My Day to Day

When you’re looking for a laptop to handle your day-to-day computing needs, the best place to start is to make a list of all the things you’d like to use your laptop for. We also recommend having a think about some of things you may want to use it for in the future, so you can make your investment last.

link Deciding on a screen size is the easy part and there are plenty of options. But let’s take a look at just some of the great day-to-day tasks a laptop can handle. Remember, your classic models may not be able to do all of them but the great thing about laptops is you can easily step up in features and capabilities without breaking the bank.

What can I do with my Day-to-Day laptop?

Do you like the sound of what you can do? Take a look at our Day-To-Day Laptop Buyer’s Guide below and we’ll help you find the laptop you’ll love. If you already have an idea what you’re looking for, we’ve created a helpful search feature too.

My Hip Pocket

Most laptops nowadays are budget-friendly, but despite the overall decrease in costs, you need to make sure you choose a laptop that has a reputation for being reliable and comes value-packed with all the features that will let you do everything you need it to.

What will paying a little extra get me?

As laptops step up in price, they will also step up in exciting features, power and style. These features will allow you to do more with them such as watch a Blue-Ray™ movie, or listen to your music through more prestigious speakers. A little extra budget will also let you enter the world of Ultrabooks™ - the latest state-of-the-art laptops that are so thin and light, you can take them anywhere.

More budget will also future-proof your laptop investment by adding more memory or more storage. Adding these will allow you to open lots of programs on your laptop at once and it will work faster. It also lets you store more photographs, videos and documents, which is very useful as you build your library of memories.

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My Memories

Nowadays, cameras and mobile phones make it so easy for us to take and view photos and videos without needing to put a roll of film into the store for developing. All modern cameras and phones come with easy connectivity to laptops, opening up a world of possibilities for those precious memories.

How do I connect my devices to my laptop?

Your camera, mobile phone or video recorder will come with what’s called a USB cable. Once you connect your USB cable into your laptop’s USB port, the computer will automatically recognise the device and start leading you through your options.

If it’s a new device, your computer will prompt you to download the software and set it all up for you. Then, it’s as simple as following the onscreen commands to transfer those memories from your device to your laptop.

What can I do with the pictures and videos once they’re on my laptop?

Computer software, which comes with your laptop, will let you edit your photographs. You can crop them, put special effects on them and even change their size so that you can email them to friends and family. Then you can create folders and even slide shows for the family to enjoy.

How can I use the internet to share my memories?

Keeping those around you up to date is so easy with the internet. You can create photo albums on social networking sites such as Facebook® and share them with others, as well as email and share selected photos with family and friends. You can also search the internet for great photo-sharing sites, which will let you create professional-looking photobooks and even mugs, mousepads, Christmas cards and T-shirts using your own images.

Which laptops are good for heavy photo or video downloads?

All laptops are good for your memories, but if you think you’ll be downloading quite a few photos and videos, we recommend you look at laptops which have what’s called USB 3.0. This is the drive that connects your device to your laptop and a USB 3.0 will give you the fastest transfer speeds.

My Ways to Keep In Touch

Laptops make it so easy to stay connected with friends, family and colleagues no matter where they live in the world and all you need is the internet. Once you’re connected to the internet, you can keep in touch in many different ways no matter where you take your laptop, whether you’re sitting comfortably on your sofa at home, or at a café enjoying a cappuccino.

How will my laptop help me stay in touch?

One of the first things you’ll need to do is organise connection to the internet. There are many reliable service providers in Australia, who will help you with this and explain your options and costs. See our Buyer’s Tips for more about connecting to the internet.

Once you’re connected to the internet, staying in touch is easy.

• Open an email account and start chatting with friends.
• Set up a page on a social networking site such as Facebook®. You can share photos and tell them what you're up to.
• Create a professional profile and stay in touch with colleagues using sites such as LinkedIn®
• Skype® friends and family using the free service through the internet and the built-in handy web camera that comes with your laptop.
• Share your video and photo memories via email and internet sites.
• Join discussions and community groups through the internet.
• Communicate with companies when researching and booking travel plans or ordering shopping for example.

My Travel Companion

Laptops nowadays are light enough to carry from room to room, yet still possess the power of modern desktop computers. Designed to move with you, they have plenty of features to help you stay connected no matter where you are. It means you can check your emails, open up the internet, download photographs or videos and even watch movies whether you’re at the kitchen bench, on the sofa, in the bedroom, or enjoying a coffee down the road.

But if you’re thinking about hitting the road for an adventure or even to do some work, you might want to think about a laptop that’s lighter and thinner than a standard laptop, saving your back and shoulders as you move from place to place. Cutting-edge technology means you can pack power, features and incredible connectivity options into really small packages that slip neatly into your bag. These laptops are called Ultrabooks™. Take a look at our Buyer’s Tips for more information about the Ultrabook’s™ capabilities.

My Screen and Style

When you think about laptops, you’re probably imagining just a keyboard with a standard screen attached to it. But not all laptops are created equal. There are some really ground-breaking options that don’t have to blow the budget and provide incredible features and technology. Let’s take a look at some of your options.

Tell me about touchscreens and laptops

While most laptops come with keyboard and screen attached, cutting-edge technology has seen advances in this space. With touchscreen tablets becoming so popular, you can now choose the best of both worlds. Toshiba’s latest technology gives you the ability to transform your laptop into a touchscreen tablet, making it the perfect option if you can’t decide between the two. search touchscreen/laptops.

How good will my laptop’s picture quality be?

