Toshiba Qosmio X500-111
Specifications
Notebook: Toshiba Qosmio X500-111 (Qosmio X500 Series)Processor: Intel Core i7 620M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M
Display: 18.4 inch, 16:9, 1680x945 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 4.6kg
Price: 1400 euro
Average of 6 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews for the Toshiba Qosmio X500-111
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Go - 6/10
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 06/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80%
Source: Magnus.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Praxis - 6/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 70%
Source: Chip.de - 5/10
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 04/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Magazin - 5/10
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 04/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Chip.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 75% performance: 99% features: 95% display: 89% mobility: 79% ergonomy: 92%
Comment
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M: The GPU has 96 shader cores but only a 128 bit memory bus that supports GDDR5 memory. With DDR3 memory, the GTS 250M performs clearly worse. Because of the 40nm process (and a selection process) the 250M offers a relatively low power consumption (the 260M needs 10W more).
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
620M:
The Core i7-620M is the fastest Dual-Core CPU for laptops (at the time of introduction in Q1 2010). The 620M clocks betwenn 2.66 and 3.33 GHz due to the Turbo Mode and because of Hyperthreading, 4 threads are executed simultaneously. In the package, Intel also included a second die with an integrated GPU (GMA HD) and a memory controller. Therefore, the TDP of 35 Watt of the whole package is still quite good.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.18.4": 18 inch display size is a rare and very big size for desktop-replacement laptops. Laptops with 18 inch displays did not exist before 2008. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
4.6 kg: This laptop is heavy. Especially desktop replacements with 19 inch display fit in this class of weight. This class is too heavy, even for 17 inch DTR.
Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a multinational conglomerate manufacturing company, headquartered in Japan. The company's main business is in Infrastructure, Consumer Products, and Electronic devices and components. Toshiba-made Semiconductors are among the Worldwide Top 20 Semiconductor Sales Leaders. Toshiba is one of the biggest international notebook-manufacturer. There exist many reviews for Toshiba models.
89.33%: There do not exist many models, which are rated better. The most ratings get ratings, which are a bit worse.
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