Toshiba Formally Introduces the New All-in-One Desktops

In addition to releasing a bunch of new laptops and the Excite series tablets (including a massive 13.3-inch slate), Toshiba has launched a pair of all-in-one computers. 

The new AiO PCs are called LX815 and LX835 and, for the most part they are identical, except for the size of their displays. 

That is to say, the former measures 21.5 inches in diagonal, while the latter has an LCD (liquid crystal display) of 23 inches. 

“Toshiba has completely revamped the design of our All-in-Ones to make them an even more attractive productivity and entertainment device for the busy home,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. 

“We’re confident the All-in-One market will continue to power the desktop market. Toshiba is committed to bringing new elegant and powerful machines into our lineup to balance our customers’ desire for both strong performance and appealing design.” 

Toshiba advertises the LX815 and LX835 as a blend of high performance, style and affordability. 

Seeing as how, in that order, the prices are of $599.99 (458.74 Euro) and $879.99 (672.82 Euro), that last part actually rings true. 

Shipments will only start in the third quarter though (Q3, 2012), since Toshiba still has to wait for the appropriate third-generation Intel Core central processing units (22nm-based Ivy Bridge). 

And thus we finally get to the specifications, not the least notable of which is the maximum memory capacity: 16 GB of DDR3. 

In addition to that, the company tossed in a pair of USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, SRS Premium Sound 3D Onkyo speakers, HDMI, a Blu-ray drive (on select models) and a TV-tuner with IR blaster for connecting a set-top box or DVR (also on select models). 

Not only that, but USB Sleep & Charge, PC Health Monitor and Toshiba's eco Utility (for adjusting power) are present as well. 

Finally, the LCDs are of the Full HD type (the resolution is of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and the systems have EPEAT Gold and Energy Star 5.0 ratings.

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