Toshiba Qosmio announces X305-Q708 Gaming Laptop

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Toshiba Releases Its Premium Gaming Laptop

New Laptop Pushes PC Gaming to the Extreme by Combining NVIDIA SLI Technology, an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor and a Solid State Hard Drive


Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today released the Qosmio® X305-Q708 gaming laptop, the latest iteration from its flagship gaming line. With a stunning 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite® display and the latest technology advancements from NVIDIA and Intel, the Qosmio X305-Q708 laptop is engineered to deliver unparalleled performance to gamers and multimedia enthusiasts.



The Qosmio X305-Q708 is Toshiba's most powerful gaming laptop to date. Powered by an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme quad-core processor(1) and Dual GPU NVIDIA technology, the Qosmio X305-Q708 is able to slice through the latest graphic-intensive games at high speeds and screen resolutions.

Providing optimal performance, the Intel Core 2 Quad processors(1) are designed upon the latest 45nm Intel technology for a quicker, cooler mobile gaming experience. Incorporating four processing cores, the Intel processor delivers greater efficiencies for the most demanding games. Additionally, the inclusion of dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS GPUs with NVIDIA SLi® technology, as well as 1GB of DDR3 discrete graphics(2) memory, is able to deliver an uncompromising gaming experience with blazing-fast frame rates and high-intensity visuals to gamers on-the-go.

“The key to a laptop's gaming prowess is unlocked with the graphics technology that it employs,” said Rene Haas, general manager of the mobile business unit at NVIDIA. “Through our powerful GeForce 9800M GTS GPU, the Qosmio X305 laptop has the power to take mobile gaming to new heights, and offer Toshiba customers a truly compelling visual computing experience on the go.”



To raise the performance bar even further, Toshiba has integrated the latest solid state storage technology into the laptop. The 128GB primary drive(3) consists of NAND flash memory which delivers faster access times and data transfer rates. Paired with a 7200rpm secondary 320GB hard disc drive(3), the solid state drive will take gaming performance to the next level.

“At Toshiba we relentlessly pursue innovative solutions as a means to supply our consumers with the best possible technology,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “The Qosmio X305-Q708 is a serious gaming machine, and an example of that pursuit.”

The Qosmio X305-Q708 features Toshiba's trademark “fiery” Fusion™ finish with Rogue design. Other key features include:

• 4GB of DDR3 RAM(4) (1066MHz), which nearly doubles the speed of standard DDR2 RAM (667MHz) for quicker boot times and multitasking.
• Full-size keyboard with 10-key pad for greater comfort and proficiency.
• Four Harman Kardon® stereo speakers with built-in subwoofer for a rich and cinematic gaming experience.
• HDMI and DisplayPort connectors to multiply your viewing experience. A superior alternative to VGA and DVI, DisplayPort flat-panel displays in a resolution up to 2560x1600, while HDMI extends full 1080p support to HD displays.
• A built-in 1.3 mega-pixel Webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition for convenient communication and security.
• Wireless USB and USB Sleep-and-Charge(5)

The Qosmio X305-Q708 is now available for purchase directly from Toshiba at www.toshibadirect.com, additionally a variation model of the Qosmio X305 is available at a variety of major consumer electronic and computer stores nationwide for an MSRP of $4,199.99(6). Detailed product information about the Qosmio X305 family of gaming laptops is available at www.explore.toshiba.com/X305.

The Qosmio X305-Q708 laptop is available in the following configuration:

Qosmio X305-Q708 Unique Specifications (MRSP $4,199.99(6))

• OS selection at first boot:
• Genuine Windows Vista(R) Ultimate (SP1, 64-bit(7) version) (default)
• Genuine Windows Vista(R) Ultimate (SP1, 32-bit version)
• Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Extreme Processor(1) QX9300
• 4096MB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM(4)
• 128GB Serial ATA SSD(3)
• 320GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA HDD(3)
• DVD SuperMulti (+/- double layer) drive with Labelflash(TM) supporting 11 formats
• NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 9400M chipset with NVIDIA Hybrid SLI(R) technology
• DualNVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 9800M GTS graphics with NVIDIA(R) SLI(R) technology 512MBx2 GDDR3 discrete graphics(2) memory
• Atheros(R) 802.11 b/g/n wireless-LAN
• Bluetooth(R) version 2.1 + EDR
• One-year warranty(9)

