The Toshiba Satellite U845W is an ultrabook with a 14.4 inch display. But what makes it truly unusual is that the display has a 21:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1792 x 768 pixels. That makes for a wider-than average notebook, and Toshiba uses the extra space to put some decent speakers to the […]
toshiba satellite u845w
Deals of the Day (12-11-2012)
The Toshiba Satellite U845W is the first ultrabook to ship with a 14.4 inch, 21:9 aspect ratio display. And judging by how quickly the price has dropped, I suspect it may be one of the last. But if you’re looking for a relatively portable notebook with a 1792 x 768 pixel screen and a reasonably […]
Toshiba Windows 8 tablet, ultrabooks go up for pre-order ($700 and up)
Some of Toshiba’s first Windows 8 computers are available for pre-order today. The Toshiba Satellite U925t is a 12.5 inch tablet, while the Satellite U945 is a 14 inch ultrabook. Both items are expected to launch on October 26th, but select retailers are taking orders starting today. Toshiba is also updating some of its existing […]
Deals of the Day (10-05-2012)
Toshiba’s Satellite U845W is an ultrabook with an unusually wide display. It measures 14.4 inches diagonally, but it has an unusual 21:9 aspect ratio, which means it’s great for watching videos that are about as wide as they’d be at the movie theater. The screen is a little less useful for watching TV shows filmed […]
Deals of the Day (9-17-2012)
The Toshiba Satellite U845W is an ultrabook with an ultra-wide display. The screen measures 14.4 inches diagonally, but it has a resolution of 1792 x 768 pixels. That’s ideal for watching videos with a 21:9 aspect ratio, but as I discovered when I reviewed the laptop, it’s not all that easy to find videos in […]
Toshiba Satellite U845W widescreen ultrabook review
It’s not easy to make a laptop that stands out in a crowd. But Toshiba managed to do just that with the Satellite U845W. It’s the first ultrabook to feature an ultra-widescreen display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. What’s not clear is whether this represents the first in a new breed of laptop designs, or […]
Toshiba Satellite U840W Widescreen 21:9 Ultrabook Reviewed
Toshiba recently unveiled a new ultrabook, the Satellite U845W, with an unusual display resolution of 21:9. At 14 inches (measured diagonally), this ultrabook’s 1792 x 768 pixel display is sure to grab consumer attention. NotebookCheck got their hands on the European pre-production model (U840W) for review to see if the ultra-wide display is worth all […]
Hands-on with the Toshiba U845W ultra-widescreen ultrabook
A few years ago most laptop and desktop computer displays had 4:3 aspect ratio displays. Today 16:9 screens are much more common. Among other things, that means videos designed for HDTV displays fit on computer displays better. But Toshiba’s got a computer aimed at true cinema fans looking for a 21:9 display. Earlier this month […]
Toshiba launches U845W ultrabook with ultra-wide display
The Toshiba Satellite U845W is the first ultrabook with a widescreen display featuring a 21:9 aspect ratio. The screen measures 14.4 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 1792 x 768 pixels. Toshiba is positioning the U845W as an entertainment device, and the ultra-wide display lets you watch movies in the same aspect ratio in […]