.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
67% Review: Toshiba KIRA Ultrabook
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Combined with how much noise the KIRA makes in operation – the whine from the Ultrabook’s fans nearly drove our designer to distraction – it becomes a hard unit to recommend. Save the money, and go with the Z360. Or ditch the constraining Ultrabook spec altogether, and go with Venom’s excellent Haswell machine.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 50% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Toshiba KIRAbook High Resolution Ultrabook
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
On the design side of things, the KIRAbook is a handsome machine. But, as we mentioned earlier, it suffers a bit from the bevy of other laptops that look very much like it. People may comment on this machine's size, but we doubt anyone will walk up to you and say “Oooh, you have a KIRAbook.” Of course that's likely not your primary reason for buying an ultrabook like this.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2013
70% Toshiba KIRABook 13 i7 Touch
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
WIRED Best resolution screen available for an ultrabook, period. Lightweight yet powerful, with better-than-average battery life. Responsive touchscreen and trackpad. Handsome and sturdy, yet demure. TIRED Touchscreen could be brighter. Fan could be quieter. Ultra-flat keys not overly friendly for touch typing. Ungodly costly.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Toshiba Kirabook ultrabook
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
At $1600 Toshiba offers a speedy powerhouse ultrabook with two years warranty and dedicated phone support ($100 value). The touch-screen option starts at $1,800. With just a week to Intel Haswell’s launch, one needs to wonder whether waiting for an upgraded version isn’t a bright idea. Haswell chip is to double the 3D graphics performance and better the battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2013
Toshiba tries to reinvent itself with a flagship Ultrabook
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
There's no question the Kirabook is Toshiba's best Ultrabook to date. But is it good enough to win over wary consumers? We're inclined to say no, at least at this price. For all the things Toshiba got right (attractive design, improved keyboard, solid specs, generous warranty) there are a few important details it overlooked.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2013
50% Toshiba Kirabook review - first Ultrabook with 'Retina' display
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The audience Toshiba is pursuing with the Kirabook is the well-to-do professional who is willing to pay extra for high-end hardware and services. The Kirabook is the most beautiful Ultrabook to pass through our Test Centre, but its inability to drive a large external monitor at native resolution, a lid that flexes like a contortionist, a Wi-Fi adapter restricted to 2.4GHz networks, and a display that doesn't deliver as much contrast as the Retina display Toshiba wants consumers to compare it to make this machine's sky-high price tag hard to swallow.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 50%
80% Toshiba KIRA Ultrabook review
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
It's hard not to like the Toshiba KIRA. It has everything we want in an Ultrabook: a strong chassis and a light weight, great performance, full-sized ports, and an excellent, high-resolution screen. For the most part, it's an Ultrabook that's a pleasure to use, and we even made a lot of use of its touchscreen. We think the noise from the fan is a problem though.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
50% Toshiba Kirabook review: The first Ultrabook with a higher-than-HD touchscreen
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Kirabook is the most beautiful Ultrabook to pass through the PCWorld Labs, but its inability to drive a large external monitor at native resolution, a lid that flexes like a contortionist, a Wi-Fi adapter restricted to 2.4GHz networks, and a display that doesn’t deliver as much contrast as the Retina display Toshiba wants consumers to compare it to make this machine’s sky-high price tag hard to swallow.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 50%
70% Toshiba Kirabook
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
