Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706 17.0-Inch Laptop

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Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706 17.0-Inch Laptop

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Toshiba's extreme gaming laptop, the Qosmio X305 is built for unrelenting domination. Offering the latest in high-performance graphics processors with an icredible 1 GB of discrete graphics memory, amazing action, textures and lighting effects come to life on a brilliant 17" display. A premium stereo system delivers incredible virtual surround sound for games, music and movies. An elective 64-bit operating system and huge system memory deliver powerful performance for today and the future. And massive high-speed serial ATA and Solid State hard drives hold tons of entertainment, while offering faster chapter loads for games. The machine for those who crave high-end thrills, it's topped off by a daring Rogue design with high-gloss Fusion Finish. The Toshiba X305-Q706 ships with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64/32 bit version), 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Processor, 3MB L2 Cache, NVidia GeForce 9400M chipset, Dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS graphics with NVIDIA SLITechnology 512MBx2, GDDR3 discrete graphics memory, plus up to1663MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory using NVIDIA TurboCache technology. Configured with 4GB PC3 8500 DDR3 SDRAM, 320GB (7200 RPM) Hard Drive (ATA), DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive with LabelFlash supporting 11 formats, 17.0 in (Diagonal) Widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD Display at 1680 x 1000 Resolution, 4 built-in harman/kardon speakers plus 1 sub-woofer, webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel, Atheros 802.11 b/g/n wireless-LAN. Dimensions: 16.2 " x 12.0" x 1.7" without feet, weight: Starting at 9.04 lbs.
Powerfully styled and equally packed with powerful computing resources and video processing, the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q711 is engineered to deliver unparalleled performance to gamers and multimedia enthusiasts. Featuring Toshiba's trademark "fiery" Fusion finish with Rogue design, it pairs one of the latest Intel Centrino 2 processors with dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS graphics chips featuring NVIDIA SLi technology, a total of 1 GB of GDDR3 discrete graphics and up to 2175 MB of shared memory when using the included 64-bit version of the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Enjoy all the in-your-face realism of today's hottest 3D games with the 17-inch high-definition screen with a 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+) resolution and amazing brightness, contrast, color saturation and overall image quality. And you'll get crisp, immersive audio from four high-fidelity stereo speakers--and one very powerful sub-woofer.

This Qosmio is powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive (with 7200 RPM speed), 4 GB of RAM (maximum capacity), Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth connectivity, HDMI and DisplayPort video output, S/PDIF digital audio output for 5.1-channel surround sound, dual-label DVD drive with Labelflash printing (also burns CDs), webcam and microphone mounted on display bezel, and multi-format memory card reader. Additionally, this Toshiba notebook is RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
Spec Check
  • 17-inch LCD screen (1680 x 1050)
  • 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor
  • 320 GB hard drive (7200 RPM)
  • 4 GB RAM (maximum)
  • Dual-layer DVD±R drive with LabelFlash
  • Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) plus Bluetooth
  • Dual Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS graphics (with 1 GB discrete)
  • Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit)
  • Weighs 9 pounds

The Basics

Screen, Video & Audio
When it comes to full-on entertainment and gaming, this Qosmio laptop is unmatched with its widescreen 17-inch TruBrite display, which not only delivers stunning visuals but also provides the best viewing for widescreen movies with its native 1680 x 1050 resolution. The TruBrite technology helps make images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature.

Delivering optimized performance for immersive gaming on-the-go, the dual Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS graphics cards power the Qosmio's video, with each card providing 512 MB of GDDR3 dedicated video memory for a total of 1 GB. (GDDR3, short for Graphics Double Data Rate, version 3, is a graphics card-specific memory technology that's better able to deliver fluid frame rates for even the most advanced games and applications.) It also offers up to 1663 MB of dynamically allocated shared graphics memory using Nvidia's TurboCache technology, and up to 2175 MB when using the 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Nvidia's unified architecture dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations depending on what is needed at the moment. This gives you stunning 3D graphics and visual effects while achieving an unprecedented performance per watt. Games look better and run longer on battery than ever before. And Nvidia's GigaThread Technology's massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads results in extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs. The result is realistic movement of hair, fur, and water together with advanced processing for visual effects such as kinematics, collisions, smoke, fire, and explosions.

It also features four stylishly incorporated Harman Kardon stereo speakers with a built-in subwoofer.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Atheros wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n). Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots. The Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1 + EDR) enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.

With USB Sleep-and-Charge support, you can use your Toshiba laptop to charge your favorite portable electronic devices, even when the laptop is asleep. If you use a smartphone, you can just plug it in, power up and go without having to worry that you've got enough charge. This laptop is also Wireless USB ready. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.

It comes with both HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs, the latter of which is a superior alternative to VGA and DVI and provides resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600. HDMI extends full 1080p support to HD displays as well as provides uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Here's the full list of connection options:

Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities."

This laptop comes with both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista Home Premium.

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Works 9.0, Google Desktop and Picasa (only available when using 32-bit Windows Vista), Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, Norton 360 All-in-One Security (30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 16.2 x 12.0 x 1.7/2.5 (with feet) inches (WxDxH, and it weighs 9 pounds.

Power
It comes with a 3200 mAH (8-cell) lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long battery life.

What's in the Box
This package contains the X305-Q706 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.
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