Every few months, Toshiba America invites me to its Irvine headquarters to get a sneak peek at what’s coming in the world of laptops. The one computer that stood out? The Best Buy laptop, which was announced today.

While this new Toshiba Satellite E105 didn’t have ‘Best Buy’ stickers all over it, the computer does look different. It has a smoother, simpler and more stylish design than standard laptops from Toshiba. The companies worked on the product together as part of Best Buy’s Blue Label series, which takes in consumer feedback (longer battery life, lighter, great warranty …) to build a product.

Small design touches — floral patterns on the rubber feet (pictured on right), smooth Fusion finish — gives the laptop an updated, modern look.

Specs:

• 14.1-inch screen
• 5.5 hours of battery life
• Weighs under 5 pounds, 1.2-inch thick
• Includes backlit keyboard so you can type in the dark.
• Also includes 2-year Toshiba warranty and 30 days of Geek Squad support
• Windows Vista
• 4 GB RAM (memory)
• Intel Core 2 mobile processor
• 320 GB hard drive
• DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash technology
• Built-in webcam, microphone
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (802.11 a/g/n)
• With these specs, the model starts at $1,249.99. Currently at BestBuy.com, a similarly built laptop is $1,199.99.
• More details at www.explore.toshiba.com/E105

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