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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 TruBrite 18.4-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black\Red) | 
| Brand: Toshiba Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $1,199.99 as of 9/8/2010 21:05 EDT details
New (2) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $964.95
Seller: tax-free Rating: 25 reviews Sales Rank: 863
Color: Black/Red Media: Personal Computers Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Batteries Included: Yes Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2.26 CPU Type: Intel Core i5 Processors: 4 System Memory: 4 Memory Type: SODIMM Battery Type: Lithium Ion Hard Drive Size: 500 Graphics RAM: 1000 Free Memory Slots: 2 Firewire Ports: 1 USB Ports: 4 Display Size: 18.4 Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.7 Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 17.4 x 1.6
MPN: X505-Q860 Model: Qosmio X505-Q860 UPC: 883974367603 EAN: 0883974367603 ASIN: B003070YJW
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| » | 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor | | » | 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory | | » | 500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (7200RPM); DVD Super Multi Drive | | » | 18.4" CCFL (16:9) 1680x945 Display; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M Graphics | | » | Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
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Product Description Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 18.4 in. Notebook PC Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Processor and Graphics: Intel Core i5-430M Processor/ 2.26 GHz/ 2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology, 3MB L3 Cache Mobile Intel PM55 Express Chipset NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M with 1GB GDDR5 discrete graphics memory, plus up to 1274MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory using NVIDIA TurboCache technology. Total Available Graphics memory 2298MB Memory: Configured with 4GB DDR3 1066MHz/ max 8GB/ 2 main memory slots. Both slots may be occupied. Storage Drive: 500GB/ 7200 RPM Serial ATA hard disk drive/ TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor/3D sensor Fixed Optical Disk Drive: DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats Maximum speed and compatibility: CD-ROM/ 24x, CD-R/ 24x, CD-RW/ 24x, DVD-ROM/ 8x, DVD-R/ Single Layer, 8x, DVD-R/ Double Layer, 6x, DVD-RW/ 6x, DVD plus R/ Single Layer, 8x, DVD plus R/ Double Layer, 6x, DVD plus RW/ 8x, DVDRAM, 5x Use Labelflash media to burn high quality labels directly to disc Display: 18.4 inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display at 1680 x 945 native resolution/ HD plus/ Native support for 720p content/ 16:9 aspect ratio Sound: Built-in harman/kardon stereo speakers Dolby Home Theater Input Devices: Premium US keyboard TouchPad pointing device with multi-touch control TouchPad Enable/Disable button Media Control Buttons: TOSHIBA eco utility/ Energy-saving mode/ Mute/ Media/ CD/DVD control buttons/ Volume up, volume down Communications: Webcam and microphone 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wi-Fi Wireless networking/ 802.11b/g/n Expandability: ExpressCard slot/ ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54 Memory Card Reader: Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card/ shared slot Ports: Video: RGB/ monitor output port/ HDMI-CEC/REGZA LINK Audio: S/P DIF output port/shared w
Amazon.com Product Description
Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860: Hard-core Gaming, Brilliant Graphics Amplify your 3D gaming and video editing with incredibly fast frame rates with the Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 gaming laptop, which features a stunning, high-definition 18.4-inch display and the Intel Core i5 processor with dual-core processing power. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast DDR3 system memory and the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M graphics with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory. Together, this pairing of high-performance technologies allow you to rip through the latest 3D games at lightning-fast frame-rates or create high-definition video and audio faster and more efficiently with smooth rendering and encoding. 
The Toshiba Qosmio X505 features a striking design on the outside and is packed with premium technologies on the inside (see larger image). | 
The stunning Fusion finish in Omega Black with stylish red chrome accents (see larger image). | 
A comfortable full keyboard with LED Backlighting and numeric 10-key pad (see larger image). |  | The Qosmio X505 features Toshiba's striking Fusion Finish in Omega Black with stylish red chrome accents and a comfortable full keyboard with LED Backlighting and numeric 10-key pad. An intuitive touchpad with multi-touch control enables greater flexibility to browse and control what's happening on-screen with gesture-commands--including two-finger pinch, swipe, rotate and scroll. Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. Key Features - 18.4-inch high-definition TruBrite display with 1680 x 945 resolution for amazing color depth and clarity and native 720p support
- 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5-430M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
- 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.
