Toshiba Intros Redesigned Satellite Notebook Line

Toshiba today announced its updated and redesigned Satellite line of notebooks, with price points starting at $549.99. The A, M, P, U, and L-series notebooks all feature a new look and hardware.

L-Series

The L-series line of value notebooks starts at $549.99. There are four new screen sizes/models: 14 inches (L510/L515), 15.6 and 16 inches (L500/L505), and 17.3 inches (L550/L555). The laptops have a glossy Fusion finish with a “Breeze” pattern. L-series with 15.6-inch and larger screens have numeric keypads built-in, and select models have ATI Radeon HD 3100 graphics.
The new L-series is available today. The L500/L505 start at $549.99, the L510/L515 $649.99, and the L550/L555 $649.99.

Toshiba L-Series Press Release

A, M, P, and U Series

All of the A, M, P, and U series Satellite notebooks share some common features, including edge-to-edge display coverings for a borderless look and keyboards with matte finishes and LED backlighting on select models, slot-loading DVD drives, and multi-touch touchpads.

The U- and M-series Satellite notebooks are designed for multimedia and mobility. The U-series has a 13.3-inch widescreen display (with a 16:10 aspect ratio; all other models have a 16:9 ratio) and is available with both Intel and AMD processors. Pricing starts at an MSRP of $849.99. The M-series features a 14-inch display with LED backlighting and is available with 3G mobile broadband. Pricing starts at an MSRP of $699.99.

The A and P series are designed for home multimedia entertainment. Both features harmon/kardon speakers and Toshiba’s Fusion finish with a “Sonic” pattern. The A-series has a 16-inch display and starts at an MSRP of $799.99, while the P-series features an 18.4-inch display and an MSRP of $799.99.