Toshiba Introduces Satellite L Series Laptops with Skullcandy Audio

Toshiba has introduced the new Satellite L Series laptops, available in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch screen sizes and built to take advantage of the key features of Windows 10.

The Satellite L series laptops feature rich, natural sound via stereo speakers tuned by the audio experts at Skullcandy. Here’s more info on the Toshiba Satellite L Series:

The Satellite L Series laptops are designed for Windows 10 and include hardware features ready to make the most of the new operating system. The laptops feature an integrated HD webcam and dual-array TruTalk microphones to enable voice apps like Cortana and Skype and a dedicated Cortana key offers easy access to Microsoft’s personal digital assistant for finding information.

Configurations

include the latest generation processors from Intel and AMD, up to 16GB of memory and up to 1TB storage, plus 802.11bgn or ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi for high- performance, cable-free networking, and the convenience of Bluetooth for connecting enabled phones, printers and speakers. With a battery life rating of up to seven hours on the 15.6-inch model and 5 hours 45 minutes on the 17.3-inch model, plus smart multitasking, customers can handle serious work and powerful play whenever and wherever they please.

The Satellite L Series can now be configured with up to a Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) IPS TruBrite display, delivering better screen quality for watching movies, streaming Netflix and easier photo and video editing. Customers have the option to play music or watch the latest DVD movies with the built-in DVD SuperMulti drive.

To round out the entertainment experience, Toshiba and Skullcandy, along with DTS, aligned to tune the built-in speakers to Skullcandy’s audio spec, as well as integrate a custom sound profile with optimized settings for Skullcandy headphones and earbuds, providing a richer, clearer and more natural sound.

The new Satellite L Series laptops are thin, lightweight and stylish, encased in a fashion-forward Satin Gold Finish with sleek lines and a less-than-an-inch profile. A backlit and frameless TruType keyboard delivers a contoured key design for more comfortable typing with less key bounce, along with a modern buttonless touchpad with multi-gesture control.

Equipped with an HDMI output, two Super Speed USB 3.0 ports, up to two USB 2.0 ports, an SD card slot that supports cards up to 2TB for transferring digital photos, music and other files, and Toshiba’s popular USB Sleep & Charge technology, which enables the laptop to be used as a portable charging station for smartphones and MP3 players even when off, the Satellite L Series delivers all the essentials and more.

Pricing and Availability

The new 15.6-inch Satellite L Series laptops will be available on June 21, 2015 at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at toshiba.com/us, starting at $529.99 MSRP.5
The new 17.3-inch Satellite L Series laptops will be available on July 29, 2015 at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at toshiba.com/us, starting at $569.99 MSRP.

At this price point the Toshiba Satellite L Series laptops will face fearsome competition with other major brands like the new Pavilion X2 From HP or even with the HP’s Envy line of laptops.
The laptops will initially ship with Windows 8.1 pre-installed and is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it becomes available on July 29