Toshiba Satellite

The Toshiba Satellite (dynabook Satellite in Japan) is a line of consumer-grade notebook computers marketed by Toshiba, and were some of the earliest laptops, introduced in the early-1990s, to compete with the IBM ThinkPad line. Models in the Satellite family varied greatly - from entry-level models sold at major retailers to full-fledged media center-class notebooks. The latter are labeled as "Qosmio" and sold alongside the Satellite name. The Qosmio models tended to have added features like two hard drive bays, multiple graphics cards, several input/output ports of varying design, unique case styling, backlit keyboards, significantly more powerful sound systems (built in subwoofer and amplifier), etc. The Satellite mainly competes against computers such as Acer's Aspire, Dell's Inspiron and XPS, HP's Pavilion and Envy, Lenovo's IdeaPad and Samsung's Sens.

Toshiba Satellite
Toshiba Satellite L750
Also known asdynabook Satellite (Japan)
ManufacturerToshiba
TypeNotebook computer
Operating systemAll Windows versions
WebsiteArchived official website at the Wayback Machine (archive index)

The early models did not come with an internal CD-ROM drive, but these soon appeared as mobile technology progressed. Such models can link up with an external CD-ROM drive through the parallel port on the rear (since USB ports came later as well). Some Satellites also lacked an internal floppy disk drive, but a port on the side allowed the use of a proprietary external module for such. These machines tended to be smaller in physical size than their contemporaries.

In spring 2000, some models came with a 15-inch screen and a built-in DVD drive, a 6 GB HDD and ran at 500 MHz. They were sold for $2400 by Toshiba. They also had a model called the Satellite Pro.

Notable models included the Satellite 5005-S507 which was the first to ship with NVIDIA GeForce 4 440 Go GPU and cost $1,999. The Satellite 5105-S607 was the first laptop with cPad technology and cost $2,499. The Satellite 5205-S703 was the first laptop with built-in DVD-R/RW drive and cost $2,699.[1]

The Toshiba Satellite series was discontinued in the United States in 2016 because Toshiba has exited the consumer laptop market in that country. However, Toshiba is still selling business-oriented Portégé and Tecra in many countries, and continues to sell the Satellite brand.

A Toshiba Satellite personal computer was used to send the first email ever sent by President Bill Clinton during his presidency. The email was sent using the personal computer of White House Medical Unit Emergency Physician Dr. Robert G. Darling, and was sent to astronaut John Glenn as he was aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.[2]

Series

Source[3]

  • C - All the Basics
  • L - Style & Value
  • E - Ultramobile Performance
  • S - Power & Speed
  • P - Premium Performance & Design
  • NB15 - Touchscreen Essentials
  • Click - Part Laptop. Part Tablet
  • Toshiba Satellite 100CS
  • A Toshiba Satellite Pro 400CS (circa 1995)
  • A Toshiba Satellite 200CDT 11.3" TFT notebook computer. These had 100 MHz Pentium CPUs.
  • Toshiba Satellite 220CS
  • Toshiba Satellite 1800
  • Toshiba Satellite Pro 4300
  • Toshiba Satellite J11
  • Toshiba Satellite A105
  • Toshiba Satellite M305D-S4829
  • Toshiba Satellite C650
  • Toshiba Satellite L50-B
  • Toshiba Satellite A300
  • Another shot of a Satellite A105

Devolution

Sharp Corporation obtained 80.1% of Toshiba’s computer business and effective 1 October 2018, Dynabook Inc. (the former company name is Toshiba Client Solutions Co., Ltd.) and its subsidiaries were deconsolidated from Toshiba Group. As of April 1st 2019, this business is now known globally as 'Dynabook Inc.'. [4]

References
  1. Cheng, Cisco (May 13, 2010). "Toshiba's Laptops, Through the Years". PC Magazine. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  2. "President Clinton Sends the First Ever Presidential Email : HistoryofInformation.com". www.historyofinformation.com. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  3. "Toshiba Satellite® Laptop Computers | Toshiba". 2014-02-06. Archived from the original on 2014-02-06. Retrieved 2017-08-28.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. "About Dynabook :: About Dynabook :: Dynabook :: Laptops/Notebooks, Storage & Accessories". anz.dynabook.com. Retrieved 2020-01-16.
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