Toshiba Qosmio G20

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Toshiba Qosmio G20
Source: TBreak Archive.org version
Toshiba is one of the few manufacturers that caters to the entire notebook market- from Ultra portable to desktop replacements and everything in between along with Tablet PCs. Today, we take a look at their very high-end Qosmio G20 notebook that packs more punch than most standard office desktops. The G20 is a multi-media powerhouse based on Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center edition and is designed to be a desktop replacement. Toshiba bundles the notebook with a Media Center Remote control as well as IR blasters that basically send IR signals to your cable/satellite box for changing channels through Media Center. Also included are A/V cables, installation/recovery media and the power adaptor which is of average size.
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Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/04/2006

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Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/26/2006

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NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 is the mobile medium class of the GeForce Go 6000 series for notebooks. Its performance is good with normal current consumption (in 2006). Older games like Doom3 run fluently.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Pentium M: With Intel chip set (855 or 915) and Intel WLAN also available with the name Centrino (name for the package).
In the comparison very fast per megahertz and very modest with weaknesses in floating point operations.
It is also available as a low voltage version with very small current consumption.

760: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

17.10": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

4.3 kg:

A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.

Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese conglomerate or technology group. The company was established in 1939 and in 1978 Toshiba became the official company name. The company's products and services include power, industrial and social infrastructure systems, elevators and escalators, electronic components, semiconductors, hard drives, printers, batteries, lighting, logistics and information technology. Toshiba was one of the largest manufacturers of personal computers, consumer electronics, home appliances and medical equipment.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.