All Toshiba laptops include a High Definition display with TruBrite® technology for stunning colour, clarity and contrast. If you’re choosing an Ultrabook™ as your travelling companion, they can include a backlit keyboard, making it easy to work in dim lighting conditions such as on an aircraft or even in a tent or caravan!

What are my style options?

While all our laptops are stylish in design, as you step up in the series you’ll start to see more standout features from textured finishes, to sleek chassis designs that literally wrap around the laptop. Some laptops are available in different colours, while others - such as the Ultrabook™ - come with a very sophisticated Magnesium chassis and tint mirror finish. The specifications and images provided for each laptop model will help you find the right style to suit you.

Can you tell me about touchpads and keyboards?

Different laptops have different style keyboards and the trick is to find the one that you feel most comfortable typing on. If choosing the right keyboard is important to you, we recommend locating your nearest Toshiba retail store and trying out the models on display. You might also want to think about whether you’ll need a backlit keyboard, particularly if you’ll be working in dim lighting when you’re on the move.

Touchpads give you the amazing ability to move the mouse on your screen without the need for a physical mouse. If this sounds a bit complicated, we promise you it’s not and if you haven’t used one before, you’ll love the ability to zoom in and out just by using your fingers!

My Music and Movies

Listening to music and watching movies is easy on a laptop and if you think you’ll be enjoying these forms entertainment a lot, you’ll want to choose a laptop that enhances your sound and viewing pleasure. Laptops step up in their quality of speakers and the extras you can choose to enhance your entertainment experience. Let’s take a look at how you can make the most of movies and music on your laptop.

How can I watch movies on my laptop?

The fabulous thing about laptops is you can move them from room to room and enjoy your entertainment anywhere. If you like watching movies, select a laptop model with a DVD/Blu-Ray™ drive so you can enjoy your collection. Toshiba’s latest laptop models come with special ‘hotkeys’ on your keyboard, letting you pause, rewind and play your movies using your laptop keyboard as the remote control!

With internet access, you can also download old favourites or the latest new releases using websites such as iTunes®. Simple to use, they just require an easy registration process for access to an enormous library.

Technology also allows you to link your laptop to your TV so you can watch your downloaded movies on a compatible big screen or even on other laptops in the home.

How can I listen to music on my laptop?

Depending upon your budget, laptops step up in the quality of their sound systems, letting you enjoy your music anywhere. You can play your favourite CDs using the embedded drives in selected laptops, but nowadays, iTunes® makes it easy for you to manage your entire music collection

All laptops come with a socket for your headphones and some models come with a great feature called Sleep & Music, where you can listen to your favourite sounds even if your laptop is turned off or sleeping!

My Support

When you’re buying a laptop, you want to make sure your investment will last. You also want to make sure that whatever happens, you’ve got the backing and support when you need it most.

Tell me about warranty

Buying a Toshiba laptop means you get Toshiba’s famous warranty promise that your laptop will be free from operational defects in workmanship and materials for a period of either one or three years from the date of purchase dependent upon the model. Support plans are also available for telephone and international limited warranty. Generally, batteries have a warranty of 12 months as do any accessories you may purchase. Once you’ve purchased your Toshiba laptop, simply jump on to the support section of this website and register your laptop’s details for warranty confirmation.

Am I buying a reliable laptop?

Toshiba developed the world's first industry-standard laptop in 1985 and has led the way ever since. Today, we’re a world-leader in laptop technology with over 75 million laptops sold to date. Toshiba believes that reliability is the single most important feature a laptop can have and understands that it must be built-in and not bolted-on. As a result, our laptops have a class-leading reputation for reliability, giving you the security you need you’re investing in a laptop that will last.

What do I do if I need to talk to someone about my new laptop?

Help is always at hand if you need some technical advice on navigating your new laptop. The support section of our Toshiba Australia website gives you the option to speak to someone, email a question or even join a discussion forum if you want a few different perspectives to the question you have.

What happens if I drop my laptop?

Toshiba laptops are designed to be portable and we expect yours to suffer a few accidental knocks along the way (after all – we’re human)! The unique technology we use in our laptop casings means they are robust and designed to be moved around with you. Toshiba’s built-in Hard Drive Protection is our unique technology that protects your work, music, photos and movies from accidental drop/knock damage.

How can I protect my laptop’s content from unauthorized use?

Many of our laptops come with extra security such as a Facial Recognition login. It’s a great technology that reads a digital map of your face and then allows you to login in securely. Laptops also come with parental control features for extra security and peace of mind.

My World, Their Future

When it comes to environmentally-friendly laptops, not all brands are created equal. Toshiba builds environmental considerations into every laptop at all stages of its lifecycle from the design and development through to manufacturing, usage and even recycling.

But when it comes to using our laptops, we’re thinking of you as well as our planet. Cutting-edge technology allows us to develop unique features, which minimise your laptop’s effect on the environment, power consumption and even allowing it to monitor its own health.

Your bills

All our laptops are equipped with unique Toshiba eco Utility software, which enables you to switch to an eco-mode, minimising your power consumption and track measurable power savings.

Some laptops feature a Peak Shift function, which enables you to select the most expensive time of day for electricity and automatically run your laptop using its battery mode during these times.

Are laptops Energy star® rated?

Every laptop we produce displays the ENERYGY STAR® symbol, making them among the most energy-efficient on the market.

How do I know my laptop is functioning and performing well?

Toshiba laptops are equipped with their own personal doctor! Toshiba’s PC Health Monitor software proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health, and system cooling, letting you know how it’s performing as well as providing you with options to activate eco settings.