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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q880
$1,900.00
Released January, 2010
The Pros:LED backlit keyboard. Blu-ray optical drive. Large 18.4" display with full high definition 1080p resolution.
The Cons:High price. Poor for mobile computing, massive size and weight (over 10 pounds), poor battery life due to powerful components. Lots of preloaded bloatware.
The X505-Q880 is a performance notebook PC from Toshiba's X500 Series for 2010 and is an upgrade to the X505-Q879. The laptop features an 18.4" HD TruBrite LCD display with a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
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It utilizes an Intel Core i7 processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory, and has a 64GB solid state drive combined with a 500GB hard drive. The laptop also includes a built-in Blu-Ray/DVD SuperMulti drive and integrated nVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M graphics for gaming and watching movies. The X505-Q880 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, Bluetooth, and Gigabit ethernet connectivity and has a variety of ports including an HDMI port, 3 USB ports and PCI-Expresscard slot. The X505-Q880 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
- 6GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
- 64GB SSD (Serial ATA) + 500GB (7200rpm, Serial ATA)
- 500GB Secondary HDD
- 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 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 Home Premium
- 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
User Reviews (8)
Pros & Cons
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large 18.4" display with full high definition 1080p resolution
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powerful current-generation Nvidia 360M graphics - capable of playing the latest games
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powerful components - Mobile Core i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics card, ample DDR3 RAM, drive space
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16:9 display aspect ratio is perfect for HD media playback, gaming
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dual SSD / HDD drives, smaller SSD drive for OS and main applications provide enhanced speeds over conventional drives / laptops
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huge 12-cell battery (for what it's worth)
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blue-ray, blue tooth, 1080p, intel core i7, ssd drive, 18.4 inch screen, e-sata. cooool
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Express Card expansion slot
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poor for mobile computing, massive size and weight (over 10 pounds), poor battery life due to powerful components
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lots of preloaded bloatware
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it seems now at this point in time that when ever the use of an ssd drive is used they feel they can jack up the price.
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Express Card expansion slot located flush atop optical drive tray - could be detrimental if using bulkier expansion card which you'd have to unplug to open the tray. Possible heat issues under heavy use of both could arise as well.
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16:9 display aspect ratio is less than ideal for web browsing, productivity software
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variety of configurations for different locations all over the globe make it confusing for potential buyers
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some configurations come with a 720p display only (1680 x 945px)
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not sure how that video card rates to others.
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