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Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 Laptop
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Price Range: $1,503 to $3,049
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690, a review of Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690
QuickTake:
Pros: Gorgeous 1080p display, • Excellent Harman Kardon speakers, • Included HDTV tuner, • Better performance and battery life than predecessor ;
Cons: CPU: 2.5-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, RAM/Expandable: 3GB/4GB, Hard Drive: 320GB/5,400 rpm, , , , , , , The Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics pumped out a 3DMark06 score of 3,091 (up from the G45-AV680's 2,961), and a 3DMark03 score of 10,378 (up from 9,145
mobilemag.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-Avg80 Laptop With Built-in HD DVD Burner
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They want to burn and they want you to burn, so Toshiba has created the Qosmio G45-Avg80 Notebook, the first to include an HD DVD-R burner right out of the box...
Review Verdict: For the past few months, it's been a pretty hot item to get a notebook with an integrated Blu-ray or HD DVD drive, but that's not enough for the guys at Toshiba. They want to burn and they want you to burn, so Toshiba has created the Qosmio G45-Avg80 Note
They want to burn and they want you to burn, so Toshiba has created the Qosmio G45-Avg80 Notebook, the first to include an HD DVD-R burner right out of the box...
Review Verdict: For the past few months, it's been a pretty hot item to get a notebook with an integrated Blu-ray or HD DVD drive, but that's not enough for the guys at Toshiba. They want to burn and they want you to burn, so Toshiba has created the Qosmio G45-Avg80 Note
cnet.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690
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Review Verdict: Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV690 is great for movies and multimedia, and its onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive means you're paying extra for a dead technology.
Review Verdict: Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV690 is great for movies and multimedia, and its onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive means you're paying extra for a dead technology.
QuickTake:
Pros: Penryn update puts latest Intel CPU in flagship laptop ; 17-inch display does 1080p ; large volume jogwheel and other media controls increase ease and joy of use ; includes external TV tuner and remote ;
Cons: Saddled with HD DVD drive ; not configurable ;
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680
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The Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 provides an audio experience like no other laptop, and it burns HD DVDs, too.
Review Verdict: The Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680's HD DVD and audio experience will make anyone yearn for this media center laptop—if you can afford it.
The Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 provides an audio experience like no other laptop, and it burns HD DVDs, too.
Review Verdict: The Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680's HD DVD and audio experience will make anyone yearn for this media center laptop—if you can afford it.
QuickTake:
Pros: Redesigned, sexier chassis. First laptop with HD DVD burner. Amazing sound experience. 1080p resolution. HDMI-out port.
Cons: Prepare to pay dearly for it. Lack of processing options. Ten pounds of backache.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Ultimate)
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Even though the most interesting new laptops fall into the ultraportable category, a big, over-the-top 17-inch desktop replacement can still be fun. Toshiba's Qosmio line is known for high-end home theater features and high prices, and the latest version,
Review Verdict: Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV680 is great for movies and multimedia, and its unique onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive seems like an expensive splurge few will need.
Even though the most interesting new laptops fall into the ultraportable category, a big, over-the-top 17-inch desktop replacement can still be fun. Toshiba's Qosmio line is known for high-end home theater features and high prices, and the latest version,
Review Verdict: Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV680 is great for movies and multimedia, and its unique onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive seems like an expensive splurge few will need.
QuickTake:
Pros: Eye-catching design ; HD DVD-R drive, HDMI output ; large volume jogwheel and other media controls ; includes external TV tuner and remote ;
Cons: Heavy and expensive ; no configuration options ; good, but not top-of-the-line, parts ;
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690
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Toshiba's Qosmio line is known for high-end home-theater features and high prices, and the massive Qosmio G45 is one of our favorite desktop replacements for movie and media consumption. The latest edition, the G45-AV690, tweaks the previous model, the G4
Toshiba's Qosmio line is known for high-end home-theater features and high prices, and the massive Qosmio G45 is one of our favorite desktop replacements for movie and media consumption. The latest edition, the G45-AV690, tweaks the previous model, the G4
computershopper.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 Laptop Review
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Review Verdict: This high-end multimedia "portable" wants to be master of your A/V domain. In fact, it can be your
Review Verdict: This high-end multimedia "portable" wants to be master of your A/V domain. In fact, it can be your
QuickTake:
Pros: Full 1080p HD screen ; HD DVD player/recorder ; impressive sound system ; HDTV tuner ;
Cons: Expensive ; TV tuner is external ; merely adequate for gaming ; too much preloaded trialware ; components not configurable ;
computershopper.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690 Laptop Review
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Review Verdict: Toshiba has added a faster processor and digital-cable capabilities to its top-of-the-line multimedia-notebook bundle. The Qosmio G45-AV690 is pricey, but as the hub of your digital existence, it doesn't get much better than this.
Review Verdict: Toshiba has added a faster processor and digital-cable capabilities to its top-of-the-line multimedia-notebook bundle. The Qosmio G45-AV690 is pricey, but as the hub of your digital existence, it doesn't get much better than this.
QuickTake:
Pros: Full 1080p HD screen ; HD DVD burner ; impressive sound system ; very good performance ; digital cable-TV tuner ;
Cons: TV tuner requires CableCard and a service call from your cable company to set up ; expensive ; merely adequate for 3D gaming ;
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Qosmio G45-AV680 Notebook
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The $3200 (as of 10/9/07) Qosmio G45-AV680 is a major redesign of Toshiba's flagship 17-inch entertainment notebook, the Qosmio G35-AV660. The revamped version has an HD DVD recordable drive, one of the first in a laptop, and a new built-in 4.1 speaker sy
Review Verdict: The Qosmio G45-AV680 has more high-definition components than any other notebook, and HD followers will love the higher-quality entertainment this model affords. But a better design than its predecessor? That's debatable
The $3200 (as of 10/9/07) Qosmio G45-AV680 is a major redesign of Toshiba's flagship 17-inch entertainment notebook, the Qosmio G35-AV660. The revamped version has an HD DVD recordable drive, one of the first in a laptop, and a new built-in 4.1 speaker sy
Review Verdict: The Qosmio G45-AV680 has more high-definition components than any other notebook, and HD followers will love the higher-quality entertainment this model affords. But a better design than its predecessor? That's debatable
QuickTake:
Pros: Great, loud, subwoofered sound HD DVD player
Cons: Mouse buttons feel too far apart TV can no longer bypass Windows
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690
Comments:
It's easily one of the best multimedia notebooks we've ever tested, and watching movies on its gorgeous display is a real pleasure.
It's easily one of the best multimedia notebooks we've ever tested, and watching movies on its gorgeous display is a real pleasure.
QuickTake:
Pros: Amazing sound system, beautiful high-res display, powerful
Cons: Add-on digital cable requires tech visit, HD-DVD burner is already obsolete, bloatware
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Toshiba's Penryn update to the G45-AV680 makes a great system even better, but the HD-DVD drive is now a buzzkill.
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