Toshiba Satellite U840W
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Average of 7 scores (from 14 reviews)
Reviews for the Toshiba Satellite U840W
Moviebook. Those believing that notebook manufacturers are done innovating are obviously wrong. Toshiba recently rolled out the Satellite U840W - the first Ultrabook with a theater-like 21:9 aspect ratio. Is this a notebook specifically for movie aficionados or can other applications take advantage of the wider dimensions?
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
The Toshiba Satellite U840W is available in two variants—U840W-X0310 and X0110. Both the variants feature identical configuration. The only difference is that the X0310 ships with Windows 7 Home Premium and the X0110 ships with Windows 8. The U840W-X0310 is priced at Rs 63,500 and the X0110 ships at Rs 1,000 more. This could be because of the higher cost of the Windows 8 OS. Considering you can buy a high-end laptop with a quad-core Core i7 processor and discrete graphics for less than Rs 60,000, we find the U840W overpriced. For this price we feel that the Ultrabook would have been a compelling deal if it offered features like discrete graphics, IPS display and touchscreen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: T Break Archive.org version
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%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
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%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
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%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
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%
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
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%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
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
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
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
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
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
Foreign Reviews
Source: Focus Online DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: reasonable price; display surprisingly large
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2013
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2012
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
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
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Perfect compact design; bright display; very good soung system; good performance; long battery life. Negative: Keyboard; narrow viewing angle of the display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2013
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%
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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.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.40":
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
77.29%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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