Best Buy is the destination for exciting new mobile PC devices, including the new Satellite Radius 12 by Toshiba. With the launch of Windows 10, now is the time to gear up and get a laptop built with the expert technologies, flexible 2-in-1 design and fast mobile performance.
I loved my Windows 7 and was not happy when they changed their software. I was not a fan of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 was better, but this Windows 10 is the software upgrade I have been waiting for.
I don’t want tiles taking up my screen, as you can see above, they are only about a third of the screen. I do like the quickness of hitting a tile, but I also want my old Windows screen at my fingertips! I have already found Windows 10 more user friendly, I am thrilled to be moving forward with this software, and am glad I was able to test it out on this device before upgrading my desktop!
The world’s first 12.5-inch convertible laptop with a 4K Ultra HD display[i], the Satellite Radius 12 is in Best Buy stores now, just in time for the Holiday’s. Designed with color accuracy in mind, the Technicolor-certified wide gamut RGB display supports 100% Adobe® RGB color space reproduction, making it an ideal choice for mobile content creators and action cam enthusiasts. On this screen, what’s shot with the camera can be viewed with the same color fidelity, making editing a breeze.
I have been writing about 4K televisions for a few months and thought I was a few years away from having anything with the 4K Ultra HD capability in my home! I am thrilled to have this 4K laptop! And as a blogger, the ability to view my photos with such color clarity is a huge help, especially with the new Adobe software I received! And even as I typed that I realized, people who are not bloggers seem to be taking and posting more pictures than ever before, so this is perfect for everyone!
Designed for Windows 10, the Satellite Radius™ 12 is one of the first small-screen PC’s to enable facial authentication with Windows Hello, enabling a more personal and convenient way to log in to the laptop. It’s also among the first Windows laptops to run on the power and performance of Intel’s new 6th generation Core processors, delivering maximum mobile performance for mobile content creators and multi-taskers.
This laptop has the 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor. I have been reviewing laptops for my personal use for a few years and am thrilled to have one with this strong a processor:
The laptops are powered by 6th Gen Intel Core processors, which deliver significantly improved computing performance, enhanced graphics and better power efficiency than the previous generation, resulting in a long battery life rating. The new processor offers powerful performance for streaming video, offering life-like HD video conferencing using popular apps like Google Hangouts™ and Skype™, while its increased graphics performance is ideal for Xbox® gaming on Windows 10 with DirectX® 12 support.
This is the perfect laptop for traveling, I will share it with my son, but all the while keeping control over when and how it is used. He loves his Xbox live games, being able to play it as we are unwinding when we are on a business trip or on vacation, would be a great new tool to keep him occupied. I am saving this information for our next trip, he will be shocked and thrilled to be able to sign into his Xbox account when we are on the road. He is in 7th grade and earns his video gaming time, so it is very valuable to him, I am happy that I have that added feature to share with him when needed, and the durability makes me more comfortable lending him this valuable device:
The Satellite Radius 12 features a sleek, highly-mobile compact design housed in durable aluminum to safeguard against the rigors of daily use. Designed for travel, the device weighs just 2.9 pounds with a slim 0.6-inch profile and includes a 360-degree precision hinge that offers smooth transitions between its five viewing modes – Laptop, Tablet, Tabletop, Presentation and Audience. The laptop features a Brushed Metal Finish in Carbon Gray and includes an LED backlit keyboard.
Having facial recognition also means only I can turn this laptop on. My son cannot “borrow” it without asking. Yes, my middle schooler likes to grab the best tech in the house and use it, and even change my settings to suit himself. No thank-you, only my face will be recognized on this beautiful new laptop! And once the cat is out of the bag as the expression goes, and he knows this has his Xbox live account, he will try to slip this device away from me: let him try, he won’t be able to sign on. Thank-you Toshiba and Microsoft, that is a huge help!
It is like she is looking right at me!
This laptop also has my old friend Cortana on board! Cortana is a personal digital assistant that can help you search for content on your device, or the web, help manage your calendar, and more. I first met Miss Cortana when I was reviewing the Windows phone that my son now uses. She is was first introduced there, and now she is on my new laptop! She is now officially part of my staff!
