Posted to Notebooks 2009-09-20
If you would like to plunge into the gaming world with a Toshiba laptop, then the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706 desktop replacement is what you're looking for. This model is in Toshiba's premium series of "gaming" notebooks, more commonly called desktop replacements because of the size, weight, and power. Although its processor needs a step up, and the battery life is insufficient, the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706 is a stylish powerhouse that boasts superb graphics and great features. It should be considered by users who want a gaming machine but don't want to pay Alienware prices. Because the Qosmio X305 is measures 16.2" x 12.0" x 1.7-2.5" and weighs roughly 10 lbs, it is not meant to be transported back and forth. Sure, it's great for the occasional LAN party at a friend's house, but other than that, it is designed to replace your desktop. The large size of this model allows for more convenient features, such as a 104-key keyboard. The 17" WSXGA LCD display is vivid and great for games, but falls a little short of expectations. The dual graphics cards are what makes this laptop so great, so if you're into gaming this is the model for you.
FeaturesNot only do the great graphics and stylish body of this laptop make it worth the money, but also the features that come installed. One of the features that set this model apart from the rest is the 320GB 7200rpm hard drive. This speed upgrade is great from the standard 5400rpm notebook hard drive. Also, the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706 has an impressive graphics card configuration, with dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS running in SLI mode with 512MB memory each. This, in addition to the 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, helps you run the latest games and applications at optimal speed. The 4GB DDR3 RAM helps alleviate sluggish performance on tasks. Other features onboard include a 56K modem, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WLAN, FireWire, HDMI, DisplayPort, 5-in-1 memory card reader, ExpressCard expansion slot. Bluetooth is also included. There are four USB 2.0 ports, including one USB/eSATA combo port. For watching and burning your favorite discs, there is a super multi DVD optical drive. PerformancePerformance is spectacular, especially audio quality (thanks to the four built-in Harman/Kardon speakers with subwoofer); however, Toshiba could've improved slightly by stepping up to the 2.53GHz processor. Some users have noted occasionally glitches during extreme gameplay. According to some, the graphics cards are not to blame, but rather the processor. Toshiba claims this series as the world's most powerful gaming laptops, so we have to subtract one star here. But overall, performance on all marks is great, and you won't be disappointed. SummaryOverall, if you want a stylish, powerful desktop replacement that is worth its price, then consider the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706. This laptop isn't perfect- it's intimidating in bulkiness and abstract color, but it's well-performing in graphics and hard drive speed. As with any computer, there is some room for improvement- look for future Toshiba models to work from this. This model is a great desktop replacement, and it should be considered by anybody who wants to do some gaming. Pros
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