Toshiba Satellite S855-S5254 15.6-Inch Laptop (Ice Blue)
Step up from mainstream with the smart performance and sensational styling offered by the Satellite S855 laptop, a great all-around PC delivering powerful discrete graphics options and high-end processing power at your desk or on the move. If you want the goodness of Toshiba’s mainstream laptop line – plus a bit more in terms of looks and power – this PC is for you. You’ll get available dedicated graphics, USB 3.0, strong multicore processors to drive your gaming and multitasking, plus stand-out styling with a hyper-cool Brushed Aluminum Ice Blue finish. A big 15.6″ diagonal display5 gives you more room for multitasking, spreadsheets and widescreen entertainment, plus the freedom to pack up and go. The SRS Premium Sound HD sound system and optional Blu-ray Disc player4 will make for megamovie nights. This PC also comes with plenty of ports to hook into printers, external storage and other devices for more power and flexibility, with a standard HDMI port to splash HD content onto a home theater. And Toshiba “Smart” Features will definitely add versatility and confidence to your computing.
Delivering smart performance and sensational styling, the Toshiba Satellite S855 (model S855-S5254) is an ideal choice for powerful computing at your desk or on the move. It features a third-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor drive your gaming and multitasking and a high-def 15.6-inch display that gives you more room for both spreadsheets and widescreen entertainment.
Designed in a sleek and durable brushed aluminum casing in Ice Blue, the S855 also offers a spacious and attractive touch pad and a raised tile keyboard for supreme portability and comfort. It also comes pre-loaded with exclusive Toshiba software, including Bulletin Board (for desktop organization), Media Controller (for sharing media), and ReelTime (a graphical search utility). Toshiba’s PC Health Monitor and eco Utility apps also help to protect vital components and conserve power and ensure the longevity of your laptop.
It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. Enjoy the thrill of an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for a boost in your performance that you can truly see and feel.
This Satellite laptop features two super-speed USB 3.0 ports–the latest development in USB data transfer technology. In addition to quicker transfer speeds, your USB 3.0-enabled devices won’t require a separate power cable either, unlike eSATA technology.
It comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (learn more below).
Key Specifications
Display
15.6-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-backlit display with native HD 720p resolution (1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
Processor
2.3 GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM quad-core processor (3.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache)
Storage
750 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM)
Memory
8 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 16 GB maximum capacity; 2 memory slots)
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics integrated solution for everyday computing with support for Microsoft DirectX 11 games
Optical Drive
8x SuperMulti DVD drive
Wireless
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound HD enhancement
Battery
Up to 5 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
Touch Pad and Keyboard
Touch pad with multi-touch control and premium raised tile keyboard with 10-key
| Weight and Dimensions 5.5 pounds; 14.96 x 9.53 x 1.31 inches (WxDxH) |
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Toshiba SoftwareToshiba Media Controller Toshiba Bulletin Board Toshiba ReelTime |
Toshiba UtilitiesToshiba eco Utility Sleep and Charge Laptop Checkup |
What’s in the BoxThis package contains the Toshiba Satellite S855-S5254 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software:
This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty. |
Environmental Specifications
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Toshiba Accessories
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Toshiba Dynadock U3.0 Universal USB Connect Docking StationToshiba’s Dynadock U3.0 universal USB connect docking station links all your electronic devices to your laptop–peripherals, external monitor, and sound system–with just a single USB 3.0 cable. It includes six USB ports (four USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0), Gigabit Ethernet port, mic and headphone jacks, HDMI output, and a DVI video output–plus support for dual displays. |
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Toshiba Canvio Plus USB 3.0 Portable External Hard DrivesAvailable in a number of capacities, Toshiba’s Canvio USB 3.0 portable external hard drives are designed to be the most hassle-free back-up solution. With everything you need right in the box, they are the ultimate combination of storage, convenience, and style. |
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Toshiba 14-inch USB Mobile LCD MonitorUnpack the Toshiba 14-inch USB Mobile LCD Monitor and you’ll get a big 14 diagonal inches of instant screen “real estate”—brought to you in brilliant 1366 x 768 HD resolution. Your presentations and photos will pop, and you’ll multitask like mad. Under three pounds and less than one inch thick, this ultra-portable monitor is designed to fit in most standard laptop bags. It also comes with a dual-purpose custom-fitted carrying case. |
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Toshiba AC AdapterA second AC adapter at home and/or at work makes power access convenient and tailored to your needs. Also keep one in your carrying case at all times and never be without an AC adapter when you travel. |
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Toshiba High Capacity 12-Cell Laptop BatteryDesigned to work with a variety of Toshiba series portable computers, this high capacity battery pack has twice the number of cells (12 vs. 6) compared to the original battery that came with your notebook, giving you extended battery life for more computing time, watch more movies, play more games or listen to more music |
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Toshiba Extreme BackpackThe Toshiba Extreme Backpack is available in a array of sizes and features five separate sections and compartments keeps your laptop protected and holds everything you need in an easily manageable way.
