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Toshiba Satellite U840W

Based on 17 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

11
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros

Full screen cinemascope videos.
Split screen multitasking.
Builtin GPU powerful to play recent games.
Light weight and stylish.
Backlit keys.
Harman/kardon speakers are very impressive.

Cons

Screen is not IPS.
Keyboard dents when typing.
No memory card reader.
Niche appeal.
Touchpad misses too many taps.
Crummy keyboard.
No numeric keypad.
Loud fan.

By Tbreak.com on November 12, 2012

It’s a tough choice, and therefore the decision on whether to buy the Toshiba Satellite U840W will depend purely on the type of media you consume. If you’re looking to watch a lot of movie on the go, then the 21:9 ultra-widescreen of the...

80
By Stuff.tv on October 01, 2012

A true star when it comes to movies, and it just about performs as an all-round laptop too....

80
By Expert Reviews on September 12, 2012

A great high-resolution screen makes this laptop stand out, but its keyboard and touchpad slightly detract...

80
By CNET Australia on September 07, 2012

It's a little bit different, and we'd hazard a guess that only a few people will be sold by Toshiba's extra-wide display. For those who do get the appeal, they'll also find a well-built, well-featured laptop, with better than usual...

80
By PC Pro on September 03, 2012

An innovative screen but with limited benefits and niggles elsewhere, it's little more than a sideshow...

67
By Wired on August 13, 2012

Ultrabooks may not be commodity computers yet, but that’s the path we seem to be going down, at least. Credit then is due to Toshiba, which is doing something unique with its Satellite U840W.There’s no sense beating around the bush:...

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By Good Gear Guide on August 12, 2012

The Toshiba Satellite U840W is designed for multimedia above all else -- it has exceptoinal speakers and its extra-wide screen allows many movies to fit in it perfectly, but it's also very useful for multitasking. We like the build quality and the...

80
By NotebookCheck on July 16, 2012

Some of our readers might rightfully ask themselves the following question: "Why would I need an Ultrabook with a 21:9 aspect ratio?!" It's an interesting concept for sure. We do see some potential - not only as far as playing movies and videos is con

80
By Trusted Reviews on June 06, 2012

The Satellite U840W is an all-round goody bag combining generally premium build and materials with a usable backlit keyboard and the best speakers we’ve yet heard on an Ultrabook along with good battery life.

80
By T3 Magazine on June 01, 2012

For those who like to watch movies on their laptop, or watch TV while provding a social media commentary, the Toshiba Satellite U840W looks ideal, although it doesn't come cheap. Keep your eyes peeled for a full review.Toshiba Satellite U840W availabi

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