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Toshiba Qosmio X500-S1801
$1,549.00
Released January, 2010
The Pros:Good for movie fans - supports Blu-rays and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Long battery life - lasts about 6 hours in 'eco' mode. Large screen - great for productivity and design work.
The Cons:Runs hot - tends to overheat during extended gaming sessions. Manufacturer warranty - only 1 year. Lacks Full HD compliance - only capable of 720p video playback.
The X500-S1801 is a performance notebook PC from Toshiba's X500 Series for 2010. The laptop features an 18.4" HD TruBrite LCD display with a native resolution of 1680 x 945 pixels. It utilizes an Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, and a 500GB hard drive.
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The laptop also includes a built-in Blu-Ray/DVD SuperMulti drive and integrated nVIDIA GeForce 360M graphics for gaming and watching movies. The X500-S1801 is designed with an LED-backlit keyboard and has integrated harman/kardon stereo speakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound. It includes a built-in webcam, microphone, and face recognition technology for added security. The laptop also offers WiFi, Gigabit ethernet, and Bluetooth connectivity and has a variety of ports including an HDMI port and PCI-Expresscard slot. The X500-S1801 comes in an Omega Black Fusion finish and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features/Specs
- 18.4" LCD HD TruBrite Display
- Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor
- 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
- 500GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- 1680 x 945 Native Resolution
- NVIDIA® GeForce® 360M Graphics
- harman/kardon Stereo Speakers
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
- Blu-Ray/DVD SuperMulti Drive
- Built-in Webcam & Microphone
- LED-Backlit Keyboard
- Face Recognition Technology
- Genuine Windows 7 Professional
- Energy Star Qualified
- Fusion Finish in Omega Black
- Connectivity: 802.11bg/n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth
- Inputs/Outputs: PCI-Expresscard, SPDIF, 3 x USB, 1 x eSATA/USB Combo, Firewire, HDMI
- 1 year limited warranty
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good for movie fans - supports Blu-rays and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound
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long battery life - lasts about 6 hours in 'eco' mode
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large screen - great for productivity and design work
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great keyboard - backlit, and comfortable to type on
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runs hot - tends to overheat during extended gaming sessions
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manufacturer warranty - only 1 year
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lacks Full HD compliance - only capable of 720p video playback
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heavy - not the most portable laptop
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