Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660

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Reviews for the Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660

83% This big, HD DVD-equipped desktop replacement sets the standard for multimedia notebooks
Source: PC World Archive.org version
At $3500 (as of 11/6/06) the G35-AV660 is far from cheap. But for the ultimate notebook multimedia experience, it can't be beat. If hi-fi sound and TV viewing are your goals, this Qosmio laptop is the best game in town.
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(von 100): 83, Leistung 88, Ausstattung 84, Preis/Leistung teuer
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2007
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 40% performance: 88% features: 84%

90% Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
A well-equipped, high-definition multimedia notebook with Core 2 Duo horsepower and a massive amount of storage space. The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 is easily one of the most robust multimedia notebooks out there. If you’re looking for a top-shelf system with HD components and can afford the price of owning the latest technology, look no further. If you want to save money, though, the G35-AV650 may be the way to go.
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4.5 von 5, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/16/2006
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80%

70% Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Bottom line: HD playback is much improved since Toshiba ditched InterVideo's software and went with its own. You'll have to decide if the faster processor and extra RAM are worth the $500 price increase. Pros: Smooth HD playback with Toshiba's proprietary software. IR receiver built into the laptop. Fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor. 2GB of RAM. Cons: QosmioPlayer does not support HD playback in preboot mode. Volume has to be cranked up when using Toshiba HD DVD player. Even more expensive than before.
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3.5 von 5, Preis/Leistung mangelhaft, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 80%

77% Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The good: Crisp display; complete set of A/V controls, ports, and connections, including an HD-DVD drive. The bad: Expensive; somewhat dim display; cramped keyboard and no separate number pad; bulky and heavy, even for a desktop replacement. The bottom line: The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 continues to deliver the most complete multimedia experience available in a laptop, but at least one other laptop delivers similar features at a much lower price.
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(von 10): 7.7, Leistung 7, Ausstattung 9, Preis/Leistung teuer
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/10/2006
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 40% performance: 70% features: 90%

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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 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

T7200: Mid-range (at the time of annoucement) dual core processor based on the Merom core. » 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.

4.7 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.

80%: 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.

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