Toshiba KIRAbook: PixelPure Ultra-High Resolution Display and Striking Ultraportable Design!

Toshiba recently introduced KIRAbook, an all-new Ultrabook featuring the company's first ultra-high resolution PixelPure display and a striking new lightweight and compact design precision engineered with AZ91 pressed magnesium alloy. KIRAbook will make its debut in the U.S. market in early May, starting at $1,599.99 for the base model. More about the Toshiba KIRAbook after the jump.

KIRAbook is the first laptop from Toshiba to feature the ultra-high resolution, factory color-calibrated PixelPure display. With a native resolution of 2560 x 1440, KIRAbook delivers 221 pixels per inch to the device's 13.3-inch diagonal display, a 90-percent increase over standard HD displays-resulting in razor-sharp clarity for text and a crystal clear view of photos, movies, games and more.

Offered in both standard and touchscreen display configurations, KIRAbook's touchscreen models utilize Corning Concore Glass, which offers damage resistance and a smooth, 10-point multi-touch surface to navigate the Windows 8 experience.

KIRAbook's sound system offers a luxurious listening experience. Equipped with high-quality stereo speakers by Harman Kardon, a leader in premium audio, and complemented by audio processing by DTS, KIRAbook marks an achievement in high-fidelity sound quality in the thin-and-light category.

KIRAbook is the only Ultrabook of its kind to be constructed with AZ91 pressed magnesium alloy and a honeycomb-base. One hundred percent stronger than aluminum alloy, the use of AZ91 enables KIRAbook to maintain lightness with a styling edge. A manufacturing technique commonly used in aerospace engineering, honeycomb reinforcement is applied to key pressure point areas of the device such as the palm rest area to achieve a higher grade of durability and rigidity.

On the inside, KIRAbook features Toshiba's AirFlow II technology, a thin multi-phase fan cooling system, as well as a stabilizing hinge that increases the resilience of the lid when opening and closing the laptop and reduces screen bounce for touchscreen use. A high-capacity Li-Polymer battery is incorporated to let users work unplugged throughout the day with a long battery life rating, while a 256GB Solid State Drive and 8GB of 1600 MHz memory produce a fast and responsive experience. KIRAbook is powered by 3rd generation Intel Core processors.

With KIRAbook, Toshiba achieved an all-new level of ultraportable design. Featuring clean lines and elegantly rounded edges, the device has a starting weight of a scant 2.6-pounds and stands at an ultra-slim 0.7 inches, amazingly fitting its 13.3-inch display into an extremely compact body. The design also includes a sleek frameless LED backlit keyboard, making life easier while on-the-go.