Toshiba Adds WiMAX-ready Laptops

In addition to the powerful new Qosmio X500 Laptop with GeForce GTX 460M Graphics, Toshiba announced a handful of 4G WiMAX-ready laptops. With select WiMAX equipped Satellite and Portégé laptops from Toshiba, you'll have wireless coverage all over town and won't be limited to connecting to the Internet when a wireless hotspot is available. Currently, WiMAX is available in 54 cities throughout the country.

You'll find WiMAX on the following Toshiba laptops:

Satellite A665

The Satellite® A665 laptop blends Toshiba’s new Fusion® X2 styling with multimedia performance to boost high-def entertainment, productivity and creativity. Offering a 16-inch diagonal HD TruBrite® widescreen display, a premium audio package, the latest Intel® Core™ processors and optional NVIDIA® GeForce™ graphics, as well as a suite of exclusive convenience-driven features like Sleep and Music for enjoying music through the speakers without having to power up, the Satellite A665 provides major horsepower for fast multitasking and a perfect palette for brilliant multimedia. WiMAX will be available on the Satellite A665-S6086, Satellite A665-S6094, Satellite A665-S6097 Satellite A665-S6098 and the 3D-capable Satellite A665-3DV6 models, starting at $804.99 MSRP.


Satellite M645

The Satellite M645 laptop is a compact, versatile PC delivering robust multimedia performance, uncommon convenience and truly elegant styling. Featuring a 14-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen display, the latest Intel Core processors and a premium audio package with harman/kardon® speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio™ technology, the laptop delivers a stunning mobile entertainment experience and is easy to carry. WiMAX will be available on the Satellite M645-S4063 and Satellite M645-S4070 models starting at $759.99 MSRP.


Portégé R705

The Portégé® R705-P35 epitomizes portability and power. With a 13.3-inch diagonal widescreen display, the laptop has a starting weight of just three pounds, measures about one inch thin and features a premium raised tile keyboard and a long battery life rating. Built-in Intel Wireless Display technology makes it possible for consumers to wirelessly connect the laptop to a big screen HDTV and enjoy digital content with great image clarity and amazing sound — at the touch of a button. The Portégé R705-P35 is priced at $899.99 MSRP.


Satellite E205

A Best Buy® Blue Label™ laptop available exclusively through the retailer, the thin and light Satellite E205-S1980 laptop now features NVIDIA® GeForce™ 310M graphics processing unit (GPU) with energy-saving Optimus™ technology. With a 14-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD TruBrite® display, the Satellite E205 is equipped with Intel Wireless Display technology, the new Intel Core i5 processor, a sleek slot-loading DVD drive and LED backlit keyboard. The Satellite E205-S1980 is priced at $1,079.99 MSRP.


The WiMAX enabled laptops will available on Sept. 26.