- 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB) gives you the bandwidth you need to get the most of today's popular software, multitask all day long and run applications without a glitch.
- NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M with 1 GB GDDR5 discrete graphics memory offers what gamers want most--hyper-realistic action with intense 3D visuals, plus vibrant, lifelike scenes and dynamic character effects--thanks to NVIDIA's PhysX technology. It goes beyond everyday gaming with built-in CUDA technology to speed demanding system tasks, like video playback and HD movie editing. You'll also enjoy up to a 50 percent improvement over previous generation mobile graphics processors, and a more rewarding Windows 7 experience with accelerated video and image processing.
- 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range.
- 1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security. And if you're using one laptop for several users--say for the whole family or for a small business--Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers bring an added dimension to music, movies and gaming with rich, immersive virtual surround sound.
- Dolby Home Theater suite of technologies delivers virtual surround sound from stereo speakers or any pair of headphones.
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
- ExpressCard (34/54) slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
- Four total USB ports with one eSATA/USB combo port that also features Sleep and Charge capabilities, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
- HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote.
- Combo headphone S/PDIF digital audio output
- Enjoy proactive PC health--without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive--so you won't have to.
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- 12-cell (8000 mAh) battery
- Weight: 10.1 pounds
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.6 x 1.63 inches (WxDxH)
- Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage
- Energy Star 5.0 certified
- Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
- RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances
What's in the Box This package contains the Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb Game Console
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hardware hassle August 27, 2010 Captainkeyz Unfortunately, I had to return this model. After the computer warmed up, not even hot, an error came up stating that a cooling system malfunction was detected and would not proceed. I tried a few times with the same results. The company can only make an exchange, and offered no explaination for the problem. I searched around and found it to be somewhat common on this new system.
It certainly has all the features one could ask for, and was really well constructed. The mouse pad is great. The keyboard was one of the nicest I have ever used.
I did not get to see it perform. However, the GPU Nvidia 360M is a ramped up version of the older 260M, with better DDR5. Not a super performer, yet still rated a first class chip, even though it is at the bottom list.
Since stability is a must for me, I returned it and got the Asus G73jh-series. Much better specs for the same price. Asus also has the best warranty over any manufacturer. Toshiba uses a third party.
Best gaming laptop August 11, 2010 Spyo (USA) Size is AMAZING, The Core i5 430M (2.26) with Turbo Boost is still good as of Aug 2010 :-)
Lightning quick, great sound and video quality
Overall I am extremely pleased with it and would highly recommend it to others
pros: This is an extremely fast machine, Play pretty much all of the current games including Starcraft 2, even with all of the graphics settings maxed out, The screen on this computer is beautiful
cons: The keyboard itself is not backlit, 10 pounds, it is a bit much to lug around
An Excellent choice - delivers exactly as promised. Period. July 16, 2010 MOMD_programmer 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I do a lot of multi-threaded graphics & GUI programming work for research, and have high standards regarding the machine that I work on. My purchase of this laptop was the end result of a 4-month long process of searching, reviewing & comparing. As the owner of a Toshiba Satellite (which I've used for over 6 years), I was looking for a laptop that promised to be as sturdy, reliable, affordable & a joy to use.
The following were my purchasing criteria:
(1) It ABSOLUTELY MUST have a big screen! - Between my 17-inch Satellite & 15/14/13-inch laptops from various sources, nothing beats a big screen when it comes to simultaneously viewing & working in multiple code windows.
(2) A modern Multi-core CPU - For my needs, I wanted a multi-core CPU that fell on the border between mid-range & high-end that was based on a recent CPU architecture. Not-so-good experiences with AMD knocked their products out, affordability removed the Core-i7s from the table, and I don't see any difference between a Core-i3 & a Core 2 Duo. Anyways, what is more important to me is....