And therein lies the problem: The Toshiba Kirabook is really good, but not the best for the money. If you have a need to spend $2,000 on a high-end ultraportable laptop, the Editors' Choice Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Retina Display) will give you a higher-than-HD resolution screen, dual-band Wi-Fi, full size HDMI, 8GB of memory, 256GB Flash Storage, and similar performance with a Core i5 processor for the same $2,000 price tag. The MacBook Pro also has more battery life and forward-looking I/O ports like Thunderbolt. The Kirabook is lighter, thinner, and comes with the two-year service and support, but those aren't quite enough to unseat the MacBook Pro as the high end ultraportable EC.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Toshiba KiraBook Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
This will probably make this article seem as dated as disco before too long, but at this writing there is no Apple MacBook Air with Retina Display to go with the 13- and 15-inch Retina MacBook Pros. Toshiba launches a new luxury brand with an ultra-high-resolution ultrabook (think MacBook Air Retina). The view is alternately spiffy and squinty, but the rest of the design dazzles.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Toshiba KIRAbook Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
If money is no option to you and you want to have the highest-resolution display possible on PC, then by all means, pick up the KIRAbook. But if you want the biggest bang for your buck and don’t “need” all of that resolution (although it’s still very nice) when you’re responding to emails, Facebooking or watching cat videos on the Internet, then there certainly are slightly cheaper options, like the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, which performs just as well as the KIRAbook and is $100 less, although you would have to purchase a Windows 8 license (and deal with Apple’s questionable Windows power management) and have to deal with a heavier laptop as the 13-inch MBP with Retina weighs in at 3.57lbs versus the KIRAbook’s 2.66 (!).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2013
Toshiba KIRAbook Ultrabook Review
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
Without having personally tested any of the ASUS Zenbooks, which at least around the "office" (disclaimer: there is not an office) are generally regarded as among the best ultrabooks on the market, I can't really speak too greatly on how the Toshiba KIRAbook measures up competitively. I can definitely tell you how the user experience measures up to the myriad non-ASUS ultrabooks I have tested, though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2013
79% High-end specs, and a price to match
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
When Toshiba first showed us the Kirabook in person, company reps asked my colleague and I what we thought the system would cost. We gave a couple of well-reasoned guesses, but came nowhere close to the $1,599-to-$1,999 range. But there is room for premium laptops even among today's price-sensitive shoppers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 80% mobility: 70%
90% Toshiba Kirabook
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Kirabook is an attempt to conquer the Apple laptop. It is an upscale Ultrabook laptop that has a sleek, thin design and a Retina-like 13.3-inch touch screen display. With the Kirabook, you also get excellent battery life and a speedy solid-state drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
60% Toshiba Kirabook Review
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Kirabook is in many ways a great Ultrabook. The 2560 x 1440 would be impressive on its own, yet it’s served up in a package no larger than a MacBook Air that still offers excellent performance and reasonable battery life. Toshiba’s engineers have certainly earned their keep. But even the best hardware can’t reach its potential without the right software, and that’s where this Ultrabook – through no fault of its own – stumbles.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Toshiba Kirabook Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
For those who can afford it, the Kirabook has everything: a gorgeous and very-high-resolution touch-screen display, a blazing 256GB SSD, and gobs of power in a sexy, yet durable design. Better yet, this $1,999 system lasts nearly 7 hours on a charge. However, the front corners are a little sharp for our taste, and the webcam could be better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Toshiba KIRAbook 13 i5-Touch 13.3-inch Laptop Review
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Toshiba entry into the premium ultrabook market with the KIRAbook tries very hard to make a name for itself. The high resolution display, very fast storage performance and strong warranty support definitely are all welcome additions. The problem is that there are enough quirks that hold it back.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Toshiba Kirabook 2014