Multimedia: Qosmio X305 Series

As a responsible global corporate citizen, Toshiba designs all of its new laptops to be RoHS compatible(10), effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Toshiba is offering a new, free electronic trade-in and recycling program which includes all laptop PCs and other select electronics, regardless of manufacturer, that have no trade-in value. For more details, please visit http://explore.toshiba.com/green. No purchase is necessary to participate in the recycling program.

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Go at Gaming with Both Barrels.
The combination of two NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTX SLI® graphics cards, with 1GB DDR3 discrete graphics memory, multiplies your gaming performance. Enjoy unbelievably realistic textures, lighting and more, along with faster frame rates and near-split second response time on even the most demanding Direct X 10 games and applications.



Intel® Extreme Processor
The keyword here is “extreme”. This Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme mobile processor (available in select X305 models) delivers even more frames per second and more gaming action than you ever dreamed possible. It also provides your laptop with the long lasting, energy efficient mobile performance you’ve been craving.

Up to 4GB System Memory
With up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM (the best kind) you’ll enjoy full-throttle action without a single glitch. (Warning: don’t forget to breathe.)

17” Diagonal TruBrite® Widescreen Display
Enjoy all the in-your-face realism of today’s hottest 3D games at a full 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+) resolution. The brightness, contrast, color saturation and overall image quality of this screen is hard to believe—till you see it for yourself.




Dual High-Speed Hard Drives
The Qosmio X305 laptop comes with up to 400GB of storage on dual 200GB 7200 RPM high-speed hard drives, which load chapters faster, let you dedicate one whole drive to games, and give you all the room you’ll need.

dynadock™ USB Docking Station with Video Port
A quick and easy way to go big with your entertainment, reduce cable clutter plus wear and tear on your laptop?all with a single USB connection.


Toshiba Primary Li-Ion Battery Pack
One of the most useful accessories for any laptop owner, back-up batteries should be a must for the office, your home and your traveling bag.


Toshiba 17” Wide Screen Notebook Back Pack
Keep your hands free when you’re on the go. And keep your Toshiba laptop well protected at the same time. This stylish case is ideal for students and commuters.

harman/kardon® Stereo Speakers with Sub-Woofer
Not two but four high-fidelity stereo speakers—and one very powerful sub-woofer—envelop you in sound and put you right in the middle of the action. Get rocked by explosions. Shrink from shattering glass. And feel stirring soundtracks swirl all around you.

Advanced Connectivity
S/P DIF and REGZA Link HDMI ports on the Qosmio X305 laptop PC let you tap into a home theater system to kick your gaming up to the next level?and run the show using a single remote control.

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Umpteenth round opponent AMD NVIDIA with the release today of a laptop brand Toshiba carrying not two, as does Alienware M17, but three graphics cards!

These new Toshiba Qosmio X305 actually host two graphics cards dedicated GeForce 9800M GTS 512MB in SLI in addition to the graphics chip integrated chipset GeForce 9400M. Hybrid SLI technology is the game, allowing in light of the resources necessary to operate the three cards together or disable two cards dedicated. The question is whether the chip inside a real performance gain or if the increase is negligible and if the argument is more marketing.

Two models are already available in the United States. The Qosmio X305-706 Assistant graphics cards above-mentioned processor dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 running at 2.26 GHz, 4 GB DDR3 RAM and a hard drive running at 7 200 rpm 320 GB It is sold 2 000 dollars. The X305-708 meanwhile features a quad-core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 running at 2.53 GHz, 4 GB DDR3 RAM and a 128 GB SSD in addition to the hard drive mentioned above. The latter is sold 4200 dollars.

They also retain the 17-inch slab, design and fiery red of his predecessors in addition to a set composed of its stereo speakers and a subwoofer. Connectivity with the current and accessories, it weighs 4.5 kilograms and measure still about 6 inches thick, making it transportable.