Dual-Core 4th-Gen Haswell Intel Core i7 Performance

The Satellite S55 houses a 4th generation Haswell Intel Core i7-4510U processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 2.0 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 3.1 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The 4th generation Haswell processor uses low voltage to extend battery life without sacrificing performance. With a dedicated 4MB L3 cache, 12GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, you'll be able to push the dual cores up to four virtual cores for quick and efficient multitasking.

AMD Radeon R7 M260 Graphics

Using GCN architecture, the AMD Radeon R7 M260 graphics card is primed to enable high performance and clear image quality. With AMD Enduro technology, you can extend the Satellite S55's battery life based on your usage requirements to deliver both high resolution graphics and energy efficiency. AMD App Acceleration allows the Radeon R7 M260 to take over some of the Satellite S55's workload. AMD App Acceleration enables higher performance in everyday applications and utilities by running them more efficiently. AMD Mantle gives game developers the power to speak directly to the GPU core. With such a direct connection to your hardware, game developers can create a better world of immersion and performance.

15.6" TruBrite LED-Backlit Display

The 15.6" TruBrite widescreen display of the Toshiba Satellite S55 features LED backlighting, a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1920x1080 native resolution, which allow the S50 to play 1080p HD content natively without upscaling or letterboxing. The screen also features a glossy finish for vibrant color. You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI port with 4K Ultra HD output support.

Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi

Featuring Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi, the Satellite S55 delivers high performance, broader coverage, and longer battery life. The Satellite S55 also comes with Bluetooth 4.0 technology so you'll be able to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible peripherals and accessories.

USB 3.0

USB 3.0 can provide data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well.

Resolution+

With Toshiba Resolution+ Upconvert Technology for Media Player, you'll be able to upscale standard definition DVD content to HD quality for sharper pictures and more vibrant colors. Please note that viewing enhancements may vary depending upon content quality, display device capability, functionality, and settings.

Eco Utility

Quickly adjust the settings and power plan of your Toshiba Satellite S55 and monitor your ongoing power usage with just a click.

EPEAT Gold Registered

The Satellite S55 has an EPEAT Gold rating.

ENERGY STAR Qualified

The Satellite S55 is qualified with ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency.

Windows 8.1

The Return of the Start Button

After many requests from Windows users, the Start button makes its return in Windows 8.1. While it may not be exactly the same as its predecessor in Windows 7, the Start button has two core functions. A left click on the Start button will take you to the Windows 8.1 Start screen featuring live tiles. A right click on the Start button brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, Network options, and more.

Boot Directly to the Desktop

Windows 8.1 gives you the choice of booting to the Windows 8.1 Start screen with live tiles or booting to the familiar desktop screen of Windows 7. Users can also boot directly into an app or app view if they choose to.

To the Cloud

With Windows 8.1, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history, and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and more.

Windows Store

In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it, so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it.