Toshiba Kirabook 2014 Edition is a slim, lightweight and premium ultrabook with impressive screen resolution and upgraded battery life. The ultrabook is elegantly built from pressed magnesium alloy. It features a strong stabilizing hinge to support the beautiful touchscreen. The display is a 13.3 inch 2560 X 1440 pixels PixelPure panel that will stun most users with its clarity and accuracy.

At the heart of the ultrabook is a 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 – 4500U processor, 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1600 MHz and  integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU. This enables the ultrabook to perform most tasks asked of it with relevant ease. There is also a model with an Intel i5 configuration available as a lower end option. The storage on board is a 256 GB SSD drive and excludes an optical drive which is common with newer ultrabooks.

It also comes with a backlit frameless keyboard, ultra fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi chipset and the ability to charge USB devices even when the Kirabook is off. The operating system is Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit) and this takes advantage of the Kirabook’s touchscreen capabilities. Considered to be a bit pricey for the specifications, the Toshiba Kirabook is just another option with no distinct features to separate it from the rest.

Specifications

Toshiba Kirabook 2014Notebook: Toshiba Kirabook 2014
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 2540 x 1400 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Toshiba homepage
 Toshiba notebook section
 Kirabook (Series)

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Average Score: 77.63% - good

Average of 16 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Toshiba Kira review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Kira seems to have been designed to offer Windows users a surrogate for Apple's MacBook Air, with its thin and light wedge-shaped chassis, but offering a high resolution display similar to a MacBook Pro. It thus offers a stylish and lightweight laptop that is likely to appeal to many business users and consumers alike, with a surprisingly good battery life as well. However, business users should note the lack of vPro, its integrated battery and no support for a desktop dock. We would also have liked to have seen at least the option for mobile broadband in a system clearly designed for mobility.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Toshiba Kira review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Kira ticks a lot of desirable boxes and, in casual use, does a good job. It's lightweight and easily portable enough for us to happily use it as a day-to-day Windows machine. But that price point would make us look elsewhere. A little more polish and refinement and the Kira could be a glittering example of a laptop. For now it lays the groundwork to what we suspect will be a great device in its second generation format. One to watch.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Toshiba Kirabook review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
There's a lot to like about the Kirabook. It's beautifully designed, super light, and the screen is a delight. The only real downer is the price. Toshiba should release a cheaper version, with a same resolution 11-inch screen and 128GB storage. But if money is no object, add on another star.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
83% Toshiba Kira-101 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Kira-101 marks an excellent debut for the Kirabook range, and proof positive that Toshiba really does know how to build a luxurious consumer Ultrabook. It's the best Toshiba laptop we've seen for a very long time, and goes toe to toe with the finest Ultrabooks out there. Despite lacking the fancy hybrid features of the Dell XPS 12 and Yoga 2 Pro, the Kira-101 matches them blow for blow. Our only reservation is that slightly high £1,299 price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
79% Toshiba KIRAbook Review: Hi-Res Ultrabook With Style
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
With its intense resolution display and stellar speakers, the Toshiba KIRAbook makes an excellent portable media device, and can handle everyday work with ease as well. The sleek, compact design makes it a good option for on-the-go users who will find it good for traveling, and the solid build quality means it should survive trips for a long time to come. Despite a few minor flaws such as the frustrating trackpad responsiveness and the fact this ultrabook is a little bit pricey, the KIRAbook still makes a worthwhile addition to the ultrabook scene.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 79%
70% Toshiba Kira-101 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Kira is fast, with a high-quality screen and superb battery life, but it just doesn’t have the all-round quality to justify its high price. The smart design doesn’t stand out nor have the attention to detail we demand from this level of system, the keyboard is flawed, and the fan is too noisy. We’d rather buy the cheaper Samsung or Sony machines, or the MacBook Air – even if it means waiting until Apple updates its ultraportable with a Retina screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% emissions: 50%
80% Toshiba Kira-101 review: Windows Ultrabook with 13in touchscreen that has good overall speed and a high-resolution display
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Kira cannot approach the outstanding battery life of its Apple rivals. It does manages to combine good overall speed and a high-resolution display with a truly ultraportable design. That's a difficult trick to pull off, and it makes the Kira one of the most attractive Windows Ultrabooks currently available.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
70% Toshiba Kirabook review: Rich and thin, but still short of awesome
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Kirabook is an impressive notebook, but it’s also very expensive. Lenovo’s Yoga 2 Pro and HP’s Spectre 13t are its closest competitors. The Yoga 2 Pro, with the same CPU and memory but an even higher-resolution display (3200 by 1800 pixels) and more storage (a 512GB SSD), goes for $1599. The Spectre 13t, with the same processor and same-resolution display, costs $1505. But neither Lenovo nor HP matches Toshiba’s white-glove service: 24/7 telephone support from U.S.-based technicians (with call pick-up within 45 seconds), setup assistance, annual tune-ups, and paid shipping both ways for repairs under warranty.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
85% The high-end Kirabook gets a battery life upgrade
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The original Toshiba Kirabook was a well-intentioned attempt to capture some boutique-level mindshare from other high-end, high-design laptops. Despite excellent craftsmanship, it missed on enough levels, from oddball price/feature combos to disappointing battery life, to fall just short of a strong recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
60% Toshiba Kirabook (2014)
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
The new revision of Toshiba’s Kirabook is in every way a better laptop than its predecessor, but the competition has also improved and high-resolution displays have become more common, detracting from the system’s main selling point. Indeed, we think this new model is rather late to the party. Ultrabooks running 4th-gen Intel processors have been out for about six months.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Toshiba Kira
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
When it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to stand out from a congested ultrabook crowd, the Kira is a great looker and is fully equipped to take on everyday tasks. The screen is the real standout feature and should make it a great place to watch films or binge on a box set on Netflix. Price is obviously the stumbling block here, but with the features on show and the sleek design there’s a whole lot to love about Kira.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/07/2014
Toshiba Kira Ultrabook (Haswell edition) pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Bar the sumptuous, clear and ultra-crisp screen, the other impressive part of the Kira is in its build quality. The case uses a magnesium aluminium alloy, which supplies stability while not sacrificing weight. It's 1.35kg in total and 19.8mm thick.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/06/2014

