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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q830
$1,450.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Backlit keyboard. Powerful components - Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, dedicated Nvidia graphics with 1GB of VRAM. HDMI output.
The Cons:Display is not 1080p. Glossy plastic enclosure - cheap looking, fingerprint magnet. While some might consider bright colour scheme a plus, many would prefer same components in less conspicuous, but more practical enclosure.
The X505-Q830 is an advanced multimedia and gaming laptop from Toshiba's Qosmio X500 Series. The laptop has an 18.4" widescreen LCD display that includes Toshiba's TruBrite HD technology and supports 720p for high definition graphics.
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It features an Intel Core i7 processor with 4GB DDR3 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive. The laptop also has an integrated NVIDIA GeForce graphics card with 1GB of dedicated RAM for gaming performance. The X505-Q830 is designed with a Blu-ray/DVD Supermulti drive, harmon/kardon stereo speakers, and a built-in webcam and microphone. It offers a wide range of connectivity with a memory card reader, built-in Bluetooth, and HDMI, USB, eSATA, and SPDIF ports. The X505-Q830 comes in an Omega Black finish with red accents and has a suggested retail price of $1450.
Specifications/Features
- 18.4" Widescreen TruBrite LCD Display
- 1680 x 945 Pixel Resolution, Supports 720p
- Intel® Core™ i7-720QM
- 4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M, 1 GB Dedicated Memory
- 320GB HDD (7200rpm)
- Blu-ray Disc™ ROM and DVD SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer)
- Built-in Webcam and Microphone
- harman/kardon® stereo speakers
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Inputs/Outputs: 3 x USB, 1 x ExpressCard Slot, 1 x HDMI, 1 x eSATA/USB Combo, 1 x SPDIF, Memory Card Reader
- Fusion™ finish in Omega Black
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
- 1 year limited warranty
User Reviews (6)
Pros & Cons
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powerful components - Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, dedicated Nvidia graphics with 1GB of VRAM
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eSATA and SPDIF digital audio
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quality harmon/kardon speakers
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great gaming performance for the price
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respectable battery life considering its size and power
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large 18.4" display with respectable 1680 x 945px resolution (over 720p approaching 1080p)
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glossy plastic enclosure - cheap looking, fingerprint magnet
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While some might consider bright colour scheme a plus, many would prefer same components in less conspicuous, but more practical enclosure
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Express Card expansion slot is flush atop the optical drive tray - would present problems if you have bulkier card that you would have to remove every time you need to change disk. Also could cause heat problems due to proximity to each other with heavy use
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large and heavy (over 10 pounds!) - poor for use on the go
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