(3) An excellent GPU! - All of my software projects require a rock-solid GPU backed by highly stable driver support. The factors that eliminated any ATI choice were - a) My work with OpenGL/CUDA/OpenCL, b) My target users are more likely to have nVidia cards, c) nVidia's SDKs & dev tools are more feature-rich & robust, IMHO, d) I've been using nVidia for the past 12 years, and e) I'm a casual gamer - I don't care if an ATI card can play a game 10 fps faster than what I have, at whatever high resolution that I cannot use anyway; also I don't care about 3DMark scores etc.
(4) Other requirements - I generally wanted at least 4 GB RAM, at least 1/2 TB of disk space, a DVD drive that opens/loads sideways & 4 USB ports. Don't care about Bluetooth, 1080p HD, Blu-Ray, back-lit keyboard etc.
I have been using the Qosmio for a month now; the following are the plus points:
(1) Excellent CPU/GPU combination for programming - My program compile times are down by 70%! My software often needs to invoke & interact with multiple instances of other executables - I can smoothly run thrice as many external program instances. There's also a lot of heavyweight OpenGL processing in my software - again, the end performance is nearly three times better. Also good for CUDA/OpenCL - just 413 GFlops, 96 CUDA cores & non-Fermi, but the best deal for this price.
(2) The big screen absolutely ROCKS!
(3) Even though it weighs 9.5 lbs, its shape & texture make it quite comfortable to carry around.
(4) Excellent for casual gaming.
(5) Great for movies - especially Netflix online viewing in fullscreen mode.
(6) Very low machine noise - No hard disk grinding, DVD whining is low, the GPU fan(s) come on only when gaming, and the sound is not loud or unpleasant.
(7) The next-day delivery was AWESOME; the UPS guy actually waited for 2 mins. after knocking on my door, which was a very pleasant surprise. The laptop was not left on the doorstep - good job UPS & Amazon!
The following are the cons:
(1) Fingerprint magnet - I read other reviews about this, but they were understatements. The laptop has to be thoroughly wiped down at least once a day. I'm looking at this in a positive light, as now I'm forced to clean it regularly; so there's no dust buildup or dirt accumulation in any hard to reach corners etc.
(2) Weird/bad design for power cord plug to laptop - Instead of the simple plug that I'm used to, the plug to the laptop has a weird design that has sockets for 4 pins that you see in the laptop connector. Beware trying to plug it in any way other than the flat surface up - you could blow out a fuse, or worse, damage your laptop!
All in all, I feel I have gotten back my whole money's worth already. Since my professional life revolves around this laptop, the only thing I can ask for is that this machine be as reliable & long-lasting as my veteran Satellite. Hats off to Toshiba for once again delivering a solid product that's worth every dime & then some.
Like it June 29, 2010 toster 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In spite of other guys I didn't have any problems with the item. I gave it only 4 start due to there is no button to switch off red lighted buttons on the left side of keyboard. They are too sensitive.
One word : bloatware June 18, 2010 K. stuart (GA) 2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased the top of the line Qosmio. It's a great computer, I especially love the large size EXCEPT for the fact that more than 75% of the harddrive is taken up by Windows 7 and Toshiba bloatware. There are 22 Toshiba apps + Windows 7 + the other trial crap McAfee, Windows Office, etc. that is on the machine. Unless your feel super comfortable with reformatting I would suggest you look for a company that does not add so much bloatware to their laptops. This is my 3rd and last Toshiba. I'm a graphic designer and could only install a few of the programs I use and 1 game. I did contact Toshiba tech support to go through the list of items that could be deleted---none should be deleted---I'm not kidding you, really, he said NONE. If I delete anything (short of the trial programs) it would mess up the computer completely. What a shame. A big time gaming laptop and I can only install one game. Against my gut feeling I decided to keep it and have been using it for 6 months BUT I frequently hit a wall due to no extra space for additional software, and multiple notices of running out of primary hard drive space. Luckily I haven't had any hardware failures. I did have to shut a great deal of programs off that were running in the back ground just so the mouse would move and not stagnant for seconds at a time. I wish my experience with this Toshiba would have been better.
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