Foreign Reviews

70% Toshiba Kira Im Ultrabook-Test
Source: Cyberbloc German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
91% Toshiba Kira-101
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 89% features: 83% display: 92% mobility: 89% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 85%
94% Toshiba Kira-101 (PSU8SE-00J00HGR)
Source: SFT - Heft 5/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 94%
70% Test : Toshiba Kira
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Toshiba KIRABook : l’Ultrabook à la japonaise
Source: Erenumerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Toshiba Kirabook (2014)
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Toshiba Kirabook 2014

Toshiba Kirabook 2014 Edition is a slim, lightweight and premium ultrabook with impressive screen resolution and upgraded battery life. The ultrabook is elegantly built from pressed magnesium alloy. It features a strong stabilizing hinge to support the beautiful touchscreen. The display is a 13.3 inch 2560 X 1440 pixels PixelPure panel that will stun most users with its clarity and accuracy.

At the heart of the ultrabook is a 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 – 4500U processor, 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1600 MHz and  integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU. This enables the ultrabook to perform most tasks asked of it with relevant ease. There is also a model with an Intel i5 configuration available as a lower end option. The storage on board is a 256 GB SSD drive and excludes an optical drive which is common with newer ultrabooks.

It also comes with a backlit frameless keyboard, ultra fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi chipset and the ability to charge USB devices even when the Kirabook is off. The operating system is Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit) and this takes advantage of the Kirabook’s touchscreen capabilities. Considered to be a bit pricey for the specifications, the Toshiba Kirabook is just another option with no distinct features to separate it from the rest.

Specifications

Toshiba Kirabook 2014Notebook: Toshiba Kirabook 2014
Processor: Intel Core i7 4500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 1.28kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Toshiba homepage
 Toshiba notebook section
 Kirabook (Series)

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Average Score: 75.38% - good

