Qosmio

The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 was the first production notebook made available with an HD DVD-compatible drive. The Qosmio G35 line also functioned as a Digital Video Recorder as it contains an integrated TV tuner.{{cite web|url=http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/qosmio_G35-AV600.pdf|title=Qosmio G35-AV600 Detailed Product Specification|publisher=Toshiba|pages=6|accessdate=2009-11-11}}

Focus for the Qosmio had shifted from full-fledged multimedia to high end gaming with high quality graphics and audio.{{cite web|title=Toshiba Laptop Families At a Glance|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops|publisher=Toshiba|accessdate=2009-11-14}}{{cite web|url=http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x505-q850/4505-3121_7-33776117.html?tag=mncol;txt|title=Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850|last=Ackerman|first=Dan|date=19 October 2009|publisher=cnet|accessdate=2009-11-14|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130119130646/http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x505-q850/4505-3121_7-33776117.html?tag=mncol;txt|archivedate=2013-01-19|url-status=dead}} This can be seen in the first Qosmio, the E15-AV101, which offered a 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium M 735 CPU, 512 megabytes of DDR SDRAM, a 15-inch XGA 1024x768 screen, and an Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 with 64 megabytes of dedicated DDR video memory, all of which were relatively powerful for the time.{{cite web|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/Toshiba_Qosmio/4505-3121_7-30975239.html|title=Toshiba Qosmio E15-AV101|last=Somers|first=Asa|editor=Jaffe, Justin|date=8 November 2004|publisher=Cnet.com|accessdate=2009-11-11}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QX3X8|title=Toshiba Qosmio E15-AV101 Laptop (1.70 GHz Pentium M (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive)|website=Amazon |date=25 July 2004|accessdate=2009-11-11}} The X500 had an Intel Core i7 processor with up to 6 gigabytes of DDR3 SDRAM as well as an 18.4 inch HD display powered by an Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M with 1.5 gigabytes of GDDR5 video memory.{{cite web|url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114705|title=TOSHIBA Qosmio X505-Q850 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM 18.4" 8GB Memory DDR3 1066 320GB HDD + 64GB SSD HDD BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M - Retail|publisher=newegg|accessdate=22 November 2009}} These components, on the other hand, are on the high end of the spectrum in performance.{{cite web|title=Toshiba launch the Qosmio X500-Q930S laptop|url=http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/toshiba-launch-the-qosmio-x500-q930s-laptop|publisher=Geek with Laptop}} This original model launched in 2004 with an international marketing campaign. The campaign was featured in every major publication, as well as an ambitious digital campaign, one of the first for a major laptop release at that time.

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Released on February 7, 2007, the Toshiba F45 series was an upgraded line of F40 laptops with advertised features including Dolby Home Theater and a built-in subwoofer. The basic specs included an Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 Processor at 1.66 GHz, with 2 megabytes of L2 cache attached to a 64-bit 667 MHz FSB. It had 2 gigabytes of PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. The built-in DVD drive supported "+/- R double layer" technology. The integrated graphics processor was the Mobile Intel GMA X3100 with 8-256 megabytes of video memory shared with the system memory, the screen was a 15.4-inch "TruBrite" display with a 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA), and hard drives were about 200 gigabytes in size (varied by model). 32-bit editions of Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate were normally shipped with the systems.{{cite web|title=Toshiba Expands Line of New Mobile Qosmio AV Notebook Computer|url=http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2007-07/8529733-toshiba-expands-line-of-new-mobile-qosmio-av-notebook-computer-004.htm|publisher=FinanzNachrichten|date=7 Feb 2007|accessdate=16 May 2014}}

• Toshiba F45 models include: AV410, AV411, AV411B, AV412, AV413, AV423 and AV425

Released on January 4, 2009,{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NEK30Y|title=Toshiba Qosmio X305 17.0-Inch Laptop|website=Amazon |accessdate=2009-11-11}} the Qosmio X300 models offered not only HD DVD reading capabilities but also writing capabilities in either 15 gigabyte or 30 gigabyte capacities. External audio/video controls were also added to allow for one touch recording. A remote control is available to allow control within 20 feet of the laptop.{{cite web|url=http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/05/26/review_gaming_laptop_toshiba_qosmio_x300_13w/|title=Toshiba Qosmio X300-13W laptop|last=Joseph|first=Cliff|date=26 May 2009|publisher=www.reghardware.co.uk|accessdate=2009-11-11}} The X305 is red with flames around its back. The X300 replaces the Satellite X200.

