Toshiba Satellite U845

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 reviews of Toshiba Satellite U845. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and usability are overall positive. The design and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the performance and keyboard. There are some mixed views about the battery and screen.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Toshiba Satellite U845 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Toshiba Satellite U845 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

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Toshiba Satellite U845 review: an inexpensive Ultrabook worth considering

As a mid-range Ultrabook, the 14-inch U845 isn't a slam dunk, but it's definitely worth a look.

If you're in the market for a thin and light, not-too-expensive laptop, the Toshiba Satellite U845 isn't exactly a slam dunk, but it's certainly worth considering. While the build quality, battery life and overall performance are about on par with...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Sarah Silbert (engadget.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845W

More Info Toshiba outs Satellite U845W Ultrabook with 14.4-inch, 21:9 display (updated: $999 and up in the US) The Ultrabooks of Computex 2012 Toshiba bows out of netbooks in the US, sees Ultrabooks as the wave of the future Ultrabooks now come in...

Powerful speakers ; Attractive design ; Decent battery life for a 14-inch laptop

Uncomfortable keyboard ; Flaky trackpad ; Display not compatible with most media

The U845W Ultrabook is the first laptop with a 21:9 display, but ultimately its odd, outsized dimensions are more of a nuisance than a boon.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Ahmer Kazi (pcmag.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430

While it's a relatively decent performer, the Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430 falls short of ultrabook greatness by hinging almost entirely on a wider display whose utility is questionable.

Wider display complements Windows 8's interface. Brushed aluminum finish and soft-touch texturing make for a handsome look.

Wider screen is of limited utility. No optical drive. Shallow travel on the keyboard. No touch screen. Some bloatware.

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Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430 review: No touch, but a very long screen

This ultra-wide-screen ultrabook gets Windows 8 grafted on, but it isn't the type of experimental Windows 8 laptop you're looking for.

The wide-screen ; has an extra-long, higher-resolution screen, Harman Kardon speakers that pack a punch, and an attractive, compact design with plenty of ports.

The keyboard and touch pad are uncomfortable, the wide screen isn't a perfect marriage with Windows 8, and the screen doesn’t always play nicely with all streaming video content.

Toshiba's experimental extra-wide-screen ultrabook gets a Windows 8 software upgrade, but it turns the Toshiba Satellite U845W into a computer imperfectly matched for what Windows 8 has to offer.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Ahmer Kazi (pcmag.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845-S406

The Toshiba Satellite U840-S406 doesn't reinvent the wheel but is nonetheless a decent system for users looking for a well-designed, reasonably priced ultrabook for day-to-day use.

Full-sized HDMI port. Sleek chassis. USB 3.0 port charges peripherals when in sleep mode.

Battery can't be removed. Mediocre battery life. Loaded with bloatware.

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Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410

The Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410 ultrabook will attract movie lovers craving extra-widescreen entertainment, but the 21:9 display winds up being more of an inconvenient gimmick than a feature.

Extra-wide 21:9 screen is a boon for movie-lovers. Harman/Kardon speakers sound great.

Display is wonky for everything but widescreen movies. Bloatware. Inconvenient dimensions.

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Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Alex Cocilova (pcworld.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845-S406 Review: Affordable Office Power on the Go

The Toshiba Satellite U845-S406 is a reasonably priced ultraportable laptop that still manages to pack quite a punch.

Very good multitouch touchpad ; Bluetooth enabled

Limited port configuration ; SSD only for system use

The Toshiba Satellite U845-S406 is a thin, light, affordable system that will work well for business users on the go.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Loyd Case (pcworld.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845W-S410 Review: An Ultrabook for Film Buffs

This is a unique time in the PC business. After years of turning out boring, 15.6-inch laptops and midsize-tower desktop PCs, PC makers are experimenting with new and intriguing designs. Case in point: the Toshiba Satellite U845W. Available in two...

Unique, widescreen display ; Excellent audio quality

Keyboard lacks feedback; touchpad too sensitive ; Display colors seem muted; limited viewing angles

This elegant-looking laptop targets movie buffs, but it's not a good choice for productivity or gaming.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : David Pierce (theverge.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845W and U845 review

Laptops in 2012 may be thinner and lighter than ever, but the form factor's otherwise been largely untouched. You get a keyboard, a trackpad, a 16:9 widescreen display, and some ports. One of...

Fantastic speakers ; Solid trackpad ; Good build quality

Display specs don't really make sense ; Expensive ; A little bit warm

21:9 screens just aren't meant for laptops

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Toshiba Satellite U845 review: Another budget ultrabook

Neither too cheap nor too cool, the Satellite U845 does a great job of disappearing into the crowd of me-too thin budget laptops this back-to-school season.

A clean-looking design, backlit keyboard, good battery life, and no shortage of ports make the ; a solid ultrabook.

Nothing really stands out, the price is high for what it offers, and the keyboard and touch pad don't feel very comfortable.

The Toshiba Satellite U845 is a serviceable but generic-feeling 14-inch ultrabook that, in a quest to become more affordable, has fallen into a grey zone: not all that compact, not all that rich in features.

Jul, 2012

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