Average of 16 scores (from 24 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Toshiba KIRAbook (KIRA-101) Ultrabook Review | Notebookcheck
Expensive = good? Buyers prepared to invest around 1500 Euros (~$2054) in a premium ultrabook will now find another alternative to Apple & co. in the new Toshiba Kira-101. We will reveal why it is not class best despite a speedy Core i7 processor, magnesium casing, and WQHD screen.
80% Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7s Touch
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
With a brilliant, bright WQHD screen and performance to match, the Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7s Touch earns our Editors' Choice nod for high-end ultrabooks. Though it's a little pricey, the new Kirabook, with premium components housed in an attractive package that weighs less than 3 pounds, is worth the extra cash. It smokes its rivals and looks good doing it. That's the formula for a top-notch high-end ultrabook if I ever saw one.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7s Touch
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
With a brilliant, bright WQHD screen and performance to match, the Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7s Touch earns our Editors' Choice nod for high-end ultrabooks. Though it's a little pricey, the new Kirabook, with premium components housed in an attractive package that weighs less than 3 pounds, is worth the extra cash. It smokes its rivals and looks good doing it. That's the formula for a top-notch high-end ultrabook if I ever saw one.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% Toshiba Kira-101 review: High-res touchscreen, premium price
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Kira 101 is a thin, lightweight and stylish ultrabook that would not look out of place in a business meeting. The high-resolution 13.3-inch touchscreen is a highlight, alongside 8GB of RAM, a dual-core Core i7 processor and a 256GB SSD. Some business users may bemoan by the absence of VGA and Ethernet ports and the lack of an optical drive, but these are rare components on an ultrabook. The £1,082.50 (ex. VAT) price is high, though.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 75%
75% Toshiba Kira-101 review: High-res touchscreen, premium price
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
The Toshiba Kira 101 is a thin, lightweight and stylish ultrabook that would not look out of place in a business meeting. The high-resolution 13.3-inch touchscreen is a highlight, alongside 8GB of RAM, a dual-core Core i7 processor and a 256GB SSD. Some business users may bemoan by the absence of VGA and Ethernet ports and the lack of an optical drive, but these are rare components on an ultrabook. The £1,082.50 (ex. VAT) price is high, though.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 75%
60% Toshiba Kira-101
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Kira's price and availability - £1,299 and from Selfridges - makes this machine feel like a high-class affair, but the reality isn't quite so sweet. The high-quality screen is hampered by lack of software optimisation, the performance is mediocre and is accompanied by noise and heat, and the design just can't match the pure class of rivals. The keyboard, trackpad and battery life are all good, but are also all bettered elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Toshiba Kira-101
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Kira's price and availability - £1,299 and from Selfridges - makes this machine feel like a high-class affair, but the reality isn't quite so sweet. The high-quality screen is hampered by lack of software optimisation, the performance is mediocre and is accompanied by noise and heat, and the design just can't match the pure class of rivals. The keyboard, trackpad and battery life are all good, but are also all bettered elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Toshiba Kira-101 review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
The Kira-101 is an extremely well-built Ultrabook which has one of the best displays we've ever seen on a laptop. However, it's very expensive for its capabilities, especially when compared to the Best Buy-winning Asus Zenbook UX302, which is similarly specified, cheaper and has longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Toshiba Kira-101 review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
The Kira-101 is an extremely well-built Ultrabook which has one of the best displays we've ever seen on a laptop. However, it's very expensive for its capabilities, especially when compared to the Best Buy-winning Asus Zenbook UX302, which is similarly specified, cheaper and has longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Toshiba Kira review All's well that's Haswell for Toshiba's updated Ultrabook
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Kira's longer battery life, compact stylings and attractive looks (with the lid open) are all plus points for Toshiba's second Ultrabook, but some of the flaws are real deal-breakers. The most glaring one is the display's lackluster backlight, which is an unfortunate one considering the highly reflective nature of the display and its average viewing angles.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
70% Toshiba Kira review All's well that's Haswell for Toshiba's updated Ultrabook
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Kira's longer battery life, compact stylings and attractive looks (with the lid open) are all plus points for Toshiba's second Ultrabook, but some of the flaws are real deal-breakers. The most glaring one is the display's lackluster backlight, which is an unfortunate one considering the highly reflective nature of the display and its average viewing angles.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
Review: Toshiba Kira Ultrabook
Source: Gizmag English Archive.org version
The Kira is an impressive piece of kit. It's fast and the screen is stunning. There are a few niggles that will hopefully be ironed out by the time the second generation of the Kira is released. There's still room for refining the design, for example, and there's definitely scope for improving the built-in speakers. Perhaps the area that most needs attention, though, is price. The Kira is listed for £1,299 (US$2,190) in the UK. The highest spec Dell XPS comes in at £150 ($253) less and is very comparable specs-wise, while you can pick up a 13-in MacBook Air with a comparable i7 processor from £1,129 ($1,900).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/13/2014
Review: Toshiba Kira Ultrabook
Source: Gizmag English Archive.org version
The Kira is an impressive piece of kit. It's fast and the screen is stunning. There are a few niggles that will hopefully be ironed out by the time the second generation of the Kira is released. There's still room for refining the design, for example, and there's definitely scope for improving the built-in speakers. Perhaps the area that most needs attention, though, is price. The Kira is listed for £1,299 (US$2,190) in the UK. The highest spec Dell XPS comes in at £150 ($253) less and is very comparable specs-wise, while you can pick up a 13-in MacBook Air with a comparable i7 processor from £1,129 ($1,900).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/13/2014

