Toshiba Satellite U945-S4390 14" Ultrabook Computer (Ice Blue)

The Satellite U945-S4390 14" Ultrabook Computer from Toshiba is an ultraportable computer with a svelte profile. Measuring 0.82" thin and weighing just over 4 pounds, this Toshiba computer features a fusion lattice pattern complete in an ice blue finish. This Toshiba computer also features the Windows 8 (64-bit) operating system. With a redesigned Start screen, an emphasis on tiles that update in real-time and a plethora of apps available in the Windows Store, Windows 8 provides a unique user experience. The system is powered by a dual-core Ivy Bridge 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U processor. It also has 6GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, a 500GB 5400rpm hard disk drive with a 24GB solid state drive cache, a 7-in-1 media card reader, 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and microphone. There are also built-in stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound 3D technology. Hardware Dual-Core Intel Core i5 ProcessorThis Toshiba computer has an Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5-3317U processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 1.7GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 2.6GHz. With a dedicated 3MB L3 cache, 6GB of DDR3 RAM and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, you'll be able to experience smooth multitasking14" TruBrite Widescreen LED-Backlit DisplayThe 14" widescreen display is backlit with LED lights, which provide lower power consumption and longer panel life than their CCFL counterparts. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a glossy coating. The 1366 x 768 native resolution is powered by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000HDMIScale up your gaming, movies and music on a home theater - with full 1080p high-definition video and HD audio qualityUSB 3.0USB 3.0 has a data transfer speed of 5Gbps and is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0USB Sleep and ChargePower your smartphone and other USB-compatible devices, even when your PC is off. Great for charging a cell phone or any USB device while you are on the runPC Health MonitorToshiba's PC Health Monitor alerts you to issues before they become problems, constantly gauging your machine's temperature and power usage, while checking the hard drive to help protect against shocksEco UtilityQuickly adjust the settings and power plan of your Toshiba computer and monitor your ongoing power usage with just a clickEPEAT Gold RegisteredThis Toshiba computer is EPEAT Gold, which is the highest possible ranking of the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment ToolENERGY STAR QualifiedThis Toshiba computer meets the ENERGY STAR 4.0 standard Windows 8 The New Start ScreenWindows 8 introduces a new Start screen, which has all the information you need in one place. The new Start screen replaces the traditional Start menu with live tiles. These tiles are customizable to your liking as well as update in real time. News, weather forecasts, sports, contacts, apps and more are available for you to use. It's all right there on the Start screen. If you prefer the traditional Start screen of Windows 7, you have the option to switch to itTo the CloudWhen signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your own Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to your services as well, such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and moreWindows StoreIn the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it