Toshiba Qosmio G30

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Reviews for the Toshiba Qosmio G30

Toshiba Qosmio G30 / Qosmio G35 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The G30 is a first gen HD notebook, and it is burdened with too many compromises to fully recommend it. The only person I could recommend this to in good conscience is someone with a fat wallet and who is prepared to live with the early adopter compromises in order to be the first one on the block with an HD-DVD notebook. Lets talk about HD-DVD for a minute. My experience with 1080p HD-DVD content was quite poor. The Good Fellas disc I used was a huge disappointment and a rip-off at double the cost of the DVD version. I suppose a bit more research would have alerted me to the poor quality of the HD-DVD, but why should a consumer bother? A standard DVD and a decent upscaling DVD player will produce output just as good as HD-DVD if the combination I tested is any indication. I would feel pretty stupid right now if all I had to show for my HD-DVD investment was a light wallet and a content of the same quality as the HD-DVD of Good Fellas.
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Leistung sehr schnell, Verarbeitung positiv, Emissionen positiv, Akkulaufzeit positiv
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2006
Rating: performance: 95% workmanship: 90% emissions: 90%

67% Toshiba Qosmio G30-137
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Last month, we saw the first of the long-awaited Blu-ray drives with its not surprisingly hefty price tag. Now along comes phase two of the big high-definition roll-out in the form of HD DVD, and what better way to introduce it to consumers than inside one of the most successful media centre notebook ranges currently available: the Toshiba Qosmio. The G30 is the elite Qosmio, and it's easy to see why once you lift the lid and expose the sleek black interior. A stunning way to enjoy HD DVD, but the wonderful design and features come at a price .
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4 von 6
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2006
Rating: Total score: 67%

90% Toshiba Qosmio G30 HD DVD laptop Review
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Toshiba Qosmio has become something of an institute, as there really is nothing in its price class or styling. It’s aimed at the high-end media enthusiast, so you’ll find a stunning 17-inch Super-TFT panel that is so bright and clear it makes DVDs really come to life. There’s even a digital TV tuner built-in for when you want to watch and record your favourite television shows. Backed by Harman/kardon speakers and a solid sounding subwoofer, you can get away without having to add surround-sound speakers. Yes it's expensive but the type of person who is going to buy the Qosmio isn't looking for a budget machine, they are looking for the best in components with no compromise and as far as we’re concerned, the Toshiba Qosmio G30 scores on every level.
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9 von 10, Preis/Leistung schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/05/2006
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 45%

Foreign Reviews

Toshiba Qosmio G30
Source: c't DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2007
Rating: performance: 80% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 80%

88% Test Toshiba Qosmio G30
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2006
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 95% display: 92% mobility: 63% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 75%

72% Spiele-Notebooks im Vergleich
Source: Gamestar DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 75%

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NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600: The NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 is a middle class video card of the 7000 series and suited for games of the year 2006. The performance is very similar to ATI X1600 / X1700. Compared to the desktop 7600 it is clearly slower.

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 Core Duo: Double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption. The 2 MB L2 Cache are used together by the double. The maximum capacity of 31 watts is only 4 watts more than with the Pentium M (predecessor). Both cores are lowered automatically and independently of each other by speed steps down to 1 GHz. In addition it now supports also SSE3 instructions. At least it is just as fast as a equivalent Pentium M. With applications, which were designed for multi-processors, the performance can be nearly twice as fast as with the Pentium M (e.g. CineBench around 86% fast)

T2500: » 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.

4.8 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.

79.25%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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