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Toshiba Qosmio
Toshiba Qosmio X70-A
DeveloperToshiba
TypeDesktop replacementlaptop
Release dateJuly 25, 2004
Websitehttp://laptops.toshiba.com:80/laptops/qosmioat theWayback Machine(archived November 8, 2009)

TheQosmioseries (dynabook Qosmioin Japan) wasToshiba's consumer-marketed line of high performance desktop replacementlaptops.The laptop was first released on July 25, 2004 as the E15-AV101 with a 1.7 GHzIntel Pentium MCPU, 512megabytesofDDR SDRAM,and a 15-inchXGA1024x768 screen. Toshiba's most powerful laptop has undergone many revisions, with focus shifting from high-end multimedia functionality to heavy gaming. The current line, the X70 series, was released in 2013, featuring anIntel Core i7processor with up to 32gigabytesofDDR3 SDRAMand anNvidiaGeForceGTX 770Mas well as a 17.3-inchFull HDdisplay.

History

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The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 was the first production notebook made available with anHD DVD-compatible drive. The Qosmio G35 line also functioned as aDigital Video Recorderas it contains an integratedTV tuner.[1]

Focus for the Qosmio had shifted from full-fledged multimedia to high end gaming with high quality graphics and audio.[2][3]This can be seen in the first Qosmio, the E15-AV101, which offered a 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium M 735 CPU, 512 megabytes of DDR SDRAM, a 15-inch XGA 1024x768 screen, and an NvidiaGeForce FXGo5200 with 64 megabytes of dedicated DDR video memory, all of which were relatively powerful for the time.[4][5]The X500 had an Intel Core i7 processor with up to 6 gigabytes of DDR3 SDRAM as well as an 18.4 inch HD display powered by an Nvidia GeForceGTX 460Mwith 1.5 gigabytes ofGDDR5video memory.[6]These components, on the other hand, are on the high end of the spectrum in performance.[2][7][8]This original model launched in 2004 with an international marketing campaign. The campaign was featured in every major publication, as well as an ambitious digital campaign, one of the first for a major laptop release at that time.

Models

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A Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio with Intel Core 2 Duo processor

F45 series

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Released on February 7, 2007, the Toshiba F45 series was an upgraded line of F40 laptops with advertised features including Dolby Home Theater and a built-in subwoofer. The basic specs included anIntel Core 2 DuoT5450 Processor at 1.66 GHz, with 2 megabytes of L2 cache attached to a 64-bit 667 MHz FSB. It had 2 gigabytes of PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. The built-in DVD drive supported "+/- R double layer" technology. The integrated graphics processor was the MobileIntel GMAX3100 with 8-256 megabytes of video memory shared with the system memory, the screen was a 15.4-inch "TruBrite" display with a 1280x800 native resolution(WXGA),and hard drives were about 200 gigabytes in size (varied by model). 32-bit editions of Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate were normally shipped with the systems.[9]

  • Toshiba F45 models include: AV410, AV411, AV411B, AV412, AV413, AV423 and AV425

X300 series

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Released on January 4, 2009,[10]the Qosmio X300 models offered not onlyHD DVDreading capabilities but also writing capabilities in either 15 gigabyte or 30 gigabyte capacities. External audio/video controls were also added to allow for one touch recording. A remote control is available to allow control within 20 feet of the laptop.[11]The X305 is red with flames around its back. The X300 replaces the Satellite X200.

  • Toshiba Satellite X305 Models include: Q701, Q705, Q706, Q708, Q710, Q711, Q7113, Q712, Q715, Q720, Q7201, Q7203, Q725, Q7253, SP6828A, SP6828C, SP6828R. Models with both Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors were sold, along with the option of a GeForce 9700M GTS (individual cards; not SLI)

X500 series

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Released on October 22, 2009,[3][8]the X500 comes in many models, including: the X505-Q830,[12]X505-Q832,[13]X505-Q850, X505-Q870, X505-Q875, X505-Q880, and the X500-S1801.[14]The X500 series introducedmulti-touchcapabilities to its touchpad.[15]It supportsBlu-rayplayback, but only some models are able to write Blu-ray disks. The X500 had a much simpler black and red accented design than its predecessor, the X300.[16]

  • Other X500 models include: X500-PQX33A, X500-Q840S, X500-Q895S, X500-Q900S, X500-Q930X, X500-S1801, X500-S1811, X500-S1812, X500-S1812X

X770 series

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The Qosmio X770 series was introduced on June 14, 2011, followed by the X775 series.

