Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., introduced today the new Satellite L Series laptops, available in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch screen sizes and built to take advantage of the key features of Windows 10. The only laptops in their class to feature a branded audio solution, Satellite L series laptops pump out rich, natural sound via stereo speakers tuned by the audio experts at Skullcandy.

"These laptops hit all the right notes for the consumers looking for a laptop to work, game and be entertained on," said Phil Osako, senior director of product marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "Our Satellite L series delivers a great display, awesome audio and robust performance to help you do, create and play - all from one affordably priced laptop that will work great with Windows 10."Premium Performance for Work and Play
The Satellite L Series laptops are designed for Windows 10 and include hardware features ready to make the most of the new operating system. The laptops feature an integrated HD webcam and dual-array TruTalk microphones to enable voice apps like Cortana and Skype and a dedicated Cortana key offers easy access to Microsoft's personal digital assistant for finding information.

Configurations include the latest generation processors from Intel and AMD, up to 16GB of memory1 and up to 1TB storage, plus 802.11bgn or ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi for high-performance, cable-free networking, and the convenience of Bluetooth for connecting enabled phones, printers and speakers. With a battery life rating of up to seven hours on the 15.6-inch model and 5 hours 45 minutes on the 17.3-inch model, plus smart multitasking, customers can handle serious work and powerful play whenever and wherever they please.

Enhanced Entertainment and Standout Styling
The Satellite L Series can now be configured with up to a Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) IPS TruBrite display, delivering better screen quality for watching movies, streaming Netflix and easier photo and video editing. Customers have the option to play music or watch the latest DVD movies with the built-in DVD SuperMulti drive.

To round out the entertainment experience, Toshiba and Skullcandy, along with DTS, aligned to tune the built-in speakers to Skullcandy's audio spec, as well as integrate a custom sound profile with optimized settings for Skullcandy headphones and earbuds, providing a richer, clearer and more natural sound.

"Most computing companies obsess about high definition displays but stop short of considering the full consumer experience around visuals and audio," said Sam Paschel, CCO of Skullcandy. "One of the great things about the Toshiba partnership has been their deep understanding of the consumer and our shared position that high quality audio is one of the cornerstones of the experience for enjoying music, games and streaming media. We have set incredibly high standards for our headphones and earbuds - the Toshiba partnership enables us to bring that same great performance to Satellite L Series laptops."

The new Satellite L Series laptops are thin, lightweight and stylish, encased in a fashion-forward Satin Gold Finish with sleek lines and a less-than-an-inch profile. A backlit and frameless TruType keyboard delivers a contoured key design for more comfortable typing with less key bounce, along with a modern buttonless touchpad with multi-gesture control.

All the Essentials
Equipped with an HDMI output, two Super Speed USB 3.0 ports, up to two USB 2.0 ports, an SD card slot that supports cards up to 2TB for transferring digital photos, music and other files, and Toshiba's popular USB Sleep & Charge technology, which enables the laptop to be used as a portable charging station for smartphones and MP3 players even when off, the Satellite L Series delivers all the essentials and more.

Pricing and Availability

• The new 15.6-inch Satellite L Series laptops will be available on June 21, 2015 at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba, starting at $529.99 MSRP.
• The new 17.3-inch Satellite L Series laptops will be available on July 29, 2015 at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba, starting at $569.99 MSRP.
• The laptops will initially ship with Windows 8.1 pre-installed and is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it becomes available on July 29.