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 Windows 7 Home PremiumThe Best Entertainment Experience On Your PCWindows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7. Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
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Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010
- Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
- Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.
- Intel Core_i7_3610QM Processor 2.3GHz
- 8 GB SO-DIMM RAM
- 750GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch Screen
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
List Price: $ 799.99
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Sony EG3 Series Laptop VPCEG3PFX/W 14-Inch Laptop (Glacier White)
The E Series laptop is built with the features and performance you need every day to stay connected and be entertained. You get smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a sleek, up-market design.
Built with the features and performance you need every day to stay connected and be entertained, the Sony VAIO EG3 series laptop (model VPCEG3PFX/W) in white sports a travel-friendly 14-inch display with a native 720p HD resolution that provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, and true-to-life color. The isolated keyboard gives you the experience of using a larger computer in a much smaller footprint. And with a pleasant feeling textured touch pad that is integrated into the palmrest, your hands and fingers will be happy to compute.
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It’s powered by an Intel Pentium processor–the classic and reliable choice for basic computing tasks. You can connect this VAIO to a compatible HDTV via the HDMI port to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable. It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11n), which offers ultra-fast speeds, wider range, and compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well. And the integrated camera with face-tracking technology and microphone makes it easy to video chat with family, friends, and co-workers.
It comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).
Leave No Fingerprint
Whether open or closed, you will find yourself wanting to feel this VAIO EG3 Series laptop. With a textured, diamond-shaped pattern embossed on the lid and palm rest, this PC is artfully crafted to be pleasing to the eyes and to the touch without leaving any fingerprint smudges.
Bold and Bright
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, this laptop features exceptional picture quality. The 14-inch (1366 x 768) widescreen display includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for improved battery life.
Take It to the Big ScreenWhether you’re watching stunning high definition content or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder, you can play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. An HDMI output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires. |
Video ChatA built-in web camera offers you the opportunity to be seen clearly in video chats with your friends. This web camera also offers a includes face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about. |
One Button Bliss
Discover special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB that get you where you want to go with a touch of a button.
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Life at Your Fingertips
Find a new appreciation for your music and photos with Media Gallery software. Not only can it automatically create unique song playlists on beat, tone and rhythm, it can also help you rediscover forgotten favorites with recommendations based on your specific taste. Playback can be controlled by hand gestures using the built-in web camera, simply wave your hand and Media Gallery software will advance to the next track or photo. Media Gallery software also makes it easy to create slideshows with high-quality transitions and soundtracks from your personal music library.
PMB VAIO Edition
The Picture Motion Browser (PMB) makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Conditions aren’t always ideal for capturing the perfect video or snapshot but with one-click effects, like video stabilization and red-eye removal, PMB VAIO Edition makes it easy to transform so-so shots into memorable masterpieces. Using the magic of Sony’s intelligent analysis technologies, PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. Intuitive navigation features like face detection make it simple to do just that.
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PC Tune-Ups and Maintenance Made EasySony’s designed an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC with just a few clicks. With just a few clicks, VAIO Care software lets you:
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A Better Computer Deserves Better SupportSony backs its computers with industry-leading support that is distinguished by such features as:
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Key Specifications14-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native HD 720p viewing 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium B960 dual-core processor (2 MB cache) 640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum) Intel HD Graphics integrated solution for everyday computing with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games 8x multi-format CD/DVD drive Built-in stereo speakers Up to 7.5 hours of battery life at default brightness with standard 5300 mAh battery (5.5 hours of DVD playback) Dimensions and Weight: 13.62 x 9.4 x 1.36 inches (WxDxH); 3.65 pounds |
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What’s in the Box
Sony VAIO EG3 laptop (model VPCEG3PFX/W); standard lithium-ion battery (4400 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions
Included Software
Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer)
Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability).
Environmental Specifications
- Energy Star 5.0
- Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact.
- RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
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Windows 7 Home PremiumThe Best Entertainment Experience On Your PCWindows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7. Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
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Create, Connect, and Share with Windows LiveWindows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.