• Toshiba Satellite X305 Models include: Q701, Q705, Q706, Q708, Q710, Q711, Q7113, Q712, Q715, Q720, Q7201, Q7203, Q725, Q7253, SP6828A, SP6828C, SP6828R. Models with both Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors were sold, along with the option of a GeForce 9700M GTS (individual cards; not SLI)

Released on October 22, 2009,{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OL2M18|title=Toshiba Qosmio X505 Series 18.4-Inch Laptop|website=Amazon |year=2009|accessdate=2009-11-11}} the X500 comes in many models, including: the X505-Q830,{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500/X505-Q830|title=X505-Q830 : Detailed Product Specs|year=2009|publisher=Toshiba|accessdate=2009-11-11}} X505-Q832,{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500/X505-Q832|title=X505-Q832 : Detailed Product Specs|year=2009|publisher=Toshiba|accessdate=2009-11-11}} X505-Q850, X505-Q870, X505-Q875, X505-Q880, and the X500-S1801.{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500/X505-Q850|title=X505-Q850 : Detailed Product Specs|publisher=Toshiba|accessdate=2009-11-11}} The X500 series introduced multi-touch capabilities to its touchpad.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVyoeqI33kE&feature=player_embedded|title=Toshiba Qosmio X500/X505 Laptop - Insider Review Vide0|date=22 September 2009|publisher=YouTube, Toshiba|accessdate=2009-11-11}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}} It supports Blu-ray playback, but only some models are able to write Blu-ray disks. The X500 had a much simpler black and red accented design than its predecessor, the X300.{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500|title=Qosmio : X500|year=2009|publisher=Toshiba|accessdate=2009-11-11}}

• Other X500 models include: X500-PQX33A, X500-Q840S, X500-Q895S, X500-Q900S, X500-Q930X, X500-S1801, X500-S1811, X500-S1812, X500-S1812X

The Qosmio X770 series was introduced on June 14, 2011, followed by the X775 series.

Released in 2012 was the Qosmio X870 series, with the specifications including a new "Ivy Bridge" Intel Core i7 processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M graphics processor with 3 gigabytes of video memory, a 17.3-inch 1920x1080 TN display, 16 gigabytes of DDR3 memory clocked at 1600MHz, and a 2 terabyte hard disk drive.{{Cite web |title=Toshiba Qosmio X870-13D |url=https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/toshiba-qosmio-x870-13d/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411070337/https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/toshiba-qosmio-x870-13d/ |archive-date=11 April 2023 |access-date=11 April 2023 |website=LaptopMedia}}

Released in 2013 was the Qosmio X70-A series, with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 770M graphics processor designed for gaming and multimedia usage.

Subsequently, released in 2014 was the Qosmio X70-B series with a significantly less powerful GPU, an AMD Radeon R9 M265X.

;Expandability

This section encompasses current models only:

• 2 DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 8GB
• 5-in-1 Media Adapter supporting Secure Digital Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, and xD-Picture Card
• ExpressCard/54
• 1 each of VGA and HDMI ports

The Qosmio F10 and G10 series, both early models, were plagued with chipset issues. When a defective unit{{Clarify|date=April 2011}} was under considerable load for an extended period of time, the video chipset on the board was known to fail, causing considerable interference on the display and/or complete motherboard failure.{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=qosmio+F10+issues|title=qosmio F10 issues|accessdate=2009-11-11}}

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• [http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3221&review=Qosmio+G35-AV650 Notebook Review AV650, Qosmio G30 / Qosmio G35 Review]
• [http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,125429/article.html PC World G35-AV600 Review]
• [https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,1827541,00.asp PC Mag Qosmio G25-AV513 review]
• [http://www.laptopical.com/g35-av600.html Laptopical G35-AV600 review]
• [http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/qosmio/X500 Toshiba Qosmio X500 Laptop Series]
• [http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/qosmio/X770 Toshiba Qosmio X770 Laptop Series]
• [http://us.toshiba.com/pressrelease/517964?fromPage=editorials Toshiba Serves Up Elite Mobile Performance With Qosmio X770 and Qosmio X775 3D Series Laptops ]

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