X870 series

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Released in 2012 was the Qosmio X870 series, with the specifications including a new "Ivy Bridge"Intel Core i7 processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M graphics processor with 3 gigabytes of video memory, a 17.3-inch 1920x1080TN display,16 gigabytes of DDR3 memory clocked at 1600MHz, and a 2 terabyte hard disk drive.[17]

X70/75 series

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Released in 2013 was the Qosmio X70-A series, with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 770M graphics processor designed for gaming and multimedia usage.

Subsequently, released in 2014 was the Qosmio X70-B series with a significantly less powerful GPU, an AMD Radeon R9 M265X.

Specifications

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Qosmio X series
Model X300[18] X500[19][20]
Chipset Mobile Intel PM45 Express[21] Intel PM55 Express[22]
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo(P7350 at 2.0GHz with 3MB of L2 cache

or

Intel Core 2 Duo(P8600at 2.4 GHz with 3 MB ofL2 pcache

Intel Core 2 Duo(P8700at 2.53 GHz with 3 MB ofL2 cache

or

T9550at 2.66 GHz with 6 MB of L2 cache)
or

Intel Core 2 Extreme(X9100at 3.06 GHz with 6 MB of L2 cache)


Intel Core 2 Quad(Q9000at 2.0 GHz with 6 MB of L2 cache)
or

Intel Core 2 Extreme(QX9300at 2.53 GHz with 12 MB of L2 cache) 		1.6GHzIntel Core i7"Clarksfield"720QM,[22]1.73 GHz Intel Core i7 740QM, 2.00 GHz Intel Core i7 2630QM, or 2.53 GHzIntel Core i5"Arrandale"
Memory 4GBDDR31066(expandable to 8GB)[21] 4GBDDR31066, 6GBDDR31066 (Q850)(expandable to 8GB),[6][22]or 8GBDDR31333 (Q930X)
Graphics 2NvidiaGeForce9800M GTScards with 512 MB of dedicatedGDDR3each inScalable Link Interface
or

1 Nvidia GeForce9800M GTXwith 1 GB of dedicated GDDR3 (X305-Q725)[23] 		1 Nvidia GeForceGTS 250 Mwith 1 GB ofGDDR5
or

1 Nvidia GeForceGTS 360 Mwith 1 GB ofGDDR5
or

1 Nvidia GeForceGTX 460Mwith 1.5 GB ofGDDR5[22]
Front Side Bus 1066MHz[21] No FSB; uses 1xQPI6.4 GT/s
Hard drive 320 GB 7200rpmSATAHD (Q830 and Q832); 64 GB SATASolid State Driveand a 320 GB SATA 7200rpm hard drive for a total of 384 GB (Q850)[21] 320 to 500GB 7200rpm SATA HD with an optional second 64 GB SATASolid State Drivein select models[22]
or 1TB (500GB 7200rpm+500GB Hybrid drive 7200 RPMwith 4GB SSD built-in).
Display 17 "widescreendisplay at 1680×1050[21] 18.4 "display at 1680×945 (HD+)[24]or1920×1080 (Full HD)[6][20][22]
Webcam 1.3megapixels[21] 1.3megapixels[22]
Connectivity 802.11b/g/n WirelessLAN,Bluetooth 2.1,1Gigabit Ethernetport, 1IEEE 1394(FireWire) port, 1Headphonesaudio out port, 1Microphoneaudio in port, 1e-SATA[21] 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN,Bluetooth 2.1,4USB 2.0ports, 1Gigabit Ethernetport, 1IEEE 1394(FireWire) port, 1Headphonesaudio out port, 1Microphoneaudio in port, 1 e-SATA, 1SPDIF[22]
Audio Harman Kardon4.1 surround sound with two tweeters, two bass reflex speakers, and a subwoofer[21] Harman Kardonstereo speakers[6][15][20]
Dimensions 12 "× 16.2" × 1.7 "[25] 11.6 "× 17.4" × 1.63 "[8]
Weight 9 lb. (4.08 kg)[10] 10.23 lb. (4.64 kg)[8]
Operating system Windows Vista Home PremiumorWindows Vista Ultimate,with dual-boot32-bitand64-bit Windows 7 Home PremiumorWindows 7 Professional,64-bit
Expandability

This section encompasses current models only:

Issues

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The Qosmio F10 and G10 series, both early models, were plagued with chipset issues. When a defective unit[clarification needed]was under considerable load for an extended period of time, the video chipset on the board was known to fail, causing considerable interference on the display and/or complete motherboard failure.[26]

References

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  24. ^"TOSHIBA Qosmio X505-Q830 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM 18.4" 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 320GB HDD 7200rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M - Retail ".newegg.Retrieved22 November2009.
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