Toshiba Unveil The New Qosmio Range
Posted on July 25th, 2008 at 9:40pm by EripmaV· Qosmio F50 and G50 models launch with Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor
· Qosmio X300 Toshiba’s most powerful gaming laptop yet
· Standout designs combine with technology innovation to create truly unique laptop range
London, UK, 24 July, 2008 – Toshiba Computer Systems Division today announced the UK launch of its new Qosmio range of high-end multimedia and gaming notebooks, with three new models arriving to market with immediate effect.
TOSHIBA QOSMIO F50 AND G50
Toshiba’s new F50 and G50 models are premium multimedia laptops encased in an impressive high-gloss and latch-less design. Created specifically for consumers who demand the highest-quality audio-visual performance, the new F50 and G50 models provide a truly advanced home entertainment experience, delivering the best HD performance ever seen in a laptop.
The Qosmio F50 and G50 models both launch with Toshiba’s new Quad Core HD Processor, a powerful new media processor based on cell architecture. The Quad Core HD processor is able to provide a number of premium multimedia features, such as real-time high definition video and DVD upscaling, high-performance video editing and transcoding, as well as unique hand gesture control. Each model also offers up to 640GB Hard Disk Drive storage, with system memory expandable to 8GB to cater for the most demanding of entertainment needs.
The inclusion of Toshiba’s Quad Core HD processor within the Qosmio range allows different ways of controlling multimedia functions. Using an integrated webcam, in-built Toshiba Gesture Control technology is able to recognise simple hand movements and rapidly translates them into commands for controlling AV features. The result of this unique technology is the ability to control numerous multimedia applications with such simple gestures as a ‘thumbs-up’, open palm or a wave of the hand – allowing you to start and stop videos or DVDs without the need for a remote control.
The F50 and G50 models are powered by the very latest Intel Centrino 2 processors, which offer a step forward in wireless connectivity, battery life and high-definition multimedia performance. This powerful new technology provides extraordinary processing power for all features, with Toshiba’s Quad Core HD processor providing an extra boost for multimedia tasks – allowing users to enjoy resource-rich multimedia content while maintaining the full benefits of Intel Centrino 2 processing technology. Graphics are handled by nVIDIA GeForce graphics technology, while integrated Harman Kardon speaker technology provides full-bodied sound to match.
Toshiba Qosmio F50 specification details:
· Intel® Centrino 2 processor technology with Intel Core2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26GHz)
· Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor
· Windows Vista Home Premium
· 2GB+2GB DDR2 RAM (800MHz)
· 320GB Hard Disk Drive
· 15.4” HD+ WXGA TruBrite TFT display
· DVD-Super-Multi optical disk drive (Dual Layer)
· nVIDIA GeForce 9600M graphics (512MB)
· Harman Kardon speakers plus Subwoofer and Dolby Sound Room technology
· DVB-T Tuner
Toshiba Qosmio G50 specification details:
· Intel® Centrino 2 processor technology with Intel Core2 Duo processor ranging from P8400 (2.26GHz) to T9400 (2.53GHz)
· Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor
· Windows Vista Home Premium
· 2GB+2GB DDR2 RAM (800MHz)
· Up to 640GB Hard Disk Drive
· 18.4” HD+ (1680x940) or Full HD (1920x1080) TruBrite TFT display
· DVD-Super-Multi optical disk drive (Dual Layer)
· nVIDIA GeForce 9600M graphics (512MB)
· Harman Kardon speakers plus Subwoofer and Dolby Sound Room technology
· DVB-T tuner
Typical purchase prices for the Qosmio F50 and G50 models series start from £899 (inc. VAT).
TOSHIBA QOSMIO X300
The Qosmio X300 is Toshiba’s first-ever Qosmio gaming machine. Succeeding the Satellite X200, the Qosmio X300 takes the design of gaming laptops to a new level, thanks to its impressive ‘Fire Shark’ exterior design theme. Red LED illumination highlights the multimedia bar, touchpad and tweeter speakers, with the bass speakers adorned in a special flame design.
Complementing the design is a specification with room for the highest-end gaming performance possible. Power is provided by Intel® Centrino 2 technology with Intel® Core2 Duo Extreme processors, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM and dual Hard Disk Drives with capacity of up to 640GB.
Premium nVIDIA GeForce technology guarantees the high quality graphic reproduction required by the very best games, with an impressive 5.1 channel Harmon Kardon sound system built in to provide immersive sound. Nine easy multimedia keys will also be present across the Qosmio range, providing instant and easy access to the selection of multimedia features available within each model.
Toshiba Qosmio X300 specification details:
· Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with Intel Core2 Duo ranging from P8600 to Core2 Duo Extreme processor X9100 (3.06GHz) 1066MHz
· Windows Vista Home Premium
· 2GB+2GB DDR3 RAM (1066MHz) – expandable to 8GB
· Up to 640GB Hard Disk Drive
· 17" WXGA+ TruBrite TFT display (1440x900)
· DVD-Super-Multi optical disk drive (Dual Layer)
· nVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTX graphics (1GB)
· Harman Kardon speakers plus Subwoofer and Dolby Sound Room technology
Typical purchase prices for the Qosmio X300 models series start from £1,199 (inc. VAT).