Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
- 1.6GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
- 6GB DDR3 memory
- 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, 64GB solid state drive, Blu-ray Disc ROM and DVD burner. LED backlit keyboard.
- 18.4" HD TruBrite Widescreen Display 1920x1200, Supports 1080p content. Integrated webcam.NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M discrete graphics (1GB GDDR5). Harmon Kardon Speakers Included. Realtek® 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN. Bluetooth® V2.1 + EDR.
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), *3 Hours 40 Minutes of Battery Life. Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel.
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
Hardware Platform: PC
Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7
System Bus Speed: 1333
Number of Processors: 1
RAM: 6 GB
RAM Type: SDRAM
Memory Slots: 2
Hard Drive
Size: 320 GB
Manufacturer: Serial ATA hard disk drive
Type: Serial ATA
Speed: 7200.0 rpm
Graphics and Display
Graphics RAM: 1 GB
Ports and Connectivity
Modem: Modem
Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 11.6 inches, 17.4 inches, 1.63 inches
Weight: 10.23 pounds
Power
Rated Charge (normal use): 4.0 hours
Wireless
Wireless Type: 802.11bgn
Warranty and Support
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Amplify your 3D gaming and video editing with incredibly fast frame rates with the Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850 gaming laptop, which features a stunning, high-definition 18.4-inch display and the newest Intel Core i7 processor--four cores of intelligent processing power. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast DDR3 system memory and the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M graphics with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory. Together, this pairing of high-performance technologies allow you to rip through the latest 3D games at lightning-fast frame-rates or create high-definition video and audio faster and more efficiently with smooth rendering and encoding. To raise the performance bar even further, this Qosmio also combines a 64 GB NAND solid state flash drive--which delivers faster access times and data transfer rates--with a 320 GB SATA hard disk drive (7200 RPM).
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (32-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)
It includes a read-only Blu-ray Disc optical drive lets you play HD Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal-clear resolution as well as create your own DVDs and CDs with the Super-Multi drive. A premium sound system featuring built-in Harman/Kardon speakers and Dolby Home Theater audio and an integrated HDMI-CEC port amplifies the entertainment experience, while adding the flexibility to extend the laptop's playback capabilities to HDTVs and home theaters.
Sporting a new premium design, the Qosmio X505 features Toshiba's striking Fusion Finish in Omega Black with stylish red chrome accents and a comfortable full keyboard with LED Backlighting and numeric 10-key pad. An intuitive touchpad with multi-touch control enables greater flexibility to browse and control what's happening on-screen with gesture-commands--including two-finger pinch, swipe, rotate and scroll.
The Qosmio X505-Q850 also features 6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth connectivity (with stereo music streaming capabilities), HDMI audio/video output, and multi-format memory card reader.
This Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
Key Features
* 18.4-inch high-definition TruBrite display with 1680 x 945 resolution for amazing color depth and clarity and native 720p support
* Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
* Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
* 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM processor delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. You'll fly through everything you do on your PC--from playing intense 3D games to creating and editing digital video, music and photos. (Learn more)
* 64 GB Serial ATA solid state drive is free of moving parts and almost two times faster than conventional drives. You can load an entire game onto the solid state drive, then sit back and enjoy the fun with no gaps in the action.
* 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. (Learn more)
* 6 GB of DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB) gives you the bandwidth you need to get the most of today's popular software, multitask all day long and run applications without a glitch.
* NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M with 1 GB GDDR5 discrete graphics memory offers what gamers want most--hyper-realistic action with intense 3D visuals, plus vibrant, lifelike scenes and dynamic character effects--thanks to NVIDIA's PhysX technology. It goes beyond everyday gaming with built-in CUDA technology to speed demanding system tasks, like video playback and HD movie editing. You'll also enjoy up to a 50 percent improvement over previous generation mobile graphics processors, and a more rewarding Windows 7 experience with accelerated video and image processing.
* Watch Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal clear resolution with the read-only Blu-ray drive; also supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
* 1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security (Learn more)
* Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
* Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
* Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
* Four USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
* HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote.
* Built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers
* 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad
* Enjoy proactive PC health--without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive--so you won't have to.
* Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
* 12-cell (8000 mAh) battery
* Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.6 x 1.63 inches (WxDxH)
* Weight: 10.1 pounds
* Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). It's also outfitted with Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1 + EDR), which enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and mobile phones. You'll also be able to stream music to compatible Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers thanks to the embedded A2DP profile. This notebook also provides Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet networking.
It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA 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 the following external connectors:
* 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players.
Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port with USB Sleep and Charge.
* 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals.
* 1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
Analog video output: 1 VGA.
* 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot for adding advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
* 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card.
* 1 headphone jack (with S/PDIF digital audio output), 1 microphone jack.
* RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet.
* RJ-11 port for 56K modem.
What's in the box
This package contains the Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.
It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb Game Console.
Product Description
The Qosmio X505 laptop delivers the extreme performance you crave, transforming the latest games and high-def content into a delectable feast for the eyes, while keeping you riveted with blazing-fast frame rates and entertaining extras. You’ll enjoy elite performance powered by the newest Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, enthusiast-class NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M graphics, and ultrafast DDR3 memory. Power through hyper-realistic 3D games brought to life with intense visuals and sound. Create and edit hi-res photos and videos. Enjoy the latest Blu-ray Disc movies. Hold tons of entertainment on a spacious high-speed hard drive. Or simply plow through your day on a brilliant, full 18.4-inch HD TruBrite Widescreen display. Topped by a striking Fusion Finish in Omega Black, the Qosmio X505 gives you all the power and performance you want, plus the portability you need.
Customer Reviews
great laptop, November 29, 2009
By Travis Laborde "travislaborde" (Mickleton, NJ United States)
I'm thrilled with my new laptop. It boots from the SSD and so has amazing speed, has an extra drive for storage, a great screen, a nice keyboard, and a great look. It supports "hardware virtualization" which means if you use VMWare Workstation or such, it can take advantage of the enhancements which make your VMs much faster than "normal."
I can think of only three annoyances with this laptop:
1) They keyboard has backlighting, which turns off after a (slightly configurable) time. I'd like to be able to set it to "stay on until I manually turn it off." You have to hit a key to get them to light up again, but by then you've hit the wrong key - annoying.
2) The power supply connects via one of the older standard type plugs, meaning without the "swivel" that some newer laptops are coming with. It just means that it will get "worn" and "bent out of shape" faster than you'd like.
3) The "finish" is just too glossy. Like an iPod - it's beautiful until you touch it. You'll have fingerprints all over it, which is decidedly not beautiful anymore. I find myself wanting to "wash and wax" my laptop like I did my car when I was a teenager :)