Featuring a sleek, highly-mobile compact design, Gorilla Glass damage resistant screen and an LED backlit keyboard, the Satellite Radius 12 is designed for travel.
This is a laptop that is super flexible, this is a laptop that can be be folded all the way back and perform like a tablet.
With a laptop that can be folded very which way, extra strong glass like the gorilla glass is a bonus, no one wants to worry about breaking their screen! The 5-modes of adjust-ability demand the strongest glass! I am also tougher on the devices that I take with me on the road. Packing, unpacking, including taking the device out at the airport and through TSA, moving around the hotel room, and other places, this laptop needs to be much tougher than my desktop, which never moves anywhere.
This Toshiba laptop also has 360-degree audio by Harman Kardon. I have their headphones, and I love their headphones! That’s a name I trust, I am thrilled to have a laptop with that high quality stereo speaker system!
The Toshiba Satellite Radius is a high powered and very versatile. It is the perfect laptop. The flexibility it offers, i.e., being able to function as a tablet, is a huge help as well. This is an amazing laptop and I am very happy to have it for my personal use, and can’t wait to take it on the road, it fits perfectly into my backpack for travel onto the plane!
For more information, please visit BestBuy.com, see all the specs and details! And then treat yourself and get one!
[i]Display. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the thin film transistors manufacturing technology. See Display Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
It’s gorgeous!
The laptop I have now is on it’s last legs, so I am definitely in the market for a new one. This one sounds AWESOME.
I really liked your review on this item however I have been nervous about choosing Windows 10 because up to now I have heard nothing good about it. I actually had a good friend who installed windows 10 and had so many problems she had to pay geek squad money to remove it. I suppose its like all things new it takes a while to get all the kinks out, thanks
Windows 10 is great…faster and more stable than anything that Microsoft has ever had on the market, including Windows 7. I have it on 3 laptops (1 upgraded from Windows 7 and 2 from Windows 8.1). I also have upgraded 3 other laptops for friends/family, they can’t wait until I upgrade other computers in their households.
Windows 10 is what Windows 8 should have been.
This sounds like a great laptop and you are right a very SMART way to test drive the new operating system before upgrading your desktop. I am sitting on my upgrade offer for my desktop I am going to wait until they work out the kinks a bit better before upgrading my desktop.
Great review. Unlike many other computer manufacturers, Toshiba does not manufacture/sell desktops computers and focuses on laptops/tablets. In my opinion, this business strategy pays off for the consumer by Toshiba producing reliable products, especially the Sattellite product series.
This is a great review of the Toshiba Satellite. I love the idea of folding laptops and of course the gorilla glass. I have to have something strong because I drop things, that is just what I do. Nice to see it comes with Windows 10. We are using windows 10 and I love it.
That Satellite Radius looks fantastic! I have a laptop that’s on its last legs, and I think this will be an awesome replacement.
My daughter has been looking for a new computer like this. I will have to let her know about this one because I have heard good things from several people.
I am much more comfortable using a standard laptop but my kids work best on a touch screen tablet. I appreciate that this versatile device can easily make my whole family happy!
You are right, more people are taking photos and the clarity on this laptop would benefit everyone. I will be thinking about getting this for my daughter when she goes off to college shortly!
Such a great review. I really like it. My brother is going to replace his computer. I’m going to tell this to him.
This is one laptop on my wishlist. Great attributes for sure.
I know what you mean about kids making new tech their own. I”m sure the face recognition was designed as security against thieves, but I appreciate the added bonus. I could use a new laptop in the near future, and this sounds like a strong option.
It will soon be time for me to hunt for a new laptop. So I will definitely be keeping this one in mind.
That is definitely going to be a good surprise for him! I like that you have him earn his video game time. I like this Toshiba too!!
I hate my laptop and am in serious need of a new one. This Toshiba sounds just perfect for my needs.
Thanks for the info on Windows 10. My laptop came with a free upgrade to windows 10 but I was not sure if i wanted to download it.