Built for Windows 10, Versatile Laptop Comes Equipped With 15.6-inch Touchscreen Plus a 360-degree Precision ‘Flip-and-Fold’ Hinge Design, Enabling Five Viewing Modes in One Device
IRVINE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — June 18, 2015 — Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced Satellite Fusion™, a sleek, large-screen convertible PC that offers new ways to accelerate work and play from a single, full-powered device. Equipped with the latest performance options, features and technologies, like ultra-fast Wireless-AC, illuminating keyboard and a Full HD 1080p screen option, Satellite Fusion is a versatile laptop offering great value for every occasion.
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Get the Best of Both Worlds – in One Device
Satellite Fusion features a precision 2-axis hinge that rotates the screen from zero to 360-degrees into five unique viewing modes for just the right angle on every occasion. Users can get to work in Laptop mode, share their screen with a group in Presentation mode, or lay it flat and collaborate with others in Tabletop mode. They can also fold the device to browse comfortably in Tablet mode or relax and unwind with a movie in Audience mode.
“We wanted to develop a product that could meet the versatile needs and lifestyles of our consumers,” said Philip Osako, senior director of product marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “With its innovative 360-degree precision hinge, Satellite Fusion becomes your laptop, tablet, and entertainment system all packaged in one beautiful machine that’s ready for Windows 10.”
Ready for Windows 10
Designed for Windows 10 with a great display, smart performance and customized features built around the way you want to work and play, the Satellite Fusion is equipped with an HD webcam and TruTalk™ dual-array microphones to enable voice apps like Cortana and Skype, plus a dedicated Cortana key for easy access to Microsoft’s personal digital assistant.
The Satellite Fusion ships with Windows 8.1 and is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it becomes available on July 291.
The Satellite Fusion is powered by a 5th generation Intel® Core™ processor2, up to 12GB of RAM3 and up to a 1TB capacity hard drive4 or a 128GB solid state drive5. It features a frameless TruType LED-backlit keyboard and modern buttonless touchpad, all encased within a fashion-forward Satin Gold Finish body that measures less than one-inch thick. The device is packed with a wide range of ports, including an HDMI® port with 4K output, a memory card reader, two USB 3.0 ports6 and one USB 2.0 port with USB Sleep & Charge technology7 to enable the charging of additional USB-powered devices even when the PC is powered off.
Built to Entertain
The Satellite Fusion features a 15.6-inch diagonal, TruBrite® multi-touch display8 that can be configured with Full HD (1920x1080) resolution and IPS technology that allows users to enjoy their photos, watch movies or even create digital artwork – all in brilliant color and stunning clarity. The device also includes a best-in-class audio package, featuring Onkyo® stereo speakers tuned by Skullcandy® and audio enhancement software by DTS®, so users can experience their music and content with immersive and accurate sound.
Pricing and Availability
The new Satellite Fusion is now available at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at toshiba.com/us, starting at $649.99 MSRP.9
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About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Business Solutions Division, Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including award-winning notebook computers, tablets and All-in-One computers, cloud services; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for computers; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future", Toshiba promotes global operations towards securing "Growth Through Creativity and Innovation", and is contributing to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in safe, secure and comfortable society. Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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1 Windows 10 Upgrade Offer valid for qualified Windows® 7 and Windows 8.1 devices (including devices you already own) for one year after Windows 10 upgrade availability. Visit windows.com/windows10upgrade for more details.
2 Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
3 Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
4 Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Terabyte (TB) means 1012 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
5 Solid State Drive Capacity. Drive capacity may vary. One Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Solid State Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
6 5Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending on your system configuration and other factors.
7 The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.
8 Display. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the thin film transistors manufacturing technology. See Display Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
9 Reseller prices may vary. MSRP means “Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.”
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