What Is a Satellite Laptop Computer?

The Toshiba Satellite is the most popular line of Toshiba laptops. The Satellite comes in many models, and there is a difference in price between the models. The earliest Toshiba Satellite models lacked internal CD or floppy drives, and all needed to be connected through the external parallel ports. Early models were priced at more than $3,000, but technology has evolved to the point where even the most high-end models top out at around $2,500.

History

Toshiba introduced its first laptop in 1985. It was not only Toshiba's first model; it was the first laptop computer in the industry.

Significance

Toshiba's Satellite line of personal laptop computers were the first in the industry to offer wireless access, as well. In the years since, nearly all laptops offer wireless connectivity as standard options.

Types

Toshiba's Satellite laptops vary widely in capabilities. The A200 is the low-end model, and the X Series feature the high-end components and capabilities.

Size

Toshiba offer Satellite models in both 15- and 17-inch models. All Toshiba Satellite models come standard with wide-aspect screens and many offer HD compatibility options as well.

Function

High-end Toshiba laptops offer 1 gigabyte video cards, hard drives of more than 500 gigabytes and Blu-ray drives. The battery life for the Toshiba laptops is shorter than the industry standard, so upgraded batteries are required to take full advantage of these features.

Resources

• Visit the Toshiba Homepage