You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com. |
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- Intel Pentium_B960 Processor 2.2GHz
- 4 GB DIMM RAM
- 640GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
- 14-Inch Screen, Intel HD graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
List Price: $ 469.99
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6 Responses to “Toshiba Satellite S855-S5254 15.6-Inch Laptop (Ice Blue) Reviews”
Great Computer,
This is an extremely good computer for the price. I have recommended this computer to all my friends that are looking for computers. The Intel HD 4000 is Intel’s best iGPU and can even run games like Skyrim. The 3rd Gen Processor is wicked fast too. If you are looking for a gaming laptop, don’t buy this. If you want a computer to do basic tasks and some complicated ones that will last for a while (4 years at least), this is the computer you are looking for. You can’t go wrong with an i7 processor and 8 GB of RAM.
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|Almost Perfect,
At the time I bought this laptop I didn’t know much about computers.
I wanted one I could run any program with or game, I got this model because the processor is really fast and the hard drive is big.
The price is really good for these high numbers, when I brought it home I loaded all my programs on it (word, excel) and games.
The newest ones I loaded are Diablo 3 and Strcraft 2.
The install time was much faster then my older computer the turbo boost really helped.
The only downer is the graphics card, I have to run these two games on low graphics otherwise it is way to choppy. I found out because the graphics card is integrated, I didn’t know what that was tell after I purchased the laptop.
So if you are a person that uses a laptop like 60% work, 40% movies and music and 10% games this laptop is for you.
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|Great Budget Laptop with Excellent Styling!,
Purchased this laptop as a gift for a niece that’s graduating high school. Figured a 14″ laptop would offer a great balance of portability and size to get the job done in college. I was originally looking to get a laptop that has an Intel i3 processor minimum. But the only decent one I found was at least $100+ than this one. Anyway, I determined a college student wouldn’t need much processing power to tackle the normal tasks that a student in college should be doing anyway (i.e. emails, internet surfing, word processing, etc.). Don’t be fooled, I was surprised at how fast and snappy the Pentium dual core processor is in this system. I was able to start this machine up pretty fast and the setup was a breeze. To my surprise, there was very little bloatware too. My only comparison I have really is my Sony Vaio 14″ laptop (VPCCW13FX) that I got several years ago. It has the same RAM but is using the older Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz) processor. The only other difference is my older laptop has a dedicated graphics card by NVIDIA (256MB VRAM). I’ll tell you what… I checked out a benchmark comparison and the newer Pentium outpaces my older laptop. So to sum it up, this new ‘budget’ EG3 Vaio laptop still kicks pretty decent butt for the price. I could definitely see the speed difference and it was still able to handle normal tasks as well as run Adobe CS3 (i.e. Photoshop) without problems. I also like how the EG3 laptop has an HDMI out. I enjoy connecting my HDMI cable to my LCD flat panel TV to watch some of my shows streaming over the net (i.e. Hulu, Netflix, etc.).
If you have the extra money to spend, I’d still recommend getting a laptop with an i3, i5, or i7 processor (more RAM the better too). But if you want a decent machine for doing simple tasks and then some, you can’t go wrong with this EG3 Vaio. I really like my older Vaio because it’s still running strong and I had no second thought picking this new one up. In my experience, Sony/Vaio is a quality manufacturer.
On a side note, I picked up a matching white mouse, the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500. As for the case, I picked up the Samsonite Xenon Laptop Portfolio. Both are a great match for this laptop that you might want to consider.
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|Solid functional laptop for a great price,
I bought this for my retired parents who mainly wanted a medium sized laptop for internet, email and occasional movies. I was not expecting much for $430 but the laptop was a pleasant surprise in its performance and responsiveness. And I added another 2GB of ram for a few bucks which made it super fast.
Pros
- Medium weight, not super heavy
- Nice wide screen for 16:9 movie watching
- Display is nice and bright with crisp colors
- Works well with our wireless n network
- Unlike other laptops that fill out all the ram slots, this one uses only one slot for the 4GB RAM so adding more doesn’t mean replacing
- Has an optical drive (my parents still use dvds/cds)
- Runs cool, I had it on my lap for several hours with no discomfort
- Didn’t time the battery life, but lasted at least 3 hours
Cons
- Not super stylish, with a weird plasticy shell
- Feels kind of clunky (maybe I am used to my macbook air)
- Lots of bloatware that’s a pain to uninstall
Other options
Before buying this I considered chromebooks briefly since they were in similar price range and form factor, but I decided against it for two reasons: First, my parents print a lot of stuff – (its crazy-webpages/emails etc) and chromebooks support a limited set of printers. Second, I saw mixed reviews on chromebook usability when not online, and it felt like it’d not be the right fit for my not so tech savvy parents.
I also looked at the acers/asus’ etc in the 400-550 price range. I think some of them had bigger screens / more powerful processors, but the one gating factor with all of those was the weight/size – they were all massive and didn’t seem good for travel.
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