Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 TruBrite 18.4-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black\Red) | 
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| Brand: Toshiba Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,199.99 Buy New: $1,179.99 You Save: $20.00 (2%)
New (3) Used (1) Refurbished (2) from $861.99
Rating: 23 reviews Sales Rank: 323
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: PQX33U-01G00H Model: Qosmio X505-Q860 UPC: 883974367603 EAN: 0883974367603 ASIN: B003070YJW
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| Features:
| • | 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 Qosmio X505-Q860 Q1-2
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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An Excellent choice - delivers exactly as promised. Period. July 16, 2010 MOMD_programmer 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 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) 1 out of 3 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.
This baby rocks! June 9, 2010 Steve W. Phillips I extremely happy with my Qosmio. It's beautiful, fast, and quiet. The 18.4 inch screen is just amazing. The keyboard is very nice, too. This lappy easily replaces nearly any desktop. I also purchased the Squaretrade 3-year mechanical warranty, and you should, too.
This computer's CPU is FRIED June 9, 2010 Patricia M. Diana (Glendale, AZ) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own 2 Toshiba XP Qosmio's. One was overheating from age I suppose and the other had black screened on me, so I ordered this Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Gaming Computer. When my newer XP screen went black, I was forced to open the box and start it up.
1st of all 15 major drivers were out of date via hardware helper. It was overheating so badly while I was playing games that I was forced to buy this program and update the Toshiba drivers.
Nothing helped, the CPU temp was running well over 70 after 15 mins of game play. I had the cooling pad and an external fan blowing on the computer. The system fans kept stopping.
I called Toshiba, they said they'd get back to me and gave me a case #. 4 days later and no call. I called back and they demanded I send it back for replacement - with what, the same thing. I would lose all hard drive data. This was unacceptable. It would also leave me with no computer since my main XP was in the shop.
Yesterday the shop called and said the XP was repaired - video card replaced. I told them about my new Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 and the problems I was having with it. After they took down the numbers, they said they could repair it under warranty without loosing my data.
Needless to say that is where the computer is now - in the shop. A brand new gaming computer in the shop.
The volume is way under par. I can barely hear DVD's.
Another problem is Reel Time tracking that saves ever page you visit and every email you open - I think forever, if this kind of stuff bothers anyone.
I could go on and on, it rejected winzip.
I would not recommend this product to my worst enemy.
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