Foreign Reviews

Toshiba Kira Ultrabook
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/17/2014
Toshiba Kira Ultrabook
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/17/2014
Toshiba KiraBook
Source: Plus X Award - Heft 8/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
88% Toshiba Kira-101 (PSU8SE-00J00HGR)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 08/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% display: 85% mobility: 93%
Toshiba KiraBook
Source: Plus X Award - Heft 8/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
88% Toshiba Kira-101 (PSU8SE-00J00HGR)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 08/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% display: 85% mobility: 93%
90% Luxux-Ultrabook
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% display: 82% mobility: 92% ergonomy: 87%
90% Luxux-Ultrabook
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% display: 82% mobility: 92% ergonomy: 87%
Toshiba Kira-101 (PSU8SE-00J00HGR)
Source: c't - Heft 11/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/16/2014
Toshiba Kira-101 (PSU8SE-00J00HGR)
Source: c't - Heft 11/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/16/2014
80% Toshiba Kira-101 (PSU8SE-00J00HGR)
Source: e-media - Heft 9/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Toshiba Kira-101 (PSU8SE-00J00HGR)
Source: e-media - Heft 9/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7S1

The Toshiba Kirabook is a premium laptop for those who like a high performing laptop as well as looking stylish using it. The casing is made of an AZ91 magnesium alloy, which gives it that premium feel. Its 13.3 inch widescreen display features the WQHD PixelPure LED Backlit. The touchscreen supports multi-touch gestures and is protected by Corning Concore Glass. It has a 16.9 aspect ratio, a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and is driven by an Intel HD5500 Graphics. In addition, it features a 5th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB DDR3 RAM and a 256 GB mSATA SSD. Its Harman/Kardon stereo speakers are driven by an DTS Studio sound card and come with dual microphones located on the underside. The Kirabook 13 i7S1 comes with a USB 3.0 charger port as well as two USB 3.0 ports for connecting other devices, an HDMI port with 4K Ultra HD output, a standard 3.5 mm audio jack and an SD card slot. Besides that, it also features an HD webcam and for connectivity, a standard Intel dual-band wireless card with WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Unfortunately, the lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 52 Wh cannot be replaced by the user, but has a 1-year-warranty.

Specifications

Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7S1Notebook: Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7S1
Processor: Intel Core i7 5500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Toshiba homepage
 Toshiba notebook section
 Kirabook (Series)
 Kirabook 13 i7S1 (Model)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Toshiba Kirabook
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Toshiba's high-end Kirabook is a slick, well-made laptop that includes premium components and an excellent better-than-HD screen. When the series first debuted a couple of years ago, it was one of the only legitimate competitors to the Retina MacBook Pro. But since then, higher-res displays have become much more common, and powerful Windows laptops have become lighter, slimmer and more stylish.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/30/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
70% Toshiba Kirabook
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
With a slick quad-HD touch display, zippy processing speeds and a stunningly slim design, the Toshiba Kirabook ($1,699 as reviewed) is a reliable ultraportable whose performance is as good as its looks. The notebook's small footprint and 9-hour-plus battery life make it ideal for vacations and business trips, and its crisp harmon/kardon speakers make it a solid multimedia machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Ревю на Toshiba KIRA (KIRAbook) – какво прави най-добрият ултрабук на Toshiba толкова специален
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent build quality ; durable design; perfect IPS display with high contrast, high resolution and accurate colors; comfortable keyboard and touchpad. Negative: Too noisy fan.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/18/2015

 

Comment

Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese conglomerate or technology group. The company was established in 1939 and in 1978 Toshiba became the official company name. The company's products and services include power, industrial and social infrastructure systems, elevators and escalators, electronic components, semiconductors, hard drives, printers, batteries, lighting, logistics and information technology. Toshiba was one of the largest manufacturers of personal computers, consumer electronics, home appliances and medical equipment.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP). 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

3537U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q1 2013. Offers a core clock of 2.0 - 3.1 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1200 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

4500U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.0 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

5500U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i5:

4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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74.96%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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