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The Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725 is a laptop computer designed for the gaming and entertainment enthusiast with emphasis on fidelity and speed. The 17" diagonal widescreen display has TruBrite technology and a display resolution of 1680x1050. There is a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTX graphics engine with nearly 3 GB of graphics memory, including 1791MB shared memory with the NVIDIA TurboCache technology. There is an Intel Core 2 Quad 2.0 GHz processor and a 4 GB of PC38500 DDR3 1066MHz SDRAMensuring smooth, powerfull and quiet operation. There is a 64GB solid state serial ATA drive as well as a secondary 320GB serial ATA drive that spins at 7200rpm. For audio, there are four premium Harmon Kardon speakers with woofer to give great sound, and there are SPDIF and headphone outputs. There is also a built in microphone and microphone jack input. There is a DVD-SuperMulti optical drive (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive that supports up to 11 formats. Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/g/n) wireless LAN as well as Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR, iLink and Regza link provide complete connectivity. Other features include integrated webcam, 5-in-1 bridge media adaptor, 3-USB (2.0) with sleep and charge, 1-eSATA/USB (2.0) combo port with sleep and charge and one PC ExpressCard slot. This system comes with a genuine Windows Vista operating system and several included software packages. The Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725 weighs 8.99 lbs and comes in a fusion finish with rogue pattern.
MSRP $2,699.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features:
- Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit), Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit, SP1)
- Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q9000
- Processor Type: Core2 Quad
- Processor Number: Q9000
- Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
- Front Side Bus: 1066MHz
- Memory Size: 4096MB
- Memory Speed: PC38500 DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM
- Display Size: 17.0" widescreen
- Display Type: WSXGA+ with TruBrite Technology
- Display Resolution: 1680x1050
- Graphics Engine: NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTX
- Graphics Memory: 2815MB total (64-bit): 1GB GDDR3 discrete memory + up to 1791MB shared memory w/NVIDIA TurboCache technology
- Hard Drive Size: 64GB Solid State Drive (Serial ATA, SSD)
- Secondary Hard Drive Size: 320GB 2nd HDD
- Secondary Hard Drive Speed: 7200rpm
- Optical Drives: DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive supporting up to 11 formats
- Wireless LAN: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/g/n)
- Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
- Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
- Security: HDD Recover
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
- AC Adapter: 180W (19V x 9.5A) 100-240V AC Adapter
- Battery Type: Li-Ion (4000mAh)
- PC Express Slot: 1-ExpressCard Slot
- Media Port: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter, S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port)
- USB Ports: 3-USB (2.0) with Sleep and Charge, 1-eSATA/USB (2.0) combo port with Sleep and Charge
- iLINK: i.LINK IEEE-1394
- Regza Link: Regza Link (HDMI-CEC), 1080p support
- Weight: Starting at 8.99 lbs.
- Color: Fusion Finish with Rogue pattern
- Warranty: 1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery
Audio
- Built-in microphone
- 4 harman/kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer
- S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port)
- Microphone jack (mono)
- Headphone jack (stereo)
Input Devices
- TouchPad pointing device
- CD/DVD Buttons (Play/Pause, Stop, Prev Track, Next Track)
- Mute button
- Panel Lights
- Dolby settings
- Camera control buttons
- Media button
- 104 key US keyboard with 10 Key Pad
Software
- TOSHIBA ConfigFree
- TOSHIBA Speech System
- Microsoft Office Trial Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial)
- Google Picasa
- Norton 360 All-In-One Security (60-day Trial)
- PowerCinema for TOSHIBA
- WildTangent Orb Games Console
- Hard disc (HDD) recovery
- TOSHIBA Face Recognition
- TOSHIBA Disc Creator
- Microsoft Works Version 9.0
- TOSHIBA DVD Player
- Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba
- TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator
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Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725
• Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725 17.0-Inch Laptop
• Qosmio X305-Q725 Notebook
UPC: 883974188970
EAN: 0883974188970
MPN: PQX32U-04M01M
Competitors
MSRP --
Released October, 2008
Pros
- powerful gaming-class graphics card
- HDMI/eSATA ports
- proprietary energy efficient power system - 5 modes to minimize power consumption
Cons
- limited screen resolution - 720p only
- DDR2 memory
- limited number of USB ports
Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725
vs.
MSI GT627
MSRP $1,100.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- unbelievable value for the price
- includes a lot of luxury components and features (good dedicated video, 1.3MP camera, blu-ray, eSATA, HDMI etc...)
- nice screen resolution and size
Cons
- not a well known brand
- very large size - not good for transportability or mobile computing
- aging processor - not as powerful as current top-of-the-line models
Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725
vs.
Medion Akoya P8610
MSRP $2,200.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- powerful dual video card options
- Altec Lancing 5.1 system (included subwoofer)
- powerful CPU and RAM
Cons
- heavy and large (11.5 pounds)
- poor battery life
- large power brick (2.2 pounds)
Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725
vs.
Asus W90
Reviews
January 24, 2009
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Pros
- powerful current-generation video card - capable of playing all the latest games at full resolution and quality settings
- built in subwoofer
- mobile quad-core processor
- the latest and fastest DDR3 memory
- hybrid drive system - fast, silent and cool 64GB SSD for main OS and Programs, and a 320GB standard disk drive for media
Cons
- 17" screen has a limited resolution (720p only)
- large and heavy - not good for transportability or mobile computing
- expensive
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January 26, 2009
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Pros
- powerful current-generation video card - capable of playing all the latest games at full resolution and quality settings
- built in subwoofer
Cons
- 17" screen has a limited resolution (720p only)
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X, 305, Q, 725, X305, 305Q, Q725, X305Q, 305Q725, X305Q725
